Electronica · 2009
Rusty Nails
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About this track.
Rusty Nails by Moderat is a bass-heavy Electronica track at 128 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 41% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 11 May 2009 · 4:32 · 45% mood · -12 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 84% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
41% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Moderat.
Moderat is a German electronic music collective known for their intricate blend of techno, ambient, and experimental electronica. The group has developed a distinctive sound characterized by layered synthesizers,…
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8A
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2009–2023
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Quick answers.
What BPM is Rusty Nails?
128 BPM — squarely in electronica territory, mixable within roughly 123–133 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Rusty Nails in?
F♯ Major — 2B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 2A, 1B and 3B.
What mixes well with Rusty Nails?
Tracks in 2B, 2A, 1B or 3B between ~123–133 BPM.
Where does Rusty Nails fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 41% energy with a steady groove keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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