First Step

ReceptorFreqax

BPM87 Key11AF♯ MinorEnergyBuilderDrum & Bass

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6:08·Released 2013·

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First Step

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About This Track

First Step by Receptor, Freqax is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 87 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 59% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

At 11A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 87 BPM, this Drum & Bass track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 59% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy59%

Drive48%

Groove54%

Brightness63%

Bass Weight90%

Tempo87 BPM

Key11A

Minor · 6

6:08

Duration

45%

Mood

-9 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Receptor

Receptor is a drum and bass producer working within the genre's electronic and breakbeat traditions. Their work emphasizes the technical and rhythmic foundations characteristic of the drum and bass sound.

Median BPM: 87
Top key: 6A · G Minor
Active: 2025
Tracks: 6

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