Twisted By Design

Robert Nickson

BPM137 Key5BE♭ MajorEnergySustainerTrance (Main Floor)

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9:27·Released 2004·

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Twisted By Design

Robert Nickson

1375B

Trance (Main Floor)

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138 BPM·6A·Trance (Main Floor)

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11 Days

Cold Blue, Del Mar

136 BPM·5B·Trance (Main Floor)

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Same key (5b), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Liberate

Robert Nickson, Daniel Kandi

138 BPM·5B·Trance (Main Floor)

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Same key (5b), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Last Chance - Extended Mix

Spy

138 BPM·5B·Trance (Main Floor)

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Same key (5b), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and natural breathing point and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Drussila

Ahmed Romel

138 BPM·5B·Trance (Main Floor)

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Same key (5b), energy rises (+10%), similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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About This Track

Twisted By Design by Robert Nickson is a bass-heavy Trance (Main Floor) track at 137 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 48% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 5B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 137 BPM, this Trance (Main Floor) track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 48% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy48%

Drive58%

Groove55%

Brightness67%

Bass Weight83%

Tempo137 BPM

Key5B

Major · 3

9:27

Duration

53%

Mood

-13 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Robert Nickson

Robert Nickson is a trance producer and DJ known for his work in progressive and uplifting trance. His productions are characterized by layered synthesizers, driving rhythms, and melodic arrangements that emphasize…

Median BPM: 136
Top key: 10B · D Major
Active: 2003–2025
Tracks: 56

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