Cynical Beat

Steve Shaden

BPM125 Key12AC♯ MinorEnergyBuilderHard Techno

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6:26·Released 2015·

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680 tracks in our catalog mix well with this Hard Techno tune — each scored on harmonic key, tempo, and energy. Here are the top 5, DJ-ready.

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Cynical Beat

Steve Shaden

12512A

Hard Techno

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Beguin

Xenia (UA)

128 BPM·1A·Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

+3 BPMAdjacentRelated artistPopular

Adjacent key (1a), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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A Nation Reborn

Aida Arko

124 BPM·12A·Hard Techno

Tempo lockSame key

Same key (12a), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Auf Und AB - Edit Select Remix 2

Chris Liebing

124 BPM·12A·Hard Techno

Tempo lockSame keySame eraPopular

Same key (12a), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Riot

William Kiss

125 BPM·12A·Hard Techno

Tempo lockSame key

Same key (12a), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Medusas Garden

Kai Pattenberg, Klangtronik

128 BPM·12A·Hard Techno

+3 BPMSame keyRelated artist

Same key (12a), energy rises (+12%), minor tempo adjustment needed, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Cynical Beat by Steve Shaden is a bass-heavy Hard Techno track at 125 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 58% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.