Distance Needed

UMEK

BPM128 Key4BA♭ MajorEnergySustainerTechno (Peak Time / Driving)

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7:34·Released 2024·

Songs That Mix Well With "Distance Needed" by UMEK

661 tracks in our catalog mix well with this Techno (Peak Time / Driving) tune — each scored on harmonic key, tempo, and energy. Here are the top 5, DJ-ready.

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Distance Needed

UMEK

1284B

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

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Prophet Man

Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann

127 BPM·4B·Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (4b), energy eases (-5%), similar natural breathing point and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Lose It

Jay Lumen

126 BPM·4A·Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

-2 BPMParallelRelated artistPopular

Adjacent key (4a), energy rises (+5%), similar natural breathing point and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Spitfire

Simina Grigoriu

128 BPM·4B·Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Tempo lockSame keyRelated artistPopular

Same key (4b), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and natural breathing point — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Rave

Sam Paganini

125 BPM·6B·Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

-3 BPMEnergy +2Related artistPopular

Energy eases (-6%), similar natural breathing point and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed, brightens the mood — seamless blend

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Liquid Slow

Chris Liebing, Charlotte de Witte

130 BPM·5A·Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

+2 BPMRelated artistPopular

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, similar natural breathing point and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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About This Track

Distance Needed by UMEK is a bass-heavy Techno (Peak Time / Driving) track at 128 BPM with high drive and balanced groove. At 53% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 4B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 128 BPM, this Techno (Peak Time / Driving) track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 53% energy and high drive, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy53%

Drive69%

Groove54%

Brightness34%

Bass Weight92%

Tempo128 BPM

Key4B

Major · 8

7:34

Duration

40%

Mood

-9 dB

Loudness

About this artist

UMEK

UMEK is a Slovenian techno producer and DJ known for peak-time, driving techno across multiple platforms and labels. His production work spans the harder end of the techno spectrum, with a focus on floor-oriented sound…

Median BPM: 128
Top key: 7B · F Major
Active: 1999–2025
Tracks: 156

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