Category:Hard Trance

Hard Trance is a subgenre of trance that features high-energy beats, driving basslines, and uplifting or dark melodies. It developed in the early 1990s as a harder, more intense version of classic trance, incorporating influences from acid, techno, and hard house.

Characteristics

• Fast BPM range, typically between 140-160 BPM.
• Energetic basslines and rolling kicks, providing a powerful dancefloor drive.
• Acid and techno-influenced synth stabs, adding a raw, aggressive edge.
• Melodic build-ups and euphoric climaxes, often with soaring leads and arpeggios.
• Influence from German and UK rave culture, making it popular in underground scenes.

Artists and Labels

Hard Trance has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Bonzai Records
• Tunnel Records
• Tracid Traxxx

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Scot Project
• Derb
• DJ Wag
• Kai Tracid
• Yoji Biomehanika