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Detroit techno - Definition and Overview

The term Detroit techno refers to a style of techno music in the tradition of early (1985-1995) techno recordings from Detroit, Michigan, not necessarily indicating the music's geographic origin. A discriminating trait of Detroit techno is the use of analogue synthesizers and early drum machines for its production or - increasingly - the digital emulation of the characteristic sound of those machines.

Detroit techno is described as a combination of Kraftwerk and George Clinton thrown into an elevator by legendary DJ/producer Derrick May. Notable Detroit-area producers include:

These are som classic Detroit techno labels:

These producers from other world regions have infused much of their music with a strongly Detroit techno sound:

Techno
Detroit - Hardcore - 4-beat - Gabba - Ghettotech - Happy hardcore - Rave - Nortec
Other electronic music genres
Ambient | Breakbeat | Electronica | Electronic art music | House | Techno | Trance | Industrial | Synth pop


Example Usage of Detroit

Sigvard: Video: Detroit Red. http://tumblr.com/xfb48xw11
fartboxq: Heading to Detroit what! Gonna get some more sleep on the way there.... Or am I? Eh!
m3wolf: @fandango127 Detroit will be half the price. @discotech1 you willing to drive to LAX?
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