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'''Schranz''' ({{IPA-de|ˈʃʁants}}) is a European hard style of [[techno music]]. It is typically played at around 150–170 BPM (beats per minute) but can also be slower. Schranz is based on massive kick drums, driving percussion, and distorted, repetitive synthesizer noises.

==Etymology==
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==Characteristic==
The "original" Schranz sound is a harder, uptempo (about 150 BPM) [[Techno]] style inspired by [[Detroit Techno]], but with reduced melodic elements (often just single synth stabs or atmospheric sweeps) and emphasis on percussion. A trademark of the style are heavily compressed and filtered loops, combined with Roland 909 kick drums, snares and hihats. A prime example of this are Chris Liebing's records "The real Schranz 1-3" and the "Stigmata" Series
 by André Walter.

==Current trends==
Schranz beginning as a simple [[hard-techno]] sub-genre in 1998, evolved into a blend of hard and [[minimal techno]] sub-genres in 2002. In its infancy (1999–2001), the genre was prominently represented by [[DJ Amok]], [[DJ Rush]], and [[Carl Cox]]; As it was popularized, modern schranz artists including [[Chris Liebing]], [[Adam Beyer]], [[Gaetano Parisio]], [[Marco Carola]], and [[Dustin Zahn]] became its most well known producers. Most are known to maintain 130-140 BPM.

==External links==
* [http://techn0.eu Techn0.eu] - Techno portal dedicated to electronic music community, including DJs, producers, artists, promoters, organizations and fans.
* [http://www.bluezone-corporation.com/catalogue/details/74/6/products/hard-techno-loops-&-schranz-samples.html Bluezone Corporation] - Hard Techno & Schranz Audio Samples.
* [http://www.globalhardtechno.com/ Global Hardtechno] International Hardtechno & Schranz Community
* [http://www.hardtechno.lt Hardtechno.lt] {{lt icon}}
* [http://usb.unitedsb.de/ USB - The Hardtechno Family] {{de icon}}
* [http://technomoshpit.com/ TECHNOMOSHPIT - Hard-Techno, Schranz, & Industrial Hardcore Label]

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