Relentless, distorted hard techno from the German rave underground — pounding loops, industrial percussion and crushing rave stabs. Pure peak-time aggression (Chris Liebing, DJ Rush).
Track elements
Kick — Punchy 4-on-the-floor kick on every beat is the engine of the track.
Clap — Lay a clap or snare on beats 2 and 4 to drive the backbeat.
Percussion — Relentless distorted percussion loops are the heart of schranz.
Hi-Hats — Open hats on the off-beats (the 'and' of each beat) give that lift.
Distorted Bass — Keep the bass simple and locked to the kick — root notes carry the groove.
Rave Stab — Detuned supersaw stabs and hoover sounds bring the rave energy.
Structure — Build in 8 and 16-bar phrases — DJs mix on these boundaries.