Adam X

Adam X is a high-energy peak-time techno artist from United States. Adam's catalogue here runs a wide 110-154 BPM band (median 131). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 19 of 24 keys, with 69% of it in major keys, most often 9B, 3B, 8B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1993 to 2025. Since 1993 the typical tempo has eased from 142 to 132 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Instinct Records to Sonic Groove. More underground than 91% of techno artists.

Harmonic focus:

more harmonically focused than 77% of techno artists

Plays across 19 of 24 keys, 31% in minor, most often 9B, 3B, 8B. Genre DNA leans 67% Techno, then Ebm.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

• Charlotte de Witte19 keys · 131 BPM · NRG 75
• Blawan18 keys · 131 BPM · NRG 79
• Regal19 keys · 131 BPM · NRG 78
• Len Faki18 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 79

Set builder

A set arc from Adam's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Adam's catalogue.

• Best knownDisorder11/100 popularity
• HardestAutomaton Loversenergy 100/100
• LatestFull Circle2025
• Deepest cutWhat's That?151 BPM

About

Adam X is a techno and acid artist based in United States, active since 1990. Their releases have appeared on Sonic Groove, Instinct Records, Pinkman.

FAQ

What genre is Adam X?

Adam X plays mostly techno, with industrial, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Adam X play at?

Adam X's tracks here sit mostly between 110 and 154 BPM, with a median around 131.

What key does Adam X play in?

Across 162 analyzed tracks, Adam X favours 9B, 3B, 8B, and 31% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Adam X based?

Adam X is based in United States and has been active since 1990.

What labels has Adam X released on?

Adam X has releases associated with Sonic Groove, Instinct Records, Pinkman, Big Break.