Function

Function is a driving techno artist from United States. Function's catalogue here runs a wide 83-169 BPM band (median 126). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 20 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 10B, 9A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1996 to 2026. Since 2007 the energy has risen from 47 to 62 out of 100. The catalogue traces a label journey from Echocord Colour to Infrastructure New York. Less groove-driven than 98% of techno artists.

Energy:

more restrained than 90% of techno artists

Tempo:

slower than 85% of techno artists

Plays across 20 of 24 keys, 50% in minor, most often 9B, 10B, 9A. Genre DNA leans 36% Techno, then Progressive Trance.

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.

• Max Cooper20 keys · 126 BPM · NRG 59
• HAAi18 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 69
• Daniel Avery20 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 66
• Richie Hawtin20 keys · 126 BPM · NRG 57

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Function's catalogue.

• Best knownAscent32/100 popularity
• HardestDistant Paradiseenergy 97/100
• Deepest cutIsotope123 BPM

About

David Charles Sumner, who records as Function, is an American techno DJ and producer.

FAQ

What genre is Function?

Function plays mostly techno, with minimal, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Function play at?

Function's tracks here sit mostly between 83 and 169 BPM, with a median around 126.

What key does Function play in?

Across 88 analyzed tracks, Function favours 9B, 10B, 9A, and 50% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Function based?

Function is based in United States and has been active since 1996.

What labels has Function released on?

Function has releases associated with Infrastructure New York, Echocord Colour, Tresor, A-TON.