Maceo Plex
American electronic music producer and DJ
- Base
- United States
- Active
- Since 2009
- Listeners
- 373K
- Sound
Sonic signature
168 analyzedMaceo Plex is a driving tech house artist from United States. Maceo's catalogue here runs a wide 105-170 BPM band (median 125). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10A, 10B, 9B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2009 to 2024. Since 2011 the typical tempo has climbed from 122 to 129 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from MPLX to Drumcode. Bigger than 94% of tech house artists.
- Harmonic focus:
- more harmonically varied than 87% of tech house artists
Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 49% in minor, most often 10A, 10B, 9B. Genre DNA leans 37% Tech House, then Techno.
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.
- Patrice Bäumel23 keys · 125 BPM · NRG 70
- Gui Boratto23 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 66
- Rodriguez Jr.23 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 67
- Guy Gerber22 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 68
Set builder
A set arc from Maceo's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Warm-up
- Ain't That Love7A · 121
- Mutant Magic (Fabric dub)1A · 125
Build
- Crossfade - Maceo Plex Mix3A · 124
- Solar Detroit (12 Inch Mix)4B · 121
- Can't Leave You3B · 122
Peak
- Insomnia 2021 (Epic edit)9A · 126
- Love Somebody Else11A · 124
- Insomnia 2021 - Epic Mix11B · 126
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Maceo's catalogue.
- Best knownInsomnia 2021 (Epic edit)47/100 popularity
- LatestDance With Me - Maceo Plex Remix2024
- Deepest cutYour Style - Maya Jane Coles Remix120 BPM
Discography
172 tracks · 168 analyzed
Singles & EPs
About
Eric Estornel, better known by his stage names Maceo Plex, Maetrik and Mariel Ito, is an American DJ, techno music producer and DJ Awards winner, raised in Dallas and Miami.
FAQ
- What genre is Maceo Plex?
- Maceo Plex plays mostly tech house, with techno, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Maceo Plex play at?
- Maceo Plex's tracks here sit mostly between 105 and 170 BPM, with a median around 125.
- What key does Maceo Plex play in?
- Across 168 analyzed tracks, Maceo Plex favours 10A, 10B, 9B, and 49% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Maceo Plex based?
- Maceo Plex is based in United States and has been active since 2009.
- What labels has Maceo Plex released on?
- Maceo Plex has releases associated with Drumcode, MPLX, Ellum Audio, Correspondant.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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