Marcel Dettmann

Marcel Dettmann is a driving techno artist from Berlin. Marcel's catalogue here runs a wide 80-160 BPM band (median 128). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 21 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 9B, 3A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2006 to 2026. Since 2006 the energy has risen from 59 to 78 out of 100. The catalogue traces a label journey from !K7 to 50WEAPONS. More harmonically focused than 87% of techno artists.

Energy:

more restrained than 86% of techno artists

Plays across 21 of 24 keys, 42% in minor, most often 3B, 9B, 3A. Genre DNA leans 44% Techno, then Ambient.

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.

• Pan-Pot20 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 69
• Joel Mull20 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 73
• Nina Kraviz20 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 59
• Extrawelt18 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 68

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Marcel's catalogue.

• Best knownPhase Sequence39/100 popularity
• HardestWe Have Come to Bless the House - Marcel Dettmann Editenergy 100/100
• LatestFaultline2026
• Deepest cutRadio123 BPM

About

Marcel Dettmann is a German DJ, producer, and record label owner. Dettmann is a resident DJ at the Berghain nightclub in Berlin. He used to work at Berlin's record store Hard Wax between 2002 and 2012.

FAQ

What genre is Marcel Dettmann?

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

What BPM does Marcel Dettmann play at?

Marcel Dettmann's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 160 BPM, with a median around 128.

What key does Marcel Dettmann play in?

Across 171 analyzed tracks, Marcel Dettmann favours 3B, 9B, 3A, and 42% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Marcel Dettmann based?

Marcel Dettmann is based in Berlin and has been active since 2006.

What labels has Marcel Dettmann released on?

Marcel Dettmann has releases associated with 50WEAPONS, !K7, Ostgut Ton, Running Back.