Markus Schulz
German DJ and music producer
- Base
- Germany
- Active
- Since 1996
- Listeners
- 325K
- Sound
Sonic signature
503 analyzedMarkus Schulz is a high-energy trance artist from Germany. Markus's catalogue here runs a wide 84-165 BPM band (median 129). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 8A, 3B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1996 to 2026. The catalogue traces a label journey from Armada Music to Coldharbour Recordings. More harmonically varied than 88% of trance artists.
- Energy:
- more restrained than 80% of trance artists
- Tempo:
- slower than 80% of trance artists
- Reach:
- bigger than 80% of trance artists
Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 53% in minor, most often 9B, 8A, 3B.
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.
- Ferry Corsten24 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 78
- Armin van Buuren24 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 81
- Super8 & Tab23 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 82
- Cosmic Gate23 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 77
Set builder
A set arc from Markus's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Markus's catalogue.
Discography
516 tracks · 503 analyzedAbout
Markus Schulz is a German DJ and record producer based in Miami, Florida. Best known for his weekly radio show titled Global DJ Broadcast that airs on Digitally Imported radio, ah.fm and other online stations, Schulz is also the founder of the label Coldharbour Recordings and Schulz Music Group (SMG), an artist management company that manages rising stars in the industry. In September 2012, Schulz was crowned America's number one DJ by DJ Times.
FAQ
- What genre is Markus Schulz?
- Markus Schulz plays mostly trance, with progressive trance, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Markus Schulz play at?
- Markus Schulz's tracks here sit mostly between 84 and 165 BPM, with a median around 129.
- What key does Markus Schulz play in?
- Across 503 analyzed tracks, Markus Schulz favours 9B, 8A, 3B, and 53% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Markus Schulz based?
- Markus Schulz is based in Germany and has been active since 1996.
- What labels has Markus Schulz released on?
- Markus Schulz has releases associated with Coldharbour Recordings, Armada Music, Ultra Records, World Club Music.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
Similar signatures
United Kingdom
Solarstone
British DJ and trance music producer
Hungary
Sunny Lax
Hungarian musician (1986–)
Germany
Cosmic Gate
German DJ duo
Italy
Giuseppe Ottaviani
Italian trance producer and DJ
Every insight on this page, for your own library.
Vibes runs this same analysis on the music you own: keys, energy and vibe for every track, organized into sets you can actually play.