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Detroit techno

The term Detroit techno refers to a style of Techno music in the tradition of early (1985-1995) techno recordings from Detroit, Michigan, not necessarily indicating the music's geographic origin. A discriminating trait of Detroit techno is the use of analogue synthesizers and early drum machines for its production or - increasingly - the digital emulation of the characteristic sound of those machines.

Detroit techno is described as a combination of Kraftwerk and George Clinton thrown into an elevator by legendary dj/producer Derrick May[?]. Notable producers include:



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