Frenchcore
Subgenre of hardcore techno / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frenchcore is a subgenre of hardcore techno. The style differs from other forms of hardcore in terms of a faster tempo, usually above 190-250 BPM, and a loud & distorted offbeat bassline.
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Frenchcore | |
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Stylistic origins | Early hardcore, mainstream hardcore, freetekno, happy hardcore, hardstyle |
Cultural origins | Mid-1990s, France, the Netherlands |
Typical instruments | Digital audio workstation, keyboards, synthesizer, drum machine, sequencer, sampler |
Subgenres | |
Euphoric Frenchcore | |
Regional scenes | |
Netherlands, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, United States | |
Other topics | |
Hardcore |
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In the 1990s, drum machines and samplers were used to make this style. As technology developed, DAWs such as Ableton and Cubase became the standard for production. Modern frenchcore is often performed with live musical performers and sampling alongside a DJ set.