Early hardcore techno was characterized by its fast tempo, repetitive beats, and distorted sounds. It was often produced using analog synthesizers and drum machines. The first hardcore techno tracks were released on small, independent labels in Belgium and the Netherlands.
In the early 1990s, hardcore techno began to spread to other parts of Europe, and then to North America and the rest of the world. By the mid-1990s, it was one of the most popular genres of electronic dance music.
Hardcore techno has continued to evolve over the years, and there are now many different sub-genres of hardcore techno, including breakcore, gabber, and speedcore. Hardcore techno is still a popular genre of electronic dance music, and it is enjoyed by people all over the world.
Here are some of the key influences on hardcore techno:
* New Beat: New beat was a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Belgium in the early 1980s. New beat was characterized by its fast tempo, repetitive beats, and use of synthesizers and drum machines.
* Acid House: Acid house was a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago in the early 1980s. Acid house was characterized by its use of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer, which created a distinctive "acidic" sound.
* Industrial Music: Industrial music is a genre of music that originated in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. Industrial music is characterized by its use of harsh, distorted sounds and often deals with themes of violence, sex, and death.
* Hardcore Punk Music: Hardcore punk is a genre of punk rock that originated in the United States in the late 1970s. Hardcore punk is characterized by its fast tempo, aggressive vocals, and often political lyrics.