Drop

A drop is the moment in an electronic track when the energy suddenly peaks. It usually follows a buildup or breakdown, when the tension is released and the full rhythm, bass, or melody hits at once.

Producers design drops to create impact. It’s the point that makes crowds cheer, jump, or move harder. The contrast between the quiet buildup and the explosive return of the beat is what gives a drop its power.

In techno, drops tend to be more subtle than in genres like EDM or dubstep. Instead of big melodic shifts, techno drops often rely on rhythmic changes, a new layer of percussion, or the return of the bass after a long build.

A well-timed drop can completely change the energy of the dancefloor.