130-138 BPM · electronic music sketch

Progressive Trance

Progressive trance builds its emotional payoff gradually, layering synths and basslines over several minutes rather than jumping straight to a euphoric drop. It sits between the deeper groove of progressive house and the more overt euphoria of uplifting trance.

130-138 BPM
Progressive
Euphoric
Melodic
Building

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Purpose-built for Progressive Trance at 130-138

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Sonic character of Progressive Trance

Progressive
Euphoric
Melodic
Building

Authentic BPM range: 130-138

How Progressive Trance is built

Kick & groove
Steady four-on-the-floor kick around 130-138 BPM, generally less punchy and more controlled than uplifting trance.
Bassline
Rolling, groove-focused bassline that builds in layers rather than jumping in fully formed.
Synths & texture
Layered synth pads and plucks introduced gradually, building harmonic density across the track.
Arrangement
Long, patient build sections leading into breakdowns that feel earned through gradual layering rather than a sudden switch.

Want to build it yourself? Read the step-by-step Progressive Trance production guide or compare it with the rest of the Trance family.

What producers use Progressive Trance sketches for

  • Sketching a building trance idea and using Expand My Idea to develop the full arrangement
  • Warm-up set material that needs momentum without immediate euphoria
  • Practicing gradual layering technique before applying it to your own tracks
  • Reference beds for sync work needing a building, emotional but not overtly festival feel

Progressive Trance vs neighbouring styles

Progressive Trance vs Uplifting Trance

Uplifting trance goes for more overt euphoria with supersaw leads and anthemic build-ups, while progressive trance keeps the build slower and the tone more restrained.

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Progressive Trance vs Melodic Techno

Melodic techno runs at a slower tempo with a darker, more cinematic minor-key feel; progressive trance stays brighter and more overtly melodic.

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Frequently asked questions

What tempo is progressive trance?

130-138 BPM, sitting between progressive house and uplifting trance.

How is progressive trance different from uplifting trance?

Progressive trance builds more gradually and keeps a groovier low end, while uplifting trance pushes for a bigger, more immediate emotional peak with supersaw leads.

Can MuzeMe expand a short progressive trance loop into a full track?

Yes, Expand My Idea takes a generated loop or sketch and builds it into a fuller arrangement.

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