Ionic Pivots

Ionic Pivots
  1. 1.
    Ionic Pivot 01
    126 ↔︎ 144 BPM
  2. 2.
    Ionic Pivot 02
    128 ↔︎ 144 BPM
  3. 3.
    Ionic Pivot 03
    130 ↔︎ 156 BPM
  4. 4.
    Ionic Pivot 04
    132 ↔︎ 144 BPM
  5. 5.
    Ionic Pivot 05
    132 ↔︎ 154 BPM
  6. 6.
    Ionic Pivot 06
    132 ↔︎ 165 BPM
  7. 7.
    Ionic Pivot 07
    135 ↔︎ 162 BPM
  8. 8.
    Ionic Pivot 08
    136 ↔︎ 170 BPM
  9. 9.
    Ionic Pivot 09
    140 ↔︎ 168 BPM
  10. 10.
    Ionic Pivot 10
    140 ↔︎ 175 BPM

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Ten meticulously crafted pivot tracks, each offering a unique pivot mixing experience. Curated from a broad selection of BPM pairs, the Ionic Pivots pack is the perfect gateway to explore pivot mixing.

From atonal clangs to lush chords, each Ionic pivot track provides a new opportunity to shift BPMs and reshape the energy of your set. Designed to blend seamlessly with your favourite tracks, or to play standalone as full-fledged statements, these pivot tracks deliver a thrilling new temporal experience, expanding the possibilities of rhythm and flow in electronic dance music.

Produced by Nicolas Bougaïeff
Artwork by Ben Slater
Published by Mute Song

Tracks

Ionic Pivot 01

126↔︎144 BPM(7:8)
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Minimalist
Bass
Analog

Analog synth stabs create a constant drive of energy, while subtle reverse noises mark the cycles. The sounds blend easily and the bass is focused on the subs, design choices that make for a versatile pivot.

This pivot track follows a four-part cycle, beginning with a kick and ending with a minimalist riser. Each cycle is an opportunity to introduce a new BPM.

Each sound was recorded live and features constant micro-variations. Pivot around a single cycle or enjoy the subtle progression across the entire track.

Ionic Pivot 02

128↔︎144 BPM(8:9)
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Tonal
Bass
Pointillistic
Modern

Marked by a punchy initial kick and lightly punctuated throughout with crisp drums. Short bursts of bright, staccato chords bring a clean modern sheen.

This pivot track unfolds in a two-part loop, with bass introduced in the second part. Use each part of the loop as an individual pivot, or use the entire track with its built-in cycles.

Subtle riser and impact sounds provide clues to the DJ and audience about cycles. Use these clues to switch BPMs when the cycle begins again.

Ionic Pivot 03

130↔︎156 BPM(5:6)
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Atonal
Percussive
Noisy

One single clang, percussive and atonal, drives the flow. Carefully crafted to mix with a wide variety of tracks, the atonal sound design guarantees no clashes with any keys.

This pivot track is structured in a strict loop of four cycles. Decay variations indicate the midway point and a bold reverse percussion leads to the entire of the entire cycle.

Use any single percussion as an entry point for a new BPM, or follow the crescendo at the end of the cycle for the most powerful pivot effect.

Ionic Pivot 04

132↔︎144 BPM(11:12)
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Minimalist
Austere
Clean
Noise
Dramatic

Dramatic rumbles pulse in the subs while austere plucks shimmer in the background. The pivot rhythm is highlighted by a signature bleep touched with reverb.

The atmospheric sound design, sparse and ceremonial, blends perfectly with precise beats. Listen to the kick to know exactly when to mix in a new track.

Luxurious reduction shines a light on a very special tempo relationship. Bring in a track at 132 or 144 BPM to experience the magic of pivot mixing.

Ionic Pivot 05

132↔︎154 BPM(6:7)
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Intense
Dramatic
Dense
Atonal

Stark bleeps contrast impactful bass together in a tight choreography. Optimized for pivot mixing between muscular tracks and more aggressive textures.

This pivot track is densely composed and balanced across the spectrum. You can play the pivot on its own and be confident that sound pressure levels will be maintained.

The solid pivot structure provide a reliable framework to bring in bold selections at different BPMs. Experiment by mixing in stripped back tools and full fledged grooves.

Ionic Pivot 06

132↔︎165 BPM(4:5)
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Minimalist
Tonal
Chord

Pure minimalism at its pivot mixing finest. A single chord loops in perfect repetition, filling time and spectral space with microtonal harmony.

A propulsive swell leads to an incisive transient. Intricate dynamics operate with surgical precision under the cover of apparent simplicity.

Extreme reduction and repetition create a playful sense of temporal ambiguity. Resolve the ambiguity by mixing in a new track in sync with any instance of the chord.

Ionic Pivot 07

135↔︎162 BPM(5:6)
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Melody
Tonal
Immersive
Microtonal
Chord
Harmony

Brief and statuesque blocks of microtonal harmony crown each pivot point. Subtle variations create a melodic structure across long cycles.

This pivot track is a miniature world richly spanning the entire audible spectrum, its crystalline transients ready to perfectly intersect tracks at different BPMs.

Whether you combine this pivot with a full track or pure kicks, its refined sound design provides the space for a thrilling temporal experience.

Ionic Pivot 08

136↔︎170 BPM(4:5)
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Tonal
Chords
Lush
Harmony

Warm bass and glorious chords sweep across time. Subtle sidechain compression imposed on the reverb tails locks in BPM combinations.

This pivot track is a cozy temporal cocoon. Mixed and mastered to stand on its own, the track is equally suited to EQ cuts. Take out the bass when you bring in a new beat.

Loop the last part of the cycle to enjoy a novel quintuplets polyrhythm at 136 BPM. Experience the shift when quintuplets become beats at 170 BPM.

Ionic Pivot 09

140↔︎168 BPM(5:6)
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Atonal
Chord
Harmony
Intense

Atonal chords loop around in a relentless pattern, tense textures animate the background, and subtle reversed sounds lead into new cycles.

This pivot track is a quintessential tool for pivot mixing. Produced around the future classic 5:6 ratio with atonal harmonies for maximal versatility.

Drop in a track at 140 or 168 BPM in sync with any of the chord stabs or wait for the cycles to loop for dramatic effect.

Ionic Pivot 10

140↔︎175 BPM(4:5)
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Percussive
Atonal
Driving
Minimalist

Eight different sections, each repeating a different variation of the pivot eight times, provide a flawless pivot mixing framework.

This pivot track is extremely versatile as it is nearly devoid of pitch, melody, and harmony. Exquisite dynamics processing means that the pivot track will always cut through like a polyrhythmic blade.

Combine this pivot track with either four-to-the-floor beats or syncopated drum and bass grooves to discover new temporal possibilities.