D.A.N.C.I.N.G. Topology is a pivot mixing album. Seven dancefloor tracks, each at its own BPM, and two pivot tracks.

The pivot tracks are vocals that spell out D.A.N.C.I.N.G., one letter per beat plus one beat of silence. Start any track on the "D" and it will lock in to the pivot. Keep the pivot playing and mix in any other track.

The 48 BPM pivot bridges tracks at 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156, and 168 BPM.

The 96 BPM pivot bridges tracks at 96, 120, 144, and 168 BPM.

For manual performance, set and keep all pitch faders at zero. For sync performance, create hotcue loops with dynamic beatgrids in the pivot tracks.

The release download includes a PDF with performance instructions, and a studio performance recording of the topology.

To learn more about the musical structures underpinning this album, read up on harmonic temporality in the FAQ.

D.A.N.C.I.N.G. Topology provides the temporal architecture. You perform the transitions.

W&P by Nicolas Bougaïeff
Artwork by Ben Slater