Originally Posted by engorgecash

Trance is not Techno

Big difference:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Techno
Techno features an abundance of percussive, synthetic sounds, studio effects used as principal instrumentation, and, usually, a regular, 4/4 beat usually in the 130?140 bpm range?sometimes faster, but rarely slower.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trance_music
Trance is a style that employs a 4/4 time signature, complemented by a 4/4 bass drum on its downbeats. Utilizing synthesizers and drum machines, Trance has a BPM of 130-160 beats per minute, somewhat faster than house music. Arpeggios and minor scales are common features. Trance often involves one "central" melody which goes through entire song, just on start and end of the song is this melody sometimes set off, to make mixing of trance songs easier. Much, but by no means all, trance music contains minimalist vocals.

The unwavering drum mechanism may be constantly tweaked with for effect, with the Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release (ADSR) all given liberal treatment.