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Hardtechno refers to a style of Techno which evolved after 2000 from Schranz and Hardcore Techno.While the first harder Techno productions appeared around 1991 on labels such as PCP and Industrial Strength these were referred to as Hardcore Techno. Over the years the Hardcore scene cultivated a new sound far away from its Techno origins whereas Techno itself went in a softer direction.