117 BPM
117 BPM is mostly Indie Dance, Deep House and Nu Disco / Disco in our catalog: 1,823 tracks, 43rd of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 117 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 117 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 114 and 120 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 117 and you get 58.5; double it and you get 234. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 58.5 will drop cleanly under one at 117. In the catalog, 59 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and 234 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 247 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 117 BPM is ideal for warm-up and mid-set grooves.
Sound profile
Tracks at 117 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 1,823 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 1,823 tracks we hold at 117 BPM, the biggest tags are Indie Dance (294), Deep House (225), Nu Disco / Disco (176), Electronica (165) and Organic House (154). Those are track counts, not shares: a track can carry more than one genre tag, so they deliberately sum past the total rather than pretending to be percentages.
Where 117 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 1,823 tracks we hold at 117 BPM. If you are hunting for something to drop in at this tempo, these are the shelves with the most on them.
| Genre | Key | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Indie Dance | 8B | 29 |
| Deep House | 8A | 26 |
| Indie Dance | 7A | 26 |
| Deep House | 5A | 25 |
| Nu Disco / Disco | 8A | 22 |
| Indie Dance | 7B | 21 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 117 BPM?
The most common genres at 117 BPM include Indie Dance, Deep House, Nu Disco / Disco. Mixgraph has 1,823 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 117 BPM the same as 59 or 234 BPM?
Halve 117 and you get 58.5; double it and you get 234. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 58.5 will drop cleanly under one at 117. In the catalog, 59 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and 234 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 117 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 114 and 120 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 59 BPM tracks or double-time with 234 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 117 and 119 BPM?
A 2 BPM difference is easily managed with your pitch fader or sync function. Focus on harmonic compatibility using the Camelot wheel — matching keys matter more than a small BPM gap. Use Mixgraph's chemistry scoring to find the best matches.
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About 117 BPM in DJ mixing
117 BPM is a slower tempo perfect for warm-ups and deeper grooves. DJs often use this tempo to build atmosphere and create space for vocal elements.
The busiest shelf at 117 BPM is Indie Dance in 8B — 29 tracks. Energy splits 247 high / 1,029 medium / 547 low, so there is material here for a warm-up and for a peak either way.
Planning a deep, groovy journey? The neighbouring tempos above are within pitch range of 117, and the octave move — 59 or 234 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
DJ terms on this page: BPM · Beatmatching · Half-time · Double-time · Pitch fader · Full glossary
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