118 BPM
118 BPM is mostly Indie Dance, Deep House and Organic House in our catalog: 4,768 tracks, 21st of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 118 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 118 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 115 and 121 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 118 and you get 59; double it and you get 236. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 59 will drop cleanly under one at 118. In the catalog, 59 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and 236 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 645 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 118 BPM is ideal for warm-up and mid-set grooves.
Sound profile
Tracks at 118 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 4,768 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 4,768 tracks we hold at 118 BPM, the biggest tags are Indie Dance (808), Deep House (627), Organic House (560), Afro House (508) and Nu Disco / Disco (468). 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 118 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 4,768 tracks we hold at 118 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 | 81 |
| Deep House | 8A | 72 |
| Organic House | 7A | 64 |
| Organic House | 8A | 59 |
| Indie Dance | 7B | 56 |
| Indie Dance | 10B | 54 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 118 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 118 BPM?
The most common genres at 118 BPM include Indie Dance, Deep House, Organic House. Mixgraph has 4,768 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 118 BPM the same as 59 or 236 BPM?
Halve 118 and you get 59; double it and you get 236. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 59 will drop cleanly under one at 118. In the catalog, 59 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and 236 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 118 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 115 and 121 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 59 BPM tracks or double-time with 236 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 118 and 120 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 118 BPM in DJ mixing
118 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 118 BPM is Indie Dance in 8B — 81 tracks. Energy splits 645 high / 2,785 medium / 1,335 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 118, and the octave move — 59 or 236 — 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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