128 BPM
128 BPM is mostly Mainstage, Tech House and Minimal / Deep Tech in our catalog: 35,265 tracks, the busiest tempo we hold.
Mixing at 128 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 128 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 125 and 131 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 128 and you get 64; double it and you get 256. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 64 will drop cleanly under one at 128. In the catalog, we hold 4 tracks stored at 64 BPM — too few for a page of their own and 256 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 9240 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 128 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Related tempos
Sound profile
Tracks at 128 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 35,265 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 35,265 tracks we hold at 128 BPM, the biggest tags are Mainstage (5,426), Tech House (4,380), Minimal / Deep Tech (3,985), Big Room (2,831) and Techno (Peak Time / Driving) (2,824). 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 128 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 35,265 tracks we hold at 128 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mainstage | 4A | 476 |
| Mainstage | 6A | 473 |
| Mainstage | 7B | 461 |
| Minimal / Deep Tech | 8A | 442 |
| Tech House | 8A | 411 |
| Mainstage | 11A | 357 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 128 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 128 BPM?
The most common genres at 128 BPM include Mainstage, Tech House, Minimal / Deep Tech. Mixgraph has 35,265 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 128 BPM the same as 64 or 256 BPM?
Halve 128 and you get 64; double it and you get 256. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 64 will drop cleanly under one at 128. In the catalog, we hold 4 tracks stored at 64 BPM — too few for a page of their own and 256 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 128 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 125 and 131 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 64 BPM tracks or double-time with 256 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 128 and 130 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 128 BPM in DJ mixing
128 BPM is an energetic tempo ideal for peak-time dancefloor moments. DJs often use this tempo to maintain consistent energy and keep the crowd moving.
The busiest shelf at 128 BPM is Mainstage in 4A — 476 tracks. Energy splits 9,240 high / 23,902 medium / 2,100 low, so there is material here for a warm-up and for a peak either way.
Planning a high-energy dancefloor workout? The neighbouring tempos above are within pitch range of 128, and the octave move — 64 or 256 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
Build a set at 128 BPM
