130 BPM
130 BPM is mostly Techno (Peak Time / Driving), Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass and Minimal / Deep Tech in our catalog: 24,215 tracks, the sixth-busiest tempo of the 127 we hold.
Mixing at 130 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 130 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 127 and 133 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 130 and you get 65; double it and you get 260. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 65 will drop cleanly under one at 130. In the catalog, we hold 1,189 tracks stored at 65 BPM and 260 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 6110 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 130 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 130 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 24,215 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 24,215 tracks we hold at 130 BPM, the biggest tags are Techno (Peak Time / Driving) (3,506), Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass (2,953), Minimal / Deep Tech (2,740), Tech House (2,516) and Mainstage (1,338). 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 130 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 24,215 tracks we hold at 130 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Techno (Peak Time / Driving) | 9B | 299 |
| Techno (Peak Time / Driving) | 8A | 289 |
| Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 8A | 270 |
| Techno (Peak Time / Driving) | 7B | 260 |
| Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 4A | 252 |
| Minimal / Deep Tech | 8A | 245 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 130 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 130 BPM?
The most common genres at 130 BPM include Techno (Peak Time / Driving), Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass, Minimal / Deep Tech. Mixgraph has 24,215 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 130 BPM the same as 65 or 260 BPM?
Halve 130 and you get 65; double it and you get 260. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 65 will drop cleanly under one at 130. In the catalog, we hold 1,189 tracks stored at 65 BPM and 260 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 130 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 127 and 133 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 65 BPM tracks or double-time with 260 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 130 and 132 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 130 BPM in DJ mixing
130 BPM is a high-energy tempo that drives intense dancefloor experiences. DJs often use this tempo to maintain consistent energy and keep the crowd moving.
The busiest shelf at 130 BPM is Techno (Peak Time / Driving) in 9B — 299 tracks. Energy splits 6,110 high / 16,403 medium / 1,677 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 130, and the octave move — 65 or 260 — 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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