136 BPM
136 BPM is mostly Techno (Peak Time / Driving), Trance (Main Floor) and Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) in our catalog: 4,793 tracks, 20th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 136 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 136 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 133 and 139 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 136 and you get 68; double it and you get 272. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 68 will drop cleanly under one at 136. In the catalog, we hold 879 tracks stored at 68 BPM and 272 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 1296 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 136 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 136 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 4,793 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 4,793 tracks we hold at 136 BPM, the biggest tags are Techno (Peak Time / Driving) (981), Trance (Main Floor) (907), Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) (540), UK Garage / Bassline (424) and Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass (364). 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 136 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 4,793 tracks we hold at 136 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 | 113 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 6A | 76 |
| Techno (Peak Time / Driving) | 11B | 75 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 8A | 74 |
| Techno (Peak Time / Driving) | 7B | 73 |
| Techno (Peak Time / Driving) | 10B | 61 |
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 136 BPM?
The most common genres at 136 BPM include Techno (Peak Time / Driving), Trance (Main Floor), Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic). Mixgraph has 4,793 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 136 BPM the same as 68 or 272 BPM?
Halve 136 and you get 68; double it and you get 272. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 68 will drop cleanly under one at 136. In the catalog, we hold 879 tracks stored at 68 BPM and 272 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 136 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 133 and 139 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 68 BPM tracks or double-time with 272 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 136 and 138 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 136 BPM in DJ mixing
136 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 136 BPM is Techno (Peak Time / Driving) in 9B — 113 tracks. Energy splits 1,296 high / 3,211 medium / 283 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 136, and the octave move — 68 or 272 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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