138 BPM
138 BPM is mostly Trance (Main Floor), Psy-Trance and Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) in our catalog: 11,059 tracks, 12th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 138 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 138 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 135 and 141 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 138 and you get 69; double it and you get 276. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 69 will drop cleanly under one at 138. In the catalog, we hold 861 tracks stored at 69 BPM and 276 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 4260 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 138 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 138 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive and a bright production sound, averaged across 11,059 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 11,059 tracks we hold at 138 BPM, the biggest tags are Trance (Main Floor) (5,722), Psy-Trance (1,462), Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) (887), Techno (Peak Time / Driving) (881) and Uplifting Trance (771). 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 138 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 11,059 tracks we hold at 138 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trance (Main Floor) | 8A | 484 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 6A | 386 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 4A | 347 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 11A | 310 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 9A | 308 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 5A | 272 |
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 138 BPM?
The most common genres at 138 BPM include Trance (Main Floor), Psy-Trance, Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic). Mixgraph has 11,059 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 138 BPM the same as 69 or 276 BPM?
Halve 138 and you get 69; double it and you get 276. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 69 will drop cleanly under one at 138. In the catalog, we hold 861 tracks stored at 69 BPM and 276 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 138 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 135 and 141 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 69 BPM tracks or double-time with 276 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 138 and 140 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 138 BPM in DJ mixing
138 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 138 BPM is Trance (Main Floor) in 8A — 484 tracks. Energy splits 4,260 high / 6,400 medium / 392 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 138, and the octave move — 69 or 276 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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