140 BPM
140 BPM is mostly Trance (Main Floor), Dubstep and 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime in our catalog: 18,442 tracks, the ninth-busiest tempo of the 127 we hold.
Mixing at 140 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 140 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 137 and 143 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 140 and you get 70; double it and you get 280. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 70 will drop cleanly under one at 140. In the catalog, we hold 2,937 tracks stored at 70 BPM and 280 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 5667 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 140 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 140 BPM tend to be a high-energy and a bright production sound, averaged across 18,442 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 18,442 tracks we hold at 140 BPM, the biggest tags are Trance (Main Floor) (5,271), Dubstep (2,241), 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime (1,953), Psy-Trance (1,550) and Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) (1,065). 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 140 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 18,442 tracks we hold at 140 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 | 433 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 4A | 340 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 9A | 323 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 6A | 322 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 11A | 305 |
| Trance (Main Floor) | 10A | 282 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 140 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 140 BPM?
The most common genres at 140 BPM include Trance (Main Floor), Dubstep, 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime. Mixgraph has 18,442 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 140 BPM the same as 70 or 280 BPM?
Halve 140 and you get 70; double it and you get 280. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 70 will drop cleanly under one at 140. In the catalog, we hold 2,937 tracks stored at 70 BPM and 280 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 140 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 137 and 143 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 70 BPM tracks or double-time with 280 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 140 and 142 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 140 BPM in DJ mixing
140 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 140 BPM is Trance (Main Floor) in 8A — 433 tracks. Energy splits 5,667 high / 12,045 medium / 722 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 140, and the octave move — 70 or 280 — 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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