142 BPM
142 BPM is mostly Psy-Trance, Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) and Trance (Main Floor) in our catalog: 3,847 tracks, 28th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 142 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 142 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 139 and 145 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 142 and you get 71; double it and you get 284. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 71 will drop cleanly under one at 142. In the catalog, we hold 558 tracks stored at 71 BPM and 284 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 1157 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 142 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 142 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 3,847 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 3,847 tracks we hold at 142 BPM, the biggest tags are Psy-Trance (1,113), Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) (601), Trance (Main Floor) (471), Hard Techno (305) and Techno (Peak Time / Driving) (275). 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 142 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 3,847 tracks we hold at 142 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psy-Trance | 9B | 108 |
| Psy-Trance | 4B | 93 |
| Psy-Trance | 7B | 92 |
| Psy-Trance | 5B | 86 |
| Psy-Trance | 2B | 82 |
| Psy-Trance | 12B | 80 |
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 142 BPM?
The most common genres at 142 BPM include Psy-Trance, Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic), Trance (Main Floor). Mixgraph has 3,847 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 142 BPM the same as 71 or 284 BPM?
Halve 142 and you get 71; double it and you get 284. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 71 will drop cleanly under one at 142. In the catalog, we hold 558 tracks stored at 71 BPM and 284 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 142 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 139 and 145 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 71 BPM tracks or double-time with 284 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 142 and 144 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 142 BPM in DJ mixing
142 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 142 BPM is Psy-Trance in 9B — 108 tracks. Energy splits 1,157 high / 2,556 medium / 127 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 142, and the octave move — 71 or 284 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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