144 BPM
144 BPM is mostly Psy-Trance, Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) and Hard Techno in our catalog: 2,223 tracks, 36th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 144 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 144 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 141 and 147 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 144 and you get 72; double it and you get 288. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 72 will drop cleanly under one at 144. In the catalog, we hold 747 tracks stored at 72 BPM and 288 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 560 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 144 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 144 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 2,223 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 2,223 tracks we hold at 144 BPM, the biggest tags are Psy-Trance (762), Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) (292), Hard Techno (206), Techno (Peak Time / Driving) (143) and Dubstep (126). 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 144 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 2,223 tracks we hold at 144 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 | 80 |
| Psy-Trance | 2B | 77 |
| Psy-Trance | 4B | 77 |
| Psy-Trance | 5B | 76 |
| Psy-Trance | 7B | 76 |
| Psy-Trance | 6B | 64 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 144 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 144 BPM?
The most common genres at 144 BPM include Psy-Trance, Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic), Hard Techno. Mixgraph has 2,223 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 144 BPM the same as 72 or 288 BPM?
Halve 144 and you get 72; double it and you get 288. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 72 will drop cleanly under one at 144. In the catalog, we hold 747 tracks stored at 72 BPM and 288 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 144 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 141 and 147 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 72 BPM tracks or double-time with 288 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 144 and 146 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 144 BPM in DJ mixing
144 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 144 BPM is Psy-Trance in 9B — 80 tracks. Energy splits 560 high / 1,548 medium / 113 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 144, and the octave move — 72 or 288 — 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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