146 BPM
146 BPM is mostly Psy-Trance, Hard Techno and Dubstep in our catalog: 1,579 tracks, 44th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 146 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 146 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 143 and 149 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 146 and you get 73; double it and you get 292. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 73 will drop cleanly under one at 146. In the catalog, we hold 694 tracks stored at 73 BPM and 292 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 367 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 146 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 146 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 1,579 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 1,579 tracks we hold at 146 BPM, the biggest tags are Psy-Trance (653), Hard Techno (189), Dubstep (108), Psychedelic (88) and Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) (75). 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 146 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 1,579 tracks we hold at 146 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 | 102 |
| Psy-Trance | 7B | 70 |
| Psy-Trance | 4B | 68 |
| Psy-Trance | 2B | 66 |
| Psy-Trance | 11B | 58 |
| Psy-Trance | 5B | 50 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 146 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 146 BPM?
The most common genres at 146 BPM include Psy-Trance, Hard Techno, Dubstep. Mixgraph has 1,579 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 146 BPM the same as 73 or 292 BPM?
Halve 146 and you get 73; double it and you get 292. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 73 will drop cleanly under one at 146. In the catalog, we hold 694 tracks stored at 73 BPM and 292 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 146 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 143 and 149 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 73 BPM tracks or double-time with 292 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 146 and 148 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 146 BPM in DJ mixing
146 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 146 BPM is Psy-Trance in 9B — 102 tracks. Energy splits 367 high / 1,135 medium / 77 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 146, and the octave move — 73 or 292 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
Build a set at 146 BPM
