147 BPM
147 BPM is mostly Psy-Trance, Hard Techno and Dubstep in our catalog: 1,140 tracks, 57th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 147 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 147 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 144 and 150 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 147 and you get 73.5; double it and you get 294. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 73.5 will drop cleanly under one at 147. In the catalog, we hold 281 tracks stored at 74 BPM and 294 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 276 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 147 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 147 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 1,140 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 1,140 tracks we hold at 147 BPM, the biggest tags are Psy-Trance (385), Hard Techno (178), Dubstep (93), Psychedelic (83) and Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) (52). 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 147 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 1,140 tracks we hold at 147 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 | 7B | 54 |
| Psy-Trance | 9B | 47 |
| Psy-Trance | 2B | 38 |
| Psy-Trance | 4B | 34 |
| Psy-Trance | 5B | 29 |
| Psy-Trance | 6B | 29 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 147 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 147 BPM?
The most common genres at 147 BPM include Psy-Trance, Hard Techno, Dubstep. Mixgraph has 1,140 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 147 BPM the same as 74 or 294 BPM?
Halve 147 and you get 73.5; double it and you get 294. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 73.5 will drop cleanly under one at 147. In the catalog, we hold 281 tracks stored at 74 BPM and 294 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 147 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 144 and 150 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 74 BPM tracks or double-time with 294 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 147 and 149 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 147 BPM in DJ mixing
147 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 147 BPM is Psy-Trance in 7B — 54 tracks. Energy splits 276 high / 805 medium / 59 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 147, and the octave move — 74 or 294 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
Build a set at 147 BPM
