148 BPM
148 BPM is mostly Psy-Trance, Hard Techno and Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave in our catalog: 1,356 tracks, 49th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 148 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 148 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 145 and 151 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 148 and you get 74; double it and you get 296. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 74 will drop cleanly under one at 148. In the catalog, we hold 290 tracks stored at 74 BPM and 296 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 369 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 148 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 148 BPM tend to be a high-energy with strong groove and drive sound, averaged across 1,356 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 1,356 tracks we hold at 148 BPM, the biggest tags are Psy-Trance (349), Hard Techno (249), Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (136), Psychedelic (124) and Trance (Main Floor) (87). 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 148 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 1,356 tracks we hold at 148 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 | 49 |
| Psy-Trance | 2B | 40 |
| Psy-Trance | 7B | 39 |
| Psy-Trance | 11B | 33 |
| Psy-Trance | 4B | 33 |
| Psy-Trance | 12B | 27 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 148 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 148 BPM?
The most common genres at 148 BPM include Psy-Trance, Hard Techno, Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave. Mixgraph has 1,356 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 148 BPM the same as 74 or 296 BPM?
Halve 148 and you get 74; double it and you get 296. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 74 will drop cleanly under one at 148. In the catalog, we hold 290 tracks stored at 74 BPM and 296 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 148 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 145 and 151 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 74 BPM tracks or double-time with 296 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 148 and 150 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 148 BPM in DJ mixing
148 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 148 BPM is Psy-Trance in 9B — 49 tracks. Energy splits 369 high / 927 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 148, and the octave move — 74 or 296 — 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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