149 BPM
149 BPM is mostly Psy-Trance, Dubstep and Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave in our catalog: 550 tracks, 86th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 149 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 149 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 146 and 152 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 149 and you get 74.5; double it and you get 298. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 74.5 will drop cleanly under one at 149. In the catalog, we hold 1,469 tracks stored at 75 BPM and 298 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 170 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 149 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 149 BPM tend to be a high-energy sound, averaged across 550 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 550 tracks we hold at 149 BPM, the biggest tags are Psy-Trance (103), Dubstep (84), Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (72), Hard Techno (61) and Trap / Future Bass (42). 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 149 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 550 tracks we hold at 149 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 | 4B | 14 |
| Psy-Trance | 7B | 13 |
| Dubstep | 9A | 11 |
| Psy-Trance | 2B | 11 |
| Dubstep | 4A | 10 |
| Psy-Trance | 5B | 10 |
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 149 BPM?
The most common genres at 149 BPM include Psy-Trance, Dubstep, Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave. Mixgraph has 550 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 149 BPM the same as 75 or 298 BPM?
Halve 149 and you get 74.5; double it and you get 298. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 74.5 will drop cleanly under one at 149. In the catalog, we hold 1,469 tracks stored at 75 BPM and 298 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 149 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 146 and 152 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 75 BPM tracks or double-time with 298 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 149 and 151 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 149 BPM in DJ mixing
149 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 149 BPM is Psy-Trance in 4B — 14 tracks. Energy splits 170 high / 341 medium / 39 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 149, and the octave move — 75 or 298 — 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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