156 BPM
156 BPM is mostly Hard Techno, Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave and Psy-Trance in our catalog: 543 tracks, 88th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 156 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 156 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 153 and 159 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 156 and you get 78; double it and you get 312. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 78 will drop cleanly under one at 156. In the catalog, we hold 542 tracks stored at 78 BPM and 312 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 175 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 156 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 156 BPM tend to be a high-energy sound, averaged across 543 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 543 tracks we hold at 156 BPM, the biggest tags are Hard Techno (150), Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (85), Psy-Trance (40), Electronica (38) and Neo Rave (31). 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 156 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 543 tracks we hold at 156 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Techno | 1A | 17 |
| Hard Techno | 8A | 17 |
| Hard Techno | 10A | 16 |
| Hard Techno | 4A | 14 |
| Hard Techno | 7A | 9 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 4A | 8 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 156 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 156 BPM?
The most common genres at 156 BPM include Hard Techno, Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Psy-Trance. Mixgraph has 543 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 156 BPM the same as 78 or 312 BPM?
Halve 156 and you get 78; double it and you get 312. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 78 will drop cleanly under one at 156. In the catalog, we hold 542 tracks stored at 78 BPM and 312 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 156 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 153 and 159 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 78 BPM tracks or double-time with 312 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 156 and 158 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 156 BPM in DJ mixing
156 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 156 BPM is Hard Techno in 1A — 17 tracks. Energy splits 175 high / 312 medium / 56 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 156, and the octave move — 78 or 312 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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