158 BPM
158 BPM is mostly Hard Techno, Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave and Neo Rave in our catalog: 602 tracks, 83rd of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 158 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 158 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 155 and 161 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 158 and you get 79; double it and you get 316. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 79 will drop cleanly under one at 158. In the catalog, we hold 417 tracks stored at 79 BPM and 316 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 225 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 158 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 158 BPM tend to be a high-energy sound, averaged across 602 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 602 tracks we hold at 158 BPM, the biggest tags are Hard Techno (190), Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (157), Neo Rave (62), Hardstyle (40) and Electronica (32). 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 158 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 602 tracks we hold at 158 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 | 10A | 19 |
| Hard Techno | 7A | 19 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 4A | 16 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 7B | 16 |
| Hard Techno | 3A | 15 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 1A | 14 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 158 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 158 BPM?
The most common genres at 158 BPM include Hard Techno, Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Neo Rave. Mixgraph has 602 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 158 BPM the same as 79 or 316 BPM?
Halve 158 and you get 79; double it and you get 316. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 79 will drop cleanly under one at 158. In the catalog, we hold 417 tracks stored at 79 BPM and 316 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 158 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 155 and 161 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 79 BPM tracks or double-time with 316 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 158 and 160 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 158 BPM in DJ mixing
158 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 158 BPM is Hard Techno in 10A — 19 tracks. Energy splits 225 high / 330 medium / 47 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 158, and the octave move — 79 or 316 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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