159 BPM
159 BPM is mostly Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Hardstyle and Electronica in our catalog: 362 tracks, 97th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 159 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 159 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 156 and 162 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 159 and you get 79.5; double it and you get 318. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 79.5 will drop cleanly under one at 159. In the catalog, we hold 1,223 tracks stored at 80 BPM and 318 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 109 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 159 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 159 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy sound, averaged across 362 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 362 tracks we hold at 159 BPM, the biggest tags are Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (93), Hardstyle (44), Electronica (41), Hard Techno (33) and Trap / Future Bass (27). 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 159 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 362 tracks we hold at 159 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 Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 4A | 9 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 11A | 8 |
| Electronica | 8B | 6 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 10B | 6 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 3A | 6 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 8A | 6 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 159 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 159 BPM?
The most common genres at 159 BPM include Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Hardstyle, Electronica. Mixgraph has 362 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 159 BPM the same as 80 or 318 BPM?
Halve 159 and you get 79.5; double it and you get 318. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 79.5 will drop cleanly under one at 159. In the catalog, we hold 1,223 tracks stored at 80 BPM and 318 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 159 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 156 and 162 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 80 BPM tracks or double-time with 318 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 159 and 161 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 159 BPM in DJ mixing
159 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 159 BPM is Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave in 4A — 9 tracks. Energy splits 109 high / 206 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 159, and the octave move — 80 or 318 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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