162 BPM
162 BPM is mostly Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Electronica and Drum & Bass in our catalog: 343 tracks, 98th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 162 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 162 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 159 and 165 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 162 and you get 81; double it and you get 324. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 81 will drop cleanly under one at 162. In the catalog, we hold 539 tracks stored at 81 BPM and 324 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 73 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 162 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 162 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy sound, averaged across 343 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 343 tracks we hold at 162 BPM, the biggest tags are Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (40), Electronica (35), Drum & Bass (31), Hard Techno (24) and Psy-Trance (24). 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 162 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 343 tracks we hold at 162 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 | 8A | 8 |
| Drum & Bass | 7A | 6 |
| Neo Rave | 8A | 5 |
| Electronica | 7A | 4 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 2B | 4 |
| Psy-Trance | 2B | 4 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 162 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 162 BPM?
The most common genres at 162 BPM include Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Electronica, Drum & Bass. Mixgraph has 343 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 162 BPM the same as 81 or 324 BPM?
Halve 162 and you get 81; double it and you get 324. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 81 will drop cleanly under one at 162. In the catalog, we hold 539 tracks stored at 81 BPM and 324 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 162 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 159 and 165 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 81 BPM tracks or double-time with 324 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 162 and 164 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 162 BPM in DJ mixing
162 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 162 BPM is Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave in 8A — 8 tracks. Energy splits 73 high / 227 medium / 43 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 162, and the octave move — 81 or 324 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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