163 BPM
163 BPM is mostly Electronica, Hard Techno and Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave in our catalog: 258 tracks, 105th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 163 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 163 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 160 and 166 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 163 and you get 81.5; double it and you get 326. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 81.5 will drop cleanly under one at 163. In the catalog, we hold 593 tracks stored at 82 BPM and 326 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 52 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 163 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 163 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy sound, averaged across 258 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 258 tracks we hold at 163 BPM, the biggest tags are Electronica (33), Hard Techno (27), Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (21), Drum & Bass (20) and Psy-Trance (18). 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 163 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 258 tracks we hold at 163 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronica | 8B | 5 |
| Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 5A | 4 |
| Drum & Bass | 10A | 4 |
| Hard Techno | 6A | 4 |
| Hard Techno | 7B | 4 |
| Psy-Trance | 7B | 4 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 163 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 163 BPM?
The most common genres at 163 BPM include Electronica, Hard Techno, Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave. Mixgraph has 258 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 163 BPM the same as 82 or 326 BPM?
Halve 163 and you get 81.5; double it and you get 326. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 81.5 will drop cleanly under one at 163. In the catalog, we hold 593 tracks stored at 82 BPM and 326 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 163 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 160 and 166 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 82 BPM tracks or double-time with 326 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 163 and 165 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 163 BPM in DJ mixing
163 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 163 BPM is Electronica in 8B — 5 tracks. Energy splits 52 high / 169 medium / 37 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 163, and the octave move — 82 or 326 — 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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