164 BPM
164 BPM is mostly Electronica, Trap / Future Bass and Drum & Bass in our catalog: 286 tracks, 100th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 164 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 164 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 161 and 167 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 164 and you get 82; double it and you get 328. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 82 will drop cleanly under one at 164. In the catalog, we hold 577 tracks stored at 82 BPM and 328 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 53 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 164 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Sound profile
Tracks at 164 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy sound, averaged across 286 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 286 tracks we hold at 164 BPM, the biggest tags are Electronica (39), Trap / Future Bass (35), Drum & Bass (27), Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (21) and Bass / Club (19). 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 164 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 286 tracks we hold at 164 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 | 8A | 6 |
| Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 11B | 5 |
| Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 8A | 4 |
| Drum & Bass | 4A | 4 |
| Electronica | 6A | 4 |
| Electronica | 9A | 4 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 164 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 164 BPM?
The most common genres at 164 BPM include Electronica, Trap / Future Bass, Drum & Bass. Mixgraph has 286 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 164 BPM the same as 82 or 328 BPM?
Halve 164 and you get 82; double it and you get 328. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 82 will drop cleanly under one at 164. In the catalog, we hold 577 tracks stored at 82 BPM and 328 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 164 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 161 and 167 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 82 BPM tracks or double-time with 328 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 164 and 166 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 164 BPM in DJ mixing
164 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 164 BPM is Electronica in 8A — 6 tracks. Energy splits 53 high / 192 medium / 41 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 164, and the octave move — 82 or 328 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
Build a set at 164 BPM
