187 BPM
187 BPM is mostly UK Garage / Bassline, 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime and Electronica in our catalog: 6 tracks, listed below.
Mixing at 187 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 187 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 184 and 190 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 187 and you get 93.5; double it and you get 374. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 93.5 will drop cleanly under one at 187. In the catalog, we hold 1,215 tracks stored at 94 BPM and 374 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 1 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 187 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Related tempos
Sound profile
Tracks at 187 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy sound, averaged across 6 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 6 tracks we hold at 187 BPM, the biggest tags are UK Garage / Bassline (2), 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime (1), Electronica (1), Psy-Trance (1) and Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) (1). 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 187 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 6 tracks we hold at 187 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime | 2A | 1 |
| Electronica | 9B | 1 |
| Psy-Trance | 7B | 1 |
| Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 8A | 1 |
| UK Garage / Bassline | 11A | 1 |
| UK Garage / Bassline | 7A | 1 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 187 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 187 BPM?
The most common genres at 187 BPM include UK Garage / Bassline, 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime, Electronica. Mixgraph has 6 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 187 BPM the same as 94 or 374 BPM?
Halve 187 and you get 93.5; double it and you get 374. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 93.5 will drop cleanly under one at 187. In the catalog, we hold 1,215 tracks stored at 94 BPM and 374 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 187 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 184 and 190 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 94 BPM tracks or double-time with 374 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 187 and 189 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 187 BPM in DJ mixing
187 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 187 BPM is 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime in 2A — 1 tracks. Energy splits 1 high / 4 medium / 1 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 187, and the octave move — 94 or 374 — 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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