189 BPM
189 BPM is mostly Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Electronica and Uptempo in our catalog: 4 tracks, listed below.
Mixing at 189 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 189 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 186 and 192 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 189 and you get 94.5; double it and you get 378. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 94.5 will drop cleanly under one at 189. In the catalog, we hold 1,274 tracks stored at 95 BPM and 378 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 3 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 189 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Related tempos
Sound profile
Tracks at 189 BPM tend to be a high-energy and a balanced bright/warm production sound, averaged across 4 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 4 tracks we hold at 189 BPM, the biggest tags are Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (3), Electronica (1) and Uptempo (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 189 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 4 tracks we hold at 189 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 | 1 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 10A | 1 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 5A | 1 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 6A | 1 |
| Uptempo | 5A | 1 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 189 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 189 BPM?
The most common genres at 189 BPM include Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Electronica, Uptempo. Mixgraph has 4 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 189 BPM the same as 95 or 378 BPM?
Halve 189 and you get 94.5; double it and you get 378. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 94.5 will drop cleanly under one at 189. In the catalog, we hold 1,274 tracks stored at 95 BPM and 378 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 189 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 186 and 192 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 95 BPM tracks or double-time with 378 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 189 and 191 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 189 BPM in DJ mixing
189 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 189 BPM is Electronica in 8B — 1 tracks. Energy splits 3 high / 0 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 189, and the octave move — 95 or 378 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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