198 BPM
198 BPM is mostly Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave and Uptempo in our catalog: 13 tracks, 124th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 198 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 198 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 195 and 201 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 198 and you get 99; double it and you get 396. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 99 will drop cleanly under one at 198. In the catalog, we hold 673 tracks stored at 99 BPM and 396 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 11 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 198 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Related tempos
Sound profile
Tracks at 198 BPM tend to be a high-energy and a bright production — vocal-forward sound, averaged across 13 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 13 tracks we hold at 198 BPM, the biggest tags are Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (13) and Uptempo (2). 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 198 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 13 tracks we hold at 198 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 | 1A | 3 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 7B | 2 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 8A | 2 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 12B | 1 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 2B | 1 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 4B | 1 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 198 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 198 BPM?
The most common genres at 198 BPM include Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Uptempo. Mixgraph has 13 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 198 BPM the same as 99 or 396 BPM?
Halve 198 and you get 99; double it and you get 396. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 99 will drop cleanly under one at 198. In the catalog, we hold 673 tracks stored at 99 BPM and 396 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 198 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 195 and 201 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 99 BPM tracks or double-time with 396 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 198 and 200 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 198 BPM in DJ mixing
198 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 198 BPM is Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave in 1A — 3 tracks. Energy splits 11 high / 2 medium / 0 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 198, and the octave move — 99 or 396 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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