61 BPM
61 BPM is mostly Electronica in our catalog: 3 tracks, listed below.
Mixing at 61 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 61 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 58 and 64 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 61 and you get 30.5; double it and you get 122. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 30.5 will drop cleanly under one at 61. In the catalog, 31 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and we hold 25,740 tracks stored at 122 BPM. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 1 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 61 BPM is ideal for warm-up and mid-set grooves.
Related tempos
Sound profile
Tracks at 61 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy and a warm production sound, averaged across 3 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 3 tracks we hold at 61 BPM, the biggest tags are Electronica (3). 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 61 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 3 tracks we hold at 61 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 | 11A | 1 |
| Electronica | 11B | 1 |
| Electronica | 3B | 1 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 61 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 61 BPM?
The most common genres at 61 BPM include Electronica. Mixgraph has 3 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 61 BPM the same as 31 or 122 BPM?
Halve 61 and you get 30.5; double it and you get 122. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 30.5 will drop cleanly under one at 61. In the catalog, 31 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and we hold 25,740 tracks stored at 122 BPM.
What BPMs are compatible with 61 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 58 and 64 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 31 BPM tracks or double-time with 122 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 61 and 63 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 61 BPM in DJ mixing
61 BPM is a slower tempo perfect for warm-ups and deeper grooves. DJs often use this tempo to build atmosphere and create space for vocal elements.
The busiest shelf at 61 BPM is Electronica in 11A — 1 tracks. Energy splits 1 high / 1 medium / 1 low, so there is material here for a warm-up and for a peak either way.
Planning a deep, groovy journey? The neighbouring tempos above are within pitch range of 61, and the octave move — 31 or 122 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
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