78 BPM
78 BPM is mostly Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Electronica and Trap / Future Bass in our catalog: 542 tracks, 89th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 78 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 78 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 75 and 81 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 78 and you get 39; double it and you get 156. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 39 will drop cleanly under one at 78. In the catalog, 39 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and we hold 543 tracks stored at 156 BPM. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 119 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 78 BPM is ideal for warm-up and mid-set grooves.
Sound profile
Tracks at 78 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy sound, averaged across 542 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 542 tracks we hold at 78 BPM, the biggest tags are Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (64), Electronica (58), Trap / Future Bass (44), Bass / Club (34) and Hard Techno (30). 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 78 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 542 tracks we hold at 78 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 | 7A | 11 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 4A | 8 |
| Bass / Club | 2A | 6 |
| Trap / Future Bass | 5A | 6 |
| Electronica | 9A | 5 |
| Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave | 11A | 5 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 78 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 78 BPM?
The most common genres at 78 BPM include Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave, Electronica, Trap / Future Bass. Mixgraph has 542 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 78 BPM the same as 39 or 156 BPM?
Halve 78 and you get 39; double it and you get 156. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 39 will drop cleanly under one at 78. In the catalog, 39 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and we hold 543 tracks stored at 156 BPM.
What BPMs are compatible with 78 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 75 and 81 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 39 BPM tracks or double-time with 156 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 78 and 80 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 78 BPM in DJ mixing
78 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 78 BPM is Electronica in 7A — 11 tracks. Energy splits 119 high / 328 medium / 93 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 78, and the octave move — 39 or 156 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
Build a set at 78 BPM
