79 BPM
79 BPM is mostly Electronica, Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass and Trap / Future Bass in our catalog: 410 tracks, 95th of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 79 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 79 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 76 and 82 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 79 and you get 39.5; double it and you get 158. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 39.5 will drop cleanly under one at 79. In the catalog, 40 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and we hold 586 tracks stored at 158 BPM. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 68 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 79 BPM is ideal for warm-up and mid-set grooves.
Sound profile
Tracks at 79 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy sound, averaged across 410 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 410 tracks we hold at 79 BPM, the biggest tags are Electronica (57), Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass (28), Trap / Future Bass (28), Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave (25) and House (24). 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 79 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 410 tracks we hold at 79 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 | 8A | 9 |
| Electronica | 2A | 6 |
| Electronica | 5A | 6 |
| Electronica | 7A | 5 |
| Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 10A | 4 |
| Drum & Bass | 8A | 4 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 79 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 79 BPM?
The most common genres at 79 BPM include Electronica, Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass, Trap / Future Bass. Mixgraph has 410 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 79 BPM the same as 40 or 158 BPM?
Halve 79 and you get 39.5; double it and you get 158. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 39.5 will drop cleanly under one at 79. In the catalog, 40 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and we hold 586 tracks stored at 158 BPM.
What BPMs are compatible with 79 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 76 and 82 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 40 BPM tracks or double-time with 158 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 79 and 81 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 79 BPM in DJ mixing
79 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 79 BPM is Electronica in 8A — 9 tracks. Energy splits 68 high / 245 medium / 97 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 79, and the octave move — 40 or 158 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
Build a set at 79 BPM
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