98 BPM
98 BPM is mostly Electronica, Trap / Future Bass and Psy-Trance in our catalog: 991 tracks, 61st of the 127 tempos we hold.
Mixing at 98 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 98 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 95 and 101 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 98 and you get 49; double it and you get 196. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 49 will drop cleanly under one at 98. In the catalog, 49 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and we hold 39 tracks stored at 196 BPM. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 114 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 98 BPM is ideal for warm-up and mid-set grooves.
Sound profile
Tracks at 98 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy sound, averaged across 991 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 991 tracks we hold at 98 BPM, the biggest tags are Electronica (130), Trap / Future Bass (87), Psy-Trance (71), Bass / Club (45) and Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass (44). 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 98 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 991 tracks we hold at 98 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 | 14 |
| Psy-Trance | 9B | 12 |
| Electronica | 5A | 11 |
| Electronica | 6A | 11 |
| Electronica | 7A | 10 |
| Psy-Trance | 2B | 10 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 98 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 98 BPM?
The most common genres at 98 BPM include Electronica, Trap / Future Bass, Psy-Trance. Mixgraph has 991 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 98 BPM the same as 49 or 196 BPM?
Halve 98 and you get 49; double it and you get 196. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 49 will drop cleanly under one at 98. In the catalog, 49 BPM sits outside the range we analyse and we hold 39 tracks stored at 196 BPM.
What BPMs are compatible with 98 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 95 and 101 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 49 BPM tracks or double-time with 196 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 98 and 100 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 98 BPM in DJ mixing
98 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 98 BPM is Electronica in 8A — 14 tracks. Energy splits 114 high / 618 medium / 259 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 98, and the octave move — 49 or 196 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
Build a set at 98 BPM
