Set Duration
55 min
Avg BPM
126.4
BPM Range
122–130
Deep House
120-124 BPM
Tech House
124-128 BPM
Techno
128-135 BPM
Trance
136-145 BPM
Drum & Bass
170-180 BPM
Hip Hop
85-95 BPM
Dubstep
138-142 BPM
Disco / Funk
110-120 BPM
Total Set Duration
55
minutes
Avg BPM
126.4
Min
122
Max
130
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Result
Weighted avg = (122*15 + 126*20 + 130*20) / 55 = 126.4 BPM. Transition 1: (126-122)/122*100 = +3.28%. Transition 2: (130-126)/126*100 = +3.17%. All keys are +1 on Camelot = harmonic.
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Result
Weighted avg = (134*20 + 138*30 + 142*30 + 136*10) / 90 = 138.0 BPM. Keys move sequentially on Camelot wheel: 2B->3B->4B = harmonic. Closer at 3A (relative minor of 3B) = harmonic.
Harmonic mixing is blending songs in compatible musical keys so transitions sound smooth. The Camelot wheel assigns each key a number (1-12) and letter (A=minor, B=major). Compatible mixes: same key, adjacent numbers (same letter), or same number (switch A/B). For example, 8A mixes well with 7A, 9A, and 8B.
| From Key | Compatible Keys | Musical Keys | Transition Feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A (Am) | 7A, 9A, 8B | Dm, Em, C | Smooth |
| 5B (Eb) | 4B, 6B, 5A | Ab, Bb, Cm | Smooth |
| 11A (F#m) | 10A, 12A, 11B | Bm, C#m, A | Smooth |
| 3B (Db) | 2B, 4B, 3A | F#, Ab, Bbm | Smooth |
Most DJs stay within +/-6% pitch adjustment. Anything beyond 8% becomes noticeable: vocals sound chipmunk-like or sluggish, and percussion loses its punch. Modern software with key lock can go wider but may introduce artifacts above 8%.
| Pitch Change | BPM Example (128 start) | Effect | Acceptability |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2% | 130.6 BPM | Barely noticeable | Always fine |
| +4% | 133.1 BPM | Slightly faster feel | Usually fine |
| +6% | 135.7 BPM | Noticeable energy lift | DJ judgment call |
| +8% | 138.2 BPM | Audible pitch change | Use key lock |
| +10% | 140.8 BPM | Very obvious | Avoid |
Each genre has a typical BPM range: Deep House 120-124, Tech House 124-128, Techno 128-135, Trance 136-145, Drum and Bass 170-180, Hip Hop 85-95, Dubstep 138-142. Staying within the genre range keeps the energy consistent throughout your set.
| Genre | BPM Range | Energy Level | Set Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep House | 120-124 | Low-Medium | Opening |
| Tech House | 124-128 | Medium | Building |
| Techno | 128-135 | High | Peak time |
| Trance | 136-145 | Very High | Peak/Main |
| D&B | 170-180 | Extreme | Peak/Closer |
A typical 2-hour set follows an energy arc: start low (opening, 15-20 min), gradually build (warm-up, 20-30 min), hit peak energy (main set, 40-60 min), then wind down (closing, 15-20 min). Raise BPM by 2-4 BPM between segments for a natural energy flow.
Pitch % = ((Target BPM - Source BPM) / Source BPM) x 100. To go from 128 BPM to 132 BPM: ((132 - 128) / 128) x 100 = +3.13%. Negative values mean you need to slow down. This percentage maps directly to the pitch fader on a DJ controller.
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Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026
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