Music & BPM

Music and tempo for DJs: how to find the BPM of a song, typical BPM ranges by genre, house vs techno and converting BPM to delay and reverb times.

Music & BPM

BPM by Genre: Typical Tempo Ranges for DJs

Typical BPM by genre for house, techno, trance, drum and bass, hip-hop, reggaeton, pop and more, plus half-time feel and how DJs move between tempo ranges.

6 min read

Music & BPM

BPM to ms: Delay and Reverb Times for Any Tempo

Convert BPM to ms for delay and reverb: the 60,000 ÷ BPM formula, dotted and triplet values, tables for 120, 128 and 140 BPM, and how to use them in a mix.

7 min read

Music & BPM

House vs Techno: What Is the Difference?

House vs techno explained: how they differ in tempo, drums, basslines, harmony, vocals and mood, the main subgenres of each and how DJs mix between them.

7 min read

Music & BPM

How to Find the BPM of a Song: 4 Easy Methods

How to find the BPM of a song: tap tempo, count beats with a timer, use DJ or music software analysis, and fix the common half and double tempo errors.

7 min read