Dubstep BPM: 138–142
Dubstep sits at 138–142 BPM in a DJ set, and most tracks land right around 140 BPM. Often felt at half-time (~70). Below: the tempo lane on the interactive chart, every genre within mixing reach, and how far you can stretch it.
- Range
- 138–142
- Sweet spot
- 140
- Family
- Bass / Breaks
The chart opens at Dubstep's sweet spot — every highlighted genre shares that tempo. Drag the marker to explore the rest of the lanes.
6 genres sit here
At 140 BPM you can reach for Techno (peak time), Trance, Psytrance, Breakbeat, Dubstep and Trap — all sitting in the same tempo lane, so they beat-match cleanly.
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These genres share part of Dubstep's 138–142 BPM lane, so they beat-match without touching the pitch fader:
- Techno (132–145 BPM, typically 138)
- Trance (132–140 BPM, typically 138)
- Psytrance (140–150 BPM, typically 145)
- Breakbeat (125–140 BPM, typically 132)
- Trap (130–150 BPM, typically 140)
Within pitch-stretch reach (~8%)
These lanes don't overlap Dubstep's, but the gap closes with a pitch move of up to ~8% — hard, but workable with key-locked pitch: House, Tech House, Future House, Progressive House, Big Room & Electro House, Minimal & Deep Tech, Hard Techno, Progressive Trance, UK Garage, Pop, Hardstyle.
Half-time / double-time partners
Dubstep's pulse lines up with these lanes at half or double the displayed BPM — the kicks lock even though the numbers differ: R&B, Downtempo & Lo-Fi. Drop the new track on a breakdown and let the half/double feel carry the switch.
Matching tempo is only half the mix — two tracks at 140 BPM can still clash if their keys fight. Check the interactive Camelot wheel for the key side, and see the full picture in the BPM-by-genre chart. Planning a set at this tempo? The set length calculator tells you how many tracks you'll need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What BPM is Dubstep?
Dubstep sits at 138–142 BPM in a DJ set, with most tracks around 140 BPM. Often felt at half-time (~70). Producers occasionally push outside that window, but 138–142 is the range you'll actually meet at a gig.
What genres mix with Dubstep?
Techno, Trance, Psytrance, Breakbeat and Trap all share part of Dubstep's 138–142 BPM lane, so they beat-match without touching the pitch. With a pitch adjustment of up to ~8% you can also reach House, Tech House, Future House, Progressive House, Big Room & Electro House, Minimal & Deep Tech, Hard Techno, Progressive Trance, UK Garage, Pop and Hardstyle. Tempo is only half the equation — check the keys too.
Can I play Dubstep faster or slower?
Yes, within limits. A pitch move of ~2% is inaudible, ~4% is comfortable, and ~8% is the practical ceiling before tracks start to sound stretched — that gives Dubstep a workable window of roughly 127–153 BPM. Key-locked pitch (master tempo) keeps the musical key stable while you do it.
Does the half-time / double-time trick work with Dubstep?
Yes — Dubstep's pulse at 140 BPM lines up with R&B and Downtempo & Lo-Fi played at half or double time. The kick patterns lock together even though the displayed BPMs differ, which makes it one of the cleanest ways to jump tempo lanes mid-set.
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