BPM Transition Helper
Plan smooth transitions between tracks at different tempos. Get strategies for half-time, double-time, and gradual tempo changes.
Enter Your BPMs
The tempo of your current track and your target track
House
Disco
Pop
Techno
Trance
Hard Dance
Transitioning from
128 BPM → 140 BPM
12 BPM difference (9.4% increase)
Recommended Strategies
Gradual Tempo Ride
Medium
12 BPM difference. Use gradual tempo adjustment over 16-32 bars.
Start mixing, then slowly adjust the tempo of both tracks toward the target BPM over a long phrase.
Loop & Adjust
Easy
Loop a section and gradually adjust tempo to the target.
Loop a minimal section (drums only), adjust from 128 to 140 BPM, then release the loop when ready.
Mastering BPM Transitions
Smooth tempo transitions are essential for maintaining energy and flow in a DJ set. The right technique depends on how big the BPM difference is:
- 1-5 BPM: Usually imperceptible - just sync and mix
- 6-15 BPM: Gradual adjustment or loop-based transitions work well
- 16+ BPM: Use breakdowns, effects, or deliberate cuts
- Half/Double time: 70→140, 128→64 etc. Natural rhythmic relationships