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81 BPM tracks & mixing guide

300 tracks in the SetAura catalogue run at 81 BPM (0.1% of the library), led by Downtempo and Trap / Future Bass. With ±6% pitch you can blend it with anything from 76 to 86 BPM.

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Tracks3000.1% of the catalogue
Mixing range76–86at ±6% pitch adjust
Avg energy3.3out of 10 (estimated)
Top key5AC minor · 9% of tracks

Genres at 81 BPM

Share of the 300 tracks at this tempo.

Downtempo27% · 82
Trap / Future Bass18% · 53
Dubstep9% · 26
Pop6% · 19
Dance6% · 17
Electronica5% · 15

Keys at 81 BPM

The most common Camelot keys. Tap one for its full guide.

5A9% · 26
8A7% · 22
7A7% · 21
6A6% · 19
10B5% · 15
3A5% · 15
9A5% · 15
8B5% · 14

Mixing around 81 BPM

  • Pitch range: about 76–86 BPM at ±6% adjustment, the comfortable zone for a blend that doesn't audibly change the feel.
  • Tempo-octave partners: double-time is 162 BPM (312 tracks).
  • Nearby tempos with their own guides: 78 BPM, 80 BPM, 82 BPM, 83 BPM, 84 BPM.

Standout tracks at 81 BPM

Real releases at this tempo from the catalogue, ordered by Beatport chart position and then popularity.

#TrackKeyBPMGenre
1Submundo da RihannaMC GW, Braga, DJ Pablu6A81Brazilian FunkBeatport ↗
2Repare (kLap Remix)Deekapz, Tuyo12A81Brazilian FunkBeatport ↗
3HypersphereMatthias Schildger4A81Breaks / Breakbeat / UK BassBeatport ↗
4HurricaneAndrew Bayer, Seven Lions, Oaks3A81DubstepBeatport ↗
5DaléBlurrd Vzn12A81Brazilian FunkBeatport ↗
6MAJKOLizdek, Yandrel12A81Brazilian FunkBeatport ↗
7Slipped AwayLAR2A81Breaks / Breakbeat / UK BassBeatport ↗
8Stop & WaveRoska7B81Bass / ClubBeatport ↗
9Se va volandoCandeleros, Desiré Paredes2A81Latin ElectronicBeatport ↗
10BIGGERFISH2FRYAceMo, DJ Swisha, EQUISS12B81Bass / ClubBeatport ↗
11RUDEBOYSLVL3B81Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo RaveBeatport ↗
12Severe DelaysSwick, King Doudou6A81Latin ElectronicBeatport ↗

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Questions about 81 BPM

What genres are 81 BPM?

In SetAura's catalogue, 81 BPM is most common in Downtempo (27%), Trap / Future Bass (18%), Dubstep (9%), across 300 tracks.

What can I mix a 81 BPM track with?

With a pitch adjustment of about ±6%, a 81 BPM track blends with anything from roughly 76 to 86 BPM. Double-time is <a href="bpm-162.html" style="color:var(--orange-light)">162 BPM</a> (312 tracks).

Which keys are most common at 81 BPM?

The most common keys at 81 BPM are 5A (9%), 8A (7%), 7A (7%). Pick the next track from a key one step away on the Camelot wheel to keep the blend harmonic.

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