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85 BPM tracks & mixing guide

1,207 tracks in the SetAura catalogue run at 85 BPM (0.3% of the library), led by Downtempo and Trap / Future Bass. With ±6% pitch you can blend it with anything from 80 to 90 BPM.

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Tracks1,2070.3% of the catalogue
Mixing range80–90at ±6% pitch adjust
Avg energy3.1out of 10 (estimated)
Top key9AE minor · 8% of tracks

Genres at 85 BPM

Share of the 1,207 tracks at this tempo.

Downtempo41% · 494
Trap / Future Bass17% · 211
Dubstep13% · 156
Dance4% · 51
Electronica4% · 49
Pop3% · 37

Keys at 85 BPM

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

9A8% · 93
8A7% · 85
6A7% · 83
4A7% · 81
7A6% · 67
5A5% · 66
9B5% · 60
11A5% · 58

Mixing around 85 BPM

  • Pitch range: about 80–90 BPM at ±6% adjustment, the comfortable zone for a blend that doesn't audibly change the feel.
  • Tempo-octave partners: double-time is 170 BPM (543 tracks).
  • Nearby tempos with their own guides: 82 BPM, 83 BPM, 84 BPM, 86 BPM, 87 BPM, 88 BPM.

Standout tracks at 85 BPM

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

#TrackKeyBPMGenre
1Skin to Skin (Club Remix)Kaisha, Douvelle1910B85Bass / ClubBeatport ↗
2SocadinhaPaul Mond, Dave Nunes, Bronka11B85Brazilian FunkBeatport ↗
3Places Long ForgottenMfinity, Josh Teed, Chmura, Blvck Svm4A85DowntempoBeatport ↗
4GLAUCOMASTVG5A85DubstepBeatport ↗
5Through The DarkMitis, Sara Benyo, Laranyx11B85DowntempoBeatport ↗
6Hang GlowParra for Cuva, Cile2A85DowntempoBeatport ↗
7FlyyyCasiio, .multibeat3B85DowntempoBeatport ↗
8Eyes Cut DeeperInez, Subtronics, Crankdat1A85DubstepBeatport ↗
9BABY BOYFantasm, Nvns4A85Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo RaveBeatport ↗
10MOVIMENTOYandrel, Baile do X5A85Brazilian FunkBeatport ↗
11IntroTXC, Benzoo, W4DE, Djy Zan SA, Al xapo, Xduppy8A85AmapianoBeatport ↗
12SEQUÊNCIAMC Menor Do Doze, Baile do X10B85Brazilian FunkBeatport ↗

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Questions about 85 BPM

What genres are 85 BPM?

In SetAura's catalogue, 85 BPM is most common in Downtempo (41%), Trap / Future Bass (17%), Dubstep (13%), across 1,207 tracks.

What can I mix a 85 BPM track with?

With a pitch adjustment of about ±6%, a 85 BPM track blends with anything from roughly 80 to 90 BPM. Double-time is <a href="bpm-170.html" style="color:var(--orange-light)">170 BPM</a> (543 tracks).

Which keys are most common at 85 BPM?

The most common keys at 85 BPM are 9A (8%), 8A (7%), 6A (7%). Pick the next track from a key one step away on the Camelot wheel to keep the blend harmonic.

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