BPM by genre
Techno
Curated by se7en beatlab · updated September 2026
Electronic · 3 subgenres mapped
Range: 125–150 BPM
Techno covers a wide tempo band, 125–150 BPM, depending on the strain. Melodic techno is slower and hypnotic (~126); peak-time driving techno centers around 132–135; hard techno pushes 140–150.
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Subgenres
| Subgenre | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Melodic / deep techno | 126 | 122–130 |
| Peak-time / driving techno | 134 | 130–138 |
| Hard / industrial techno | 145 | 140–150 |
Production notes
A relentless four-on-the-floor kick is the heartbeat — make it deep and punchy. Layer hypnotic, evolving synths and minimal percussion that morphs over long stretches. Techno is about tension and gradual change, not big drops. Keep elements mono-compatible and let filters/automation carry the arrangement.
Typical structure
Long intro → gradual layering → peak → stripped breakdown → re-build → outro. Built for long DJ transitions; energy evolves slowly.
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