Techno BPM Range

125 — 150 BPM

40 80 120 160 200+

Typical midpoint: 138 BPM (Allegro) — 435 ms per beat

About Techno Tempo

Techno ranges from 125 to 150 BPM, with most tracks landing around 130-140 BPM. Born in Detroit in the mid-1980s through pioneers like Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson, techno is characterized by repetitive, mechanical rhythms and futuristic sound design. Faster strains like industrial techno and hard techno can push past 145 BPM, while dub techno often sits closer to the 125 BPM floor.

Characteristics

Driving, relentless four-on-the-floor beat
Emphasis on synthetic textures and industrial sounds
Minimal vocals, focusing on rhythm and atmosphere
Layered percussion with evolving patterns

Techno Subgenre BPMs

Subgenre	BPM Range	Note
Detroit Techno	125-135	Warm, soulful, machine-funk roots
Minimal Techno	125-130	Reductionist arrangements, micro-detail
Hard Techno	140-150	Driving distorted kicks, industrial energy
Dub Techno	120-128	Spacious, reverb-drenched chord stabs
Acid Techno	130-145	TB-303 driven, aggressive

Example Techno Songs and Their BPMs

Song	Artist	BPM
Strings of Life	Derrick May	122
Spastik	Plastikman	138
Your Body Knockin'	Robert Hood	130
I Want To See You	Charlotte de Witte	138

BPM values are approximate and may vary based on the version or remix. Use our tap tempo tool to verify any track.

Production Tip

For Berlin-style peak-hour techno, start at 132 BPM. For driving warehouse energy, push to 138-142. Side-chain everything to the kick.

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