Free DJ tool
BPM and pitch calculator
How far do you move the pitch fader to bring the next track to the tempo that is playing? Type both tempos. Half and double time are taken into account.
Match two tracks
+3.3 %
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Pitch range of one track
114.1–133.9
BPM reachable with the fader at either end.
See every tempo jump in your set at once
Setboard reads your Serato or Rekordbox library, grades every transition by tempo, key and energy, and previews each blend pitched the way you would play it. It runs in your browser and nothing uploads.
Open Setboard – it's freeHow far is too far?
- · Within 2 %: seamless. Nobody on the floor will notice.
- · 2–4 %: easy, with key lock on.
- · 4–6 %: noticeable on vocals and basslines; keep the blend short.
- · 6–8 %: a stretch. Fine for a quick swap over drums.
- · Past 8 %: too far to blend. Cut, echo out, or ride a break.
Pitch range by tempo
| BPM | ±6 % | ±8 % | ±10 % | ±16 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 94.0–106.0 | 92.0–108.0 | 90.0–110.0 | 84.0–116.0 |
| 110 | 103.4–116.6 | 101.2–118.8 | 99.0–121.0 | 92.4–127.6 |
| 120 | 112.8–127.2 | 110.4–129.6 | 108.0–132.0 | 100.8–139.2 |
| 122 | 114.7–129.3 | 112.2–131.8 | 109.8–134.2 | 102.5–141.5 |
| 124 | 116.6–131.4 | 114.1–133.9 | 111.6–136.4 | 104.2–143.8 |
| 125 | 117.5–132.5 | 115.0–135.0 | 112.5–137.5 | 105.0–145.0 |
| 126 | 118.4–133.6 | 115.9–136.1 | 113.4–138.6 | 105.8–146.2 |
| 128 | 120.3–135.7 | 117.8–138.2 | 115.2–140.8 | 107.5–148.5 |
| 130 | 122.2–137.8 | 119.6–140.4 | 117.0–143.0 | 109.2–150.8 |
| 140 | 131.6–148.4 | 128.8–151.2 | 126.0–154.0 | 117.6–162.4 |
| 150 | 141.0–159.0 | 138.0–162.0 | 135.0–165.0 | 126.0–174.0 |
| 160 | 150.4–169.6 | 147.2–172.8 | 144.0–176.0 | 134.4–185.6 |
| 174 | 163.6–184.4 | 160.1–187.9 | 156.6–191.4 | 146.2–201.8 |
Questions
How do I work out the pitch change between two tracks?
Divide the BPM of the track that is playing by the BPM of the incoming track and subtract one. 126 over 122 is 1.033, so the incoming track needs about +3.3 % on the pitch fader.
How far can I pitch a track before it sounds wrong?
Within 2 % nobody notices. Up to about 4 % is easy, 6 % starts to change the feel of vocals and basslines, and 8 % is the practical limit even with key lock. Past that, cut between the tracks or mix over a break.
What is half time and double time?
A track at 70 BPM has the same pulse as one at 140, with every other beat accented. The calculator checks the incoming tempo doubled and halved and uses whichever is closest, so a 174 drum and bass track lines up with an 87 one.
What does a ±8 % pitch range mean?
The pitch fader can move the tempo 8 % either way. A 124 BPM track can play anywhere from 114.1 to 133.9 BPM. Many controllers let you switch between ±6, ±8, ±10, ±16 % and wider.
Does Setboard use the same numbers?
Yes. Setboard grades the tempo of each transition with the same bands, and its transition preview pitches the incoming track up to 8 % and cuts cleanly beyond that.
Need keys too? The Camelot wheel lists every key that mixes with yours.