Digicore BPM: 130-180, Sweet Spot 160

Q: What is the typical BPM for Digicore?

160 BPM is the practical DJ target for Digicore. Treat it as a crate-filtering reference, then check the exact beatgrid and phrasing for each track.

Q: What is the BPM range for Digicore?

Digicore ranges from 130 to 180 BPM. The spread reflects production variations and sub-genre splintering within the style.

Q: How does Digicore differ from Trap (EDM)?

Digicore is a sub-genre of Trap (EDM). While Trap (EDM) as a whole spans 130-150 BPM, Digicore sits at 130-180 BPM with a typical tempo of 160. The main distinction is in production: heavy autotune, sharp 808 bass.

Q: What styles are closest to Digicore?

Digicore is best compared with Trap (EDM) (130-150 BPM), Hard Trap (140-150 BPM), Festival Trap (140-150 BPM), Hybrid Trap (140-150 BPM). These are more useful DJ references than same-tempo genres from unrelated scenes because the production style and phrasing are closer.

Q: What are the production characteristics of Digicore?

Digicore is characterized by: Heavy autotune, Sharp 808 bass, Trap-derived hi-hats, Internet microgenre lineage.

Genre Guides

130-180BPM

Filter your crate to this range, then verify each track's beatgrid and Camelot key before you blend.

Practical target: 160 BPM
Tracks shown: 4 shown
Track spread: 87-169 BPM
Inside core range: 2 of 4
Below · above: 2 below · 0 above
Median · mean: 121 · 125 BPM
Family: Trap (EDM)
Evidence: Limited but reviewed: 4 tracks, 2 core examples

Counts describe the reference tracks resolved on this page, not every record in the genre. Use the BPM that makes loops, cue points, and phrase markers behave cleanly.

Quick answer

What BPM is Digicore?

A DJ tempo guide for Digicore: where the core range sits, and 4 reference tracks spanning 87-169 BPM, separated into core, adjacent, and outlier records.

Digicore typically runs 130 to 180 BPM, with 160 BPM as the practical DJ target. Use the range to filter your crate, then verify each track's beatgrid and key before mixing.

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Reference tracks

Digicore Reference Tracks

Resolved Digicore tracks, verified against their beatgrids with real BPM, Camelot key, energy and length, separated by DJ fit. Click any row to open its full sonic profile.

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Core Digicore examples

2 inside 130-180 BPM

argyle

brakence

1A139452:451A139

astrid

glaive

11B169761:4211B169

Adjacent and outlier examples

2 outside core

Trying

midwxst

2A87802:012A87

fantasize

ericdoa

11A103542:3111A103

DJ fit notes

Trying: Below the 130-180 BPM core range; use as a bridge record or test a doubled grid.
fantasize: Below the 130-180 BPM core range; use as a bridge record or test a doubled grid.

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Genre family

Digicore in the Trap (EDM) Family

Digicore sits at 130–180 BPM as a core DJ range, with 160 BPM as a practical target for crate filtering and set planning. Viewing Digicore as a sub-genre of Trap (EDM), it sits within the broader 130–150 BPM family.

Trap (EDM) BPM Reference

Trap (EDM): 130-150 BPM, typical 140 BPM.

Genre	BPM Range	Typical BPM	Notes
Trap (EDM)	130-150	140	Festival/EDM trap: rolling 808 sub-bass, snare rolls, and hip-hop drum DNA at 140 BPM. RL Grime, Flosstradamus, Baauer, Diplo. Distinct from rap trap.
Trapwave	130-150	140	Trap with vaporwave/synthwave aesthetics: distorted 808s, retro pads, melancholic vibes. Crossover with phonk and witch house.
Hard Trap	140-150	145	Hard-hitting festival trap with heavier drops and aggressive sound design. UZ, Carnage, Yellow Claw. Often blurs into hybrid trap.
Festival Trap	140-150	145	Big-room oriented trap built for mainstage moments. Bombs Away, TNGHT influence, Diplo's Mad Decent label aesthetic.
Hybrid Trap	140-150	145	Trap fused with dubstep/riddim sound design. Wakaan label sound: Liquid Stranger, Mersiv, Boogie T. Heavy mid-range bass over trap drums.
Hyperpop	140-200	160	PC Music-rooted maximalist pop pushed to breaking point. SOPHIE, A.G. Cook, 100 gecs, Charli XCX, Dorian Electra. Pitch-shifted vocals, glitch production, plastic synths, internet-native chaos.
Digicore	130-180	160	Trap-leaning sibling of hyperpop that grew out of SoundCloud's 'draincore' scene. glaive, ericdoa, midwxst, brakence, kmoe. Heavy autotune over sharp 808s and frantic hi-hats.

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Trap (EDM)

130-150BPM

120210

Festival/EDM trap: rolling 808 sub-bass, snare rolls, and hip-hop drum DNA at 140 BPM. RL Grime, Flosstradamus, Baauer, Diplo. Distinct from rap trap.

808 sub-bassSnare rolls140 BPMFestival-built

Sub-genre tempo spectrum

6 styles

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Trapwave

130-150

Hard Trap

140-150

Festival Trap

140-150

Hybrid Trap

140-150

Hyperpop

140-200

Digicore

130-180

Reading the grid

How to Read Digicore BPM in DJ Software

Digicore is usually mixed around 130-180 BPM, with 160 BPM as a practical DJ target. The reference tracks on this page span 87-169 BPM, so use the grid that makes loops and phrase markers line up cleanly.

How to read Digicore BPM values in DJ software
Reading	Meaning	Action
130-180 BPM	Core Digicore DJ range	Beatmatch normally, then check phrasing around intros, breaks, and drops.
65-90 BPM	Halftime interpretation of the core range	Double the grid if 8-bar loops or cue points feel too slow.
160 BPM	Practical target for crate filtering	Use as a starting point, then sort by energy, key, and arrangement.
< 130 BPM	Slower adjacent or bridge records	Treat as tempo bridges unless the grid doubles cleanly into the core range.

DJ Overview for Digicore

Use this as a mixing and library-prep description, not an encyclopedia entry.

DJ overview for Digicore
Aspect	Detail
Sound palette	Heavy autotune, Sharp 808 bass, Trap-derived hi-hats, Internet microgenre lineage
Drum feel	130-180 BPM core range; check whether slower readings work better doubled or as halftime.
Arrangement and phrasing	Confirm intro, build, drop, breakdown, and outro cue points before trusting the analyzer value.
Energy use in a set	fast sections, double-time bridges, and high-intensity moments
Often compared with	Trap (EDM), Hyperpop, Hard Trap

Mix Into Digicore

Tempo overlap is only one part of the decision. These suggestions separate BPM fit from style fit so same-tempo but unrelated genres do not look like natural transitions.

Genres to mix into Digicore
Genre	BPM fit	Style fit	Transition
Trap (EDM)130-150 BPM · typical 140	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Hard Trap140-150 BPM · typical 145	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Festival Trap140-150 BPM · typical 145	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Hybrid Trap140-150 BPM · typical 145	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Hyperpop140-200 BPM · typical 160	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Trapwave130-150 BPM · typical 140	High	High	Long blend, harmonic blend, or drop swap
Footwork155-165 BPM · typical 160	High	Medium	Short blend; verify arrangement and energy
Juke155-165 BPM · typical 160	High	Medium	Short blend; verify arrangement and energy

Reference Artists in Digicore

Artists represented in the current Digicore track sample:

Reference artists in Digicore
#	Artist	Tracks	Keys
01	brakence	1 track, 139 BPM	1A
02	ericdoa	1 track, 103 BPM	11A
03	glaive	1 track, 169 BPM	11B
04	midwxst	1 track, 87 BPM	2A

Compare Nearby Styles

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Digicore

130–180 · typical 160

Primary reference for this page.

Trap (EDM)

130–150 · typical 140

Broader family range for planning transitions.

Hyperpop

140–200 · typical 160

Same typical tempo; compare by arrangement and energy.

Hard Trap

140–150 · typical 145

15 BPM slower typical tempo; useful for warmups or pull-backs.

Festival Trap

140–150 · typical 145

15 BPM slower typical tempo; useful for warmups or pull-backs.

Common Keys for Digicore

Most-used Camelot keys among the Digicore tracks shown here:

11AF♯ minor1 track 11BA major1 track 1AA♭ minor1 track

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160 BPM tracksReference tracks near the typical tempoOpen 11A (F♯ minor)1 reference Digicore track in this keyOpen 11B (A major)1 reference Digicore track in this keyOpen Music genre treeSee the taxonomy around this styleOpen

Mixing Tips

Tempo Window

Stay in the 130–180 BPM band for clean mixes; verify unknown tracks with the BPM tapper.

Harmonic Fit

Use the Camelot wheel to find compatible keys before transitioning, especially when Digicore tracks have prominent melodic content.

Tempo Bridges

When bridging into a different tempo, use the key transposer to plan how pitch change affects key, or transition during a breakdown where the beat drops.

Next Reference

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Typical Tempo

See tracks at the typical 160 BPM on the 160 BPM tracks page.

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Methodology

Last updated May 11, 2026

Author and Methodology

Maintained by Ben Modigell, founder of Vibes. Ben builds DJ library, preparation, BPM, and harmonic-mixing tools for working DJs.

Data used: 4 reference tracks
Source: Audio features sourced from ReccoBeats (https://reccobeats.com); track metadata via Spotify Search API. Spotify deprecated audio-features for new apps in Nov 2024. Manual label reference tracks use Beatport BPM/key metadata where available.
Evidence: 4 reference Digicore tracks from a 391-track dataset; 2 sit inside the core DJ range and 2 are labeled as adjacent or outlier examples.
How this page is made: This page is generated from the Vibes genre taxonomy, curated reference tracks, computed evidence statistics, and reference track metadata where available. AI-assisted research helped draft the taxonomy notes; the visible page is rendered from structured data and reusable page logic.

Genre BPM ranges are practical DJ references, not statistical claims about every track. Different edits, live versions, and analysis engines may report slightly different tempos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

160 BPM is the practical DJ target for Digicore. Treat it as a crate-filtering reference, then check the exact beatgrid and phrasing for each track.

Digicore ranges from 130 to 180 BPM. The spread reflects production variations and sub-genre splintering within the style.

Digicore is a sub-genre of Trap (EDM). While Trap (EDM) as a whole spans 130-150 BPM, Digicore sits at 130-180 BPM with a typical tempo of 160. The main distinction is in production: heavy autotune, sharp 808 bass.

Digicore is best compared with Trap (EDM) (130-150 BPM), Hard Trap (140-150 BPM), Festival Trap (140-150 BPM), Hybrid Trap (140-150 BPM). These are more useful DJ references than same-tempo genres from unrelated scenes because the production style and phrasing are closer.

Digicore is characterized by: Heavy autotune, Sharp 808 bass, Trap-derived hi-hats, Internet microgenre lineage.

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