Psytrance tempos run 125–150 BPM, faster than most trance and techno

Psychedelic trance is characterized by high tempos, generally 125–150 BPM, making it faster than most other forms of trance or techno. This speed is a primary differentiator: it drives the relentless, hypnotic energy associated with the genre. Different subgenres push the range: dark psytrance starts at around 150 BPM and often goes faster, while full-on sits at roughly 140–148 BPM. The tempo is not incidental — at these speeds the continuous bass pulse produces a physical, trance-inducing effect on the dancefloor.

Examples

Dark psytrance starts at ~150 BPM; full-on runs 140–148 BPM; baseline psytrance spans 125–150 BPM. For contrast, mainstream trance anthems typically sit around 138 BPM.

Assessment

Given three tracks at 128, 142, and 155 BPM, identify which is most likely baseline psytrance, full-on, and dark psytrance, and explain the tempo convention for each.