Beat Calculator

The Beat Calculator is a tool for calculating the tempo of freely recorded audio or MIDI material. It also allows you to set the tempo by tapping.



  • To open the Beat Calculator for an audio or MIDI recording, select Project > Beat Calculator.

  1. Beats

    Allows you to enter the number of beats for the selected section of your recording.

  2. BPM

    Shows the tempo calculated for the selection.

  3. Tap Tempo

    Opens a window where you can specify a tempo by tapping.

  4. Insert Tempo into Tempo Track At Tempo Track Start

    If your project is in tempo Track mode, the calculated tempo is set as the first tempo curve point. If your project is in fixed tempo mode, the calculated tempo is set for the entire project.

  5. Insert Tempo into Tempo Track At Selection Start

    If your project is in tempo track mode, the calculated tempo is set as a new tempo event at the start of the selection.

  6. Refresh

    Allows you to recalculate the tempo. This is useful if you adjust the selection, for example.