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BPM Detector

Detect the tempo (BPM) of any audio file. Includes tap tempo feature and genre reference guide.

Drop in a song and find out its tempo. The BPM Detector analyzes rhythmic patterns in the audio and reports the beats per minute. Results appear in seconds for most tracks. If the automatic detection is not quite right, you can tap along to manually set the tempo.

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BPM Detector: a worked example

You want the tempo of a track to beat-match it or set a metronome for practice.

Input

track.mp3 (4-on-the-floor dance)
BPM Detector produces

Result

Estimated tempo: 128 BPM (confidence high)

Onset/energy peaks are analysed to find the dominant periodicity, which on strongly rhythmic music is reliably the tempo. The confidence indicator warns when rubato or sparse percussion makes the estimate shaky.

What is BPM Detector?

Drop in a song and find out its tempo. The BPM Detector analyzes rhythmic patterns in the audio and reports the beats per minute. Results appear in seconds for most tracks. If the automatic detection is not quite right, you can tap along to manually set the tempo.

How to use

  1. 1Upload a music file
  2. 2Wait for the analysis to complete
  3. 3Read the detected BPM value
  4. 4Use tap-tempo to verify or correct manually

Key features

  • Automatic tempo detection from audio analysis
  • Tap-tempo manual fallback
  • Confidence indicator for the detected value
  • Works with any common audio format

Common use cases

  • DJing

    Find the BPM of tracks in your library to plan mixes and beatmatching.

  • Music production

    Determine the tempo of a sample or reference track before building a project around it.

  • Fitness playlists

    Sort songs by tempo to build workout playlists at specific BPM ranges.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the detected BPM double or half the expected value?

BPM detection algorithms can lock onto half-time or double-time patterns. If the result seems off by a factor of two, simply halve or double it.

Does it work with live recordings?

It works best with music that has a clear, steady beat. Rubato performances or free-time recordings may produce unreliable results.

Private by design

Audio is decoded and processed locally with the Web Audio API. Your files are never uploaded to a server.