{"id":8676,"date":"2022-05-05T12:38:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T12:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/?p=8676"},"modified":"2023-06-11T17:28:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T16:28:53","slug":"reaper-detect-tempo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/reaper-detect-tempo","title":{"rendered":"REAPER Detect Tempo (Step-By-Step Tutorial)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:37.931034482759%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:12.087912087912%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>REAPER can only detect a tempo if you insert an audio file with a tempo embedded. Otherwise, in order to find the tempo of a track, open up your &lsquo;Project Settings&rsquo; and change your &lsquo;Timebase for items\/envelopes\/markers&rsquo; to &lsquo;Time&rsquo; and then use the tap tempo feature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding A Tempo In REAPER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot find the tempo of an inserted audio file in REAPER, you will have to work without a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/reaper-metronome\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8503\">metronome<\/a>, making your track sound sloppy and off time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there is no REAPER detect tempo feature, you can use the tap tempo feature to find the tempo of a track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to find the tempo of a track in REAPER has allowed me to tighten up my recording and my music production in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this comprehensive article, I will show you how to find the tempo of an inserted track in REAPER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Will Need To Follow This Tutorial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of the things that you will need to follow in this tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>REAPER&nbsp;<strong>DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)<\/strong><\/li><li>An audio track to find the tempo of<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inserting An Item With A Tempo Already Embedded<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get into finding the tempo of an audio file in REAPER, I want to show you how easy it is to insert a track with an embedded tempo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply&nbsp;<strong>drag and drop the audio track into REAPER&nbsp;<\/strong>and select the option for &lsquo;<strong>Adjust media based on this tempo<\/strong>&lsquo; if you want the inserted audio file to conform to the tempo of your track, or choose &lsquo;<strong>Ignore tempo suggested by filename<\/strong>&lsquo; if you wish the inserted audio file to remain the exact same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inserting-An-Item-With-A-Tempo-Already-Embedded-in-REAPER.png\" alt=\"Inserting An Item With A Tempo Already Embedded in REAPER\" class=\"wp-image-8679\" width=\"493\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inserting-An-Item-With-A-Tempo-Already-Embedded-in-REAPER.png 415w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inserting-An-Item-With-A-Tempo-Already-Embedded-in-REAPER-300x113.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20493%20187'%3E%3Crect%20width='493'%20height='187'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Inserting An Item With A Tempo Already Embedded in REAPER\" class=\"wp-image-8679 eager-load\" width=\"493\" height=\"187\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inserting-An-Item-With-A-Tempo-Already-Embedded-in-REAPER.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inserting-An-Item-With-A-Tempo-Already-Embedded-in-REAPER.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inserting-An-Item-With-A-Tempo-Already-Embedded-in-REAPER.png.webp 415w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inserting-An-Item-With-A-Tempo-Already-Embedded-in-REAPER-300x113.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now that you have seen how to insert an audio track with a tempo embedded, let&rsquo;s look at finding a tempo in REAPER using tap tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step One &ndash; Changing Your Project Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step for finding the tempo of a track in REAPER is to change some project settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, select&nbsp;<strong>Project Settings&gt;Timebase for items\/envelopes\/markers&gt;Time<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will make it so that our audio does not stretch as we change our track tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Changing-Your-Project-Settings-in-REAPER.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><em>Select&nbsp;Project Settings&gt;Timebase for items\/envelopes\/markers&gt;Time.&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that our settings are changed, we&rsquo;re ready to keep moving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two &ndash; Inserting Your Track<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With our settings changed around, we&rsquo;re ready to insert our track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either select&nbsp;<strong>Insert&gt;Media file&nbsp;<\/strong>and find the desired audio track, or <strong>drag and drop the audio file<\/strong>&nbsp;into your REAPER project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inserting-Your-Track-in-REAPER.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><em> Select&nbsp;Insert&gt;Media file&nbsp;and the audio track, or drag and drop the file&nbsp;into your REAPER project.&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With our track inserted, now we can find its tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three &ndash; Detect Tempo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the tempo of your track in REAPER,&nbsp;<strong>press play<\/strong>&nbsp;in your DAW and tap along to the beat using the &lsquo;<strong>TAP<\/strong>&lsquo; button on the bottom middle of your tracking screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Detact-Tempo-in-REAPER-Using-Tap.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><em>Tap along using the Tap button.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you tap along to the beat of the track, your tempo and tempo map will adjust accordingly to match your track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the tap tempo function in REAPER is the best way to find the tempo of an audio track in REAPER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Four &ndash; Fine Tune Your Tempo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step for finding the tempo of a track in REAPER is to make any fine adjustments that you may need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, listen closely to your track and whether or not it&rsquo;s perfectly on time with the metronome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&rsquo;s not, make minor adjustments to the tempo by one or two BPM at a time until your track is perfectly in sync with the metronome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Fine-Tune-Your-Tempo-in-REAPER.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have followed these steps carefully, your track will now be on time and in sync within REAPER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Detect Tempo In REAPER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the only way that REAPER can detect a tempo is if the audio file you are inserting has a tempo already embedded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, you will have to find the tempo manually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Get REAPER To Match Tempo To A Song I Import?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the song you are trying to import does not have an embedded tempo, you will have to find the tempo yourself using the tap tempo feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, change the &lsquo;<strong>Timebase for items\/envelopes\/markers<\/strong>&lsquo; to &lsquo;<strong>Time<\/strong>&lsquo; within REAPER&rsquo;s &lsquo;<strong>Project Settings<\/strong>.&rsquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have done this, you can tap along to the beat of your track using the &lsquo;<strong>TAP<\/strong>&lsquo; button on the bottom center of the REAPER tracking screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tempo in REAPER and your tempo map will change accordingly as you tap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import.png\" alt=\"How Do I Get REAPER To Match Tempo To A Song I Import\" class=\"wp-image-8685\" width=\"637\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import.png 608w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import-600x73.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import.png.webp\" alt=\"How Do I Get REAPER To Match Tempo To A Song I Import\" class=\"wp-image-8685 lazyload\" width=\"637\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import.png.webp 608w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import-300x36.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import-600x73.png.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Get-REAPER-To-Match-Tempo-To-A-Song-I-Import.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Find The BPM Of A Song In REAPER?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the BPM of a song in REAPER using the &lsquo;<strong>TAP<\/strong>&lsquo; tempo button on the bottom center of the tracking screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply press the button to the rhythm of your song, and it will tell you the tempo of that song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Map Tempo In REAPER?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To map tempo in REAPER, start by&nbsp;<strong>setting your project BPM<\/strong>&nbsp;to match the first tempo of your track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, as you need to change a tempo or time signature, simply place your cursor where you want the change to be and select&nbsp;<strong>Insert&gt;Tempo\/time signature change marker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, select the tempo or time signature that you want to change to and click &lsquo;<strong>OK<\/strong>.&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-Do-I-Map-Tempo-In-REAPER.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><em>Place your cursor where you want the change to be and select&nbsp;Insert&gt;Tempo\/time signature change marker.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can insert as many tempo or time signature changes as you need to build your tempo map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Change The Tempo In REAPER Without Stretching?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the tempo in REAPER without stretching audio or MIDI items, you will have to change a few settings around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by selecting&nbsp;<strong>Project Settings&gt;Timebase for items\/envelopes\/markers&gt;Time<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will make it so that your track is not stretched as you adjust the tempo in REAPER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1651751712610\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How can I slow down or speed up the actual music in REAPER?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Suppose you want to slow down or speed up your track in REAPER. In that case, you can do so by changing the &lsquo;<strong>Rate<\/strong>&lsquo; on the bottom center of the REAPER tracking screen located next to your tempo and time signature.<br>A lower rate will slow down your track, and a higher rate will speed your track up.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1651751725912\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do I insert a tempo change in REAPER?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can insert a tempo change into REAPER by placing your cursor where you want the change to be and then selecting&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Insert&gt;Tempo\/time signature change marker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can adjust the tempo or even the time signature that you want to change to.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1651751747053\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What Is the Importance of Having the Right tempo in Reaper?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Having the right tempo in REAPER is vital because you will not be able to work with a metronome if you do not. Your track will not be on time or professional sounding.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fancy learning more? Click here to find out all about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/reaper-tap-tempo\">Tap Tempo feature in REAPER<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REAPER can only detect a tempo if you insert an audio file with a tempo embedded. Otherwise, in order to find the tempo of a track, open up your &lsquo;Project Settings&rsquo; and change your &lsquo;Timebase for items\/envelopes\/markers&rsquo; to &lsquo;Time&rsquo; and then use the tap tempo feature. 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