{"id":9090,"date":"2022-05-29T16:47:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T16:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/?p=9090"},"modified":"2023-06-11T17:26:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T16:26:43","slug":"reaper-tap-tempo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/reaper-tap-tempo","title":{"rendered":"REAPER Tap Tempo (In-Depth Tutorial)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:64.285714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:74.712643678161%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>To use the REAPER Tap Tempo feature, you have to hover your mouse over the &lsquo;BPM&rsquo; box and click in time to the tempo you want to set your track to. As you click, REAPER will adjust your tempo in real-time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using REAPER Tap Tempo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t know how to find the right tempo for your track, you will have trouble getting started, and the song&rsquo;s timing won&rsquo;t feel natural to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to identify the right tempo for your track is crucial for creating a song using REAPER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always use the REAPER&nbsp;<strong>Tap Tempo<\/strong>&nbsp;feature to figure out the correct tempo for my track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this in-depth tutorial, we will look at the REAPER Tap Tempo feature and how you can use it to dial in the perfect timing for your track!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Will Need For This In-Depth Tutorial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>REAPER DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)<\/li><li>A track to get started on<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have everything you need to follow along, let&rsquo;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is REAPER Tap Tempo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s go over the REAPER Tap Tempo feature and what you can use it for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The REAPER Tap Tempo feature lets you quickly and easily dial in the right tempo for your track in REAPER by clicking to your desired tempo (speed).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap tempo is a convenient tool in the world of music production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what it is, let&rsquo;s look at how you can use it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step One &ndash; Think Of The Tempo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step for using the tap tempo feature in REAPER is to think of the tempo you want your track to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to do this is to&nbsp;<strong>sing\/hum your track to yourself<\/strong>&nbsp;and nod your head or tap your foot as you do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The speed you are tapping your foot or nodding your head is your desired tempo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this tempo in mind as we move on to the next step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two &ndash; Tap Out The Tempo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have your track&rsquo;s tempo in mind, it&rsquo;s time to tap out that tempo and get to work producing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To tap tempo in REAPER, you have to&nbsp;<strong>click your mouse at the desired tempo<\/strong>&nbsp;on the REAPER Tap Tempo button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button.png\" alt=\"REAPER Tap Tempo Button\" class=\"wp-image-9095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button.png 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%20450'%3E%3Crect%20width='700'%20height='450'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"REAPER Tap Tempo Button\" class=\"wp-image-9095 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button.png.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button-300x193.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you tap the tempo on this button, REAPER will detect and automatically adjust to this tempo in your REAPER project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s move on to the final step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three &ndash; Adjust As Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step to using the REAPER Tap Tempo feature is to make any minor adjustments as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, listen back to the tempo you landed on using the tap tempo function and move it up or down by a couple of BPMs as needed.&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\/Adjust-The-Tempo-In-REAPER.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Adjusting The Tempo<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve made these slight adjustments, you have dialed in your actual tempo, and you are ready to get to work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does REAPER Have Tap Tempo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, REAPER has a simple and easy-to-use tap tempo function that you can use to dial in the right tempo for your track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The button for the REAPER Tap Tempo feature will say &lsquo;<strong>BPM<\/strong>&lsquo; until you hover over it. You can find it next to the time signature and playback dial.&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\/Hover-over-the-BPM-Button-In-REAPER.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Watch BPM Change When You Hover Over It<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Tap Tempo In REAPER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To tap tempo in REAPER, just hover your mouse over the tap tempo button and click to your desired tempo.&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\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-In-Action.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Tap Tempo In Action<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>REAPER will detect that tempo and automatically adjust to it as you tap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REAPER Tap Tempo Key<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no hotkey or key on your keyboard to use the REAPER Tap Tempo feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what the button for REAPER Tap Tempo looks like.&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\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button-1.png\" alt=\"REAPER Tap Tempo Button 1\" class=\"wp-image-9099\" width=\"87\" height=\"65\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button-1.png.webp\" alt=\"REAPER Tap Tempo Button 1\" class=\"wp-image-9099 lazyload\" width=\"87\" height=\"65\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tap-Tempo-Button-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Automate Tempo In REAPER?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a tempo change\/building a tempo map in REAPER is intuitive and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to control the tempo of your track\/create a tempo map in REAPER is by using &lsquo;<strong>Tempo\/Time Signature Markers<\/strong>.&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tempo\/Time Signature Markers are great for when you need to switch from one tempo to another.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even use them to do gradual speed-ups\/slowdowns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use a Tempo Marker\/Time Signature Marker in REAPER, place your cursor where you want it to occur and select&nbsp;<strong>Insert&gt;Tempo\/Time Signature Marker<\/strong>.&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\/Automating-Tempo-In-REAPER.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Using Tempo\/Time Signature Markers<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the easiest way to do a tempo change\/time signature change in REAPER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Tempo The Same as BPM?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not exactly, but the two do relate to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tempo is the&nbsp;<strong>speed at which a song plays<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We measure tempo in&nbsp;<strong>BPM (Beats Per Minute).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to keep track of tempo is by using a metronome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A metronome is a device that can play a tempo for you based on what you set the BPM to.<\/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-1653840626759\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is There a Hotkey that You Can Use for REAPER Tap Tempo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there is no hotkey for the REAPER Tap Tempo feature.<br>You just have to click your mouse on the &lsquo;<strong>BPM<\/strong>&lsquo; button located near the time signature box and the playback rate dial.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653840639922\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do You Have to Use the REAPER Tap Tempo Feature, or Can You Set Your Tempo Manually?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>By no means do you have to use the REAPER Tap Tempo feature. You can simply enter it in the&rsquo;&nbsp;<strong>BPM<\/strong>&lsquo; box if you know what tempo you want your song to be at.<\/p>\n<p>There is almost always more than one way to do things in music production. The tap tempo feature in REAPER simply exists to help you find a tempo if you do not have one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653840660690\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Where Is The REAPER Tap Tempo Button Located?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The REAPER Tap Tempo button is next to the time signature box and the playback rate dial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The tap tempo button will say &lsquo;<strong>BPM<\/strong>&lsquo; until you hover over it. As you hover over it, it will say &lsquo;<strong>Tap<\/strong>.&rsquo;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653840676516\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is REAPER The only DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) That Has a Tap Tempo Feature?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, other DAWs besides REAPER have a tap tempo feature.&nbsp;<br>For example, Pro Tools has a great tap tempo feature.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Check out this next article on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/reaper-detect-tempo\"><strong>detecting the tempo in REAPER<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To use the REAPER Tap Tempo feature, you have to hover your mouse over the &lsquo;BPM&rsquo; box and click in time to the tempo you want to set your track to. 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