Tap Tempo

About the Tap Tempo

Tap along to any song, beatbox, or live performance and Audicient's Tap Tempo tool calculates your exact BPM in real time. After just 3 taps you get a reading; the more you tap the more accurate the average becomes.

The tool also shows tempo-synced delay times for common note values so you can immediately plug the numbers into your DAW or delay pedal. It resets automatically after 3 seconds of inactivity so you can re-tap without hitting Reset.

What it does

  • Works with button click, touch, Space, or Enter
  • Running average gets more accurate with every tap
  • Auto-resets after 3 s of inactivity
  • Shows tempo-synced delay times on detection
  • Mobile-friendly large tap target

Features

Keyboard Shortcut

Press Space or Enter to tap — no need to move your mouse.

Running Average

BPM is computed from the average of all tap intervals, so accuracy improves with every tap.

Delay Time Output

Once BPM is detected, delay times for whole, half, quarter, 8th, dotted 8th, triplet, and 16th notes are shown instantly.

Frequently asked questions

How many taps do I need?

You'll get an initial reading after 3 taps. Keep tapping for a more accurate average.

Does it reset automatically?

Yes. If you stop tapping for 3 seconds the counter clears so you can start fresh.

Can I use it on mobile?

Yes. Tap the large circle button — touch events are handled separately so there's no 300 ms delay.

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