Frequently Asked Questions
How many taps should I use for a reliable reading?
Four to eight is the sweet spot - enough to average out jitter without drifting if the band speeds up slightly.
Why are half-time and double-time shown?
Many genres feel ambiguous: a 140 BPM track can read as 70 BPM in half-time. These fields let you pick the interpretation that matches the project.
Why average multiple taps instead of using just the last gap?
Human tap accuracy is roughly plus or minus 20-40 ms. Averaging several intervals shrinks that error, turning a rough guess into a reliable number.
Can I use this to set a metronome?
Yes - tap along to a reference recording, read the BPM, then set your DAW or hardware metronome to that value. Round to the nearest whole number for most hardware.
What if the BPM result seems doubled or halved?
You may have tapped on the off-beat or every other beat. Check the half-time and double-time fields to find the correct interpretation of your tapping pattern.
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