How to Find the Tempo of Any Audio File using Pro Tools

[@iAmJankus]

I love that this method doesn’t rely on any software and you mention it in almost every single video. I’ll have to practice it until I’m faster than mixed in key lol

[@OnIceE]

WavyWayne is the man! Please believe it!

[@eldhaww8326]

Since I still can't not be in my home studio as much as I want, every time I need to get a refresh about how to work with the ruler and the tempo your channel is my way to go! thanks for doing this video as good as you did. Would be nice to see you working from beginning to end in one of your sections. Bless!

[@sl33pyTea]

Thank you for this bro! No matter how many times I learn Identify Beat I always forget and come back to YT, but you explained it so well in this video this might be my last time here for this 😂

[@AG-bl5jj]

This video just saved my school project....Appreciate this big dawg

[@jrockofages5413]

Thank you Brother. You are gifting hours and days back into my life that I can move forward and produce by skipping that learning curve.

[@djfluff5884]

WAVY I JUST SET MY FIRST TRACK IN GRID MODE! IM READY! THANK YOU!

[@sixbloccmusicgroup5463]

Wavy Wayne thank you bro I’m in school right now and many things I needed to learn these videos help me. You templates are great

[@TNO.Encendio]

im trying to find the tempo and have a seamless playback but it slows my beat down after using identify beat, what am i doing wrong?

[@Ch1mereucheya]

Most helpful tutorial on tempo detection that I have seen yet

[@shaunblack3142]

Thumbs up for this video. Struggled with finding the tempo for months ... i got it now!

[@JayDee7871]

Great Video Wayne! But I find using Tap to Tempo a whole lot faster. Is there an advantage to doing that way over Tap to Tempo?

[@ricksong255]

I was not, but I am now! Thank you for always making it simple to understand!

[@anthonycarthew3814]

Man you are the BEST trainer - so clear and helpful. Thank you!!!

[@fatalbook]

This method works for you ? Your beat doesn’t slow down when you input the beat ? Mine slows down

[@BigMufuckinRigues]

@@fatalbooksame here did you figure out how to fix it?

[@fatalbook]

@@BigMufuckinRigues yeah bro you gotta find the beginning and end of the beat with the drums , make sure it loops and sounds the same. Then you do Cntrl & 8 to do beat identify. Numbers should be 1/1 , 4/4 and don’t move tempo option.

[@BigMufuckinRigues]

@@fatalbook OK I will try that. Thanks for your feedback I appreciate it.

[@saucebyte3196]

Wavy Wayne always coming through for us man. Get this man a medal or something

[@uveijeo9704]

Bro this video was fire!!! Cant wait to start myself

[@Evlow_Rap]

This one is definitely super helpful God bless bro🤟🏾

[@CPRJnuski]

this was a better identify beat tutorial for me this video should help me to break out of that tap the tempo habit to record my self 💯

[@waynewav]

💯

[@CPRJnuski]

you offically broke me out of tapping the tempo you made the self engineering life easier on my end 💯

[@RookieMistakeYT]

Not gonna lie I’ve been an audio engineer for over 7+ years and see a ton of “pro” engineers get a session or start a session and never even think of BPM. It’s always been crazy to me. I even asked one about it one time and he just shrugged and said “I eyeball it” 😂. What were the shortkeys you used when you did the stutter steps and the beat switch up? Or did you just select and move it? Just curious how you did it because it’s A LOT faster than what I usually do plus I’m trying to learn iOS shortkeys now that I got windows down pat. Preciate the knowledge as always big dog!

[@joshrainbow-IceTenor]

Your videos helped me so much. Want to thank you for all the love you put into your channel to help us all

[@dmartinez8461]

This might sound like a simple question but I'm new to using protools first software so I have to ask... Every time I try to get a "rough cut" of the 2 bars via up down arrows. the selection disappears as soon as I stop the playback.. ? any idea what I'm doing wrong here, or if their is a function not turned on? Thank you, -D

[@TherealNKB]

Did you figure out what you eas doing wrong?

[@OfficialMissileTV]

@@TherealNKB go to the 10:40 mark and make your options the EXACT same as his.

[@kujokannibal7081]

You can also upload the beat into Logic Pro X and go under metering and select BPM Counter. It’ll literally give you the tempo of any beat. You can also create a click track in Protools and tap T for Tempo to the beat, but you still have to listen. Shortcut ways imo. Good material from brother Wayne too. I’m going to try the beat identifier as well. Thanks bro💯💯

[@KingJamesFive20]

I watched your first video on this. Thanks. After I make my 2 bar selection I like to cut it and pasted it so I don't accidentally move my selection and have to start over.

[@waynewav]

Dope. I used to do that too.

[@ryanlox]

Use it in every session, and your templates

[@leedoe]

Your first video till now, #growth

[@L.DOT.P.]

Thank you wavy Wayne! You're the best!

[@fatalbook]

Wayne , I have to be doing something wrong man. I’ve been recording songs , mixing them , but whenever I do this method , the beat gets slowed down. I really want to start releasing these songs but I feel like I’m wrong in all of them. Can someone help

[@maxjoy6064]

I just watched the old video a couple days ago! Your vids really help me bro; I need to join the seals fr

[@waynewav]

Come on. Join the famil.

[@maxjoy6064]

@@waynewav my brother🦾🦾🦾; can’t believe you really replied bro! Goal achieved

[@melodyman9162]

Great vid man and u have to do more vids on how u edited the beat and added the 8th/ 16th or move the beat arrangement around.

[@dalotheman1]

Loved the vid! Super thorough and linear explanation and great communication. Thanks!

[@TheSuncityStudio-x5s]

thank you so much wavy brother☺

[@kazzmalave992]

Hey way big fan and student question I noticed when I download and drop a music file onto Pro Tools, I noticed that there is air in front of the file before the track actually starts. I did watch your tutorial and I noticed that you didn't touch on cutting the air off if need be for proper timing. My question is do we cut that air off before we set timing to click track? or identify beat? Another words in order for the song to lock property on the grid . The reason I ask is because I use the metronome( click track). Basically do I (not) have to use the click track regardless of the intro or the different speed before the actual beat start.? Second question if the intro is at a different speed, Does that matter or not or just continue doing it how you said and will my Beats still be on Gridlock without cutting or editing the intro. Sorry for the long question in advance.

[@Vambibuda]

bro you had me fucking dying with your counting mess lmao anyway, always great stuff. been following in you from your first ever video, ironically teaching how to utilize identify beat. Also, you worked on one of my tracks :) #StayDope

[@81krecords35]

Hey just a tip if you have the tab to transient selected and you hold down shit+tab while you are correcting you’re selection you the cursor will lock on to the transient

[@BigLoxxOfficial]

A lot of people don't want to go to Pro Tools because they find it very complicated and the shortcuts aren't listed anywhere etc... You just have to take the time to understand how the interface works. Too bad that many do not want to take the time to tame several DAWs because it's really a plus!

[@kardosantana803]

Yo Wayne. I'm a huge fan of yours and I have been following you for years. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you've been giving us for years. I really appreciate all the free game. I have a question though? Do you think you'll ever do a video for Slate Digital plugins? I think that would be some great content and I think you'll like their plugins, especially the Virtual Mix Rack. Just throwing that out there. Have a blessed day bro! And be dope today!!!

[@LyricalTek1]

This was helpful and also I need to cop your Pro Tools Template

[@w8vey]

bro what software do you use to record your screen and protools audio at the same time? im trying to record my self making music

[@DanielD.mp3]

god tier knowledge

[@FlyyArmani]

My music gone get me out the hood 📈👀🚀

[@waynewav]

💪🏾💪🏾

[@jonuel.skyrex]

Amen

[@TRUEROOTS2022]

Likewise gz 🙏🏾🙏🏾 let’s make it happen #SlectFew SlectSound on SoundCloud

[@gqsmoove9652]

Awesome tutorials. Thanks for the work you put in to help educate others.

[@vespa731]

Awesome vid! Keep the great content coming!

[@noagbogudki7766]

Shoutout Logic’s bpm counter plug in

[@jmaticpoptrunk]

Facts

[@emelyblackely7807]

Missin this 😂🤣

[@camronbridges4543]

Does it matter if I drag the Tempo to the beginning of the track? Will it change anything..?

[@chipaltholz4773]

I did the process above several time and yet the grid bars don't line up after you delete the marker and retype the beat

[@whoisericevans]

This shit right here was gold bro!!! Appreciate the info

[@waynewav]

💯💯

[@global-law]

Can you do this for us in logic please. Also do you have a lesson on stuttering ect. Thanks in advance. Loving your vibe and work. Respect from London 💪

[@iam_pbq]

Logic literally has bpm counter. Freaking Pro Tools is crazy behind on some things man

[@bangswift]

How do you delete the bar beat marker on pc? Everytime I try it it deletes the whole selection.

[@menamaged_]

Thanks Wayne for the great tutorial. What would you use if you had a track that has many tempo in it. thank you again

[@ThaRealAbMajor]

Hey Wavy, great content bro! Thanks for sharing. Now what do we when we have a track that goes on and off tempo naturally? Kind of like how rock songs flow. They may speed up in areas as well as slow down. Is that when we would use Beat Detective? Can you make a video on that please sir?

[@mobutterbeats8646]

God bless wavy🙌🏽

[@famouseazy]

Both videos help me thanks bro great video keep them flowing now I record from home but I would love to ask for a video what plug-ins should we record with for a better quality sound before we send out to mix n master wether is reverb, eq...etc I believe u have other video on it which I’ll check rn but I mean like stock plugins

[@adamholzman3987]

Very helpful, thanks!!!

[@NOTESBYRISE]

this was really helpfull man! thank you

[@natan_abdala]

Great stuff man 👍🏼

[@larrydurant3850]

Thank you bro. I will give it a go.

[@CryzorBeatz]

I have on problem with this method. So when I put arrow down to start and arror up to end than I stop the playback and my marker are gone what is wrong with my settings ?

[@Sk8erBoy2020]

Have you figured this out?

[@patkelly8309]

Nice one Dr

[@KC-bi9jw]

This is great knowledge to have, but you should also just get Mixed in Key for speed. I load the file in Mixed in Key simultaneously while importing into the session, and i have the tempo and key all set by the time the artist is in the booth. (Make sure to turn off Camelot, and renaming files in settings)

[@MsTrouble]

Hey wavy gang gang.

[@A1.vegas702nt]

Your amazing !!! Make a video on how to edit track stems included in a beats purchase

[@HUMZMIC1]

That was fly...THANKS!!!

[@InfamousMusicGroupNJ]

Thank you bro!!!!!!!!!

[@patkelly8309]

Its on the one baby

[@maziahnieves2363]

Never learned this way I just use T of something ends up off at the end I get lazy and use Mixed In Key 🔑 lol.... very helpful tutorial... 👍🏼

[@GauravhMUSIC]

Legend bro 🙌🏽

[@kamalyblmusic975]

Wavy again fully connect fully loaded

[@pjtownsendfilmz4251]

Great video how did you move your selections like that?

[@YOUNGMOB1809]

Wavy gangggg🔥🔥🔥

[@waynewav]

💪🏾🔥

[@Its.Kirikou]

Wavyyyimganggang

[@fatalbook]

I also have to change my note from 1/4 note to a half note. Please tell me what I’m doing wrong

[@LashaiJay.]

I literally followed step by step && everything was fine until I hit Command I && made my 1 & 3 start and end location afterwards my whole song shifted to the right 🤦🏽‍♀️ && it sounded completely different please help 😩 #BeginnersProblems

[@BigMufuckinRigues]

Did you ever figure out how to fix it?

[@dawnlee3158]

Found out what the problem is I may can help

[@decommamonte]

@@dawnlee3158 what is it ??

[@BigMufuckinRigues]

Nvm I figured the problem out and I find the bpm like gold now using identify beat

[@zalamander5974]

what was the hot keys you used to do the stutters quicker than the speed of sound

[@Fullscore999]

What song is this? It's nice!

[@TheClefftv]

I don't understand how u get that window to appear after you've found your tempo and u delete da markers, to manually write in da tempo that u found.

[@latrellm]

wavy, i'm Gang gang

[@TheMACTRUE]

Wavy baby 🍼

[@waynewav]

🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@TheChefzENT]

Are those adam audio speakers upside down? If so why?

[@ignyus1sinaloa]

It makes sense bro, just that 4 looks more like 9 😁

[@patkelly8309]

Live do a lot of that fast. gotta Love it

[@reachdaapex]

Zero crossing point. This was so "on point" (pun intended). Good lookin...

[@BaldiB704]

Bro lol you must be talking to the Full Sail instructors lol cause we literally just went over this last week

[@waynewav]

Lol. Nah. It’s just in my blood.

[@trentg5130]

Show this in studio one! Thanks in advance

[@q.richards1779]

If your recording vocals only, why do you need to know the tempo?

[@danielfisher999]

Hey man...did anyone ever tell you that your chair looks like Darth Vader? Dope!

[@tytansoundlab]

Y’all can also used mixed in key to get the tempo and key of the beat. I did this for years and time is money 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@lildreski5650]

Do finding tempo in studio one💯

[@trippinnick]

Thank you big Dog. #respect

[@minibike_mob_515]

Love it.

[@grimcapitald3295]

Awesome 👏🏾

[@motobarberdad]

thanks bro

[@jg1772]

You da man

[@SkinnEmannProductions]

Wavy!.. I'm gang gang

[@Premium_expression]

cant click alt i and the event drop down wont even highlight identify beat to click on it, must be a solution, any thoughts? anyone?

[@Premium_expression]

you have to have the tempo/meter rulers enabled, That's done by turning on the conductor in the transport window.

[@Premium_expression]

figured it out...

[@remmyparadise4552]

What if I can’t delete the start marker

[@KingSucio]

cant see what I am doing wrong. When I set the tempo its actually slowing it down as opposed to simply identifying it. So its more like setting it to 84 from 120 instead of keeping it the same and identifying it as 84. Also for some funny reason its moving everything over and giving me a bunch of blank space before the audio starts

[@fatalbook]

Literally same here. The beat tells me it’s 54 but cuts out mad space. So , I just doubled the number it gave me and put in 108. I really don’t know what’s going on and it’s irking the life out of me.

[@KingSucio]

@@fatalbook you know what I found works, not "identify beat". Follow his steps but instead use "beat detective". That works to get the grid right. I have been doing it like he said by pushing down to select the beginning then up at the end right before the start of 3rd bar, then "Beat detective" and its been working for me. Maybe its a difference of newer version, i dont know

[@fatalbook]

@@KingSucio bro , thank you SOO FVCKING MUCH FOR THE QUICK REPLY !! I think it has something to do with the newer version of ProTools. I’ll definitely try out beat detective ! Keep being great brother

[@KingSucio]

@@fatalbook no problem, glad I could help. I know how frustrated I was so I can relate.

[@fatalbook]

@@KingSucio just to be sure bro , how exactly do you use Identify Beat ? Im watching a KZbin video and i think I got it wrong. I do appreciate your help

[@docd1373]

Ayo Mind7et says gang gang🔥🤟

[@gcodebeatstv]

I just name my beats and put the bpm on them, sometimes this is too much 🤷🏽 but I still like to learn more

[@frpoupart]

Super!!!

[@ignyus1sinaloa]

Wavy! I'm Gang Gang! 😁

[@waynewav]

🤙🏾🤙🏾