BPM Tap Tempo & Delay Calculator
Tap to find the tempo of any track, then get perfectly timed delay and reverb settings for your mix or DJ set.
Tap on every beat. The reading resets after a 2-second pause.
DELAY & REVERB TIMES
| Note | Straight | Dotted | Triplet |
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Values in milliseconds. Quarter note = 60,000 ÷ BPM.
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What it does and why it matters
BPM (beats per minute) is the tempo of a song. DJs use it to beatmatch and plan transitions; producers and mix engineers use it to time delays, reverbs, LFOs and sidechain compression so effects breathe with the groove.
Tap the button or press the space bar in time with the beat. The tool averages your taps for an accurate BPM, then calculates note lengths in milliseconds and hertz for straight, dotted and triplet values — the numbers you dial into any delay or reverb plugin.
How to use the BPM Tap Tempo & Delay Calculator
- Tap alongTap the pad or press space on every beat for 8–16 beats.
- Read the BPMThe average updates live; reset to start again.
- Use the timesCopy delay times in ms into your plugin, DAW or DJ effects.
BPM Tap Tempo & Delay Calculator — FAQ
5 ANSWERS · UPDATED OCT 2026
Still have a question? Contact usHow many taps do I need?
Eight to sixteen taps give a stable reading. The tool averages your taps and resets if you pause for two seconds.
How is delay time calculated?
A quarter note in milliseconds equals 60,000 ÷ BPM. Other note values are multiples of that — dotted notes are ×1.5 and triplets ×2/3.
Can I type a BPM instead?
Yes. Enter any BPM in the field and the table updates instantly.
What BPM are common genres?
Hip-hop is often 80–100 BPM, house 120–128, techno 125–140, Bollywood dance tracks around 95–130 and drum and bass 160–175.
Does this work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the tool runs entirely in your browser.