Keypad Entry
If you already know the BPM of a track — from the song’s metadata, sheet music, or a previous session — you can enter it directly without tapping or running detection.
Using the Keypad
- Open the BPM editor from the main toolbar
- Switch to Keypad mode if the Tap button is currently shown
- Tap the digits to enter your BPM value
- Tap OK to confirm
The value is applied immediately and the piano roll grid updates to reflect the new tempo.
Valid Range
BPM values must be between 1 and 999. Values outside this range are rejected. Most music falls between 40 and 300 BPM — if you’re entering a value outside that range, double-check that you haven’t misread the tempo.
Correcting a Mistake
If you tap a wrong digit, use the delete key on the keypad to backspace one character at a time. You can also start over by clearing the field entirely before typing the correct value.
When to Use Keypad Entry
- You have sheet music that specifies the exact tempo
- You’ve found the BPM from another source and want to enter it precisely
- You’ve already established the tempo and just need to update it after a small adjustment
Tip: After entering a BPM manually, play back a section of the track and watch the piano roll grid to verify the beats line up with the notes. If they’re off, try Tap Tempo to refine.