BPM guides
Plain explanations of the tempo questions DJs and producers actually run into, written to be read in a few minutes and used right away with the tools.
Updated 2026-10-16
Understanding tempo
These guides explain what a BPM number does and does not tell you, why detectors sometimes report half or double the tempo you hear, and which ranges each genre tends to live in.
Using the tools well
Step-by-step notes on getting a stable reading from the live counter and on analyzing a file or a direct audio link without uploading anything.
Mixing
Beatmatching by ear is still the fastest way to understand what sync is doing for you. The beginner guide covers the method, and the pitch range calculator shows the limits of the fader.