How to Find and Change BPM in Reaper

1. Locate the BPM field in the Transport bar (top of the Reaper window).
2. Click and drag the BPM value up or down, or double-click to type a value.
3. Press Enter to confirm. The new tempo applies to the project.
4. Right-click the BPM display for additional options including Insert Tempo Marker.

Reaper has a "Tap Tempo" action accessible via the Action List (press ?). Search for "Tap Tempo" and assign a keyboard shortcut. Tap the assigned key on the beat to set the project tempo.

If you don't want to set up tap tempo inside Reaper, use our browser-based tap tempo tool — tap the BPM, then enter the value into your DAW.

Feature: Item BPM detection

Right-click an audio item. Choose Item Properties > "Detect tempo of media." Reaper analyses the audio and reports the detected BPM. The result can be applied to the project tempo.

1. Right-click the project tempo and choose "Insert tempo/time signature change marker."
2. Set the BPM and position. Click OK.
3. Multiple tempo markers can be added across the project for tempo changes.
4. Alternatively, enable a Tempo envelope on the master track for continuous tempo curves.

Action	Mac	Windows
Open Action List	?	?
Insert Tempo Marker	Right-click tempo	Right-click tempo

• Reaper defaults to 120 BPM.
• Reaper's tempo automation is via tempo markers (instant) or envelopes (continuous).
• The "Detect tempo of media" function works on most rhythmic audio with clear transients.
• Reaper's flexibility means tempo can also be controlled via OSC, MIDI, and ReaScript for custom workflows.