Optimal Event Period Tap Calculator

Derived from http://www.all8.com/tools/bpm.htm

A well-chosen event period can make all the difference when sequencing complex, fast-moving pieces (like a lot of TSO). It is optimal to choose an event period length such that the events line up to the beats in the song.

For example, at 150 BPM, each beat lasts exactly 400msec, so setting the event period to 50 msec allows you to have exactly 8 events per beat. In other words, one event corresponds to one 32nd note exactly.

Since Vixen's event period lengths must be integer values (and a song rarely holds a perfectly constant tempo), your sequences will rarely "match-up" perfectly. You'll have to insert an occasional extra event if your beats are a bit too fast (or remove one if too slow).

NEW! - I've written a Vixen Add-In to do this directly. Check it out on my Vixen Plug-Ins Page.

Directions:
Use any key, and start tapping to measure BPM. The calculated average BPM, and optimal event period length (in ms) will be displayed. For best results, tap out a few measures (or more) to get a good average.

Timing Taps
Average BPM
Msec/beat
msec/event (8 events/beat)
(each event is a 32nd note)
This will work well for most songs (4/4 time signature).
msec/event (12 events/beat)
(each event is a 32nd note triplet)
This will work well for songs with a "swing" beat, like Siberian Sleigh Ride.