Panels
Beat Matcher Panel
BPM and tempo control
Beat Matcher Panel
The Beat Matcher lets you set and adjust the tempo for your lighting show.
BPM Display
The large BPM readout shows the current tempo:
- Use the BPM number input to type a specific BPM
- Use ×2 and ÷2 buttons to double or halve the tempo
Offset
Fine-tune the beat phase with the offset control:
- Use the offset number input to set a millisecond offset
- Use -10ms and +10ms buttons for quick adjustments
- Offset shifts the beat phase earlier or later to align with your music
Beat Visualization
The beat display shows 4 blocks representing the current beat in the bar. The active beat flashes with the accent color and fades as the beat progresses.
Multipliers
Quickly scale the tempo:
| Button | Effect |
|---|---|
| ×2 | Double tempo |
| ÷2 | Half tempo |
Useful when the BPM is a multiple or fraction of the true tempo. These are also available as global keyboard shortcuts: ] to double BPM, [ to halve BPM.
Integration
With Timeline
The Timeline uses this BPM:
- Beat grid aligns to tempo
- Effect timing scales with BPM
- Changes apply immediately
With Effects
Beat-synced nodes use this tempo:
- Time node cycles per beat
- Beat node provides beat position
- All timing is relative to BPM
Troubleshooting
BPM is double or half what it should be
- Try ×2 or ÷2 multipliers
Beats feel off
- Use the offset controls to adjust phase
- Try ±10ms adjustments until beats align
Related
- Timeline - Beat-based sequencing
- Beat-Synchronized Effects - Tutorial