Tap Tempo in Logic Pro X

Logic Key Commands, Logic Pro X Production Tutorials

Tap That Tempo

If you have worked in Cubase, Ableton Live, FL Studio, or ProTools, you would find that it is very easy to assign a tap tempo when you are aiming to sync up your new production to an existing song or even a rhythm you have in your head. Maybe you simply want to work with that melody that has just hit and you’d like to get started by quickly tapping out the pulse and then beginning your production process. Unfortunately, however the Tap Tempo function in Logic Pro X is not as visible as one would have imagined. This is strange because I have always found Logic to be very ‘logical’ in its approach to most things. Sadly, I do have to say that this is one shortcoming which I hope will be addressed in future developments of the program.

So What is Tap Tempo Exactly?

If you have just stumbled upon this tutorial and you’re not sure of what Tap Tempo is, then by watching the video you will see that it’s essentially your ability to physically tap into a digital audio workstation the tempo that you’d like to work at. So rather than having the tempo dictated to you by your DAW, you can create your own pulse by simply striking a key on your computer keyboard, assigned drum pad or your MIDI keyboard tapping out the pulse in you need to flow. As I mentioned above this can be done quite easily in other music production applications and I will show you how to get to it in Logic Pro X. So if for example you are playing with a band and you want to work out the tempo at which the band is jamming, you can use Tap Tempo to calculate this.

How I use Tap Tempo in Logic Pro X

For me however, this is the main way in which I use Tap Tempo. Let’s say for example I’ve got a beat pattern in my mind, I would tap out the pulse of that rhythm using the Tap Tempo key command in Logic. Once that is done I can then begin programming my song and I’ll be working at the exact tempo which I conceived at the beginning of my inspirational impulse. Hopefully this makes sense to you. But I’m sure that by you watching the video and seeing how it’s done in practice will be of great benefit to your process.

Watch the Tutorial and Leave Feedback

This actual tutorial video is part of my ongoing range of music production lessons for anyone working in Logic Pro X.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional we can always learn something new. Often times there are things which do exist but we are completely unaware of. However, once we do learn how to use these new skills they will certainly improve our success in achieving our goals. So as always do remember to leave a comment about the video and also don’t forget to like and subscribe to my channel as it’s great to have interaction with you. Also, don’t forget to check out the rest of my tutorials by using the links above and be sure to stay tuned as I’ll be back real soon with more.

Peace!

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