BPM & Key Detector
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BPM & Key Detector

Detect audio files BPM and Key in seconds!

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Frequently Asked

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How to use it — 3 steps

  1. Drop your file onto the upload zone, or click “Choose Files” to browse. Supports WAV, MP3, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, and OGG.
  2. Wait a few seconds. Analysis runs automatically the moment a file is loaded — no button to click. You’ll see the processing steps animate in real time.
  3. Read your results. BPM and key are displayed, alongside half-time and double-time BPM variants, the relative key.

For batch analysis, drop multiple files at once. Each file is analyzed in parallel and results appear as they complete — no waiting for the full queue to finish.

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How does it work?

This tool uses advanced audio signal analysis running entirely inside your browser.

Here’s what happens behind the scenes (in simple terms):

  • Your track is decoded locally using the Web Audio engine.

  • The audio is converted to mono for accurate rhythmic detection.

  • A professional BPM detection algorithm analyzes rhythmic patterns and transient energy.

  • A harmonic analysis engine extracts pitch information to determine the musical key.

  • The result is mapped to standard notation and Camelot wheel format.

All processing runs in real-time using WebAssembly for speed and precision — similar to desktop-grade audio software, but fully online.

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What do the results mean?

BPM — The detected tempo in beats per minute. This is the primary beat pulse of the track.

Half-time BPM — Exactly half the detected BPM. Useful if the track feels like it could be interpreted at a slower, heavier groove. Common in genres like hip-hop, trap, and half-time drum and bass.

Double-time BPM — Exactly double the detected BPM. Relevant if the track’s energy feels faster than the stated tempo suggests — common in techno and hardstyle DJ contexts.

Key — The detected musical key (e.g. A Minor, F♯ Major). Displayed with a confidence percentage.

Relative Key — Every major key has a relative minor that shares the same notes (and vice versa). If a track is detected as C Major, its relative minor is A Minor. Both are shown because ambiguity between relative pairs is common and musically meaningful.

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Is my music safe? Will my files be uploaded?

No files are uploaded. Ever.

Your music never leaves your device.

This BPM & key detector runs entirely inside your browser using local processing.
There is:

  • No file upload

  • No cloud storage

  • No background transfer

  • No tracking

If you disconnect your internet after -fully- loading the page, the tool will still work.

Your audio stays yours.

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What is this tool?

BPM & Key Detector is a free, professional-grade audio analysis tool that instantly detects the BPM (tempo) and musical key of any audio file — directly in your browser, with no uploads, no account, and no limits.

Drop a track, get results in seconds. That’s it.

It’s built for producers, DJs, sound designers, and music educators who need fast, reliable analysis without handing their unreleased music to a third-party server.

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What makes this different from other BPM/key tools?

Unlike other platforms:

  • Your files are never uploaded

  • Analysis using some of the best algorithms, widely used in music technology applications.
  • No account is required

  • No subscription/ No PayWall

  • No ads

  • No file size limits imposed by a server

  • No waiting for cloud processing

Everything runs 100% locally on your machine.

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What formats are supported?

WAV · MP3 · FLAC · AIFF · AAC / M4A · OGG / Opus

The tool uses your browser’s native audio decoder, which means format support mirrors what your browser supports natively — broadly excellent across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

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What are the limitations? (Honest answer)

Since everything runs locally in your browser:

  • Very long files may briefly cause your browser tab to slow down during analysis.

  • This is completely normal and depends on your computer’s CPU performance.

  • Once analysis finishes, performance returns to normal.

  • Older devices may take slightly longer to process large WAV or FLAC files.

There are no artificial restrictions — just normal hardware limitations.

For best performance, short edits or full tracks under 5-10 minutes will analyze quickly (within a few seconds) on most modern systems.

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