BPM in MC9
I tried a search for the question, but bpm is under 4 letters...
[206 byte] By [Adam] at [2007-11-9 15:27:05] 
So anyway I've got it and all, but how do I analyse the MP3's and get the bpm in the tag, and does it do it automatically?
I tried a search for the question, but bpm is under 4 letters...
# 1 Re: BPM in MC9
Hi Adam,As I recall, you select the files, and under options/library tools (or something of the sort from the mouse menu) select 'analyze sound" - it'll do the replaygain/bpm at the same time.
Another option is to go to the smart list containing all the unanalyzed files, instead of going album by album.
am3822 at 2007-11-15 17:19:39 >
# 2 Re: BPM in MC9
Yup...easiest way is to go to the Task Auto-Smartlist, highlight all the songs, right-click and select Analyze Audio. Let it run overnight if your tunes are large.Oh, and if you're missing iTunes...here's a skin (http://www.home.earthlink.net/~ashawley01/brushed_metal.mjp) for you. ;)
Adam
ashawley at 2007-11-15 17:20:50 >
# 3 Re: BPM in MC9
I have analyzed my whole library using MC9 and found a bunch of incorrect BPM counts. Overall it does a fair job but it's best to consult another source if you have doubts. I noticed this happens in a lot of breakbeat/jungle, new wave and some industrial tracks. Not sure but I think it averages the BPM count over the whole track rather than use a DJs BPM count. I cross-checked a few DJ BPM sites for songs that I had doubts about and sure enough MC9 counts were off.
Case in point - Moby's "1000" track (The track builds to 1000 BPMs over about a minute or so. Look it up in Guiness Book for the world record) So, it should average over a few hundred BPM's right? Nope.
I think it is pretty good for most songs but if you have a bunch of techno related music you might want to look elsewhere for accuracy.
If anyone knows of a good source that would be very helpful.
Here's a few URLs to start with:
Goth/Industrial - http://www.vegasgoths.com/sanctuary/bpmbpm.html
Disco - http://home.concepts.nl/~avroomen/disco_classics_bpm_list.htm
hobbesateclavin at 2007-11-15 17:21:48 >
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