Creating Perfect Click Tracks

A metronome click track is essential for musicians to maintain consistent tempo during practice and recording sessions. Unlike traditional metronomes, digital click tracks can be customized to match the exact requirements of your music.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Set your desired tempo in beats per minute (BPM)
Choose the time signature that matches your piece
Select the duration for your click track
Pick a sound that works best for your instrument
Enable the accent feature to emphasize the first beat of each measure
Generate and preview your click track
Download the WAV file for use in your DAW or practice sessions

Practical Examples

Scenario	Tempo	Time Signature	Sound
Piano Practice	60-120 BPM	4/4	Wood Block
Drum Practice	80-160 BPM	Various	Drum Stick
Recording Session	Project BPM	Song Signature	Electronic Beep

Tempo Reference Table

Tempo Marking	BPM Range	Common Use
Largo	40-60	Slow, broad pieces
Andante	76-108	Walking pace
Moderato	108-120	Medium tempo
Allegro	120-168	Fast, lively
Presto	168-200	Very fast

Frequently Asked Questions

What audio formats are supported for download?

Currently, we support WAV format which provides high-quality, uncompressed audio that works with all digital audio workstations (DAWs) and media players.

How long can my click track be?

You can generate click tracks up to 10 minutes (600 seconds). This limit ensures reliable performance across different devices and browsers.

Can I use this for commercial recordings?

Yes, the click tracks generated by this tool are royalty-free and can be used in commercial projects. However, always verify the timing meets your specific requirements.

Why is there no MP3 export option?

MP3 encoding requires licensed software that isn't available in browsers. WAV files provide higher quality and are universally compatible with recording software.

How It Works

Generate click sounds using Web Audio API oscillators and noise generators

Schedule precise timing of clicks using the Web Audio API scheduler

Render audio in memory using OfflineAudioContext

Encode to WAV format by manually writing RIFF headers and PCM data

Provide download via Blob URL with proper WAV file structure

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