What is Beat Detector?

What is Beat Detector?

Beat Detector analyzes music from Premiere Pro and converts detected beats into markers that can guide your edit.

What it does

Beat Detector:

• Analyzes the entire timeline, the active In/Out range or selected clips.
• Exports the required audio for analysis.
• Detects beats and rhythm peaks.
• Displays configurable results before adding markers.

Marker types

• Sequence markers: placed on the active sequence timeline.
• Clip markers: attached to compatible source clips.
• Marker colors: choose from the colors available in the results interface.

Customization

Adjust:

• Low, medium or high sensitivity.
• Minimum and maximum BPM.
• Marker frequency.
• Marker color and placement.

Review the live marker count before confirming.

Typical use cases

Use Beat Detector to:

• Prepare music-based edits and montages.
• Identify rhythmic cut points.
• Synchronize graphics, transitions or visual accents.
• Create a marker guide for another editor.

Continue with How to detect beats and add markers.

Updated on: 22/07/2026