# Tempo questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Cubase\ **Tags:** cubase-11\ **Created:** [November 20, 2020, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743 "2020-11-20T04:24:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Matt26](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7993a0/32.png) [@Matt26](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Matt26)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2020, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743/1 "2020-11-20T04:24:52Z")
Hey all, two questions… 1- how do i determine the bpm of an audio file (mp3) in Cubase? 2- is it possible to use the metronome without playing a track, ie just use the metronome on its own without any tracks playing? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![svennilenni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b19c9b/32.png) [@svennilenni](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/svennilenni)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2020, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743/2 "2020-11-20T07:25:48Z")
> [@Matt26](#): > > Hey all, two questions… > > 1- how do i determine the bpm of an audio file (mp3) in Cubase? Depends > [@Matt26](#): > > 2- is it possible to use the metronome without playing a track, ie just use the metronome on its own without any tracks playing? > > Thanks! To use the metronome, Cubase must be in Play mode, if that is the question. ---
**Author:** ![mr.roos](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/mr.roos/32/357_2.png) [@mr.roos](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/mr.roos)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2020, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743/3 "2020-11-20T08:13:03Z")
You can also record the just the metronome and create a track while doing it. Set your length markers in your project, say 30 bars, go to ‘Signature Track’ under the ‘Project’ tab and then click on ‘Render audio clicks between locators’. ---
**Author:** ![Draghe](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/draghe/32/91934_2.png) [@Draghe](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Draghe)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2020, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743/4 "2020-11-20T08:33:05Z")
Easy, just use the tempo detection feature. The audio has to have at least 7 seconds and recognizable hit points. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![Matt26](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7993a0/32.png) [@Matt26](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Matt26)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743/5 "2020-11-21T01:22:14Z")
Where do I find tempo detection? I’ve looked under Project menu and Googled but can’t find it. ---
**Author:** ![Vicken](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/vicken/32/3495_2.png) [@Vicken](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Vicken)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743/6 "2020-11-21T02:56:42Z")
You need the Pro version, it is under “Project” menu ---
**Author:** ![Matt26](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7993a0/32.png) [@Matt26](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Matt26)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743/7 "2020-11-21T13:37:04Z")
oh that would explain why i can’t find tempo detection, i’m on elements, well that sucks. is there any way to get the bpm for an audio file in elements? i’m on version 11 ---
**Author:** ![Matt26](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7993a0/32.png) [@Matt26](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Matt26)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2020, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tempo-questions/159743/8 "2020-11-21T13:38:58Z")
is there a way to increase the metronome’s volume? i see audio click level under click sounds but it won’t go above 127