Some plugins can synchronize to a tempo value (BPM).

To set the project tempo in LiveProfessor, go to the Transport & Tempo panel.

Double-click on the tempo value and type in a new value.

You can also use the Tap button to “tap in” an unknown value with the mouse button. LiveProfessor will take an average of your taps, so if you need to start over, stop tapping for around 3 seconds, and the button will go back to its normal state, ready for another try. The Tap-function can also be assigned a hardware controller button either using MIDI or OSC

Project tempo can also be changed using a Tempo Cue in the Cue list, and is also saved and recalled with Global Snapshots. This allows the tempo to be recalled for a specific song or scene.

While LiveProfessor lacks a built-in timeline or sequencer, it does grant you access to essential transport controls, such as Play, Pause, and Stop functions.

For plugins like drum machines, arpeggios, and loop players designed to function within a linear DAW context with a timeline, you can utilize the Transport controls to start, stop and keep them synchronized on the same beat.

LiveProfessor can synchronize its tempo and transport controls to the incoming MIDI beat clock (MC or MBC).

To enable MIDI clock, go to Options > Project Options > Midi.

Select the MIDI input device the clock is coming from. Once the device is selected, you can turn sync on/off with the sync (Clock) button in the transport panel.