BPM 2
for Final Cut Pro

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BPM 2 syncs video effects to your music in Final Cut Pro, with over 50 drag-and-drop presets. Type in your song's tempo and the effect pulses on the beat, with no keyframing.

Pick from four wave patterns, shift when each pulse starts, flip its timing or add random variation. Stack several effects on one clip to create stunning music videos with this easy drag-and-drop plugin.

Works with the current versions of Final Cut Pro and macOS, on Intel Macs and natively on Apple silicon. Pay once, yours forever; past customers get updates. Every order has a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Beat sync for Final Cut Pro

Overview

BPM 2 is a Final Cut Pro plugin with over 50 effect presets that pulse in time with your music. It's a quick way to create stunning music videos.

No keyframing needed: find your song's tempo with any free BPM calculator and type it into Changes.Per.Minute. Use half or double the tempo for slower or faster pulses.

Shape each pulse with four wave patterns. Shift when it starts, flip its timing or add random variation, and stack several effects on one clip for your own looks.

Features

Tempo sync: enter your song's BPM in Changes.Per.Minute.
Four wave patterns: Sine, Square, Sawtooth and Triangle.
Timing controls: Shift.Start, Invert.Timing and Half.Range.
Randomization: Frequency and Noisiness for organic variation.
Over 50 presets: drag one onto a clip, no keyframing needed.

How to use

In the Effects browser sidebar, click My FCPeffects, then BPM 2 (show the sidebar if it's hidden).
Drag a BPM 2 effect onto your clip.
Enter your song's tempo in Changes.Per.Minute.
Pick a Pattern, and use Shift.Start to line up the first beat.
Optional: tap M on the beat while the music plays to add markers, and cut on them.

Requirements

Works with all versions of Final Cut Pro from the last 5+ years, including Final Cut Pro 11 and the current Final Cut Pro 12
Works with the current versions of macOS
Runs on Intel Macs and natively on Apple silicon (M1 and later)
No Apple Motion needed
Works with every resolution Final Cut Pro supports, including 4K and 8K
Install on any Mac you own that’s signed in to the same Apple account (Apple allows up to 5 Macs)

FAQ

How do I match the effect to my song?

Find the song's BPM with a free BPM calculator and enter it in Changes.Per.Minute.

Can two effects alternate?

Yes. Turn on Invert.Timing for one of them.

How do I find my song's BPM?

Search online for a free BPM calculator, or tap along to the song. Then type the number into Changes.Per.Minute.

Can I make the effect pulse slower or faster than the beat?

Yes. Use a multiple of the BPM, for example half (60) or double (240) for a 120 BPM song.

Is BPM 2 part of the MEGA BUNDLE?

Yes. It's one of the 80+ plugins in the MEGA BUNDLE, a $1,600+ value, for $80.

Is there a deal on individual plugins?