Manage updates with the Download AppMixMeister BPM Analyzer User Reviews
-
"Does not work with aac files (itunes format)"
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
Did what it said it would do for MP3s.
Cons
Does not work for AAC files, so don't expect it to convert most of your itunes library.
-
"Simple and Effective"
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
This is very quick to install and easy to use. I don't have equipment with real-time BPM detection, so this was really a lifesaver as opposed to using the 'count and multiply' method. Calculations are more accurate for the most part. It's very useful and the price is right!
Cons
The program only allows you to select folders of music to get the BPMs for - would be nice to be able to select individual tracks as well. You will need to use some common sense when relying on the BPMs which are often doubled because of odd beat signatures - the product is no substitute for listening to the songs prior to using them in performance, which no self-respecting DJ would go without doing anyhow. In songs where there's no defineable bass signature, the calculations, predictably, are all over the place.
Finally, the calculations take some time. On my Pentium 4 1.2 GHZ desktop, each song took around a minute or 2. Of course, once that's done, you should never need to redo it, and the product effectively runs in the background.
-
"Does what it says!"
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
Quickly finds bpms.
Cons
Will not allow you to select only one song to get bpm
-
"okay so far"
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
It seems easy to use and pretty fast. This is the first bpm analyzer I've tried, so I don't know how it compares to others in terms of accuracy of speed.
Cons
1. I've only used it on a couple of my music folders, and I can already see that it is not getting an accurate count for some of my electronica, jazz and new age tunes that don't have a simple dance beat. Maybe that's to be expected with any bpm analyzer, though.
2. The bpm tag did not show up in itunes on my PC until I clicked "get info" for the songs that have been analyzed, then they appeared even though I didn't change anything.
2a. I had to find out about that trick in a a forum; it isn't mentioned in MixMeister's help file.
-
"Good Program, Minor Flaws"
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
This program does its job well and fairly quickly, too. It automatically updates the mp3's tags so you don't have to worry about manually inputting anything. The BPM's it does calculate though, are occasionally off. For example, it will calculate a song's BPM to be 85 when in reality it's 170 or vice-versa. Nothing major, and it can be easily fixed manually.
Cons
One of my only gripes is that it doesn't round the BPM up to the nearest whole number. If it calculates a song to be 139.99 BPM then it'll keep it at 139. Again, nothing major, but for the obsessive-compulsive among us, it can get pretty annoying. =P
Also, for just a few songs, the program renamed the titles in the tags. If a song's actual file name was something like "01_Turn_it_Around.mp3", then it changed the name to "01_Turn_it_Around" in the ID3 tag. I don't know why it did it, but it was only for a few songs. Strange...
-
"Works like a charm, counts and tags fully automatic!"
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
It does exactly what it's supposed to do, and pretty fast too. I was pleasantly surprised to see it automatically tags the selected mp3's with the calculated BPM. So there's nothing you have to do manually (unlike other so-called BPM counters, where you have to write it down or even tap the space-bar at the beat...).
It's too easy, you can even drag multiple songs from your player (iTunes in my case) whilst you're playing them and drop 'em in the MixMeister window. Next you see the BPM rates show up in the iTunes playlist! So there's no need to browse all your music folders while you're composing a CD or playlist.
It is absolutely UNTRUE this program will remove your album art, as another reviewer stated. I don't know what he used to tag his mp3's (Windows Media Player?), but my album art is (fortunately) still there after using MixMeister. (I added the pics with iTunes and/or MPTagger). So not to worry about your MP3-tags if you tagged them with a decent program (i.e. NOT Windows Media Player, which does NOT write real tags!), it ONLY adds the BPM rate, as it's supposed to.
Highly recommended if you want to create albums or playlists and make sure they fit the desired mood!
Cons
The fact I didn't download it sooner... ;-)
-
"Excellent little app"
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
Does what it says. Accurate on most music.
Cons
Would be nice if it wrote these into the ID3v2 tags.
-
"Useful but not needed"
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
It is good for all us mp3 collection control freaks to know how many beats per minute there are
Cons
If you are normal u wont need it
-
"All I have to say: it doesn't work on grindcore."
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
Very clean and easy to use.
Cons
Though not its primary target, this program does poorly on grindcore. At least when tried on Agoraphobic Nosebleed.
-
"If you want to keep your Album Art, don't use this program."
Version: MixMeister BPM Analyzer 1.0
Pros
It does a good job with the BPM values.
Cons
It destroys your album art in your mp3 files. Also, it misses some files when run on large music libraries. It completely removed all of my album art, now I have to find and replace the art for my entire collection, about 6,000 files.
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
You must be 13 years of age or older to submit personal information to CNET Networks. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CNET Networks does not accept name and e-mail address information from users who are under 13 years of age.
All submitted ratings and written comments become the sole property of CNET Networks, Inc. (CNET) and may be used at CNET Networks' sole discretion. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days in batch groups, not in real time. However, CNET Networks reserves the right to remove or refuse to post any submission for any reason. You acknowledge that you, not CNET Networks, are responsible for the contents of your submission.
CNET Networks is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CNET Download.com does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products.
