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Cut to Beat

Cut to Beat helps Premiere Pro editors turn music rhythm into usable timeline structure. It analyzes audio, creates beat markers, and can build a guide track so music-driven edits become easier to plan and execute.

Platform
Adobe Premiere Pro
Plugin type
UXP
Status
Available on Adobe Exchange
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Early access price: $2.99. Available through Adobe Exchange. Pricing may change as the tools grow.

Overview

  • Best for editors cutting music-driven videos, reels, promos, and rhythm-based sequences.

Workflow

  1. Select music or a prepared WAV file inside Premiere Pro.
  2. Run beat detection with the sensitivity that fits the track.
  3. Create markers and optional guide blocks directly on the timeline.
  4. Use safe cleanup when generated markers need to be removed.

Features

  • Automatic beat marker creation
  • Guide track generation for rhythm-based edits
  • Low, Balanced, and High sensitivity modes
  • Cleanup that targets Cut to Beat markers only
  • Local processing inside Premiere Pro

Visual examples

Beat markers, guide tracks, and cleanup in context.

Screenshots show Cut to Beat around sensitivity, guide creation, marker cleanup, and WAV-based detection.

Cut to Beat sensitivity controls for beat detection in Premiere Pro.

Sensitivity

Cut to Beat sensitivity controls for beat detection in Premiere Pro.

Cut to Beat before and after timeline showing beat markers and a guide track in Premiere Pro.

Before / After

Cut to Beat before and after timeline showing beat markers and a guide track in Premiere Pro.

Cut to Beat marker cleanup report showing generated markers removed while user and other plugin markers stay.

Marker Cleanup

Cut to Beat marker cleanup report showing generated markers removed while user and other plugin markers stay.

Cut to Beat WAV detection workflow showing compressed audio converted to WAV before beat marker creation.

WAV Detection

Cut to Beat WAV detection workflow showing compressed audio converted to WAV before beat marker creation.

Real use cases

  • Music videos and social edits that need clean rhythm points
  • Promo edits where shots need to land consistently on beats
  • Timeline preparation before replacing guide blocks with footage
  • Cleaning generated markers without touching manual edit decisions

Workflow notes

Built for everyday Premiere Pro work.

  • Install the plugin from Adobe Exchange.
  • Open the panel inside Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Run the focused workflow on the clips or timeline area you are preparing.
  • Contact Key-Farmer support for setup, purchase, or workflow questions.