When an audio recording isn't set to a click track, it can have natural fluctuations. While this gives a more organic feel, it poses challenges if you want to add a MIDI file or if another musician needs to layer their track using a click track for tempo guidance. Tempo maps are an effective solution for aligning these elements. # Pro Tools In ProTools, the "Identify Beat" function helps you align beats with the timeline. To learn how it works, you can refer to instructional videos. ![Identify Beat Video][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bzl8XYibUg] # Ableton In Ableton, to create a tempo map, you use the "Leader" mode when warping. This setting makes the metronome sync to the clip's tempo instead of adjusting the clip to match the metronome. I haven't come across an English video on this topic yet, so I'll work on creating one. In the meantime, you can watch the version available in Spanish. ![Tempo Leader in Ableton - Spanish Video][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7alNpP5NsUo] # Cubase In Cubase, here's how the workflow looks: ![Cubase Tempo map workflow][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5AZ8fecXLw]