How do I calculate the duration of a single beat?

Use the `get_beat_interval` tool by providing the BPM (Beats Per Minute) of your audio track. It will return the exact interval in milliseconds.

Can I generate a full timeline of beats for my entire video?

Yes, use `generate_sync_grid` with the BPM and total duration of your sequence to get an array of all beat timestamps.

What happens if a clip needs to be stretched to hit a beat?

The `calculate_clip_snap` tool calculates the required speed factor. If `allowExpansion` is enabled, it will find the nearest beat and tell you exactly how much to adjust the playback speed.

Beat Grid Sync Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Align video cuts to musical beats by calculating exact millisecond durations and speed factors.

3 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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The Beat Grid Sync Calculator is a specialized utility for video editors and motion designers. It bridges the gap between audio rhythm and visual transitions by calculating precise temporal adjustments. Using tools like get_beat_interval, generate_sync_grid, and calculate_clip_snap, you can determine exactly where to place cuts in your timeline to match the BPM of your soundtrack. The system identifies beat timestamps, calculates necessary speed factors for stretching or shortening clips, and provides the exact millisecond delta required to achieve perfect rhythmic alignment.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3Hphug7zDZSt1YZx3CHjW4aR43vyN9PirILihNij/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http beat-grid-sync-calculator https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3Hphug7zDZSt1YZx3CHjW4aR43vyN9PirILihNij/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "beat-grid-sync-calculator": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3Hphug7zDZSt1YZx3CHjW4aR43vyN9PirILihNij/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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