Stroke Pacer — a free BPM metronome built for edging
A simple, distraction-free pacer that syncs visual + audio cues to a chosen BPM, then automatically adjusts as the intensity of each clip changes. Built for solo edging sessions, not gimmicky and not paywalled.
What is a stroke pacer?
A stroke pacer is a metronome that gives you a visual and audio rhythm to follow during a session. Each beat is one stroke. Most apps that try to do this either lock the feature behind a paywall, force you to sign up, or only ship a static BPM that never changes. Edge takes the opposite approach: the pacer is free, runs entirely in your browser, and the BPM auto-syncs to the *intensity* tag of whatever clip is playing — slow clips run at 50-65 BPM, intense ones push 100-130 BPM.
Why use Edge's stroke pacer instead of a generic metronome
A regular metronome doesn't know what you're watching. Edge's pacer is integrated with the reels player: every clip in our library is tagged with an intensity (slow, medium, fast, intense), so the rhythm shifts in real time with the content. You can also override it manually if you want to lock to a specific BPM — useful if you're learning to extend sessions and need to hold a pace for longer than the clip suggests. There's no account creation: open the page, pick a BPM or hit shuffle, and the pacer plus a randomized clip queue are running in three seconds.
How to use the pacer in 30 seconds
Hit the CTA above to open the reels player. The pacer is the small pulsing dot in the bottom-right corner — tap it to expand. From there you can: switch between visual-only, audio-only, or both; lock a manual BPM (45 to 180); toggle auto-intensity; and choose whether the audio is a hard click, a soft tone, or a low-frequency thump. Everything is keyboard-friendly: spacebar pauses, arrow keys nudge the BPM ±5, M mutes audio.
Privacy and the no-signup promise
Edge does not require an account, does not collect personal information, and stores all of your preferences (BPM, favorite categories, playlists) in your browser's local storage — nothing leaves your device. There are no ads on this page. Long term we plan to monetize through optional premium features and partner creator links, never through display ads on the core experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is the stroke pacer really free?+
Yes. The pacer, the reels player, the categories and the BPM controls are 100% free with no signup. Some optional features (longer offline playlists, custom intensity curves) may become premium in the future, but the core pacer will stay free.
Does the pacer work on mobile?+
Yes — Edge is a responsive web app. The pacer runs equally well on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and desktop browsers. There's no native app to install; just save the page to your home screen for a fullscreen experience.
Can I use the pacer without watching clips?+
Yes. Open the /session page and pick 'Timer only' — you'll get the pacer plus a breathing/edging timer without any video, useful for low-stim training.
What BPM should I start at?+
If you're new to BPM-paced edging, start around 60-70 BPM (one stroke per second) and let the auto-intensity nudge you up. Most users settle in the 70-100 BPM range for general sessions and push 110-140 BPM for intense edges.
Why intensity-based pacing?+
Pure metronome apps force you to manually crank the BPM up and down to match what's on screen. By tagging every clip with an intensity and binding the pacer to it, you stay in flow instead of fiddling with controls. It's the difference between a metronome and an actual pacing partner.