Why is the click not recorded?

In most DAWs the click goes only to your headphones and is not part of the recording.

When is a browser metronome easier?

For practice away from the computer or on a phone, with no project to open.

How do I hear the click but not the band?

Use your interface's headphone mix or mute other tracks.

How to Turn On the Metronome in Your DAW

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Every major DAW has a built-in click. In Logic Pro and GarageBand, press K or click the metronome button. In Ableton Live, click the metronome switch at the top left. In FL Studio, enable the metronome button in the toolbar. In Reaper, click the metronome icon in the transport. In Pro Tools, enable Click in the transport or create a Click track. In Audacity, add one with Generate › Rhythm Track.

Do it now, right here

BPM ·

Beats per bar Accent the first beat

Step by step

Find the metronome button in your DAW's transport bar.
Set the project tempo and time signature.
Enable count-in if you want bars of click before recording.

At a glance

DAW	Turn on the click	Note
Logic Pro, GarageBand	K key or metronome button	Count-in in the same menu
Ableton Live, FL Studio	Metronome switch in the top bar	Right-click for options
Reaper, Pro Tools, Audacity	Transport click / Click track / Generate › Rhythm Track	Audacity creates an audio click

How to turn on the metronome (click) in a DAW