Matching Audio to the Project Tempo

You can use Musical Mode to adjust audio loops to the project tempo. Loops are short audio files that have a defined number of bars.

1. Select File > Import > Audio File, and select an audio loop in the file dialog.
2. In the Project window, double-click the imported audio loop to open it in the Sample Editor.
3. Open the Definition section and verify the rulers.

   The project tempo grid shown in the upper ruler and the grid of your audio shown in the lower ruler do not match.

   

4. On the toolbar, verify that the length in bars corresponds to the length of the imported audio file. If necessary, listen to your audio and enter the correct length in bars and beats.
5. On the toolbar, open the Algorithm pop-up menu, and select a preset.
6. Listen to the loop and if necessary correct the Bars and Beats values on the toolbar.
7. Activate Musical Mode.