Inputting tempo changes in the Time track

You can input tempo changes, including gradual tempo changes, in the Time track in Play mode. Tempo changes input in the Time track do not appear in layouts, but instead are shown as signposts.

Prerequisite

The Time track is shown.

Procedure

  1. Expand the Time track.
  2. Select one of the following tools, depending on the type of tempo change you want to input:
    • To input single absolute tempo changes, or multiple absolute tempo changes at regular intervals according to the current rhythmic grid value, select Draw by pressing D or clicking Draw in the Play toolbox.

    • To input gradual tempo changes, select Line by clicking Line in the Play toolbox.

  3. Input tempo changes in one of the following ways:
    • To input single absolute tempo changes, click in the Time track at each position where you want a tempo change.

    • To input multiple absolute tempo changes at regular intervals, click and drag in the Time track.

    • To input gradual tempo changes, click and drag in the Time track from where you want the gradual tempo change to start to where you want it to end.

    Tip

    The metronome value corresponding to the current vertical position of the mouse pointer is displayed in the Time track header.

Result

Tempo changes are input. This affects the speed of playback, but the tempo changes are not shown in layouts. Instead, they appear as signposts.

The tempo changes are included when exporting MIDI files.