Rhythmic grid
The rhythmic grid is a unit of rhythmic duration whose value affects certain aspects of inputting and editing, such as the amount by which items move. However, it does not control the duration of notes and items that you input.
The current rhythmic grid resolution is indicated by the button in the toolbar and ruler markings above the staff on which the caret is active. Longer lines in the rhythmic grid indicate beat divisions, while shorter lines indicate beat subdivisions. In Play mode, the rhythmic grid is shown by the frequency of vertical lines in tracks and in the ruler at the top of the event display.
The rhythmic grid controls the following:
-
The possible input positions when using the caret or the mouse, and when copying and pasting. For example, setting the rhythmic grid resolution to 32nd notes allows you to input notes and items at a greater number of possible rhythmic positions than when the rhythmic grid is set to quarter notes.
-
The amount by which the caret moves when using Right Arrow/Left Arrow on a computer keyboard or Navigate Right
/Navigate Left
in the secondary toolbar. -
The amount by which notes and items are lengthened/shortened.
-
The amount by which notes and items move.
You can change the rhythmic grid resolution at any time.