Reference Guide

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Tempo view
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Use the global tools to add or modify tempo changes:
If you make a mistake using any of these tools, you can use Undo to correct the error. When you
use the Draw tool, the speed with which you drag the mouse determines the density of tempo
events. To insert a larger number of relatively small tempo changes, move the mouse slowly. To
insert a smaller number of relatively large tempo changes, drag the mouse quickly.
The tempo list has its own tools for editing tempo changes:
For more information, see “Using the Tempo view” on page 371. For step by step instructions:
“To insert a tempo change in the Tempo view” on page 372
“To steadily increase or decrease the tempo in the Tempo view” on page 372
“To draw a series of tempo changes in the Tempo view” on page 373
“To erase tempo changes in the Tempo view” on page 373
“To insert a tempo change in the Tempo list in the Tempo view” on page 373
“To edit a tempo change in the Tempo view” on page 374
“To delete a tempo change from the Tempo list in the Tempo view” on page 374
Tool Name What It’s for
Select Drag the Select tool in either the graphic display or the tempo list to select
tempos for editing.
Freehand Draw a custom curve indicating changes in tempo.
Line Draw a straight line indicating a steady increase or decrease in tempo.
Erase Eliminate tempo changes already in place for some portion of a project.
Snap grid When the Snap to Grid button is depressed, any new tempo changes will only
be entered as often as the duration value in the tempo view’s Snap to Grid
dialog box (open by Right-clicking the Snap to Grid button).
Table 267.
Tool Name What It’s for
Tempo List Displaying a list of all tempo changes in the project.
Insert Inserting a new tempo change
Delete Deleting a tempo change
Tempo Properties Editing a tempo change
Table 268.