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The transpose functions
Other functions
5. Play back your project.
The parts of your project on the same position as the transpose events will be
transposed according to the specified transpose values.
Ö You can also transpose the whole project using the transpose track. This is useful if
your singer does not reach a certain pitch, for example. You could then transpose the
whole project by -2 semitones, for example. Always remember to verify that the
“Global Transpose” setting for drums and percussion is set to “Independent” on the
info line (see
“The Global Transpose setting” on page 166).
You can erase and move transpose events, but you cannot mute, cut or glue them.
The “Locators to Selection” option does not apply on transpose events.
Transposing individual parts or events using the info line
You can also transpose individual audio and MIDI parts and events using the info line
(or the Inspector). This transposition will be added to the global transposition (i.
e. the
root key or the transpose events). Proceed as follows:
1. Select the event that you want to transpose.
2. In the Project window info line, adjust the Transpose value as desired.
Ö A global transpose change will not overwrite individual part or event transpose, but
will be added to the transpose value for the part or event. In this case, it might be
useful to keep the transposition within the octave range (see
“Keep Transpose in
Octave Range” on page 167).
Other functions
Indicate Transpositions
When you transpose your music using the transpose track, you may sometimes want
to visually compare the original sounds and the transposed music. For MIDI parts, you
can check this by opening the Key Editor and clicking the “Indicate Transpositions”
button. This will help you to see how your MIDI notes will be transposed. If the button
is activated, the Key Editor will show the note pitch you will hear, if it is deactivated,
the Key Editor shows the original pitch of the notes in your MIDI part. By default, the
“Indicate Transpositions” button is deactivated.
A MIDI part as originally recorded When you activate “Indicate Transpositions” you will
see how your MIDI part will be transposed.