Tempo track overview

When Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced preferences pane, you can add and edit tempo changes in the Tempo track. The Tempo track is available in the Tracks area, Piano Roll Editor, Step Editor, and Score Editor.

Figure. Tempo track in Global Tracks.

In the Tempo track, tempo changes are represented by tempo points. You create tempo changes by adding tempo points and editing their values. You can expand the Tempo track to give yourself more room to work, and adjust the range of values for the Tempo track.

The Tempo track also determines the relationship between incoming timecode and the current playhead position, for projects using timecode.

Show the Tempo track

Do one of the following:

If the Tempo track is not visible, Control-click anywhere in the global tracks header area, then select Tempo in the dialog than appears. For more information, see Show and hide global tracks.

Adjust the range of the Tempo track

Do one of the following: