Add and edit tempo points

In the Tempo track, tempo changes appear as tempo points. You create tempo changes by adding tempo points, then editing their values. You can move and copy tempo points, create tempo curves, and edit tempo points in other ways.

Add a tempo point

Change the value of a tempo point

Note: To prevent unintentional changes, tempo points are restricted to either vertical or horizontal movement. You can change either the value of a tempo change event or the position of a tempo change event, but not both at once.

Create a tempo curve between two tempo points

  1. Select the two tempo points.

  2. Click and drag the tip of the right angle line (the corner) above or below the second tempo point.

    Figure. Tempo track, showing creating a tempo curve

    A curve or diagonal line appears, which can be dragged horizontally or vertically to alter its shape. A Move Tempo Curve help tag is shown next to the pointer.

Delete a tempo point

Do one of the following: