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150Logic Pro User Guide
When you change the project’s scale type from major to minor or vice versa, in some cases
the key may change enharmonically (for example, from Db major to C# minor). These
changes follow common practice for printed music, and affect only the key as shown in the
menu, not the pitch of regions in your project.
Set the time signature of a Logic Pro project
Each project has a time signature, which defines how musical time is divided into measures
and beats. The time signature contains two numbers separated by a slash (/), which looks
similar to a fraction. The first number controls the number of beats in each measure, and
the second number controls the beat value (the length of the note that gets one beat).
You can set the time signature of the project in the LCD, the Signature List, or the
Signature track. Changing the time signature does not affect project playback, but does
determine the time grid in the Tracks area and MIDI editors.
The division value defines the division in all position displays (such as in the editors), and
forms the grid for various length and placement operations. The division value is normally
set to 1/16 notes, but can range in value from 1/4 to 1/192 notes. If the note value of the
division is equal to or greater than the bar denominator, the third value of the position
display is removed.
Tip: You can use the Set Next Higher/Lower Division key command to switch to the next
highest or lowest division.
The tempo indicator in the LCD always relates to quarter notes, even if eighth notes are
chosen as the denominator for the time signature.
When Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced preferences pane, you can also
add time signature changes using the Signature List or the Signature track.
Change the time signature
In Logic Pro, do one of the following:
• Click the triangle on the right side of the LCD and choose Beats & Project, then do one
of the following:
• Click the time signature, then choose a new time signature.
• Click the time signature, choose Custom, then enter a new time signature.
• In the Signature List:
• Click and hold the time signature value, then drag up or down.
• Double-click the time signature value, then enter a new value in the field.