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730Logic Pro User Guide
The Project Tempo mode
The Project Tempo mode determines whether the project tempo is maintained, or adapts
to the tempo of audio recordings, imported audio files, and MIDI regions. You choose the
Project Tempo mode in the LCD Tempo display.
The Project Tempo modes are:
Keep Project Tempo: Maintains the project tempo when you record audio or MIDI, or
when you import audio files. Audio regions for which the Flex & Follow parameter is
not set to Off conform to the project tempo. Choose this mode to work as in previous
versions of Logic Pro.
Adapt Project Tempo: Alters the project tempo to match the tempo of recorded or
imported regions. When you move or copy regions, the tempo information of the regions
moves with them. Choose this mode for free recording without the metronome or other
tempo reference, or when you want the project tempo to follow region edits.
Automatic: Logic Pro chooses the appropriate behavior (Keep or Adapt) based on
whether or not a musical tempo reference (such as the metronome or another region)
is present. When a musical tempo reference is present, the project tempo is maintained.
When no musical tempo reference is present, the project tempo adapts to match the
tempo of recorded or added material.
In the Tempo track, the Tempo curve changes color depending on the Project Tempo mode
and tempo analysis:
Blue: The project tempo is unchanged.
Orange: The project tempo will be defined by the tempo of a new recording.
Red: The existing project tempo will be replaced, affecting existing regions.
Each Project Tempo mode is useful for different workflows. For detailed information about
Project Tempo modes, see Choose the Project Tempo mode in Logic Pro. You can also set
the Project Tempo mode in the Smart Tempo project settings.
The Flex & Follow audio region parameter
When Flex is enabled for a track, the Flex & Follow pop-up menu is available in the Region
inspector for audio regions, replacing the Flex checkbox in earlier versions of Logic Pro.
You use the Flex & Follow setting to enable Flex for a region, to control whether it follows
the project tempo, and to set whether it additionally uses Smart Tempo beat markers at the
bar or beat level.
The choices for the Flex & Follow parameter are:
Off: The region is not Flex enabled, and does not follow changes to the project tempo.
On: The region is Flex enabled, and so follows any manual Flex edits. It also follows
changes to the project tempo.
Bars (On + Align Bars): The region is Flex enabled, and follows project tempo changes.
Additionally, Smart Tempo beat markers are used to conform the region to the project
tempo at every downbeat (bar).
Beats (On + Align Bars and Beats): The region is Flex enabled, and follows project
tempo changes. Additionally, Smart Tempo beat markers are used to conform the region
to the project tempo at every beat.