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The transpose functions
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 trans
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pose the whole project by approx. -2 semitones. 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 136).
You can erase and move transpose events, but you can-
not 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 via the info line (or the Inspector). This trans-
position 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 trans
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pose 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 136).
Other functions
Indicate Transpositions
When you transpose your music, 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 Transpo
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sitions” button. This will help you see how your MIDI notes
will be transposed. If the button is activated, the Key Edi
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tor will show the note pitch you will hear, if it is deacti-
vated, 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.