How to change a time signature mid-song ?

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dmc092657
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How to change a time signature mid-song ?

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Hello -

Just wanted to find out if its possible to change a time signature for a range of measures rather than just an entire song ? For example, I'm trying to work up some backing tracks to the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun". As you all probably know, the song starts in standard 4/4 but then the bridge changes to 5 sequences of 11/8 followed by 15/8 before going back to 4/4 for the last verse. Is it possible to accomplish this ? I know how to change it for an entire song. But when I try to target for a specific measure(s), it appears to default to measure 1.

Suggestions ?

Thank you !
dmc092657
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Re: How to change a time signature mid-song ?

Post by dmc092657 »

Never mind...I figured it out...! Lol....
dimapet
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Re: How to change a time signature mid-song ?

Post by dimapet »

dmc092657 wrote:Never mind...I figured it out...! Lol....
Hello! This procedure is described on page 71 Referense Manual:
"Changing the Time Signature During a Song"

If you want the time signature to change during a song, you can
Insert a new time signature. Following the location at which you
Insert the time signature.
* You can not change the time signature in the middle of a measure.
You must change the time signature at the beginning of a
Measure.
1. Select the time signature track (p. 69).
2. Press the [2] (Create) button.
The Create Event window appears, and the "Time Signature" is
Selected.
3. Press the [7] (Execute) button.
4. Specify the insert-destination location.
Move the cursor to the value that you want to edit, and use the dial
To edit the value.
5. Press the [7] (Execute) button.
The time signature is inserted.
6. Edit the time signature value.

Do not forget to save the changes.
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