Using different tempos in the same session

[johnjm22]

I'm working on a project that requires the use of different tempos for the same song. I'm trying to use PT's built in click, but I can't figure out hot to make it change tempo at certain points.

I searched the Digi Reference guide and couldn't find what I was looking for.

I'm sure there must be a way to do this, and I imagine that it's probably quite simple. Can someone help me out?

[spkguitar]

Which numeric version of Pro Tools are you using? The answer strongly depends on that fact.

[Top Jimmy]

Go to grid mode and select 1 bar resolution. Highlight number of bars desired at first tempo, open events>tempo operations window, set tempo and apply. Repeat for all tempo changes through the song.

[GeoffLee]

1. Make sure the little man holding the stick in the transport window is blue
2. Place the curser at the point that you want the tempo change
3. Click on '+' next to 'Tempo' above track name column
4. Change your BPM
There's different ways of speeding up and slowing down under 'Tempo Operations' in the 'Event' menu

[johnjm22]

Thanks for the quick replies. I figured it out.

I'm on PTLE 7.1 BTW.

[spkguitar]

I'm on PTLE 7.1 BTW.

Then you would find more information about Tempo and Tempo events in Chapter 20 of the Pro Tools Reference Guide, starting on page 354.

Earlier versions did not include the Graphic Tempo Editor, which is why I asked the question.

With the Graphic tempo editor, it's much easier than it used to be to gradually increase the tempo so you don't have a drastic "on/off" effect (unless that's what you are looking for). I also find it easier to use than the previous methods mentioned, but maybe that's just me.