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Using the Sync Parameter
The Playback plug-in also includes a Sync parameter. For audio files containing tempo
information, you can use the Sync parameter to control whether the audio file plays at
its recorded tempo or at the current tempo of the concert. If you choose Off from the
Sync pop-up menu, the audio file plays at its original tempo. If you choose On from the
Sync pop-up menu, the audio file plays at the current tempo of the concert.
Try This
mm Add an audio file containing tempo information to the Playback plug-in.
mm Choose Off from the Sync pop-up menu, then start playback. Listen to the tempo of the
audio file.
mm Choose On from the Sync pop-up menu, then start playback again. Listen to whether
the file plays back at the same tempo or a different tempo. With Sync set to On, change
the tempo in the Patch Inspector.
mm Click the Count In button (with the 1234 icon), then start playback. You hear four beats
of the count-in before playback starts.
mm Click the Metronome button (with the metronome icon), then start playback to hear
the metronome sound a steady beat.
Note: If the audio file does not contain tempo information, Sync is set to off, and the
Sync pop-up menu is unavailable.
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