Convert 4/4 into 12/8 retaining same tempo map

[T0nt0]

I have an existing project which I want to convert from the bars from 4/4 into 12/8 retaining the same original tempo map. So that metronome would give 12 clicks per bar instead of 4, maybe grouped into triplets if that is possible.

 

I can see might also want to split the 12/8 bars into 2 bars of 6/8. So info on that step would be useful too.

 

I have tried a few things but not figured it out yet..

 

thanks for any suggestions.

 

PS I know where to change time signatures, but tempo always gets messed up

[markno999]

You're going to have to change your tempo. Check out this link, should get you pointed in the right direction.

 

viewtopic.php?t=39391

 

Regards

[T0nt0]

This will only work where tempo is a constant value.

 

My song project has been smart tempo mapped. It has different tempos for practically every bar. It is a human performance rather than computer generated tempo.

 

Any ideas ?

[fuzzfilth]

- Click the right border of the Position display in the Transport bar and select Custom

- Under the 4/4 signature setting, change Division from /16 to /12

- In Project Settings>Metronome, enable Division and change its Note from F2 to something like A5

[markno999]

Christian,

 

Very clever solution changing the metronome clicks to feel like 12/8 while retaining the original 4/4 Tempo Map. Looks like if you left the Division at /16 you would have a 6/8 click?

 

I have always taken the more difficult path of changing the project time signature/tempo and using the MIDI Transform tool to alter the MIDI Data Lengths. Very happy to learn this tip, would have saved a lot of headaches in past projects. Thanks very much.

[fuzzfilth]

Try 1/6.

[T0nt0]

Christian - genius ! thank you.

 

I read somewhere that Logic does not have the option to select a dotted quarter note as the beat in a bar, and consequently we have to come with work arounds for 12/8 and 6/8 rhythms.

 

I can now play my track with a 12/8 metronome click.