Add and edit tuplets in the Score Editor in Logic Pro for Mac

1. Drag the N-tuplet symbol from the Part box onto the first note.

   The target note must be indicated in the help tag before you release the mouse button. The Tuplet window opens.

   

   Set the appropriate parameters in the Tuplet window:

   • Tuplet number of notes: Set the number of tuplet notes in the upper-left field.

   • Tuplet time value: Set the time value in which the tuplets occur in the upper-right numerical field.

   • Tuplet note value: Choose the note value of the tuplets (1/8, 1/16, 1/32, and so on) from the pop-up menu.

   • Hide bracket: Select to hide the bracket over the tuplets.

   • Hide numbers: When selected, the tuplet number will not be printed. It will be displayed in parentheses, to allow further edits to the N-tuplet.

   • Show note value: Select to have the N-tuplet display also contain the note value (the lower number).

   • Direction: Choose the direction of the bracket and number, or choose Auto to have the tuplet use the staff style for the track or region.

   • Allow double values: When selected, N-tuplets can contain note values that are twice as long as the regular tuplet value.

   • Allow half values: When selected, N-tuplets can contain note values that are half the length of the regular tuplet value.

     Tip: Most parameter changes in the Tuplet dialog are reflected in the graphic at the top of the dialog.

2. Click OK.

In the score, the above example would look like this:

1. Insert the first note where you want it to appear in the score.

2. Drag the N-tuplet symbol onto it.

   If you press and hold Option as you insert the N-tuplet symbol, the most recently inserted N-tuplet settings are used, without the dialog opening.

3. Define the settings in the Tuplet window.

The display initially shows a series of rests, the number of which corresponds to the N-tuplet value. You can insert other notes at these rest positions. To do so, select a note value that approximately matches the length of the desired N-tuplet notes.

The method described above also allows you to create N-tuplets that contain rests or syncopated note values (double length).

1. Select the tuplet (or other) notes.

2. Choose Edit > Trim > Note End to Following Notes (8 Ticks Gap) from the Score Editor menu bar, or use the corresponding key command.

• Double-click the N-tuplet number, then define settings in the Tuplet window.

Do one of the following:

• Click the tuplet number with the Eraser tool.

• Double-click the N-tuplet number, then click the Delete button in the Tuplet window.