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Getting Started
Recording MIDI
LetÕs record a new MIDI track in the song. If you have no MIDI device to
connect to your computer, you can use CakewalkÕs Virtual Piano
(included with Pro Audio) as a MIDI source. For more information about
this tool, see ÒVirtual PianoÓ on page 4-15.
Setting Up the Metronome
Musicians often use a metronome to keep track of the beat. Pro AudioÕs
metronome is more versatile than most real metronomes. You can
conÞgure to sound on playback or recording; it can count off any number
of lead-in measures or beats; it can use the PC speaker or a MIDI note;
and it can accent the Þrst beat of each measure. It also quickly and
accurately follows any tempo changes that happen in the song.
You can set up the metronome with the Metronome toolbar. If you donÕt
see the Metronome toolbar, choose View-Toolbars and select
Metronome.
LetÕs set up the metronome to play two count-in measures on the PC
speaker when recording. Here's what to do:
3. In the Open dialog box, select the file
tutorial1.wrk
.
4. Click the Open button.
Pro Audio loads the project and opens the Track and Console views.
1. In the Metronome toolbar, click in the Count-in box.
2. Use the spin control to set the count-in value to 2.
3. Select the Count-in Measures option .
4. Deselect the Metronome During Record option .
5. Select the Use PC Speaker option .
Measures
Count-in
Beats
Metronome
during playback
Metronome settings
Accent first beat Use PC speaker
Use MIDI note
Metronome
during record
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