Apple Logic Express 9 - Manual (Page 886)

• Tuplet note values: Choose from 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 (and so on) tuplets.
• Hide Bracket: The bracket is not displayed.
• Hide Numbers: The N-tuplet’s number will not be printed. It will, however, be displayed
in parentheses. This is necessary for further edits to the N-tuplet.
• Show Denominator: The N-tuplet display also contains the denominator (the second
number in the dialog). This is 5:4 in the example above.
• Direction: The direction of the bracket and number. Auto refers to the setting in the
staff style being used.
• Allow Double Values: If this option is selected, N-tuplets can contain note values that
are twice as long as the regular tuplet value.
• Allow Half Values: If this option is selected, N-tuplets can contain note values that are
half the length of the regular tuplet value.
Tip: Most changes made to the parameters listed above are reflected in the tuplet
graphic.
2 Define the required settings in the Tuplet window.
In the example above, five tuplet eighth notes should be displayed, in place of four regular
eighth notes.
3 Click OK.
In the score, the above example would look like this:
To insert N-tuplets with the mouse
1 Insert the first note at the appropriate position.
2 Drag the N-tuplet symbol onto it.
If you hold down the Option key as you insert the N-tuplet symbol, the most recently
inserted N-tuplet settings are used, without the dialog opening.
3 Define the required settings in the N-tuplet window.
The display will initially show 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.
If you want to hear these notes played back with legato phrasing and the notes are too
long or too short, you need to change their (MIDI) lengths. The fastest way to do this is
to select all notes and then choose Functions > Note Events > Note Force Legato
(Selected/Any). You can also use the corresponding key command.
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