Scheme
The term Metric Scheme (short: Scheme) refers to a combination of time signature and verse metrics. It breaks down the continuous stream of time into rows of a certain number of measures. This adds 'line breaks' to a Progression that correspond to the verse structure of a song.
Scheme is conveniently set by picking a time signature from the preset menu. Verse metrics can be altered on the Scheme tab on the Progression page. When you assign a new time signature, previously existing verse metrics are reset to defaults.
Progressions
Internally, a Scheme is associated with every Progression in order to remember its intended time signature and verse metrics. The scheme of a progression however is superseded by the current Scheme of the container you put it in.
Settings
These settings provide hints for future interpretation, but are not currently used.
- Half Time
- Only every other beat is emphasized, resulting for a slower feel.
- Straight vs. Swing
- Whether rhythm is suggested to have a swing factor.
Properties
The parameter is Global and thus influences all instruments in the container.
The parameter is Constant. It takes effect for the entire duration of a Container. If you need to change it in the middle of a container, insert a child container and modify the parameter there.
Conversion
Drop a Container or Snippet on this outlet to extract the parameter.
Instead of drag and drop, you can also use copy and paste.