When using Elements in Live they may play at Double or Half their normal Tempo. At times this may a desired effect but typically you’ll want each loop to play in standard time.
If your loop is playing too fast (Double Time):
Enter “Clip View” by Double Clicking your loop. The Clip View Window should pop up at the bottom of your Live Session.
If the Seg. BPM is set lower then the Sample’s Normal Tempo (The Tempo in the loop’s name) then the loop will play in Double-Time.
Use the “Double Original Tempo” Button to Double your Tempo back to the original Tempo
Now your Loop will play in Standard Time.
If your loop is playing too slow (Half Time):
Enter “Clip View” by Double Clicking your loop. The Clip View Window should pop up at the bottom of your Live Session.
If the Seg. BPM is set higher then the Sample’s Normal Tempo (The Tempo in the loop’s name) then the loop will play in Half-Time.
Use the “Halve-Original Tempo” Button to Reduce your Tempo back to the original Tempo
Now your Loop will play in Standard Time.
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Why are the Loops playing in Half/Double-time?
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When using Elements in Live they may play at Double or Half their normal Tempo. At times this may a desired effect but typically you’ll want each loop to play in standard time.
If your loop is playing too fast (Double Time):
If your loop is playing too slow (Half Time):
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