Sequencers all provide means of setting and editing tempos, as well as introducing tempo changes within a recording. The Dance Macabre of Saint Saens is illustrative, as are the dances from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite . Of course, one can err at the other end of the tempo spectrum. A somber gospel-blues, recorded at 50 BPM, begins to lose its dignity as tempo is increased unwisely. As with other editing of sequences, the proper tempo relies heavily on experimentation and judgment, for which no formula exists.
Sequencers have convenient features for monitoring or editing tempo settings.
If the sequencer includes an Event window, it may display the tempo setting, which can be edited. For wannabe artists, one of the continuous controllers is tempo, allowing the sketching of tempo changes. Behold a little dramatic touch. Maybe some enhancement. All rights reserved.