Robin Dupuy
Description:
Add metronome subdivision controls so the click can play not only the main beat, but also selectable subdivisions (e.g., 8th notes, 16th notes, triplets). This should be configurable per project (and ideally controllable via Actions) to support different practice and performance needs.
Problem:
A metronome that only clicks on the main beat is often insufficient:
  • Users practicing tight rhythmic accuracy may need 8ths or 16ths for reference.
  • Triplet-based feels (shuffle, 12/8) benefit from triplet subdivision clicks.
  • For complex looping, users may want a stronger internal grid to stay locked without relying on visual cues.
  • In performance contexts, different songs/sections may need different click densities (e.g., sparse click in verse, denser click in a fast section).
Without subdivision options, users must rely on external metronomes or workarounds.
Proposed Solution:
1) Add metronome subdivision setting
  • Metronome options:
- Off
- Quarter notes (current)
- 8th notes
- 16th notes
- Triplet 8ths (1/8T)
- Triplet 16ths (1/16T) (optional)
  • Optional: dotted values or 12/8 style patterns.
2) Accent behavior
  • Keep the downbeat accent (and optionally beat accents) independent from subdivision ticks.
  • Provide level controls for:
- main beat click
- subdivision click
so subdivisions can be quieter and less intrusive.
3) Actions and automation (important for live use)
  • Actions:
- Set metronome subdivision
- Toggle subdivisions on/off
- Cycle subdivisions (optional)
  • Allow binding these actions to widgets/MIDI.
4) Presets / per-song recall (optional)
  • If setlists/songs have distinct settings, ensure subdivision choices recall correctly per song/project.
Benefits:
  • Better timing support for practice and tight performance.
  • Makes triplet/shuffle feels easier to lock in.
  • Reduces reliance on external click solutions.
  • Enables section-specific click behavior when controlled via Actions.
Examples:
  • Fast piece:
- 16th subdivisions at low volume to maintain tight timing.
  • Shuffle/12-8:
- Triplet subdivisions to reinforce the feel.
  • Live looping:
- Subdivisions enabled during recording setup, then switched back to quarter-only (or off) for performance.
This summary was automatically generated by GPT-5.2 Thinking on 2026-01-18
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Original Post:
Metronome subdivision
I would like to have the option to select 8th ot 16th notes and triplets on the metronome