Entering Quintuplets and Septuplets in Logic Pro X

Entering Quintuplets and Septuplets in Logic

Quintuplets and septuplets are often used in instrumental solos and ascending string runs.

You can adjust the Piano Roll grid here,
but the menu does not include quintuplets or septuplets. If this control is not visible, see here for instructions.

Here we will explain how to enter these tuplets.
You could also make changes in the Score Editor, but we will use a more straightforward editing method.

The Solution

MIDI note length is measured in units called ticks.
In Logic, one quarter note equals 960 ticks.

In this example, quintuplets and septuplets divide a quarter note into five or seven equal parts.

To enter a quintuplet, calculate 960 divided by 5.
The result is 192.

• 1. Select the note.
• 2. Open the Event List.
• 3. Double-click the length and enter 192.

The note now has the length of one quintuplet division.

Enter notes consecutively at this length
and you can create a quintuplet passage like this.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Why can’t I enter quintuplets in Logic X?

The Piano Roll note division menu does not provide quintuplet or septuplet options. You can instead enter the MIDI note length numerically in the Event List. Divide a quarter note by the number of divisions to calculate the length.

Q2. What tick value should I enter for a quintuplet?

In Logic X, a quarter note is 960 ticks, so 960 ÷ 5 = 192 ticks. Double-click the note length in the Event List and enter 192.

Q3. Is the calculation the same for a septuplet?

Yes. For a septuplet, 960 ÷ 7 is approximately 137 ticks. Editing in the Event List is a clear and efficient alternative to the Score Editor. Since 960 is not evenly divisible by seven, 137 ticks is an approximation.