changing tempo in Cubase 4

[hsttraindriver]

Hello everyone, I'm a complete newbe in all this. I have got Cubase 4 and I want to change the tempo of a guitar track I have recorded. I have tried to follow all the You Tube videos on the subject, but it's not working.
I have tried altering the fixed tempo, that didn't work, so then I opened the tempo track, changed from fixed tempo to track, altered the tempo on that, but that didn't work. It keeps playing back at the same speed whatever I do. I know I must be doing something wrong, but I don't know what. Can anyone help me please? Thank you.

[jimmys69]

Toggle that musical note icon in the inspector window to the clock. I think.........

[hsttraindriver]

Hi jimmys69,
Tried that. Still no good.

[jimmys69]

Try checking the Musical Mode box in the audio pool. Got that to work here. I don't ever have the need to change tempo. Hopefully someone else will chime in who knows more.

[hsttraindriver]

Hi Jimmy,
Yes I did that. Whatever I click seems to make no difference. According to the tempo, both fixed and and track, it's changed, but nevertheless, it plays back at the same speed.

[jimmys69]

So you did check the 'Musical Mode' box in the pool for the audio file you want to change tempo on? Ctrl+P and checking the box works for me. Musical Mode must be selected in the pool as well as on the channel it seems. Tho I am on C6.

[hsttraindriver]

Nothing works Jimmy. Whatever I click, whatever I do, it plays back at the same speed. I used to be able to do this easily on an old tape mixing desk years ago. You would think in this digital age it would be easier. I wonder if there is something wrong with the software. It was a free download that I thought I would try. But I'm loathe to pay out good money if it doesn't do what I want.

[jimmys69]

I'll bet the 'free' download is the problem. Besides, I am assuming you are not able to get the software updates for it either (C4 needed them). It works fine here on C5.

Download a demo of 5 (if still available) or 6 (30 day fully functional). You will be able to open your C4 project in it.

Good luck!

Jimmy

[hsttraindriver]

Well, I was thinking of getting elements 6. I don't mind paying for it if it works. Which is why I tried the free download first. At least if that doesn't work it hasn't cost me anything.