I have been missing the “transport->tempo” variable in the Generic Remote for a while now (a couple of versions back when it somehow “disappeared” without trace).
However, I am wondering if there is now a new / better way to control the tempo in real-time through a control surface, perhaps a new feature that I’ve missed? Maybe a way to control the tempo track through an assigned control?
No, this is not possible (and actually doesn’t make much sense). Record your MIDI material freely (without Metronome/Click) and use the Tempo Detection function afterwords.
Well, there are use-cases where the tempo needs to be adjusted (after the fact). Yes the tempo track allows automation, but HOW can I write that automation through my Mackie HUI compatible surface? I don’t want to STOP and edit the automation line.