Matching Temp to Existing Recording

As an exercise to build a new orchestral template I want to mock-up Anakin’s Theme. I put a recording of Anakin’s Theme on it’s own Audio track for reference. What I’d like to do is create a tempo structure that matches the acceleration/deceleration of the Audio track so that my metronome down- and sub-beats are always in time with the original.

I’ve read the manual about the time warp tool and tempo detection, but I’m still confused. I’ve seen a couple of youtube videos. Is there a definitive way to do what I’m trying to do? Or any tips?

Thanks,
Mahlon

Warp the grid.

Select the audio event, and choose Project > Tempo Detection in the menu of Cubase. Analyze the tempo. This will create tempo map of the audio file, for you.

Thanks, I’ll try those suggestions tonight.

Appreciate the help.
Mahlon