Currently in Cubase, modifying the project tempo (or editing the Tempo Track) dynamically alters the layout, note values, and spacing in the Score Editor. While this is mathematically logical for time-based MIDI sequencing, it creates significant friction when engraving or working on score layouts.
When a user has carefully arranged and formatted a score in the Score Editor, tweaking the project tempo or adding tempo ramps often breaks the visual layout and note displays.
Please add an option or a toggle (e.g., “Lock Score Layout” or “Independent Score Display Timebase”) within the Score Editor.
Once Layout Lock enabled, the current visual layout, bar lines, note spellings, and display quantize settings in the Score Editor remain frozen, regardless of any subsequent tempo modifications in the Tempo Track or Transport Panel.
Score Editor should retain a fixed visual display (e.g., set to a base tempo/grid) while the underlying MIDI playback follows the dynamic project tempo.
This feature would immensely benefit composers, orchestrators, and engravers who need to fine-tune playback humanization/tempo without constantly breaking their printable sheet music layout.