A feature request for this has already been submitted (see previous discussion here).  There is no harm in making another one though.

I don't get it.
 
What's the big deal with starting a song 4 measures in?
 
I usually leave at least that much space at the beginning, followed by an 8 count click (or longer) so one can get locked into the tempo.
 
What do you need to offset anything for?
 
 

Bonzos Ghost


I don't get it.
 
What's the big deal with starting a song 4 measures in?
 
I usually leave at least that much space at the beginning, followed by an 8 count click (or longer) so one can get locked into the tempo.
 
What do you need to offset anything for?
 
 

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Everytime I have a lead sheet or score to input into Sonar I have to take a pencil and re-number all the measures.  This is time consuming and does defile the score.  If a measure gets added or deleted or I make a mistake it turns into a big mess.

Recording a score for picture with live musicians I always have to make sure that everyone knows we are starting at measure 5 (or whatever number) and not 1.    If I don't pay attention to this and find a way to "trick" the score someone will blow the 1st cue coming in at the wrong place.

Just a simple thing that could  really save a lot of effort.

Bonzos Ghost


I don't get it.
 
What's the big deal with starting a song 4 measures in?
 
I usually leave at least that much space at the beginning, followed by an 8 count click (or longer) so one can get locked into the tempo.
 
What do you need to offset anything for?
 
 

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Grem


All I want to do is have the measures match what I am use to. Even after all this time starting on the two, I still am not comfortable with it. And yes I use the heck out of markers. Still doesn't solve the problem when I'm putting a new song together.

Bonzos Ghost


I don't get it.
 
What's the big deal with starting a song 4 measures in?
 
I usually leave at least that much space at the beginning, followed by an 8 count click (or longer) so one can get locked into the tempo.
 
What do you need to offset anything for?
 
 

What's the big deal in wondering why someone would like to have a feature that makes some things easier?
So many have said they'd like to have this possibility. It's totally fruitless to insist " you don't need it 'cause I don't!"

Kalle Rantaaho


 It's totally fruitless to insist " you don't need it 'cause I don't!"

Thank you! Well put.

Kalle Rantaaho

Bonzos Ghost


I don't get it.
 
What's the big deal with starting a song 4 measures in?
 
I usually leave at least that much space at the beginning, followed by an 8 count click (or longer) so one can get locked into the tempo.
 
What do you need to offset anything for?
 
 

What's the big deal in wondering why someone would like to have a feature that makes some things easier?
So many have said they'd like to have this possibility. It's totally fruitless to insist " you don't need it 'cause I don't!"

Easy there K.R. 
 
I didn't insist you or anyone else doesn't need the feature, I just asked why this (missing) feature is so important to some.
 
Everybody works differently. I've never found a need for it, so I'm curious why some find it a "must have" feature.
 
 

Hey,  the offset in the timecode works fine.  You can choose from a variety frame rates, input an offset  and the correct timecode shows up in a variety of places.  Why would you not be able to apply the same priciple to measure numbers? 

This, and a proper score editor, are two things I miss from Logic.  I've adjusted; I bought Finale PrintMusic for my score needs because it's still cheaper than buying a new Mac. 

Hey, the offset in the timecode works fine.

Not for me. If I set a timecode offset, its display won't update.