Is it possible to control BPM/TEMPO via Midi Controller?

Specifically, I would like to use a knob on my midi controller to adjust the BPM of my midi drums quickly while I am playing.
Is there a way to do this?

Don't forget to drag a cable from the tempo fader to the sequencer input.
The number on the tempo fader is the tempo.
The input, channel, and data byte 1 would be used if you want to use something other than the pitchbend to control the fader. These are in the inspector on the left (press the letter "I" to show it if it's not there). You have to select the tempo fader, and open the disclosure triangle in the inspector.
Now you will see a list. About halfway down is 'input' - it probably is set for pitchbd so leave it. Under that is Channel: probably set to 1. if the fader changes values when you move the pitch wheel, you're good. If not, you have 16 to choose from until it works.
Under that is -1-: 1 If you were to change the above "pitchbd" to say, control - this would now allow you to open a list right there and assign a different knob or slider on your controller.
Try it. Change "pitchbd" to "control" and set the -1-: value to 1 (you'll see in the list that 1=modulation). Now your mod wheel controls the tempo fader.

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I've recently bought a Novation Impulse 25 MIDI keyboard/controller. I've recorded an arpegiated synth bassline and while recording, I've tweaked the filter cutoff/resonance knobs like crazy to get that wicked, squelchy acid sound :-)
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Don't forget to drag a cable from the tempo fader to the sequencer input.
The number on the tempo fader is the tempo.
The input, channel, and data byte 1 would be used if you want to use something other than the pitchbend to control the fader. These are in the inspector on the left (press the letter "I" to show it if it's not there). You have to select the tempo fader, and open the disclosure triangle in the inspector.
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