You can insert note events with the Object Selection tool or with the Drumstick tool.
Prerequisite
You have set up the Insert Length on the toolbar to determine the length of the inserted note. If Insert Length is set to Drum-Map Link, the note assumes the length of the Snap value, as set for the sound in the drum sound list. You have activated Snap.
Note
If you want to snap positions according to the Quantize Presets setting on the toolbar, activate Use Quantize.
Procedure
Perform one of the following actions:
Select the Object Selection tool, and double-click in the event display.
Select the Drumstick tool, and click in the event display.
Note
To temporarily switch from the Object Selection tool to the Drumstick tool, hold down Alt/Opt.
Result
A note event is inserted.