Command+Alt+Ctrl-click (PC: Ctrl+Start+Alt-click) on a meter in the Edit or Mix window to toggle between ‘fat’ and normal meters on all tracks.
We all know how to duplicate a region so it repeats after itself, but here is a way of getting it to repeat a region before itself. To copy backwards, Ctrl+Alt+Command-click (PC: Ctrl+Start+Alt-click) the region: hey presto, a duplicate will appear butted up before the original.
Have you ever wanted to trim out a region precisely to a preceding one? Well you can: by holding down the Ctrl (PC: Start) key whilst trimming, Pro Tools will stop at the preceding region’s edge. This works with the Trim tool in TC/E mode, too, thus enabling you to precisely fill or stretch to fit a gap. What’s more it works within the Smart Tool too. Neat!
When you’re in the Name Tracks dialogue, you can use Command+right arrow (PC: Ctrl+right arrow) to select additional tracks to be named without leaving the window. Alternatively, having named the first track, instead of hitting the Enter key, which is the natural thing to do, use Command+Enter (PC: Ctrl+Enter) and you get the next track ready to rename. This one falls very nicely under the fingers.
When you create a new track using Shift+Command+N (PC: Shift+Ctrl+N), the New Track window will open. In that window, you can use Command (PC: Ctrl) plus left or right arrow to choose Stereo or Mono, and Command+up or down arrow to select from Audio, Aux, Master or MIDI tracks. Finally use Command+Option (PC: Ctrl+Alt) plus up or down arrow keys to select Samples or Ticks.
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June 5, 2009 at 11:18 am
I like your blog.I'm waiting for your new posts.
June 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Hi Dyanna,Glad you like it. On average I try and post 4 or 5 times a week but it can depend on how busy I am. Feel free to suggest any topics, can't guarantee to be able to cover them but I will try.Mike.
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June 8, 2009 at 5:48 pm
"Command" + "+" in the new track window will allow you to add other types of tracks in the same window as well. Quite helpful if you know all the tracks you'll need to get started in a session. Alternatively you can "Command" + "-" to retract the added track dialog.
June 8, 2009 at 5:51 pm
That's "+" and "-" on the numpad for the above comment.
June 8, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Thanks Juan for that one. It's a new one on me. great tip, keep them coming folks please.Mike.