Monthly Archives: June 2009

Pro Tools: Under the Hood – Part 1

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Major

The key to session and data management lies in the workspace and project windows.  Many casual Pro Tools users don’t know much about these windows or what they can be used for.  Understanding these windows is the first step in … Continue reading →

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Fit All to Window

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Major

Quick mid-week update! Control-Option-Command-Up(or down) arrow fits all tracks to window.  If your session is too big or your screen is too small it just makes them all as small as possible.

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Memory Locations

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Evan

Memory locations are great for… well, keeping a specific location in…memory. But, they have some other cool uses.

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Three miscellaneous Pro Tools shortcuts!

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Major

Just three quick (but useful!) tips this week! 1. When using the selection tool (or selection portion of the super-tool) make a selection and hit command + T to trim to selection. 2. When using the trimmer tool (or trimmer … Continue reading →

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Track Name, Region Name, Take Number quirk(bug) when recording!

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Major

This is an important quirk/bug in Pro Tools if you are doing any recording where you need to keep track of take numbers.  The normal behavior of Pro Tools is to name each file that you record in the following … Continue reading →

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Playlist view, and automation lanes in PT8

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Evan

I know we are a little late to the party… but here are two of the new features in Pro Tools 8, playlist view, and automation lanes which, are well worth checking out.

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