Specifications

Pro Tools Reference Guide552
Using the TCE Trim Tool in Grid
Mode
The TCE Trim tool can be used in Grid mode to
match a clip to the tempo of a session or a section
of a session. For example, you might import a one-
bar drum loop with a tempo of 90 BPM into a ses-
sion with a tempo of 120 BPM. In Grid mode, you
can use this tool to simply and quickly “time com-
press” the drum loop to the length of one measure,
with no noticeable to minimal loss of audio fidel-
ity.
To use the TCE Trim tool in Grid mode:
1 Set the Edit mode to Grid.
2 Do one of the following:
• Click the Trim tool pop-up menu and select
TCE.
• Right-click on any track and select
Tools >
Trim Tools > TCE
.
3 With the TCE Trim tool, drag the audio clip’s
start or end point to compress or expand the clip
to the Grid (for example, by quarter notes).
Using the TCE Trim Tool in Slip
Mode
To use the TCE Trim tool in Slip mode:
1 Set the Edit mode to Slip.
2 Click the Trim tool pop-up menu and select
TCE.
3 With the TCE Trim tool, drag the clip’s start or
end point to compress or expand the clip freely.
Using the TCE Trim Tool in Spot
Mode
In Spot mode, clicking with the TCE Trim tool in a
clip opens the Spot dialog. You can specify the lo-
cation you want the clip to start or end at, or the du-
ration of the clip, and the clip is automatically
compressed or expanded as specified.
To use the TCE Trim tool in Spot mode:
1 Set the Edit mode to Spot.
2 Click the Trim tool pop-up menu and select
TCE.
3 Click the clip near its start or end point. The
Spot dialog opens. Using any Time Scale, enter
a new start or end time (or duration) for the clip,
then click OK.
Trimming clips while in Relative Grid mode
will trim the clips in grid increments while
maintaining their relative offset (if any) from
the grid.
Time Compression/Expansion Trim tool