Specifications

Chapter 8: Tracks 91
Creating Tracks
On all systems, you can create mono and stereo
tracks. In addition, on Pro Tools HD-series and
MIX-series systems, you can create multichan-
nel tracks.
When new tracks are created, they are given a
default name which can be changed at any time.
◆ For new tracks to appear next to a specific
track in a session, select that track by clicking its
name (in its track channel strip). The new tracks
are added immediately after the selected track.
◆ For new tracks to appear as the last tracks in a
session, make sure that no track names are se-
lected on-screen.
To create a new track:
1 Choose File > New Track.
2 Select the type of track you want to add from
the Track Type pop-up menu. For explanation of
track types, see “Track Types” on page 85.
3 Select the track format (mono, stereo, or one
of the multichannel surround formats) from the
Track Format pop-up menu. Surround formats
are available only on Pro Tools HD-series and
MIX-series systems.
4 Enter the number of new tracks, then click
Create.
5 To configure which track controls appear in
the Mix window or Edit window, select from
Display > Mix Window Shows and Display >
Edit Window Shows.
Naming Tracks
Track names are used to auto-name recorded au-
dio files and regions (see “Default Track Names”
on page 144).
To rename a track:
1 In the Edit window or Mix window, double-
click the Track Name button for the track you
want to rename.
2 In the Track Name/Comments dialog, type a
new track name.
New Track dialog
To auto-scroll the Track Type pop-up in the
New Track dialog, press Control (Win-
dows) or Command (Macintosh) and use
the Up/Down Arrow keys.
Track Format
Track Type
Number of new tracks
To auto-scroll the format selector, press
Control (Windows) or Command (Macin-
tosh) and use the Left/Right Arrow keys.
Track Name/Comments dialog