Specifications

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Isolating Multiple Controls
In some cases, such as when starting a new mix,
you may want to isolate multiple controls at the
same time.
To isolate all currently write-enabled controls:
 Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac) the
Preview button.
To isolate all write-enabled controls on all selected
tracks:
 Alt-Shift-click (Windows) or Option-Shift
click (Mac) the Preview button.
Suspending Preview Mode
You can temporarily suspend Preview mode, al-
lowing you to toggle between preview values
and existing automation.
To suspend Preview mode:
 Control-click (Windows) or Command-click
(Mac) the Preview button.
Punching Preview Values
After you have isolated a control and auditioned
a new value, you can punch (write) the value to
the automation playlist.
To punch a preview value to the automation
playlist:
 Click the lit Punch Preview button.
Preview Mode and “Write To”
Commands
The Write Automation To commands work as fol-
lows with Preview mode:
Before Punching Preview Values The Write Auto-
mation To commands (except Write to Next Break-
point) can be used to extend previewed values.
The Write Automation To command will only ap-
ply to isolated controls. Pro Tools remains in
Preview mode.
After Punching Preview Values The Write Automa-
tion To commands (except Write to Next Break-
point) can be used to extend the punched value
in the same manner as other automation.