Reference Guide

492 Tools
Pattern tools
“Erase tool” on page 495
“Mute tool” on page 499
“Scrub tool” on page 503
“Zoom tool” on page 504
Pattern tools
The various pattern tools let you draw automation envelopes that have a specific shape.
For additional draw settings, see “Specifying note durations” on page 507.
To select a pattern tool
Do one of the following:
• Click the desired pattern tool button in the Control Bar.
• Press T to display the Tools HUD, then select the desired pattern tool.
• Press F9.
Sine tool
The Sine Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing sine shapes.
Triangle tool
The Triangle Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing triangle shapes.
Square tool
The Square Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing square shapes.
Saw tool
The Saw Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing sawtooth shapes.
Note: The F9 shortcut key cycles through all Draw tools (Freehand/Line/Sine/Triangle/Square/
Saw/Random). If another Draw tool is selected, press F9 again until the desired pattern tool is
selected.