User manual

5
Matrix
Position
Key Legend
Notes
C2
set
window config 1
See notes for the “recall window config” shortcuts (keys C1, D1, E1) for an
example of how to use these. Note that the process for updating a window
configuration is exactly the same as creating a new one.
D2
set
window config 2
See notes for the “recall window config” shortcuts (keys C1, D1, E1) for an
example of how to use these. Note that the process for updating a window
configuration is exactly the same as creating a new one.
E2
set
window config 3
See notes for the “recall window config” shortcuts (keys C1, D1, E1) for an
example of how to use these. Note that the process for updating a window
configuration is exactly the same as creating a new one.
F2
new
track
Brings up the standard “New Track” dialog box, but doesn’t create a track
automatically like the other new track shortcuts. Instead you can choose your
options, then press Enter.
G2
new
click
track
creates a new Click Track
H2
new
instrument
track
Creates a new stereo instrument track
I2
new
MIDI
track
(native)
Creates a new MIDI Track in standard versions of Pro Tools (or Pro Tools LE).
The create new MIDI track command is the only command on the Hotkey Matrix
that has a different key for PT HD and standard versions. When using with a PT
HD system (or Complete Production Toolkit), this key creates a new VCA Track.
J2
new
MIDI
track
(HD)
Creates a new MIDI track in Pro Tools HD (or with the Complete Production
Toolkit). When using PT Native or LE systems, this key will create a mono
instrument track.
K2
duplicate
track
Brings up the Duplicate Tracks dialog. You can choose the options you want
and press Enter. Your new tracks will be right below your selected tracks.
L2
duplicate
playlist
Super handy when you’re recording and you want to keep most of your current
playlist, but you want to try another idea in a certain section of the track without
losing your first idea.
M2
nudge right selection earlier
these nudge the edges of your selection (as opposed to the edges of a selected
clip). Useful for editing automation data among other uses.
N2
nudge right selection later
these nudge the edges of your selection (as opposed to the edges of a selected
clip). Useful for editing automation data among other uses.
O2
halve selection
Cuts the length of a selection in half. Very useful in conjunction with the “move
selection” forward or backward by selection amount shortcuts, which are right
above it.
P2
double selection
Doubles the length of a selection. Very useful in conjunction with the “move
selection” forward or backward by selection amount shortcuts, which are right
above it.
Q2
fit selection to screen
Causes your selection to fill the screen horizontally
R2
zoom out
whole session
Quick way to zoom out to view your whole session.
A3
ruler: min:sec or
bar:beat
If your project master timeline is set to Bars:Beats, this will show an additional
ruler view right below with Minutes:Seconds. Works vice versa if your master
timeline is set to Minutes:Seconds. Useful for maximizing Edit Window
workspace area on smaller screens.
B3
ruler:
markers
Will expand or contract the timeline ruler to show your markers. Useful for
maximizing working area in Edit Window on small screens.
C3
time operation
These are all windows which are normally opened from the Event Menu
D3
tempo
operation
These are all windows which are normally opened from the Event Menu
E3
event
operation
These are all windows which are normally opened from the Event Menu
F3
open
fade
dialog
Brings up the Fade Dialog for tweaking fade settings. You can close by hitting
Enter or the Hide All Floating Windows key.
G3
record
enable
selected
Record enables selected tracks
H3
input
monitor
Toggles the Input Monitor mode on tracks that are record enabled (In Pro Tools
HD this is the green “I” on the track header. In other versions of Pro Tools, this
shortcut toggles the Track Auto Input mode)