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Playback reference
The following table describes all the transport bar buttons and their keyboard equivalents. You can use these playback functions at
any time while working in your project.
Scrubbing
Scrubbing is a type of timeline playback that gives you precise control over the speed and direction of playback. Both linear and
logarithmic scale scrubbing are allowed by selecting or clearing the Use linear scrub range check box on the General tab of the
Preferences dialog.
For more information, see General tab on page 415.
The use of multimedia controllers is supported for scrubbing.
For more information about using the software with multimedia controllers, see Using Hardware Controllers on page 435.
Four methods of scrubbing are provided.
Note: The use of many multimedia keyboards is also supported for controlling playback.
Button Keyboard Function
Ctrl+R Begin recording into record-enabled tracks
Q Turn on/off loop playback during time selection playback
Shift+Space Begin playback from the start of the project
Space Begin playback from cursor position
Enter Pause playback, cursor stops and holds at pause position
Space or Esc Stop playback, cursor stops and returns to prior cursor position
Ctrl+Home Place cursor at the beginning of project
Ctrl+End Place cursor at the end of the project
Tip: You can use the Spacebar key to stop or pause playback, depending on your preference. From the Options menu, choose
Preferences, and on the General tab, select Make spacebar and F12 Play/Pause instead of Play/Stop to change the setting.
Tip: Choose a setting from the JKL / shuttle speed drop-down list on the Editing tab of the Preferences dialog to control the scrub
speed and range when using the keyboard or multimedia controllers. For more information, see Editing tab on page 429.