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Parts and Events
Scrubbing
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• Import audio or video files via the File > Import menu.
When you import a file this way, a clip is created for the file and an event that
plays the whole clip is inserted on the selected track, at the position of the
project cursor.
• Import audio or video files via the File > Import menu.
RELATED LINKS
Basic Recording Methods on page 145
MediaBay on page 334
Exporting and importing standard MIDI files on page 622
Importing audio CD tracks on page 617
Creating MIDI Parts on page 108
Creating Audio Parts on page 108
Scrubbing
Scrubbing can be quite a burden on your system. If playback problems occur, try
deactivating the “Use High Quality Scrub Mode” option in the Preferences dialog
(Transport–Scrub page). The resampling quality will then be lower, but scrubbing will be
less demanding on the processor. This can be useful when scrubbing in large projects.
You can adjust the volume of the Scrub function in the Preferences dialog
(Transport–Scrub page).
When scrubbing with the mouse, insert effects are always bypassed.
Using the Scrub Tool
The Scrub tool allows you to locate positions in MIDI or audio parts and in audio
events by playing back, forwards or backwards, at any speed.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the Play tool and click a second time on the icon.
A pop-up menu opens.
2. Select “Scrub”.
3. Click your event or part and keep the mouse button pressed.
The project cursor moves to the position where you click. The mouse pointer is not
visible anymore.
4. Drag to the left or right.
The project cursor moves correspondingly and the event or part is played back. The
speed and thus the pitch of the playback depend on how fast you move the mouse.
NOTE
You can also scrub all audio and video tracks of your project with the Jog wheel and
Shuttle Speed control on the Transport panel. In this case, MIDI events are ignored.