Synchronizing TL Metro to Pro Tools

TL Metro can be synchronized to the Pro Tools Transport and Tempo using the Link Status selector.

 

Selecting TL Metro Link Status

Unlinked

When the Link Status is set to None, the TL Metro can be started and stopped independently of the Pro Tools Transport and Tempo. This is useful for recording when you only need the metronome for a few bars.

Linked to Transport

When the Link Status is set to Transport, the metronome will start and stop automatically when the Pro Tools Transport is engaged or disenganged.

When using TL Metro linked to Transport, three points should be kept in mind:

Ensure that MIDI is correctly configured for TL Metro in Pro Tools (see Configuring Pro Tools for Use with TL Metro).

The tempo in TL Metro must be set manually.

TL Metro assumes you are starting from the beginning of each bar when you start the Transport.

Linked to Transport and Tempo

TL Metro can also be linked to both the Pro Tools Transport and Tempo. In this mode, TL Metro automatically follows the tempo of the Pro Tools session in addition to following the Transport.

Ensure that MIDI is correctly configured for TL Metro in Pro Tools (see Configuring Pro Tools for Use with TL Metro).