Using “Write To” Commands During PlaybackYou can carry out any of the Write Automation To commands without stopping the Pro Tools transport. On supported control surfaces, the corresponding “Write To” button flashes until you stop the transport.While the Pro Tools transport is moving, issuing Write Automation To commands affects writing of automation in the following ways:
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Write to Start/Selection Start: Currently writing controls continue writing automation
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Write to All/Selection: Currently writing controls (except controls in Write mode) punch out of writing automation
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Write to End/Selection End: Currently writing controls (except controls in Write mode) punch out of writing automation
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Write to Next Breakpoint: Currently writing controls (except controls in Write mode) punch out of writing automation
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Write to Punch point: Currently writing controls continue writing automation
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For MIDI automation, the Write To commands only apply to MIDI Volume, MIDI Pan, and MIDI Mute. MIDI parameters cannot use the Write To commands.