Setting Punch and Loop Points

For more information, see the following topics:

Timeline Selection Markers

Start, End, and Length Fields

Memory Locations

The start and end points of a record range for punch and loop recording can be set by the following methods:

Select a range in a track’s playlist (with Options > Link Timeline and Edit Selection enabled).

Select a range in a Timebase ruler.

Drag the Timeline Selection Markers in the ruler.

Enter start and end times in the Transport window.

Recall a Memory Location that includes an Edit selection (with Options > Link Timeline and Edit Selection enabled).

To set the record range in a track’s playlist:

1 If you want to constrain the selection to the current Grid value, set the Edit mode to Grid.

2 Select Options > Link Timeline and Edit Selection.

3 Do one of the following:

With the Selector tool, select the record range in a track’s playlist.

 

Playlist selection

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If a clip’s start and end points define the record range, select the entire clip.

You can also enter a start and end point during playback. Press the Down Arrow to set the start point, and press the Up Arrow to set the end points. Note that when in Grid mode, start and end point when entered in this manner do not snap to the grid.

To set the record range in a Timebase ruler:

1 If you want to constrain the selection to the current Grid value, set the Edit mode to Grid.

2 Select the record range in any Timebase ruler.

 

Timeline selection

If the Selector tool is not active, you do not need to manually select it. Other Edit tools (such as the Time Grabber tool) automatically turn into the Selector tool when used in Timebase rulers.