MIDI Punch Recording Over a Specified Range

For more information, see the following topics:

Punch Recording During Playback with MIDI

MIDI Clips and Punch Recording

You can set Pro Tools to automatically punch record over a specific range in a MIDI or Instrument track. The range’s start (punch in) and end (punch out) points must be specified before recording.

To punch in on a MIDI or Instrument track:

1 Configure a MIDI or Instrument track for recording (see Configuring MIDI or Instrument Tracks for Recording).

2 Ensure that Normal Record mode is selected (see Record Modes).

3 In the Transport window, disable Wait for Note and Countoff.

4 Select Options > Link Timeline and Edit Selection.

5 With the Selector tool, select the punch range in the track’s playlist.

For other methods of setting the record range, see Setting Punch and Loop Points.

6 To hear existing track material up to the start point, or after the end point, enable and set pre- and post-roll times (see Setting Pre- and Post-Roll).

7 Record enable the track containing the previous take.

8 Click Record in the Transport to arm Pro Tools for recording. The Record button flashes.

9 Click Play to start recording.

If pre-roll is enabled, the track material leading up to the punch-in point plays. You can start playing during the pre-roll to get the “feel.” MIDI is not recorded until the start point is reached.

When the start point is reached, Pro Tools begins recording. Recording continues until the end point is reached. If post-roll is enabled, playback continues for the specified post-roll amount.

10 When you have finished recording, click Stop in the Transport. The newly recorded MIDI data appears in the track.