Punch Recording During Playback with MIDI

You do not have to set a record range to punch in on a MIDI or Instrument track. In fact, you can punch in and out at any time during playback. Unlike audio tracks, it is not necessary to enable QuickPunch to perform real-time punch recording.

To punch record with MIDI:

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 Record enable the track containing the previous take.

5 Click Play in the Transport to start playback.

6 When you reach the punch-in point, do one of the following:

Click Record in the Transport.

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For Pro Tools systems that support a connected footswitch, press the footswitch at the punch-in point.

Foot switches are supported by 003 family interfaces, Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Mbox Pro, and Mbox 2 Pro, as well as any Pro Tools system with a supported control surface (such as C|24 or Command|8).

The Record button in the Transport and the track’s Record Enable button stop flashing and stay lit during recording.

7 To punch out, click Record again (or press the footswitch).

Pro Tools exits Record mode and continues playing. You can perform additional punches during the same pass.