Playback and Recording : Punch Recording Modes : Introduction to Punch Recording Modes : Pro Tools Punch Recording Modes

Pro Tools Punch Recording Modes
Pro Tools provides three different manual punch recording modes:
QuickPunch
A nondestructive Record mode that lets record-enabled tracks be punched in and punched out during playback by clicking the Record button in the Transport. QuickPunch mode is available on all systems.
TrackPunch (Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools with Complete Production Toolkit Only)
A nondestructive Record mode that lets individual tracks be punched in, punched out, and taken out of record enable without interrupting online recording and playback.
DestructivePunch (Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools with Complete Production Toolkit Only)
A destructive Record mode that maintains a single continuous audio file per punch track, and lets individual tracks be punched in, punched out, and taken out of record enable without interrupting online recording and playback.
 
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To automatically punch in and out on record-enabled audio tracks over a specific range, see Audio Punch Recording Over a Specified Range.