Faster Editing Techniques
When beginning to use Pro Tools, the interface and UI can be challenging. Even after years of working with it, I often find trying to interact with the software cumbersome. The good news is with time, practice, and patience, you can find little ways to improve your editing techniques that speed things up considerably when used together. In this chapter, you will be shown some different techniques for editing clips within Pro Tools that will provide some insights into how to most effectively use the software. We’ll explore which tools are best suited for certain functions, and how to navigate Pro Tools using the keyboard.
This chapter covers the following topics:
- Using the Smart Tool for quick edits
- Editing with the keyboard
- Generating and manipulating fades
- Using Edit modes correctly
- When to use the Pencil Tool
- Copying and pasting clips
- Printing effects on clips using AudioSuite
