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Destructive Record Mode
In Destructive Record mode, recording over exist-
ing clips replaces the original audio permanently,
which allows you to keep disk use to a minimum.
However, if you have sufficient drive space, it is
usually best to use Pro Tools in Nondestructive
Record mode, to avoid losing any previously re-
corded material.
When defining the record range and setting pre-
and post-roll, Destructive Record mode works the
same as Normal (Nondestructive) mode.
Unlike the other record modes, it is not possible to
cancel or undo record takes when using Destruc-
tive Record mode (see “Canceling a Record Take”
on page 519).
Loop Record Mode
Loop Record mode lets you record take after take
(nondestructively) while the same section of audio
repeats. This is a convenient technique for quickly
recording multiple takes of a part without losing
spontaneity.
The time range that is looped and recorded—
which must be at least one second in length—is de-
fined by selecting a range in a ruler or in a track’s
playlist, or by specifying start and end points in the
Transport window. The pre-roll setting, if enabled,
is used during the first record pass, but on each
successive loop the pre- and post-roll times are
ignored.
When using Loop Record mode, each successive
take appears as a clip in the Clips List and each is
numbered sequentially. The various takes, which
are identical in length and start time, are easily au-
ditioned and placed in the track at the correct loca-
tion with the Matches pop-up menu (see “Selecting
Alternate Takes” on page 530).
In Destructive Record mode, the waveform
overview is not redrawn until you stop
recording.
Destructive recording is not supported with
AudioSuite rendered clips with handles. You
can consolidate such clips if you need to use
Destructive Record mode.
To set a record range by selecting within a
track’s playlist, enable the Link Timeline and
Edit Selection option. See “Linking or Un-
linking Timeline and Edit Selections” on
page 629.
In Loop Record mode, the waveform over-
view is not redrawn until you stop
recording.