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Controlling the transport

Controlling playback

Using the Transport, Markers, Punch and Loop modules

The Control Bar contains various modules that provide powerful control over playback. To show the

Control Bar, click the Views menu and choose Control Bar, or press the C key.

For controlling playback, the most important Control Bar modules are the Transport, Markers, Punch

and Loop modules. For detailed information about all Control Bar modules, see “Control Bar

overview” on page 473.

Figure 35. The Transport module.

A. Rewind B. Stop C. Play D. Pause E. Fast Forward F. Record G. Dropout indicator H. Current Now time

(this space is also used for progress bars and “Waiting for sync” messages) I. Return to zero (RTZ) J. Position

K. Jump to project end L. Audio Engine on/off M. Reset/Panic N. Sample rate and bit depth O. Tempo

P. Meter Q. Metronome during record R. Metronome during playback

Using the Markers module

The Markers module lets you navigate by markers and insert new markers. Inserting markers at

important milestones in your project makes it easy to navigate through your project.

To insert a marker, do one of the following:

• Click the Insert Marker button in the Markers module.

• Click the Project menu and choose Insert Marker.

• Press the M key when the Now time is in the desired location for your marker.

• Hold down the CTRL key and click the top half of the time ruler.

To jump to a marker, do one of the following:

• Click the Previous Marker button or Next Marker button in the Markers module.

• Click the Marker list in the Markers module and select a marker from the drop-down menu.

• Press the G key twice and select a marker from the list.

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