Reference Guide

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Punch recording

Recording

A. The loop starts and ends here B. The punch starts and ends here

To punch record

1. Choose the input(s) for the track(s) you want to record, and arm the track(s) for recording.

2. Enable the Auto Punch on/off button in the Control Bar’s Punch module.

3. Set the start and end times in one of the following ways:

• Enter the times directly in the Punch module.

• Select a range of time and click in the Punch module.

• Select a range of time, then right-click in the Time Ruler and choose Set Punch Points

4. Right-click the Record button to access recording settings, then choose the desired

recording mode: Sound on Sound or Overwrite.

5. Set the Now time to a point where you want to start playback.

6. Click or press R to start recording. If your metronome count-in is turned on, it will play the

count-in measures or beats.

7. Play or perform the material you want to record.

8. Click or press the SPACEBAR to stop recording.

The material you play during the punch time is recorded in the chosen track, either replacing any

existing material (Overwrite mode) or blending with it (Sound on Sound mode).