Reference Guide

448 Tools
Freehand tool
Freehand tool
The Freehand tool lets you draw MIDI notes and freehand automation envelopes. You can also
create and promote transient markers.
When using the Draw tools to draw note events, use the Value control to specify the duration (whole,
half, etc.) of new note events. For details, see “Specifying note durations” on page 468.
Figure 131. Use the Value control to specify the duration of new note events.
A. Draw resolution (note value)
To select the Freehand tool
Do one of the following:
• Click the Freehand tool button in the Control Bar.
• Press T to display the Tools HUD, then select the Freehand tool.
• Press F9.
Note: The Freehand tool does not work on audio clips or MIDI clips.
Note: The F9 shortcut key cycles through all Draw tools (Freehand/Line/Sine/Triangle/Square/
Saw/Random). If another Draw tool is selected, press F9 again until the Freehand tool is
selected.
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