Reference Guide

454 Tools
Pattern tools
Pattern tools
The various pattern tools let you draw automation envelopes that have a specific shape.
For additional draw settings, see “Specifying note durations” on page 468.
To select a pattern tool
Do one of the following:
• Click the desired pattern tool button in the Control Bar.
• Press T to display the Tools HUD, then select the desired pattern tool.
• Press F9.
Sine tool
The Sine Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing sine shapes.
Triangle tool
The Triangle Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing triangle shapes.
Square tool
The Square Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing square shapes.
Saw tool
The Saw Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing sawtooth shapes.
Random tool
The Random Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing random shapes.
For information about drawing shapes, see “To draw automation shapes” on page 489.
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 desired pattern tool is
selected.
Note: The pattern tools do not work on audio clips, MIDI clips, PRV notes or AudioSnap
transients.