Reference Guide

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Using tools to perform common tasks
Tools
• With the Erase tool , position the pointer over the bottom half of the clip, then click to erase
the entire clip.
• With the Erase tool , position the pointer outside any clips, then drag over the clips you
want to erase. Hold down the ALT key and drag to erase by time.
To split a clip
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to Clips.
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , position the pointer where you want to split the clip, then hold down
ALT and click (or lasso to split a region).
• With the Split tool , position the pointer where you want to split the clip, then click (or drag
to split one or more clips at the mousedown and mouseup points).
To raise/lower a MIDI Clip Velocity envelope
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to Clips.
2. Select the Smart tool .
3. Position the mouse pointer over the top half of the clip until the pointer looks like this , hold
down the CTRL key and drag up/down.
See:
“Working with audio clips” on page 475
“Working with MIDI notes” on page 484
“Working with automation envelopes” on page 487
“Working with AudioSnap transients” on page 492
“Tools” on page 407
Tip: For greater control over clip velocity envelopes, set the Event Filter to Clip Automation >
Velocity .
Note: Clip envelopes can be adjusted in the parent track or in a Take lane.