hotkeys used in this post

Metronome
7 numpad		mute/unmute metronome (only works if you have a click trick)
8 numpad		pre count on/off

ALT + 2		change BPM
T		change bpm by tapping the tempo (bpm must be selected in midi controls)

Recording
ALT + L		loop recording (also enables loop play)
5 numpad		punch recording
shift + f12		half-speed recording

• ALT + 1 = change the meter. (handy when you want your clicktrack to be double tempo)
• CMD + 6 = pen tool

Creating a metronome

In order to have a clicktrack in PT you’ll need to create one. Unfortunately there is no hotkey to do this, so we’ll have to do it manually.

Track --> Create Click Track

It will automatically create a new track for you with an instance of CLICK 2. You can alter the sound of the metronome via this plugin.

Hotkeys:

• Use 7 on your numpad to mute and unmute the metronome.
• Use ALT + 1 to change the meter. (handy when you want your clicktrack to be double tempo)

Changing the BPM

Changing the BPM in your session can be done by clicking on the + icon or ALT + 2

Changing the BPM overtime

Hotkeys:

• Use CMD + 6 to select the draw tool. You can draw straight lines like this:

• Tip 1: By either left clicking or tapping the CMD + 6 hotkey you can select different types of drawing such as curves.
• Tip 2: The resolution determines how fast your click will play. I usually leave this at 1/4

Metronome Behaviour

By default Pro Tools hides the midi controls. If you right click on the transport bar you can enable midi controls:

If you then double click on the metronome icon this window will appear:

Here you can change the behaviour of the metronome!

Tempo tap

You can tap your tempo by going to the midi-controls and click the BPM number. When this is selected use the T to tap your desired tempo.

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