Pro Tools 101_ An Introduction to Pro Tools 11 ( PDFDrive )

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To add tracks to your session, choose TRACK > NEW to open the New Tracks
dialog box and then choose the number of tracks and the track format, type,
and timebase using the dialog box controls.
Shortcuts for Creating Tracks
Numerous shortcuts are available to speed up the process of creating new
tracks. All share the Ctrl/Command modifier (Windows/Mac, respectively).
Use CTRL/COMMAND+SHIFT+N to open the New Tracks dialog box. Once it is
displayed, use the following shortcuts to modify the settings within the New
Tracks dialog box:
Change track format
Change track type
Change track timebase
Add/remove rows
CTRL/COMMAND+LEFT/RIGHT ARROW
CTRL/COMMAND+UP/DOWN ARROW
CTRL/COMMAND+ALT/OPTION+UP/DOWN ARROW
CTRL/COMMAND+SHIFT+UP/DOWN ARROW
Track Number
The New Tracks dialog box allows you to add multiple tracks to your
session simultaneously. To add multiple tracks with the same format, type,
and timebase, enter the number of tracks to add in the Track Total field. To
add multiple tracks using different configurations, click on the ADD ROW
button (plus sign).
You can simultaneously add as many tracks with as many different
configurations as your session will allow.
Tip: Tracks will be added to your session in the order shown in the New
Tracks dialog box. To rearrange the track order, click on the Move
Row control and drag the row to a new position.
Figure 3.5 Arranging tracks using the Move Row control