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

ready to begin recording.
To record to a MIDI-compatible track, do the following:
1. Display the Transport window, if it is not already showing (WINDOW >
TRANSPORT).
2. In the Transport window, click the RETURN TO ZERO button so the start
and end times are cleared. This ensures that you’ll start recording from
the beginning of the track.
3. Verify that one or more tracks have been record-enabled. (See the
“Record-Enabling MIDI-Compatible Tracks” section earlier in this
lesson.)
4. Click the RECORD button in the Transport window to enter Record Ready
mode. The button will turn red and begin to flash. If you are using Wait
for Note, the Play button will also flash green.
Figure 6.25 The Transport window in Record Ready mode
Source: Avid ® .
5. When you’re ready, click PLAY in the Transport window, or if you’re
using Wait for Note, simply begin playing. Recording will begin.
Tip: If the Count Off button is enabled, the Record and Play buttons
will flash during the countoff, after which recording will begin.
6. When you have finished recording, click STOP.
To play back the track through a connected virtual instrument or outboard
device, do the following:
1. Click the RECORD ENABLE button on the Instrument track to disable
recording.
2. In the Transport window, click the RETURN TO ZERO button.