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

To simplify your navigation and workflow, Pro Tools provides various
playback options to choose from while working on your sessions. Two
common options you will likely want to adjust from time to time include the
scrolling options and the Loop Playback option.
Scrolling
As discussed in Lesson 3, Pro Tools offers various different scrolling
options that determine how the contents of the Edit window are displayed
during playback and recording. Available scrolling options include the
following:
▪ No Scrolling. This option prevents the screen from following the position
of the playback cursor. Use this option to keep the display located on an
area that you are editing while playing back an area that starts or ends off
screen.
▪ After Playback. This option scrolls the screen to the point where
playback ends, centering the end point on the screen. Use this option to
locate an area that needs editing by auditioning your tracks. By stopping
playback when you hear something amiss, your screen will automatically
be scrolled to the area needing attention.
▪ Page Scrolling. This option scrolls the screen one page at a time during
playback. Use this option to view the contents of your tracks as they are
played back.
The active scrolling option is set under OPTIONS > EDIT WINDOW
SCROLLING.
Loop Playback
During editing, you will often want to listen to a selection repeatedly. Loop
Playback allows you to repeat your selection continuously, looping from the
end of the selection back to the start without interruption. This allows you to
easily review the continuity of an edit or transition point.
To use Loop Playback, do the following:
1. Select the desired audio or MIDI data.
2. Choose OPTIONS > LOOP PLAYBACK. The Playback button in the Edit
window and Transport window will change to show a loop arrow.