Each time you record or import audio and MIDI, Pro Tools | First creates clips for the new track data, which not only indicate where the material begins and ends, but also provides visual feedback on its general character and content. When you record additional takes, or “punch in” on a specific location within a track, Pro Tools | First creates additional clips.

Clips are also created by cutting and pasting, resizing, separating, and re-capturing existing clips. Clips in a project are listed in the Clips List, where they can be dragged to existing tracks. A track can contain any number of clips, in any arrangement.

In addition to audio and MIDI clips, tracks provide automation data (such as volume and pan). Automation can be recorded and edited in the Mix, Edit, and MIDI Editor windows (see “Automation” on page 789).