MIDI Punch Recording Over a Specified Range
You can set Pro Tools to automatically punch record over a specific range in a MIDI or Instrument track. The range’s start (punch in) and end (punch out) points must be specified before recording. Recording starts at the punch-in point and continues until the punch-out point is reached.
If pre-roll is enabled, the track material leading up to the punch-in point plays. You can start playing during the pre-roll to get the “feel.” However, MIDI is not recorded until the punch-in point is reached. Only when that point is reached does Pro Tools begin recording. Additionally, for any note that is played before the punch-in point, but is released after that point, it is recorded and the start of the note is quantized to the punch-in point.
If post-roll is enabled, playback continues after recording stops for the specified post-roll amount.
To punch in on a MIDI or Instrument track:
3. In the Transport window, disable Wait for Note and Countoff.
4. With the Selector tool, select the punch range in the track.
6. Record enable the track containing the previous take.
7. Click Record in the Transport to arm Pro Tools for recording. The Record button flashes.
8. Click Play to start recording.
9. When you have finished recording, click Stop in the Transport. The newly recorded MIDI data appears in the track.