Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

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dalvare1
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Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by dalvare1 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:38 pm

As in, when im in arrangement view, and I cut a section out, it doesnt take the automation with it, its left in place, and I have to do "copy envelope" on each different modulation and it takes forever.

Im trying to make space in a track and I figure there has to be a way to do this.

Any ideas? Thanks!

agent314
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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by agent314 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:05 pm

Edit > Insert Time (or Cut Time and Paste Time, etc.)

Although if you cut+paste sections normally, it should take the automation with it, no?

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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by Angstrom » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:05 pm

It should copy the envelopes too. Check that the little automatio padlock isn't toggled "lock automation".
That triggers the automation to be left where it is. Or not.

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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by crumhorn » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:13 pm

The Insert Time option is actually on the Create menu and it's called Insert Silence.

Took me a lot of head scratching to figure that one out.
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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by Angstrom » Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:24 pm

I think I went about 3 years before I figured out that "insert silence" existed, and what it was.

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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by agent314 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:05 pm

The Insert Time option is actually on the Create menu and it's called Insert Silence.

Took me a lot of head scratching to figure that one out.
Ha! No shit?

I think I went about 3 years before I figured out that "insert silence" existed, and what it was.

Heh - this is me, right now

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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by Hermanus » Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:20 pm

EDIT menu, Duplicate Time :idea:

As mentioned before, cut time and past time also do the task

dalvare1
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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by dalvare1 » Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:23 am

Angstrom wrote:I think I went about 3 years before I figured out that "insert silence" existed, and what it was.
YES

this is exactly what i needed

thx guys

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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by Da hand » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:10 am

Also mind the "lock envelopes" feature (the little padlock icon). Unlock envelopes if you want copy and paste to copy and paste the envelopes with the audio. Lock the envelopes if you want only the audio to be copied.

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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by Piplodocus » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:01 am

As stated duplicate time will duplicate it straight after the part. If you want to put it somewhere else then as mentioned copy and paste DOES do envelopes as long as the automation lock is off. It's the padlock symbol that's right above the track names in arrangement view (to the right of the bar numbers and loop brace area).

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Re: Is there a way to cut and paste an entire section of a track

Post by concept_control » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:13 am

You can also use a loop brace to mark an area for editing - copying / deleting etc. If you yank the brace over the area then (if I remember correctly) right click the brace itself it'll come up with with a context sensitive menu.

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