Setting Recallable Markers

[tmls]

I'm using a PT 7.2 on a TDM system and I'm trying to figure out how to set up a recallable location marker. Example: setting a maker, then being able to recall my cursor to that location with a keystroke. Sorta like how the marker buttons work on many DAW's. This would save me tons of time editing!

thanks in advance,

Rob

[Tarktones]

Use the enter button on the 10-key pad. That sets the marker, then you can name it, etc. And they're numbered. Just hit "." on the 10-key, the marker #, and "." on the 10-key again. So to jump to marker 4 it would be ".4." all on the right side of the keyboard. This works above 10 markers; not sure what the limit is though.

[Joseph Hanna]

Use the enter button on the 10-key pad. That sets the marker, then you can name it, etc. And they're numbered. Just hit "." on the 10-key, the marker #, and "." on the 10-key again. So to jump to marker 4 it would be ".4." all on the right side of the keyboard. This works above 10 markers; not sure what the limit is though.

There are a bunch of ways to skin this cat but...


Yes the above is one good way to set and retrieve markers although it does force you to run in Pro Tools classic mode. That said if you do make the choice to run in classic mode most folks (particularly in post or large session situations) will use that marker/keypad senario to set up scenes. Thats is of course a perference but for example one keystroke can give an isolated view of all FX's tracks or all VO tracks, drum tracks, aux tracks ect ect.

That said of course the easiest way to manage marker point on the time line of a less intense session is mearly "show marker locations" (i believe you have a couple of hundred available) and simply mouse click on the marker location in question.


I can't think of any thing that other software audio solutions have by way of audio editing that Pro Tools doesn't. I know switching applications can be a double edge sword but I can assure you if your old application has a feature/function you loved it's also in Pro Tools. Just a matter of switching gears a little and putting on your Pro Tools hat a little tighter