Using multiple playlists to record or comp tracks in Pro Tools can really make the process faster and much more efficient. Here are some handy key commands that will increase your speed when using playlists by substituting key commands for mouse movements:
- With Command Focus on, “p” will move the selection up to the next playlist.
- With Command Focus on, “;” will move the selection down to the next playlist.
- Shift-S will solo the playlist that currently has the selection.
- Control+Option+V will promote the selected clip in a playlist to the top (main) playlist.