Timing tool

The Timing tool lets you slip-stretch audio and MIDI clips, drag-quantize MIDI notes, and stretch audio using transient markers.

Note: The Timing tool does not work on MIDI clips or automation.

To select the Timing tool

Do one of the following:

Click the Timing tool button in the Control Bar.

Press T to display the Tools HUD, then select the Timing tool.

Press F8.

Note: The F8 shortcut key cycles through all Edit tools (Edit/Timing/Comping/Split). If another Edit tool is selected, press F8 again until the Timing tool is selected.

Using the Timing tool on audio clips

Figure 187. Timing tool hotspots on audio clip.

 

Table 32. Using the Timing tool on audio clips 

Hotspot	Default action
A	Stretch clip start
B	Stretch clip end

Using the Timing tool on MIDI clips

Figure 188. Timing tool hotspots on MIDI clip.

 

Table 33. Using the Timing tool on MIDI clips 

Hotspot	Default action
A	Stretch clip start
B	Stretch clip end

Using the Timing tool on PRV notes

Figure 189. Timing tool hotspots on PRV notes.

 

Table 34. Using the Timing tool on PRV notes 

Hotspot	Default action
A	Drag up/down to drag quantize selected notes

Using the Timing tool on AudioSnap transients

Figure 190. Timing tool hotspots on AudioSnap transients.

 

Table 35. Using the Timing tool on AudioSnap transients 

Hotspot	Default action	Double-click	+CTRL
A	Drag left/right to stretch audio at selected transients	Reset transient	Drag to stretch proportionally
B	Drag left/right to stretch audio at selected transients

 

See also:

Tools

Smart tool

Select tool

Move tool

Edit tool

Comping tool

Split tool

Freehand tool

Pattern tool

Line tool

Pattern tools

Erase tool

Mute tool

Scrub tool

Zoom tool