Using The Trimmer Tools - DigiDesign Pro Tools 8.0 Reference Manual

Using the Trimmer Tools

Trimmer tools provide region, note, and data
trimming functions. The following Trimmer
tools are available:
• Trimmer tool; also called the Standard
Trimmer tool
• Time Compression/Expansion Trimmer
tool; also called the TCE Trimmer tool
• Scrub Trimmer tool (Pro Tools HD and
Pro Tools LE with DV Toolkit 2 or Complete
Production Toolkit only)
• Loop Trimmer tool
The Standard and Scrub Trimmer tools are only
constrained by the boundaries of the whole-au-
dio file referenced by the region. The TCE Trim-
mer tool is only constrained by the maximum
TCE amount when using the TCE Trimmer tool.
Trimmer Tool
With the Trimmer tool, you can quickly shorten
or expand a region (up to the entire length of
the source audio file). The first time you trim a
region, Pro Tools automatically adds it to the
Region List as a new region (with a name derived
from the original) in order to differentiate it
from the original.
The Trimmer tool is a nondestructive tool and
does not actually modify the original audio or
MIDI data (when working on regions). To return
to the length of the original region, drag it from
the Region List, or resize the edited region with
the Trimmer tool to its original length.
458 Pro Tools Reference Guide
Use of the Trimmer tool is affected by the cur-
rent Edit mode: Shuffle, Slip, Spot, or Grid (see
"Edit Modes" on page 445).
The Trimmer tool can also be used to
lengthen and shorten MIDI notes (see
"Trimming Note Start and End Times" on
page 585), and also to scale automation
and controller data up or down "Drawing
Automation" on page 926.
To trim a region with the Trimmer tool:
Select the Trimmer tool.
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If necessary, do one of the following:
• Click the Trimmer tool pop-up menu and
select Standard.
Trimmer tool
– or –
• Right-click on any track and select Tools >
Trimmer Tools > Standard.
Move the cursor near the start or end of the re-
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gion, so the Trimmer Tool cursor appears.
Trimmer tool
To reverse the direction of the Trimmer tool,
press Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac).