Replace software instrument recordings

Replace software instrument recordings

When you’re recording, you can replace all or part of a previous performance while recording a new one. You do this by recording in Replace mode.

Replace recording is only possible when Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced preferences pane.

Record over an existing MIDI region

  1. Click the Replace button in the control bar.

    Note: You can add the Replace button by customizing the control bar. For information, see Customize the control bar.

  2. Drag left or right in the top part of the ruler.

    The cycle area appears as a yellow strip in the ruler, and Cycle mode is automatically turned on.

    Figure. Showing the yellow cycle area in the ruler.

  3. Click the Record button in the control bar (or press R) to start recording.

    Recording starts automatically at the beginning of the defined cycle area.

  4. Use your MIDI keyboard, Musical Typing window, or onscreen music keyboard to play some notes. Record as many cycle passes as you wish.

  5. Click the Stop button in the control bar (or press the Space bar) to stop recording.

    A new MIDI region is created on top of the existing one.

  6. Click the Stop button in the control bar (or press the Space bar) to stop recording.

Your new recording replaces the portion of the previous material you recorded over.