Show/Hide tracks with data possible with PT

[ChuckS]

DP has a relatively new view menu that that has several Show or Hide options. This would be covered under "Hide --> Empty Tracks". Since your query is for orchestral MIDI, DP may be worth a look.

[ha2dorff]

If I understand what you're asking, this is the solution:

Display tracks with clips for selected area

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...4&share_type=t

[DontLetMeDrown]

Originally Posted by john1192

how would PT know if there was Data on a Track or Not ???

Lol we're talking about computers here. Does Pro Tools not know there's a clip sitting on the timeline? I could definitely see that being a useful feature to someone who uses large templates, but I think Avid is so far behind with basic features that could be much more useful to users (track folders anyone? ARA?) So I'm guessing this wouldn't be high on their priority list. But they do have a track record of ridiculous decision-making so all bets are off.

EDIT: Thanks ha2dorff!

[ha2dorff]

Originally Posted by DontLetMeDrown

Lol we're talking about computers here. Does Pro Tools not know there's a clip sitting on the timeline? I could definitely see that being a useful feature to someone who uses large templates, but I think Avid is so far behind with basic features that could be much more useful to users (track folders anyone? ARA?) So I'm guessing this wouldn't be high on their priority list. But they do have a track record of ridiculous decision-making so all bets are off.

Have you checked my link above?

[Marsdy]

Originally Posted by vudoo

Is it possible for PT to only Show or Hide tracks that has data ?

This would be really useful when working on big orchestral midi template.

Thx

No not possible I'm afraid. Would be nice though and I think Logic can do this.

I have a large template too. Whenever I add data to a track, I drag it up to the top of the session so all the tracks with data are together. It's slightly better than scrolling up and down multiple pages all the time.

[ha2dorff]

Marsdy: Please read the solution above. It is possible to do this easy in Pro Tools

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by ha2dorff

Marsdy: Please read the solution above. It is possible to do this easy in Pro Tools

Unless I'm misreading/misunderstanding it your solution is clunky at best.

[Marsdy]

Originally Posted by ha2dorff

Marsdy: Please read the solution above. It is possible to do this easy in Pro Tools

I wouldn't say that was easy compared to a keyboard command that instantly "hides unused tracks" like there is in Logic if I remember correctly. Personally I'd find selecting the object tool, making a selection with the object tool scrolling vertically across multiple Edit Window pages which may well need changing to a smaller track height a PITA.

[john1192]

Originally Posted by DontLetMeDrown

Lol we're talking about computers here. Does Pro Tools not know there's a clip sitting on the timeline? I could definitely see that being a useful feature to someone who uses large templates, but I think Avid is so far behind with basic features that could be much more useful to users (track folders anyone? ARA?) So I'm guessing this wouldn't be high on their priority list. But they do have a track record of ridiculous decision-making so all bets are off.

EDIT: Thanks ha2dorff!

computer, yes .. but it will only do what we tell it to do .. or ask nicely - HAHA ..

lets make the suggestion to Avid for this feature .. would it be best in:

1) Show/Hide Track Menu
2) Memory Locations Show/Hide
3) Window Configurations
4) other - please specify

cheers john

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by john1192

computer, yes .. but it will only do what we tell it to do .. or ask nicely - HAHA ..

lets make the suggestion to Avid for this feature .. would it be best in:

1) Show/Hide Track Menu
2) Memory Locations Show/Hide
3) Window Configurations
4) other - please specify

cheers john

show/hide track menu would be the most logical (with apologies to Mr. Spock)