Time Slice / Time Stretch on ProTools LE?

[Gilbert Espiridion]

I'm a new user to the ProTools system and would like to use loops on a lot of my projects. I understand that Beat Detective is only available on TDM systems but what's the closest thing for the LE users? I could do the slicing manually though but that would really be a pain. Any thoughts please?

[Cliffy_Boy]

There is the TCE - time compressin and expansion plug-in in the audiosuite menu. Native instruments makes Intakt which is good for slicing and dicing.

[Gilbert Espiridion]

Thanks for the quick reply! Will try it right away.

[pk_hat]

If your loops 'loop' perfectly, then manually can be quite fun.

Use Tab to Transients, then CTRL+E to slice. Follow that with your grid in Shuffle mode and move your slices around. It's a barrel o' monkeys I tell ya.

[mersisblue]

not to mention the trim function that allows you to compression / stretch your audio to the tempo of the grid
hold down the trimmer tool and you will see the option i'm talking about it has a clock icon

[Gilbert Espiridion]

the trim function is the ticket! thanks a million. this forum is amazing, you guys rock. yeah, it's also fun to do the trimming manually but there's nothing like a quick fix when you've got people breathing down your neck. will try that every once in a while though just to be on the sharp.