freeze function or equivalent in Pro Tools?

[mauve]

Is there a simple way to freeze/lock a track?
Thanks

[Peter Groom]

Its in one of the menus, edit I think but might be region. Lock / Unlock
Peter

[mauve]

Thanks, man.
That's not what I need.
I meant freezing a track to relieve CPU. Like in Live or Garage band and other DAW's.

[mauve]

So is there a simple way to do it in PT?
Thanks

[CME]

You can use the audio suite version of the plugs on the audio then bypass the plug. I haven't really ever done it but I'm sure some other can explain how better than I could.

[req06]

There is no equivalent of the "freeze" in logic. As the previous user mentioned using the audiosuite versions of your "live" plugs can get around this, just place a processed version in a unique playlist on its current track.

I haven't done it, and it wouldn't be as simple as the logic freeze function but it is the only way in PT i'm afraid.

[mauve]

I thought it would be essential especially in LE.

[req06]

add it to the list along with ADC!

[tha k man]

There is no equivalent of the "freeze" in logic. As the previous user mentioned using the audiosuite versions of your "live" plugs can get around this, just place a processed version in a unique playlist on its current track.

I haven't done it, and it wouldn't be as simple as the logic freeze function but it is the only way in PT i'm afraid.

The best way to do this is to open up the RTAS plugin, and copy the setting. Then highlight the track, open up the audiosuite equivalent, and paste the setting.

If there are multiple plugins on the track, it may be quicker to print the track to another audio track

[Impala]

An addition to all above, you may want to go back to your original track sometime, so duplicating the playlist and renaming it something meaningful (i.e. Guitars WET) before applying any effect is a good option.

If you have automation on your tracks offline processing is no good. Route your track to a free (pair of) Bus, create a new audio track, select that Bus as input of new audio track and record it. than you can disable the original track to free up cpu.