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Old 08-14-2013, 02:44 PM
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Default A way to mute a track while un-muting another track w one click?

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For purposes of A/B'n a track for a client, is there a way (w one button) to mute a track while un-muting another track with one click?
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Old 08-14-2013, 03:46 PM
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Old 08-14-2013, 03:51 PM
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  • Solo safe all your tracks: Ctrl+Alt+Click on any solo button.
  • Invoke X-OR Sole mode: Options > Solo Mode > X-OR (Cancels Previous Solo)
  • Take the two tracks you want to A/B out of Solo safe mode: Ctrl +Click on their solo buttons.
  • Playback the session and now just solo between the two tracks.

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Old 08-15-2013, 07:04 AM
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Mute one of the tracks, select both, press Shift-M.
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Old 08-15-2013, 07:33 PM
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Mute one of the tracks, select both, press Shift-M.
Nice one mickelini.

Just to expand on it for those who might not get it going, one will need "Link Track and Edit Selection" enabled to perform the Shift+M mute toggle. If "Link Track and Edit Selection" is disabled, then one will need to place the playhead cursor inside the unmuted track for the toggle to work.

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Old 08-16-2013, 06:44 AM
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Thanks for the clarification Shane. I forget because I always have that enabled.
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Hello,

I recently installed pro tools in another computer and something weird is happening. When I shift+m a selected track... it mutes the track but unmutes every other track that is muted, and viceversa. I have no groups made. Can Anyone help please.

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Default Re: A way to mute a track while un-muting another track w one click?

Federico, maybe your timeline selection is in more than one track even though track selection is different. Shift+m on my setup will turn the mute on and off depending on which tracks in the timeline have a selection made. It doesn't apply the mutes based on the track name being highlighted or not.

You might try "Link Track and Edit Selection" in the tool bar for better results
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