Split tool

The Split tool lets you split clips, cut clips, split MIDI notes, and split clips at transients. By splitting clips, you can copy, move, and delete individual sections.

To select the Split tool

Do one of the following:

Click the Split tool button in the Control Bar.

Press T to display the Tools HUD, then select the Split tool.

Press F8

Note: The F8 shortcut key cycles through all Edit tools (Edit/Timing/Comping/Split). If another Edit tool is selected, press F8 again until the Split tool is selected.

Using the Split tool on audio clips

Figure 172. Split tool hotspots on audio clip.

 

Table 34. Using the Split tool on audio clips 

Hotspot	Default action
A	Click to split clip
A	Drag to split selection
B	Lasso to split at lasso edges

Using the Split tool on MIDI clips

Figure 173. Split tool hotspots on MIDI clip.

 

Table 35. Using the Split tool on MIDI clips 

Hotspot	Default action
A	Click to split clip
A	Drag to split selection
B	Lasso to split at lasso edges

Using the Split tool on PRV notes

Figure 174. Split tool hotspots on PRV notes.

 

Table 36. Using the Split tool on PRV notes 

Hotspot	Default action
A	Split note

Using the Split tool on AudioSnap transients

Figure 175. Split tool hotspots on AudioSnap transients.

 

Table 37. Using the Split tool on AudioSnap transients 

Hotspot	Default action
A	Split audio at transient marker
B	Drag over transient markers to split audio at transients
C	Lasso split at transient markers across clips and tracks

 

See also:

Tools

Smart tool

Select tool

Move tool

Edit tool

Timing tool

Comping tool

Freehand tool

Pattern tool

Line tool

Pattern tools

Erase tool

Mute tool

Scrub tool

Zoom tool