Macro's

[James-Doolan]

Ok so i often hear of you guys talking about using macro commands and im not so sure of how to go about using them myself.

So here are my questions;

1. What are macro's?
2. What can macro's be used for and what are you using them for?
3. How do i write/use macro's?
4. Do you find any benifit to your workflow using macro's?

Il probably add more questions as the thread progresses,

Any input would be much appreciated

Cheers

 

[Metaltastic]

I'll +1 that, especially in the context of Reaper!

 

[ahjteam]

1. macro is alternative name for "script", a short piece of commands that control the software
2. for example you could make a macro of a process that would otherwise take 10 keystrokes, but you would just have to press one key with a macro
3. program dependant, rtfm
4. yes, it usually makes things faster

 

[006]

Quick search on Google turned this up for Reaper users: http://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?p=308039 Should help explain how it kind of works in Reaper.

 

[James-Doolan]

1. macro is alternative name for "script", a short piece of commands that control the software
2. for example you could make a macro of a process that would otherwise take 10 keystrokes, but you would just have to press one key with a macro
3. program dependant, rtfm
4. yes, it usually makes things faster

Cool thanks for that and to ask another question what are you using macros for as part of your tracking / editing / mixing workflow any particular macros you are using that are a lifesaver ect

 

[AudioPhile777]

Cool thanks for that and to ask another question what are you using macros for as part of your tracking / editing / mixing workflow any particular macros you are using that are a lifesaver ect

I used to use it more for editing drums and whatnot...

I haven't used it in a while, though...

 

[Trep]

Prot000llzzzz??

 

[AudioGeekZine]

my Pro Tools Autohotkey Scripts
http://www.audiogeekzine.com/?p=599

And a new forum for Pro Tools + Quickeys users http://bbs.macrosonline.net


Those are pretty tame compared to what Shane has done here: http://duc.digidesign.com/showthread.php?t=207585&highlight=skunkworks



Another one I use alot
::shrug::¯\(°_o)/¯
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