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Back and Play (keep selection) on regular Pro Tools (not Ultimate)

By Eli Savoie-Levac @Eli_Savoie_Levac
    2021-09-28 15:27:42.072Z

    Hi,

    I'm wondering if there is a way to emulate the "Back and Play" command which is specific to Pro Tools Ultimate systems. Any suggestions?

    Thanks!

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      Jules Evrard @Jules_Evrard
        2023-04-02 11:39:48.703Z

        Hello !
        I Had the same issue today, here what i came with :

        const isPlaying = sf.ui.proTools.isPlaying;
        
        if (!isPlaying) {
            sf.keyboard.press({
            keys: "numpad multiply, numpad minus, numpad 0, numpad 2, numpad 0, numpad 0, numpad enter, space", 
            repetitions: 1,
            fast: true,
        });
        }
        else {
            sf.keyboard.press({
            keys: "numpad multiply, numpad minus, numpad 0, numpad 2, numpad 0, numpad 0, numpad enter", 
            repetitions: 1,
            fast: true,
        });
        }
        
        
        

        It detects if PT is playing, then use the sortcuts to go 2s
        In this case, it works only if Pro Tools main timecode is in HH:MM:SS:FF but i think you can change the keys to press to suit your workflow better.

        Unfortunately, this script does not keep the selection.

        I have a Avid Dock so i mapped the Back & Play button to a key combination witch wasn't already used by Pro Tools :

        Then I set up a trigger in Soundflow like this :

        Hope it help you !