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Scrub tool

The Scrub tool lets you audition all displayed tracks as you drag the mouse cursor forward or backward at the desired speed. You can scrub a single track by dragging over the track, or all displayed tracks by dragging in the Time Ruler.

Note: The Scrub tool does not work on automation.

To scrub a single track

Hold down the J key to temporarily enable Scrub mode and drag over the track.

To scrub all displayed tracks

Hold down the J key to temporarily enable Scrub mode and drag in the Time Ruler.

Note: The Scrub tool is invoked by pressing the J key. There is no Scrub tool button in the Control Bar or Tools HUD.

See also:

Scrubbing

Tools

Smart tool

Select tool

Move tool

Edit tool

Stretch tool

Comping tool

Split tool

Freehand tool

Pattern tool

Line tool

Pattern tools

Erase tool

Mute tool

Zoom tool

	Note: The Scrub tool does not work on automation.

	Note: The Scrub tool is invoked by pressing the J key. There is no Scrub tool button in the Control Bar or Tools HUD.

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