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2.7. DAW Commands section

When the DAW mode button is pressed the functionality of the front panel changes in many

ways. KeyLab mkII has been designed to enhance the creative process, whether you're

writing music or recording a band in your studio.

2.7.1. Track controls / Global controls

Using the industry-standard Mackie HUI data language, KeyLab mkII gives you direct

access to the most frequently used commands in your recording software, including:

Section Button Purpose

Track Controls Solo / Mute Allows the current track to be featured or muted

Record Arms the current track for recording

Read Plays back all automation that exists on the track

Write Enables recording of control automation data for the current track

Global Controls Save Saves the project

In / Out Defines the start and end ranges for “punch in” style recording

[1] Metro Toggles the DAW metronome on and off

[1] Project Opens project selection window

Undo Reverses the last action, such as a bad recording or the deletion of a track.

[1] For the Pro Tools preset this becomes a Project button, not a Metronome button.

KeyLab mkII front panel. Use the appropriate magnetic overlay for your

DAW.

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