[Track view] Clips > Duplicate Selected Clip(s)

This command duplicates the selected clip(s). The keyboard shortcut is CTRL+D.

The following rules apply when duplicating clips:

Only events and clip automation are copied.

The new clip(s) will be pasted immediately after the existing clip(s), respecting the current Ripple Edit settings.

To respect the current Snap to Grid settings, go to Edit > Preferences > Customization - Editing and select Use Current Snap Settings on Duplicate Selected Clip(s).

After duplication, the Now time is forwarded to the end of the duplicate (with the duplicate selected), so you can press CTRL+D again to make multiple duplicates

Unlike a normal paste, the current track will have no bearing on where the duplicates are pasted. Duplicates will always appear on the same tracks/lanes as the source selection.

 

Tip: If you want to quickly create many repetitions, use the Edit > Copy and Edit > Paste Special commands.

 

Note: By default, regular Edit > Paste (or CTRL+V) does not remember the settings from the Paste Special dialog box, so you will only get one copy when using the Duplicate Selected Clip(s) command. To remember the Paste Special settings, go to Edit > Preferences > Customization - Editing and select Use Paste Special Options on Paste.