To create a crossfade between two clips in Pro Tools, which sequence is typically followed?

Creating a crossfade between two clips in Pro Tools involves a specific sequence that allows for a smooth transition between the audio elements. When you select the clips and then use the Fade function to choose Crossfade, you are leveraging Pro Tools' built-in tools designed specifically for this purpose. This process offers precise control over the fade lengths and curves, leading to a professional-sounding blend between the clips.

In this method, once the clips are selected, Pro Tools provides an integrated way to apply a crossfade, ensuring the overlap creates a seamless transition. This is particularly important in audio editing because a well-executed crossfade can enhance the listening experience by minimizing abrupt cuts or noticeable changes in sound.

The other options, while related to audio editing, do not directly facilitate creating a crossfade in the intuitive way that this method does. For example, dragging clips together may produce an overlap, but without the use of the Fade tool, you lack the fine-tuning capabilities that ensure the fade is smooth and properly configured. Using track automation is typically aimed at controlling levels or effects over time and does not inherently address the need for a crossfade between clips. Editing from the audio bin refers to managing files before they are placed on the timeline, which does not