What type of track does Pro Tools create when a user initiates the Create Click Track command?

When a user initiates the Create Click Track command in Pro Tools, the software creates an Aux Input Track. This type of track is designed to allow you to control signals that come from various sources, and in the case of the click track, it acts as a dedicated channel for the metronome sound, which is routed through the Aux Input.

This functionality is particularly useful for managing and manipulating the sound of the click track separately from the main audio or MIDI tracks. By using an Aux Input Track, you can apply effects like EQ or reverb to the click sound if desired, control the volume independently, and have additional flexibility in your mix.

While Audio Tracks are typically used for recording and playing back audio files, MIDI Tracks are focused on MIDI data and play back virtual instruments or MIDI devices. Master Tracks are used for overall volume control and effects for an entire session but do not serve the role of providing the click sound separately. Each of these other types of tracks has specific functions within Pro Tools, which do not align with the purpose of a click track.