multiple takes per track.

Hello.
I’m trying Ardour out, and slowly but surely getting my head around it. There’s much to commend the devs for, and naturally, in the learning process, a question or two.
Here’s my first.

Can i record multiple takes in the same track?

Example.
Quick Draft orchestral tune. And in my quick draft setup, i use a set of ensemble string articulations. So, ensemble staccato covers all 5 sections.
I want to record a Kontrabass line first, then go back and add some Violas.
I figured out transparent and opaque layers, but i’d like to know if i can record multiple takes (visible) in the track, and not have them sitting on top of one another.
I do realise that i could simply add more tracks and route the ensemble staccato strings (for example) to 5 seperate tracks, but i’m trying to keep the track count right down, for less scrolling and more writing.

On a positive note, Ardour’s a lot easier to use than it initially appears, and a couple of days hard graft has already yielded the emergence of a fairly speedy workflow.

Looking forward to 3.0, and midi.

Alex.

Ok, just been to the irc, and got some responses. Thanks to las and others.

Alex.