hey
ardour is really a nice software. but i am missing the precount function…u know, if i want to record something.i hit rec button, and the record starting. but i know from other daws, the metronom (click) count 2 bars before recording. can u say me, how can i do that?
thanks
Let the click run for two or four bars and then start recording.
Afterwards, move the Start location marker to the beginning of your recording. Alt-L will get you the location marker settings. You can set the Start marker to the playhead position by using “use PH” on the relevant row.
Or utilize Punch-In and possibly Punch-Out markers(Same ruler as Loop ranges) and the controls in the top toolbar.
SeabladeI red that it’s good to have some blank audio before and after the song (or else) for Mastering jobs…
Precount is really useful. I had this on Cubase my Atari ST 
You can always add 2 bars before your song, but you generally don’t record all your song in one go, so if you want to record (or re-record) a part in the middle of your song, it’s easier to use precount to start at the right moment.
10 years revive ! In the meantime, Transport > Record w/Count-In (http://manual.ardour.org/ardours-interface/main-menu/Transport-menu/) has happened.
you can also set it in the session properties dialog (session > prperties > misc > checkbox “always count-in when recording”)
Thank you, I probably expected it to be in the toolbar. I’ve found it and I’m using it all the time now!