Final answer:
To move regions to different tracks without losing their sync, select them, group or lock to keep them in sync, and then drag them to the desired track, making sure to maintain their horizontal position. It's important to consult your DAW's manual for specific features and shortcuts.
Step-by-step explanation:
If you have a bunch of regions that you want to move to different tracks without losing their timing or sync, what you should do typically depends on the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) you are using.
However, most DAWs have a similar process for achieving this task. Here's a step-by-step explanation of what to do in a general sense:
- First, make sure all regions you want to move are properly selected. You can usually do this by clicking and dragging a selection box around them or holding a modifier key (like Shift or Ctrl/Cmd) to select multiple regions.
- Once they are selected, you should look for a way to ensure they stay in sync. This may be a function like 'Grouping' or 'Locking' which binds the regions together so that when one moves, they all move together.
- To actually transfer the regions to a different track, click and drag the group to the desired track while maintaining their horizontal position. Make sure 'Snap to Grid' or a similar timing assistant feature is turned off while moving them if you want to keep them in the exact same point in time as they were. Some DAWs allow you to hold down a modifier key to disable snapping temporarily.
- After moving the regions to the new track, release the mouse button. If all steps were done correctly, the regions should now be on the new track and still in perfect sync with where they were originally.
Remember to check your DAW's manual for specific features and modifier keys. Each DAW might have slightly different methods or shortcuts.