One effective strategy for filling out an arrangement is to duplicate clips. By copying and pasting existing clips, you can quickly create a fuller, more cohesive track. This technique allows you to build on your initial ideas and maintain consistency throughout your arrangement, making it easier to develop variations and add new elements over time. ## Duplication without Aliasing ### Copy And Paste Simply select a clip, press Command C to copy it, and then Command V to paste it. ![[Duplicating Clips RAT 120 0204-03 Copy Paste cmd c cmd v.mp4]] ### Duplicate Command You can save a few keystrokes by using the duplicate command. In this workflow, instead of copying and pasting, simply press Command + D to duplicate a clip. This shortcut streamlines the process, allowing you to quickly and efficiently build out your arrangement. ![[Duplicating Clips RAT 120 0204-02 DUPLICATE COMMAND.mp4]] ## Duplicating Clips with Aliasing ### Trim Tool - Loop Mode An extremely convenient way to duplicate clips is by changing the trim tool mode. Right-click on the trim tool and select Loop Mode. This adjustment changes the behavior of the trim tool, allowing it to create loops effortlessly. The advantage of using clip loops is that any changes made to the original clip are automatically applied to all duplicated clips. If you drag past the edge of the clip, it might appear that nothing will happen, but it will actually continue to create clip loops up until where you release your mouse. ![[Duplicating Clips RAT 120 0204-05 - Trim Loop Tool.mp4]] ### Clip Looping - Menu Option You can also create clip loops by right-clicking on the clip you want to loop and selecting the Clip Loop option, specifying how many loops you'd like to create. Remember, changes made to the original clip when it is set as a clip loop will apply to all duplicated clips. ![[Duplicating Clips RAT 120 0204-01 LOOP context menu.mp4]]