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	See the [[Templates:Sequencer Hacks\|Sequencer Hacks ~~template~~]] for ~~an example~~ of dummy clips in action.		See the [[Templates:Sequencer Hacks\|Sequencer Hacks]] page for examples of dummy clips in action.

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	Dummy clips are clips (usually silent) that you use to trigger actions via their follow actions. For example, you might add dummy clips to Loopy Pro's timeline sequencer to trigger actions such as ~~plugin~~ preset or parameters changes; or you might use them to jump to a different timeline location or to trigger clips not in the ~~sequencer~~ itself.		Dummy clips are clips (usually silent) that you use to trigger actions via their follow actions. Typically, you will use Play and/or Stop Follow actions. Use a play follow action to trigger an action when the clip starts playing or a stop follow action to trigger the action when the dummy clip's end is reached.

			For example, you might add dummy clips to Loopy Pro's timeline sequencer to trigger actions such as preset or parameters changes; or you might use them to jump to a different timeline location or to trigger clips not in the timeline itself.

	To create a dummy clip, set the clip's input to be silent and record for the desired duration.		To create a dummy clip, set the clip's input to be silent and record for the desired duration.

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link to template that uses dummy clips

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			See the [[Templates:Sequencer Hacks\|Sequencer Hacks template]] for an example of dummy clips in action.

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	Dummy clips are clips (usually silent) that you use to trigger actions via their follow actions. For example, you might add dummy clips to Loopy Pro's timeline sequencer to trigger actions such as plugin preset or parameters changes; or you might use them to jump to a different timeline location or to trigger clips not in the sequencer itself.		Dummy clips are clips (usually silent) that you use to trigger actions via their follow actions. For example, you might add dummy clips to Loopy Pro's timeline sequencer to trigger actions such as plugin preset or parameters changes; or you might use them to jump to a different timeline location or to trigger clips not in the sequencer itself.
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	~~\|[[File:Sequence with Dummy Clips.png\|thumb\|alt=Dummy clips in a Loopy Pro timeline sequence\|none]]~~
	~~\|[[File:Dummy Clip Stop Clip Follow Action.jpg\|alt=Dummy clip stop clip follow action example\|thumb\|374x374px]]~~
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	To create a dummy clip, set the clip's input to be silent and record for the desired duration.		To create a dummy clip, set the clip's input to be silent and record for the desired duration.

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	Dummy clips are a powerful tool for creating complex behaviors.		Dummy clips are a powerful tool for creating complex behaviors.
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Dummy clips are clips (usually silent) that you use to trigger actions via their follow actions. For example, you might add dummy clips to Loopy Pro's timeline sequencer to trigger actions such as plugin preset or parameters changes; or you might use them to jump to a different timeline location or to trigger clips not in the sequencer itself.
{|
|[[File:Sequence with Dummy Clips.png|thumb|alt=Dummy clips in a Loopy Pro timeline sequence|none]]
|[[File:Dummy Clip Stop Clip Follow Action.jpg|alt=Dummy clip stop clip follow action example|thumb|374x374px]]
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To create a dummy clip, set the clip's input to be silent and record for the desired duration.

The example to the right has magenta dummy clips set up with stop clip follow actions that can jump to a new timeline section.

Dummy clips are a powerful tool for creating complex behaviors.

[[Category:Tips and Tricks]]