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Audio stretching in Pro Tools® is built into your workflow, giving you accurate control over the timing and tempo of your audio. You can stretch clips, full tracks, or individual notes while preserving the natural quality of the performance. From tightening takes to creative time manipulation, Pro Tools makes audio stretching musical and flexible.

flexible tools for stretching audio

Stretch audio clips seamlessly

Adjust the length of entire clips to fit your session’s timing while keeping everything sounding smooth and natural.

Tighten timing with Quantization

Automatically sync performances to your session tempo so every take locks perfectly in time, every time.

Stretch performances one note at a time

Go beyond full clips with Melodyne Essential to stretch individual notes in your recordings and fine-tune pitch and timing.

Create tape-style effects

Slow down audio, speed it up, or create the classic tape-stop effect with Vari-Fi™ for bold, creative transitions.

Transform your timing in Pro Tools

Stretch audio to match tempo, fix timing, or experiment with new creative ideas.
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