It is possible to audition Pro Tools plug-in presets without using your mouse, simply by using the up and down keys on your computer keyboard and with a modifier key you can jump between preset folders.
This is particularly useful when auditioning synth sounds when playing, but it can be used for any kind of Pro Tools plug-ins, here’s how.
Open The Plug-In Settings Dialog
The plug-in dialog window is a handy feature in that displays in grid form all your saved presets and any shipped with the plug-in. If those presets are in folders then you can also navigate through those too. To open it use the button that looks like two rectangles on top of one another, see red legend above.
To Navigate The Plug-In Settings Dialog With Your Computer Keyboard
You can navigate around this folder using the up, down, left and right arrows on your computer keyboard.
To navigate to a new folder press the CMD key on a Mac or Windows key on a PC and then the up or down arrow key.
That’s it, it’s great when using virtual instruments.