What happens when you press the play/pause button in the DAW?

When you press the play/pause button in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), it initiates playback of the audio at the current location of the playhead, which is the vertical line that indicates where you are in the timeline of your project. This action allows you to listen to your composition or arrangement from the precise point you wish to monitor or edit. It is a fundamental function for working in a DAW, enabling users to review their work, make adjustments, and refine their tracks.

The other options describe different functionalities within a DAW. Stopping playback and recording new audio tracks pertain to different buttons or commands, and adjusting the pitch of a track typically involves using specific tools or effects rather than the play/pause button. Understanding the play/pause functionality is essential for navigating and manipulating audio effectively in a DAW environment.