The problem: I want to use some kind of indication on the timeline that always tells me where 4:29;29 is, and where 8:59;29 is, etc. The "markers" would be ideal for this if they never moved. But of course, they move when I cut or paste and the auto-ripple is on.
"But of course, they move when I cut or paste and the auto-ripple is on."
Not with the FIRST option on Auto Ripple. That option, "Affected Tracks", allows me to auto ripple splits and events WITHOUT moving the Markers.