Sorry, this is a total loser question (I’ve only been on Mac a few months) 
The keyboard shortcut in the manual says it’s [Num] * for Record, but where the heck is that on my MacBook Pro?
[Num] * refers to the numeric keypad, which Mac laptops don’t have.
Is there a “record” command for a MacBook, or should I just make a custom shortcut?
Hi,
No, there isn’t.
You have to make your own custom Key shortcut.
Best,
Robbie