101: 02: Getting Inside Pro Tools Flashcards
How are fades created?
Cmd f or edit>fades>create
What is the extension for wavecache files?
.wfm
How are midi files exported and what is the file extension?
Export>midi; .mid
How can the score editor be opened?
Windows>score editor
How can the score be opened in Sibelius?
Export>Sibelius
Describe what happens if you commit rendered elastic audio processing to a track.
The temporary file is deleted from the rendered files folder and a new file is written to the audio folder.
When is the video folder used?
When digitizing a movie using pro tools video peripherals such as avid mojo. Movies in digital format are sourced from their present location.
Describe the pro tools startup sequence.
External hard drives Midi devices Audio devices Computer Monitors
New iLok keys can store up to how many individual licenses?
500
When does the iLok key need to be inserted?
Before launching pro tools.
Where is pro tools located?
Applications>digidesign>protools OR programs>digidesign>pro tools
Where can the CPU limiting and buffer size be modified?
Setup>playback engine
Hardware buffer size effects which type of processing; TDM or RTAS?
RTAS, TDM is done by the pro tools hd audio interface.
What are the four main edit modes?
Shuffle, slip, spot, grid
What are the two edit window side columns?
Track list and region list
How can the side columns in the edit window be hidden?
By clicking on the arrow in the top right corner or by double clicking on the column separator.
He can the toolbar be customized?
By clicking on the edit window toolbar menu icon or by right clicking on the toolbar background.
How can controls in the toolbar be moved?
Cmd click
What is listed in the mix window side column?
Tracks and groups
How can the transport window be used to navigate to a specific location?
Use the main location indicator, type a location and the press return.
What are the two additional editor windows?
Midi editor window and score editor window
How can tool tips be set?
Setup>preferences>display
How can one zoom out such that the longest audio clip is visible?
Double click the zoomed tool.
How is marquee zooming accomplished?
Cmd click drag with the zoomed tool
How can one add to an existing selected section?
Shift click drag with the selector tool.
How can one zoom out?
Option click with the zoomed tool.
Does the trimmer tool modify regions destructively?
No
How can one make a lengthy selection?
With the selector tool, click, shift, click end point.
Are new items added to the region list when first trimming an uncropped clip?
Yes
How is the scrubber tool used?
Click and drag
Why is the scrubber tool often used?
To splice clips
He can the pencil tool be used to destructively edit audio?
Redrawing waveforms, for example in order to eliminate clicks and pops
What is line pencil tool best used for?
Volume automation
What is the triangle shape pencil tool best used for?
Pan automation
What is the freehand pencil shape best used for?
Pitch bend
What is square or random pencil too shape best used for?
Velocity
Where would the smart tool be positioned to be used as a grabber?
Bottom half
Where should the smart tool be positioned to be used as a selector?
To half
Where should the smart tool be positioned to be used as a trimmer?
Edges of region
Which function key is used to switch to shuffle mode?
F1
Which function key is used to switch to slip mode?
F2
Which function key is used to switch to spot mode?
F3
Which function key is used to switch to grid mode?
F4
What is shuffle mode used for?
Having regions line up back to back, inserting a region non destructively, etc.
What is slip mode best used for?
Editing without having tools be restricted by placement in time.
What is spot mode best used for?
Using a numerical value to designate region placement.
What at the two options for grid mode?
Absolute and relative.
What is Grid mode best used for?
Making precise edits using precise time intervals.
What is snap to grid?
Enables grid within another mode.
How can the main time scale be set?
View>main counter
How can the sub counter be displayed?
Main counter pop-up menu>show sub counter
What is another term for time base rulers?
Timelines
He can the time base rulers be customized?
View>rulers
How can the desired ruler be selected?
Ruler view selector and select the desired ruler from the pop up menu.
How can a ruler be hidden?
Option click the nameplate of the ruler.
How can the order or rulers be rearranged?
Click and drag
What key can be used to enable wait for note? How can this be setup?
F11, setup>preferences>midi
How can the click and countoff be selected?
Setup>click/countoff or double click the metronome button.
What is midi merge mode and how can it be selected?
In midi merge mode recorded midi overdubs existing midi data. Click midi merge button in the edit or transport windows or press 9.
How is tempo calculated?
Using the last 8 or fewer taps on the t key.
How can the tempo be set manually?
Click the tempo ruler enable button. Click the tempo field. Tap the tempo or type it.
How can the time signature be changed?
Double click the meter display to open the meter change dialog box.
What is the default note duration in the tempo resolution selector?
Quarter note.
