CH 3 - Pro Tools Basic Controls Flashcards
What icon is used for the Zoomer tool in the Edit window?
How can you use this tool to quickly zoom out, filling the edit window with the longest track in the session?
Magnifying Glass
Double click Zoomer tool
Which Edit tool is represented by a hand icon?
What is this tool used for?
Grabber Tool
Moves clips
Which tool is activated when the Trim, Selector, and Grabber icons are all selected in the Edit window toolbar?
Smart Tool
What are the four Edit modes in Pro Tools? How can you switch between them?
Shuffle, Slip, Spot, Grid
Function Keys: F1 (Shuffle), F2 (Slip), F3 (Spot) and F4 ( Grid)
Why should you use caution when editing synchronized material in Shuffle mode?
When is Shuffle mode useful?
Movements in Shuffle mode will cause timing changes to tracks.
Any clips affected by a move operation will snap together, closing up any gaps that previously existed between them.
How does editing a clip in Slip mode affect the timing of another clip on the track?
It does not.
When is it helpful to work in Spot mode?
When is it helpful to work in Grid mode?
Spot: For exact start
Grid: When you want to snap to grid
What are some ways to set the Main Time Scale in Pro Tools?
View > Main Counter
What are the two types of Rulers available in Pro Tools?
What is the difference between them?
Timebase + Conductor
Timebase = measure time
(Bars\Beats, Min:Sec, Samples, Timecode, Timecode 2, Feet+Frames)
Conductor = within time
(Markers, Tempo, Meter, Key, Chords)
What are some ways to hide Rulers available in Pro Tools?
Timeline Ruler Selector / or in View menu
Which Pro Tools windows provide access to MIDI controls such as Wait for Note, Metronome, and MIDI Merge?
Edit Window / Transport Window
What is the purpose of the Metronome button in the MIDI Controls area?
What kind of track must be added to a session for the Metronome button to work?
Turns metronome on/off
Click Track
What are the two states or modes available for controlling the current session tempo?
How can you switch between these modes?
Tempo Map / Manuel Tempo Mode
Conductor icon
What is displayed by the Tempo field in the MIDI controls area?
What are some ways to set the session tempo using this field?
Tempo for the session
Manuel type in the tempo or Tap Tempo
