Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Pro Tools 210 > Chapter 1 > Flashcards

Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

How many MIDI channels are supported by one MIDI connection

A

16

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What does MSS stand for?

A

MIDI Studio Setup (Windows)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is MSS used for?

A

Used to configure a Windows computer to recognize MIDI controllers and sound modules.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How do you bring up MIDI studio dialogue on Windows?

A

SETUP > MIDI > MIDI STUDIO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does AMS stand for?

A

Audio MIDI Setup (MAC)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How do you bring up MIDI studio dialogue on Windows?

A

SETUP > MIDI > MIDI STUDIO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

True or False.

The Windows MIDI Studio is different from the MAC one.

A

True.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What 5 configurable properties are available in MIDI Studio?

A
  • Instrument Name
  • Manufacturer
  • Model
  • Input Port
  • Output Port
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How do you bring up the properties of a MIDI device in AMS?

A

Double-click the device icon.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Explain MIDI signal flow with an external synthesizer.

A

MIDI data from the MIDI controller or synthesizer is sent to a MIDI or instrument track. MIDI data from the track is sent back to the synthesizer. Audio from the synthesizer is sent back to an Audio, Aux Input or Instrument track.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is MIDI beat clock?

A

A synchronization signal that contains timing pulses based on tempo.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the rate of timing pulses in MIDI beat clock?

A

24 pulses per quarter note

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does the MIDI Beat clock do?

A

Allows MIDI devices to play back in time with session tempo.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is Ableton link?

A

A synchronization technology designed by Ableton to keep multiple music applications in time with one another.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What does Ableton link do?

A

Synchronizes musical beat, tempo and phrase between applications over a LAN. Start and stop commands can also be shared across applications.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Where can the ableton link controls be displayed?

A

Transport window and Edit window

17
Q

What does the quantize selector do?

A

Lets you choose the bar/beat cylce for synchronizing playback.

18
Q

True or False.

External MIDI devices output LINE level.

A

True.

19
Q

What does identify beat command let you do?

A

Specify how many bars and beats a performance is and pro tools will realign the grid accordingly. The tempo is also updated.

20
Q

How do you use identify beat?

A

EVENT > IDENTIFY BEAT
or
COMMAND + I (MAC)
CTRL + I (WINDOWS)

21
Q

Why is it important to ensure that each MIDI device in a daisy chain setup uses unique channels for its MIDI signals?

A

Otherwise there will be crosstalk between midi devices and their MIDI signals will be combined.

22
Q

What two signal flow systems are involved when working with MIDI instruments?

A

Control signal (MIDI)
and
Audio Signal

23
Q

Where can you see the number of currently connected ableton link peers?

A

In the top right corner of the Ableton link control window.

24
Q

Explain MIDI Routing in pro tools.

A
  • MIDI message is generated by keyboard controller
  • MIDI signal enters computer via USB or MIDI port.
  • MIDI is routed to a MIDI or Intrument track using the MIDI input selector
  • MIDI signal is recorded and passed to a MIDI instrument via the MIDI output selector
25
Q

True or false.

Some plugins and virtual instruments automatically receive midi beat clock.

A

True

26
Q

Name 5 advantages of routing Audio from MIDI instruments through pro tools.

A
  • Can record MIDI performances as audio.
  • All audio signals are managed in a single environment.
  • You can use plugins to process audio form the midi instrument
  • You can use pro tools automation for the mixer channels
  • Mixer settings are stored and recalled as part of the session.
27
Q

Explain how to route Audio from a MIDI instrument through an instrument track.

A
  • Use the midi input path selector to specify the port and channel for receiving data.
  • Use the MIDI output path selector to select the MIDI instrument to send MIDI data to during playback.
  • Use the Audio input path selector to select the audio input that is receiving audio from the external instrument.
  • Route the audio output of the track as required.
28
Q

What does the song start marker look like?

A

A red diamond on the tempo ruler.

29
Q

How can you change the song start in pro tools?

A

Click and drag the song start marker.

OR

EVENT > TIME OPERATIONS > MOVE SONG START

30
Q

How can you save a track preset?

A

TRACK > SAVE PRESET

Pro Tools 210 (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions