DONE - PT 101 Elements ED Lesson 02 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the WaveCache file that Pro Tools creates?
- It stores the audio data for all recorded audio, allowing the audio to play back and transfer quickly.
- It stores a low-resolution copy of all of the audio files for a session so that the session can still play back if some or all of the audio files go missing.
- It stores all of the waveform display data for a session, allowing the session to open more quickly.
- It maintains pointers to all of the audio files used by your sessions so that Pro Tools can locate them when a session is reopened.
It STORES all of the WAVEFORM DISPLAY DATA for a session, allowing the session to OPEN MORE QUICKLY.
What is the name of the window (shown) that displays data for MIDI tracks, Instrument tracks, and Aux Input tracks and superimposes the MIDI notes from each track in a single pane?
- Edit window
- Mix window
- Transport window
- MIDI Editor window
MIDI Editor window
Only the MIDI Editor window shows all of your MIDI data from MIDI and Instrument tracks superimposed in a single pane. This window also displays automation data for your Aux Input tracks, for cases where you have virtual instruments on Aux Inputs.
What is the name of the window (shown) that allows you to view, edit, arrange, and print MIDI data as music notation?
- Edit window
- Mix window
- Transport window
- MIDI Editor window
- Score Editor window
Score Editor window
The Score Editor window lets you work with MIDI data as music notation. It also lets you print your notation as a score on standard size pages and specify the page layout, staff spacing, etc.
Pro Tools 12 software comes bundled with plug-ins from the ___ Software Group.
AIR
The AIR Software Group specializes in virtual instruments and effects plug-ins. They developed all of the plug-ins in the AIR Creative Collection, which is included with Pro Tools 12.
Where does Pro Tools STORE the AUDIO FILES that you RECORD in a session?
- Inside the session file (.ptx)
- Inside the WaveCache file (.wfm)
- Inside the Audio Files folder
- Inside the Rendered Files folder
Inside the AUDIO FILES FOLDER
Recorded audio files are stored inside the session’s Audio Files folder by default. This folder is located inside the top-level session folder.
Setting the HARDWARE BUFFER SIZE to a LOWER VALUE will _______ MONITORING LATENCY when RECORDING (tracking) on a standard Pro Tools system.
Setting the HARDWARE BUFFER SIZE to a LOWER VALUE will REDUCE MONITORING LATENCY when RECORDING (tracking) on a standard Pro Tools system.
The Hardware Buffer Size determines how much is allocated to CPU processing on tracks receiving live input, such as record-enabled tracks.
Lowering the setting reduces throughput latency when tracking; increasing the setting allocates more processing power to the CPU for things like plug-in processing.
Which of the following best describes the Pace iLok key?
- An iLok is a USB smart key that is required for Pro Tools to run.
- An iLok is a server-based encryption key used when transferring sessions from one system to another.
- An iLok is a locking cable used to secure a laptop computer to a desk.
- An iLok is an Avid audio interface designed specifically for Pro Tools.
An iLok is a USB smart key that is required for Pro Tools to run.
An iLok smart key holds licenses for software products such as Pro Tools. If the iLok key is not present, or the key does not contain a valid license, Pro Tools will not run.
Which of the following best describes the displayed controls in Pro Tools?
- Pro Tools Edit modes
- Pro Tools Main Counter
- Pro Tools View window
- Pro Tools Markers ruler
Pro Tools Main Counter
The ______ menu in Pro Tools is used to access dialog boxes, such as the Disk Allocation dialog box (shown).
The SETUP menu in Pro Tools is used to access DIALOGUE BOXES, such as the Disk Allocation dialog box.
You can access Pro Tools’ dialog boxes under the Setup menu. The choices in the Setup menu let you configure functions that involve multiple settings. Once configured, the changes are applied by clicking the OK button in the dialog box.
Which of the following items can be accessed under the WINDOW MENU in Pro Tools?
(Select all that apply)
- Rulers (such as Bars|Beats, Min:Secs, Tempo, Meter, etc.)
- I/O view in the Edit window
- Mix window
- Transport window
- Undo History window
Which of the following items can be accessed under the WINDOW MENU in Pro Tools?
(Select all that apply)
- Mix window
- Transport window
- Undo History window
Views (such as Rulers and the I/O view) are displayed within a window and are accessed under the View menu.
Entire windows are displayed under the Window menu.
Which of the following lets you MOVE TOOLBAR CONTROLS to REARRANGE THEM ON SCREEN, as shown in the animation?
- Hold function key F8 while clicking and dragging the controls.
- Ctrl-click (Windows) or Command-click (Mac) and drag the controls.
- Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac) and drag the controls.
- Hold Shift while clicking and dragging the controls.
Ctrl-click (Windows) or Command-click (Mac) and drag the controls.
To move toolbar controls, Ctrl-click (Windows) or Command-click (Mac) on a non-active part of the toolbar and drag the selected controls to a new area on the toolbar.
How can you change the BACKUP FREQUENCY and NUMBER OF BACKUP FILES that Pro Tools uses for its AUTO BACKUP FEATURE (i.e., Session File Backups)?
- Select Options > Backup Frequency
- Select Setup > Backups
- Choose Setup > Preferences and select the Operation tab
- Choose File > Backups > Backup Prefs
Choose Setup > Preferences and select the Operation tab
You can specify the number of backup files to maintain and the backup frequency in the Operation tab of Pro Tools’ Preferences dialog box (Setup > Preferences).
The HARDWARE BUFFER SIZE SETTING affects __________ processing only.
It does not affect __________ on HARDWARE ACCELERATED SYSTEMS, such as systems with Pro Tools|HDX cards.
The HARDWARE BUFFER SIZE SETTING affects Native (host-based) processing only.
It does not affect DSP processing on HARDWARE ACCELERATED SYSTEMS, such as systems with Pro Tools|HDX cards.
The EDIT WINDOW TOOLBAR pop-up menu in the upper-right corner of the window can be used to display which of the following elements? (Select all that apply)
- Timebase Rulers
- Conductor Rulers
- Zoom Controls
- Transport Controls
- MIDI Controls
The Edit Window Toolbar pop-up menu in the upper-right corner of the window can be used to display which of the following elements? (Select all that apply)
- Zoom Controls
- Transport Controls
- MIDI Controls
The Edit Window Toolbar pop-up menu allows you to customize the Edit window toolbar by showing or hiding various controls, including the Zoom controls, MIDI controls, and Transport controls.
Which of the following MAIN MENUS is used to toggle Pro Tools FUNCTIONS ON OR OFF?
- Edit menu
- Event menu
- Options menu
- Setup menu
- Window menu
Options menu
The choices under the Options menu let you toggle functions on/off (enabled/disabled). Menu items are either checked or unchecked, depending on whether they are on (enabled) or off (disabled). Selecting a menu item will toggle its state.
Which of the following lets you configure Pro Tools to use a different audio device for recording and playback, as shown in the animation?
- The Mix window
- The Edit window
- The Playback Engine dialog box
- The Hardware Setup dialog box
- The Session Setup window
The Playback Engine dialog box
The Playback Engine dialog box allows you to select a different audio device (or audio interface) for your system.
