Lesson 2

Question 1

Name some of the folders and files that Pro Tools creates as part of the session hierarchy. Where is the session file (.ptx) stored?

Answer 1

Session file, WaveCache file, Audio files, Clip Groups, Session File backups, Video Files; in the Session folder

Question 2

What is the WaveCache.wfm file used for? What happens if the WaveCache file gets deleted or goes missing?

Answer 2

storing the waveform data for any audio in the session; Pro Tools will recalculate the session waveform data but the session will open more smoothly

Question 3

Where are audio files stored in the session hierarchy?

Answer 3

Audio Files folder

Question 4

Where are Pro Tools MIDI files normally stored?

Answer 4

within the Pro Tools session

Question 5

Which component should you turn on first when powering up a Pro Tools system? Which component should you turn on last?

Answer 5

external hard drives that use external power; computer or audio monitoring system

Question 6

What type of processing does the Hardware Buffer Size affect? What type of processing does it not affect?

Answer 6

host-based processing; DSP processing

Question 7

What kinds of commands can be found under the Pro Tools View menu? How does the View menu differ from the Window menu?

Answer 7

commands that control how Pro Tools windows, tracks, and track data are displayed; View menu toggles the displays of various component parts of Pro Tools windows while the Window view toggles windows and palettes

Question 8

What kinds of commands can be found under the Pro Tools Options menu? How does the Options menu differ from the Setup menu?

Answer 8

commands that let you select several editing, recording, monitoring, playback, and display functions; the Setup menu lets you configure various Pro Tools hardware and software parameters

Question 9

Which main Pro Tools window displays audio waveforms and can be used to work directly with audio, MIDI, and video files on tracks?

Answer 9

Edit Window

Question 10

Which Pro Tools window provides access to Pan controls and Volume Faders for each track?

Answer 10

Mix window

Question 11

What icon/button is used for the Zoomer tool in the Edit window? How can you use this tool to quickly zoom out to fill the Edit window with the longest track in the session?

Answer 11

the magnifying glass; double click

Question 12

Which Edit tool is represented by a hand icon? What is this tool used for?

Answer 12

Grabber tool; to select whole clips

Question 13

Which tool is active when the Trim, Selector, and Grabber icons are all selected in the Edit window tool bar?

Answer 13

Smart tool

Question 14

Which Pro Tools windows provide access to MIDI controls, such as Wait for Note, Metronome, and MIDI Merge?

Answer 14

MIDI Controls