SECTION 2

Question 1

Name some files and folders that Pro Tools creates as part of it’s session hierarchy:

Answer 1

.ptx session file
WaveCache
Audio Files
Rendered Files
Clip Groups
Bounced Files
Backup Session Files
Video Files

Question 2

What is the WaveCache used for?

Answer 2

The WaveCache stores a graphical representation of the waveforms from the session. If this file is deleted, Pro Tools will generate a new one the next time a session is loaded. This may mean the session takes longer to load.

Question 3

Where are audio files stored in the session hierarchy?

Answer 3

Audio files are stored in the Audio Files folder.

Question 4

Where are Pro Tolls MIDI Files usually stored?

Answer 4

MIDI Files are stored in the .ptx session file. These can be exported if needed.

Question 5

Which components should you power up first in a Pro Tools System?

What should be powered up last?

Answer 5

First turn on any and all external hardware, midi/audio devices etc. Followed by your computer and lastly any monitoring systems that are connected to the system.

Question 6

What type of processing does the Hardware Buffer Size affect?

What type of processing does it not affect?

Answer 6

It affects low latency domain processes that are host based such as real time plugins, and also recording and input monitoring.

It does not affect any DPS processing such as on the HDX cards.

Question 7

What kind of commands can be found under the Pro Tools View Menu?

How does this differ to the Window Menu?

Answer 7

The View Menu changes the behavior and look of a window such as the Edit Window. You can show or hide different functions from said window. The Window menu lets you select between the different types of windows within Pro Tools such as the Edit Window, Mix Window, MIDI Editor and Score Editor.

Question 8

What kind of commands can be found under the Pro Tools Options Menu?

How does this differ to the Setup Menu?

Answer 8

Inside the options menu you will find different options for how Pro Tools records and plays back audio such as loop record and loop playback functions. These can be toggled on and off. This is different from the setup menu in that the setup menu contains more fixed information such as what playback engine to use, I/O, routing etc..

Question 9

Which main Pro Tools Menu can you edit and modify audio files, midi files etc?

Answer 9

The Edit Window

Question 10

Which Pro Tools menu provides access to pan controls and volume faders in each track?

Answer 10

The Mixer Window