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SLIDES CH 1 Flashcards

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools works with _______ in digital format (recording, editing, arranging).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools works with audio in digital format (recording, editing, arranging).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools uses sequencing technology to work with ______ data (recording, editing, arranging).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools uses sequencing technology to work with MIDI data (recording, editing, arranging).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools supports standard music _______ display for MIDI notes (viewing, editing, arranging, printing).

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Pro Tools supports standard music notation display for MIDI notes (viewing, editing, arranging, printing).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools provides a software-based _______ environment (effects processing, mixing, automation).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools provides a software-based mixing environment (effects processing, mixing, automation).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools is a platform for audio __________ tasks for film and video (sound effects, music, dialog, foley)

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools is a platform for audio post-production tasks for film and video (sound effects, music, dialog, foley)

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

5 main uses of Pro Tools

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

5 main uses of Pro Tools

  1. Audio
  2. MIDI
  3. Notation
  4. Mixing
  5. Post-Production
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • DigiDrums formed in _____; evolved into Digidesign in ______
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • DigiDrums formed in 1984; evolved into Digidesign in 1985
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Sound Tools (2-track hard-disk recorder) released in _____: the world’s first tapeless recording studio
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Sound Tools (2-track hard-disk recorder) released in 1989: the world’s first tapeless recording studio
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools released in _____; Pro Tools TDM released in _____
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools released in 1991; Pro Tools TDM released in 1994
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools|24 released in ______ (24-bit audio)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools|24 released in 1997 (24-bit audio)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE unveiled in ______
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE unveiled in 2002
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • M-Audio, Wizoo Sound Design, Sibelius Software acquired from _____ through _____
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • M-Audio, Wizoo Sound Design, Sibelius Software acquired from 2004 through 2006
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • ICON systems (D-Command and D-Control) debuted in ______
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • ICON systems (D-Command and D-Control) debuted in 2004
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • VENUE systems introduced in _____ (D-Show, Profile, and SC48)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • VENUE systems introduced in 2005 (D-Show, Profile, and SC48)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Euphonix acquired in _____ (Artist Series, MC-Pro, System 5)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Euphonix acquired in 2010 (Artist Series, MC-Pro, System 5)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools 9 released in _____
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools 9 released in 2010
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools 10 released ________
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools 10 released October 2011
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • _________: The “shape” of a sound; gives a sound its unique character and tone
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • Waveform: The “shape” of a sound; gives a sound its unique character and tone
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • _______: The pitch of a sound; measured in cycles per second (CPS) or Hertz (Hz)
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • Frequency: The pitch of a sound; measured in cycles per second (CPS) or Hertz (Hz)
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • _______: The loudness of a sound; measured in decibels (dB)
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • Amplitude: The loudness of a sound; measured in decibels (dB)
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • _________: The frequency of digital measurements of audio
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Sample Rate: The frequency of digital measurements of audio
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • ___________: Each cycle of a sound wave must be sampled at least 2 times to accurately represent the audio frequency.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Nyquist Theorem: Each cycle of a sound wave must be sampled at least 2 times to accurately represent the audio frequency.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Human hearing ranges from __ Hz to __ kHz; therefore sample rates must be at least __ kHz for full-spectrum audio.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion​
    • Human hearing ranges from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; therefore sample rates must be at least 40 kHz for full-spectrum audio.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • ____________: Number of binary digits used to represent the amplitude of each sample; determines the accuracy of amplitude quantization and dynamic range.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Bit Depth (aka, Word Length): Number of binary digits used to represent the amplitude of each sample; determines the accuracy of amplitude quantization and dynamic range.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Dynamic range increases by approximately __ dB per bit.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Dynamic range increases by approximately 6 dB per bit.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • To estimate dynamic range, multiply bit depth by __.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • To estimate dynamic range, multiply bit depth by 6.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Dynamic range of 24 bit audio: __________
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Dynamic range of 24 bit audio: 24 x 6 = 144 dB
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Dynamic range of 16 bit audio: __________
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion​
    • Dynamic range of 16 bit audio: 16 x 6 = 96 dB
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Recording in Digital Format
    • Pro Tools interfaces provide connections for digital transfers
      • Examples: ______________________
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Recording in Digital Format
    • Pro Tools interfaces provide connections for digital transfers
      • Examples: Coaxial S/PDIF jacks, XLR-type AES/EBU connectors
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools System
    • ____-based system
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools System
    • Host-based system (uses processing power of the host computer)
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools System
    • Runs Pro Tools _______
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools System
    • Runs Pro Tools software
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools System
    • Uses _____________________ hardware interface
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools System
    • Uses a 003, Eleven Rack, Mbox, or M-Audio hardware interface
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
    • ____-based system
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
    • Host-based system
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
    • Runs Pro Tools _______
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
    • Runs Pro Tools software
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
    • Uses a ________ audio interface or the ________ on a Mac
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
    • Uses a third-party audio interface or the built-in audio on a Mac
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD
    • Uses _______________ hardware
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD
    • Uses Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools|HD Native, or Pro Tools|HDX hardware
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD
    • Uses one or more __________ interfaces
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD
    • Uses one or more Pro Tools HD-series interfaces
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools 10.0 Software
    • Supports sample rates up to ___ kHz with bit depths up to __-bit floating point
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools 10.0 Software
    • Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz with bit depths up to 32-bit floating point
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools 10.0 Software
    • Supports ______________ interfaces
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools 10.0 Software
    • Supports M-Audio peripherals, Pro Tools Mbox family, Eleven Rack, 003 family, and third-party interfaces
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD Software
    • Runs on Mac and Windows systems with _______________ hardware
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD Software
    • Runs on Mac and Windows systems with Pro Tools|HD hardware, Pro Tools|HD Native hardware, or Pro Tools|HDX hardware
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD Software
    • Provides sample rates up to ___ kHz with bit depths up to __-bit floating point
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD Software
    • Provides sample rates up to 192 kHz with bit depths up to 32-bit floating point
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD Software
    • Requires HD-series interfaces _________________
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Pro Tools HD Software ​
    • Requires HD-series interfaces (HD OMNI, HD I/O, or HD MADI)
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Included Plug-Ins and Extras
    • 3 varieties of plug-ins:
      • ______
      • ______
      • ______
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Included Plug-Ins and Extras
    • 3 varieties of plug-ins:
      • Native plug-ins
      • DSP plug-ins (Pro Tools|HD and HDX systems only)
      • AudioSuite plug-ins
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Included Plug-Ins and Extras
    • Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
      • ______ Plug-Ins – EQ, dynamics, delay, and more
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Included Plug-Ins and Extras
    • Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
      • DigiRack Plug-Ins – EQ, dynamics, delay, and more
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Included Plug-Ins and Extras
    • Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
      • ________ – TL Metro, TL InTune, TL MasterMeter
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Included Plug-Ins and Extras
    • Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
      • TL Utilities – TL Metro, TL InTune, TL MasterMeter
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Included Plug-Ins and Extras
    • Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
      • _________________ – Native effects and instrument plug-ins, including 20 A.I.R. effects plug-ins and 6 A.I.R. virtual instruments
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Pro Tools System Configurations

  • Included Plug-Ins and Extras
    • Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:​
      • Pro Tools Creative Collection (Avid Virtual Instruments) – Native effects and instrument plug-ins, including 20 A.I.R. effects plug-ins and 6 A.I.R. virtual instruments
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Enables ____________ for non-HD systems
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Enables feature enhancements for non-HD systems
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Adds full surround mixing up to __ channel formats
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Adds full surround mixing up to 7.1 channel formats
49
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Enables up to ___ voiceable tracks
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Enables up to 512 voiceable tracks
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Provides advanced automation features:
    • ______ automation
    • ______ automation
    • ______ automation
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Provides advanced automation features:
    • Snapshot automation
    • Glide automation
    • Trim automation
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Provides advanced features for digital video:
    • _______ video tracks
    • _______ movies on a track
    • Video ______
    • Video _______
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Complete Production Toolkit

  • Provides advanced features for digital video:
    • Multiple video tracks
    • Multiple movies on a track
    • Video editing
    • Video clip groups
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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Command Key is _________ on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Command Key is Control (ctrl) on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Option Key is _________ on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Option Key is Atl on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Control Key is _________ key on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Control Key is Start (Win) key on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Return Key is _________ key on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Return Key is Enter key on main (not numeric) keypad on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Return Key is _________ key on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • Keyboard Commands
    • MAC to WINDOWS

MAC Return Key is backspace key on Windows

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Cross-Platform Issues

  • File-Naming Conventions
    • Current Pro Tools session extension: ____
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Cross-Platform Issues

  • File-Naming Conventions
    • Current Pro Tools session extension: .ptx
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Cross-Platform Issues

  • File-Naming Conventions
    • Older Pro Tools session extensions: ____ ____ ____
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Cross-Platform Issues

  • File-Naming Conventions
    • Older Pro Tools session extensions: .ptf, .pts, .pt5
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Cross-Platform Issues

  • File-Naming Conventions
    • Audio file extensions: ____ ____
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Cross-Platform Issues

  • File-Naming Conventions
    • Audio file extensions: .wav, .aif

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