SLIDES CH 1 Flashcards
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools works with _______ in digital format (recording, editing, arranging).
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools works with audio in digital format (recording, editing, arranging).
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools uses sequencing technology to work with ______ data (recording, editing, arranging).
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools uses sequencing technology to work with MIDI data (recording, editing, arranging).
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools supports standard music _______ display for MIDI notes (viewing, editing, arranging, printing).
Pro Tools supports standard music notation display for MIDI notes (viewing, editing, arranging, printing).
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools provides a software-based _______ environment (effects processing, mixing, automation).
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools provides a software-based mixing environment (effects processing, mixing, automation).
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools is a platform for audio __________ tasks for film and video (sound effects, music, dialog, foley)
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools is a platform for audio post-production tasks for film and video (sound effects, music, dialog, foley)
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
5 main uses of Pro Tools
WHAT IS PRO TOOLS
5 main uses of Pro Tools
- Audio
- MIDI
- Notation
- Mixing
- Post-Production
The Story of Pro Tools
- DigiDrums formed in _____; evolved into Digidesign in ______
The Story of Pro Tools
- DigiDrums formed in 1984; evolved into Digidesign in 1985
The Story of Pro Tools
- Sound Tools (2-track hard-disk recorder) released in _____: the world’s first tapeless recording studio
The Story of Pro Tools
- Sound Tools (2-track hard-disk recorder) released in 1989: the world’s first tapeless recording studio
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools released in _____; Pro Tools TDM released in _____
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools released in 1991; Pro Tools TDM released in 1994
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools|24 released in ______ (24-bit audio)
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools|24 released in 1997 (24-bit audio)
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE unveiled in ______
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE unveiled in 2002
The Story of Pro Tools
- M-Audio, Wizoo Sound Design, Sibelius Software acquired from _____ through _____
The Story of Pro Tools
- M-Audio, Wizoo Sound Design, Sibelius Software acquired from 2004 through 2006
The Story of Pro Tools
- ICON systems (D-Command and D-Control) debuted in ______
The Story of Pro Tools
- ICON systems (D-Command and D-Control) debuted in 2004
The Story of Pro Tools
- VENUE systems introduced in _____ (D-Show, Profile, and SC48)
The Story of Pro Tools
- VENUE systems introduced in 2005 (D-Show, Profile, and SC48)
The Story of Pro Tools
- Euphonix acquired in _____ (Artist Series, MC-Pro, System 5)
The Story of Pro Tools
- Euphonix acquired in 2010 (Artist Series, MC-Pro, System 5)
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools 9 released in _____
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools 9 released in 2010
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools 10 released ________
The Story of Pro Tools
- Pro Tools 10 released October 2011
Basics of Digital Audio
- Parameters of Sound
- _________: The “shape” of a sound; gives a sound its unique character and tone
Basics of Digital Audio
- Parameters of Sound
- Waveform: The “shape” of a sound; gives a sound its unique character and tone
Basics of Digital Audio
- Parameters of Sound
- _______: The pitch of a sound; measured in cycles per second (CPS) or Hertz (Hz)
Basics of Digital Audio
- Parameters of Sound
- Frequency: The pitch of a sound; measured in cycles per second (CPS) or Hertz (Hz)
Basics of Digital Audio
- Parameters of Sound
- _______: The loudness of a sound; measured in decibels (dB)
Basics of Digital Audio
- Parameters of Sound
- Amplitude: The loudness of a sound; measured in decibels (dB)
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- _________: The frequency of digital measurements of audio
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- Sample Rate: The frequency of digital measurements of audio
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- Dynamic range increases by approximately __ dB per bit.
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- Dynamic range increases by approximately 6 dB per bit.
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- To estimate dynamic range, multiply bit depth by __.
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- To estimate dynamic range, multiply bit depth by 6.
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- Dynamic range of 24 bit audio: __________
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- Dynamic range of 24 bit audio: 24 x 6 = 144 dB
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- Dynamic range of 16 bit audio: __________
Basics of Digital Audio
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- Dynamic range of 16 bit audio: 16 x 6 = 96 dB
Basics of Digital Audio
- Recording in Digital Format
- Pro Tools interfaces provide connections for digital transfers
- Examples: ______________________
- Pro Tools interfaces provide connections for digital transfers
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
- Pro Tools interfaces provide connections for digital transfers
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools System
- ____-based system
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools System
- Host-based system (uses processing power of the host computer)
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools System
- Runs Pro Tools _______
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools System
- Runs Pro Tools software
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools System
- Uses _____________________ hardware interface
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools System
- Uses a 003, Eleven Rack, Mbox, or M-Audio hardware interface
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
- ____-based system
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
- Host-based system
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
- Runs Pro Tools _______
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
- Runs Pro Tools software
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
- Uses a ________ audio interface or the ________ on a Mac
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System
- Uses a third-party audio interface or the built-in audio on a Mac
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD
- Uses _______________ hardware
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD
- Uses Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools|HD Native, or Pro Tools|HDX hardware
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD
- Uses one or more __________ interfaces
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD
- Uses one or more Pro Tools HD-series interfaces
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools 10.0 Software
- Supports sample rates up to ___ kHz with bit depths up to __-bit floating point
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
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools 10.0 Software
- Supports ______________ interfaces
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

Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD Software
- Runs on Mac and Windows systems with _______________ hardware
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
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD Software
- Provides sample rates up to ___ kHz with bit depths up to __-bit floating point
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD Software
- Provides sample rates up to 192 kHz with bit depths up to 32-bit floating point
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD Software
- Requires HD-series interfaces _________________
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Pro Tools HD Software
- Requires HD-series interfaces (HD OMNI, HD I/O, or HD MADI)

Pro Tools System Configurations
- Included Plug-Ins and Extras
- 3 varieties of plug-ins:
- ______
- ______
- ______
- 3 varieties of plug-ins:
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
- 3 varieties of plug-ins:
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Included Plug-Ins and Extras
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
- ______ Plug-Ins – EQ, dynamics, delay, and more
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Included Plug-Ins and Extras
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
- DigiRack Plug-Ins – EQ, dynamics, delay, and more
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Included Plug-Ins and Extras
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
- ________ – TL Metro, TL InTune, TL MasterMeter
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
Pro Tools System Configurations
- Included Plug-Ins and Extras
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
- TL Utilities – TL Metro, TL InTune, TL MasterMeter
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
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
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
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
- Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:
Complete Production Toolkit
- Enables ____________ for non-HD systems
Complete Production Toolkit
- Enables feature enhancements for non-HD systems
Complete Production Toolkit
- Adds full surround mixing up to __ channel formats
Complete Production Toolkit
- Adds full surround mixing up to 7.1 channel formats
Complete Production Toolkit
- Enables up to ___ voiceable tracks
Complete Production Toolkit
- Enables up to 512 voiceable tracks
Complete Production Toolkit
- Provides advanced automation features:
- ______ automation
- ______ automation
- ______ automation
Complete Production Toolkit
- Provides advanced automation features:
- Snapshot automation
- Glide automation
- Trim automation
Complete Production Toolkit
- Provides advanced features for digital video:
- _______ video tracks
- _______ movies on a track
- Video ______
- Video _______
Complete Production Toolkit
- Provides advanced features for digital video:
- Multiple video tracks
- Multiple movies on a track
- Video editing
- Video clip groups
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Command Key is _________ on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Command Key is Control (ctrl) on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Option Key is _________ on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Option Key is Atl on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Control Key is _________ key on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Control Key is Start (Win) key on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Return Key is _________ key on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Return Key is Enter key on main (not numeric) keypad on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Return Key is _________ key on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- Keyboard Commands
- MAC to WINDOWS
MAC Return Key is backspace key on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues
- File-Naming Conventions
- Current Pro Tools session extension: ____
Cross-Platform Issues
- File-Naming Conventions
- Current Pro Tools session extension: .ptx
Cross-Platform Issues
- File-Naming Conventions
- Older Pro Tools session extensions: ____ ____ ____
Cross-Platform Issues
- File-Naming Conventions
- Older Pro Tools session extensions: .ptf, .pts, .pt5
Cross-Platform Issues
- File-Naming Conventions
- Audio file extensions: ____ ____
Cross-Platform Issues
- File-Naming Conventions
- Audio file extensions: .wav, .aif