SLIDES CH 9 Flashcards
Audio signals coming into an audio hardware device, such as the audio interface used for Pro Tools
Inputs
Audio signals coming out of an audio hardware device, such as the audio interface used for Pro Tools
Outputs
Audio patch points for inserting a signal processor directly into the signal path
Inserts
A signal path carrying a mix output of one or more tracks routed for parallel processing
Send
A channel or track used to return the processed signal to the mix; typically an Auxiliary Input track in Pro Tools
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HOW TO OPEN MIX WINDOW
To Open:
- Choose Window > Mix
- Press Command+= (Mac) or Ctrl+= (Windows) to toggle between the Mix and Edit windows
TYPES OF CONTROLS TO CONFIGURE THE MIX WINDOW
Configuring the Mix Window
- Controls include:
- Volume Faders
- Pan controls
- I/O selectors
- Insert and Send selectors
Configuring the Mix Window
Set as needed for tracks receiving input from other sources
Input Paths
Configuring the Mix Window
Set as needed to monitor output from your audio interface
Output Paths
Inserts and Sends Views
Pro Tools provides 10 track
Insert selectors, in two views: A-E and F-J

Inserts View
Inserts and Sends Views
Pro Tools provides 10 track
Send selectors, in two views: A-E and F-J

Sends View
Inserts and Sends Views
Choose View > Mix Window Views and select the desired Inserts or Sends view

Inserts and Sends Views
Shows all five track Send selectors in
a group simultaneously

Sends Assignments View
Inserts and Sends Views
Shows only one Send at a time across
all tracks, with send level controls

Single Send View
Inserts and Sends Views
To toggle between Send Assignments
view and Single Send view:
# Choose View \> Sends A-E or View \> Sends F-J
Select the desired display mode
from the submenu

Configuring Inserts
Adds a software signal processor directly into the signal path
Configuring Inserts
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Plug-In Insert
- Click on an Insert selector and choose a plug-in option
- Adds a software signal processor directly into the signal path
Configuring Inserts
Routes the signal through an external device connected to parallel inputs and outputs of the audio interface (requires available line-level I/O on the interface)
Configuring Inserts
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Hardware I/O Insert
- Click on an Insert selector and choose an I/O option
- Routes the signal through an external device connected to parallel inputs and outputs of the audio interface (requires available line-level I/O on the interface)
How to Configuring Sends and Returns
External Send
Click on a Send selector and choose an Output option
How to Configuring Sends and Returns
External Send
Click on a Send selector and choose an Output option
How to Configuring Sends and Returns
Internal Send
How to Configuring Sends and Returns
Internal Send
Click on a Send selector and choose a Bus option
Configuring Sends and ReturnsExternal Send
Return to an ______ Input track
Configuring Sends and ReturnsExternal Send
Return to an Auxiliary Input track
Allows you to record changes to controls in real time
Records enabled parameters whenever session is playing back
Recording Automation (Write Mode)
How to turn on Recording Automation (Write Mode)

Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation
Displayed in the ________ playlist
Click the Track View Selector; choose desired automation playlist
Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation
Displayed in the automation playlist
Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation
How to
Click the Track View Selector; choose desired automation playlist

Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation
- Use the ______ tool to add, move, or delete breakpoints
Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation
- Use the Grabber tool to add, move, or delete breakpoints
- Click the automation graph line to add a breakpoint
- Click and drag a breakpoint to adjust its position
- Option-click (Mac) or Alt-click (Windows) on a breakpoint to delete it

Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
- ______ mode for tracks
Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
- Default mode for tracks
Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
- Plays ___________
Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
- Plays recorded automation
Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
- No automation is _________
Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
- No automation is recorded
Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
- No risk of ____________
Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
- No risk of overwriting existing automation
Two main plug-in categories
Two main plug-in categories:
- Real-time processing (Native and DSP plug-ins)
- Non-real-time, file-based processing (AudioSuite plug-ins)
Real-Time Plug-In Features
- DSP Plug-Ins
- _______
- _______
Real-Time Plug-In Features
- DSP Plug-Ins
- Pro Tools|HD or HDX hardware only
- Use the processing power of DSP chips on PCIe cards
Real-Time Plug-In Features
- Native Plug-Ins
- _________
- _________
Real-Time Plug-In Features
- Native Plug-Ins
- Available on all Pro Tools systems
- Use the processing power of the host computer
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tool
- ____Rack Plug-Ins
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- DigiRack Plug-Ins
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- __________ Collection Plug-Ins
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- Creative Collection Plug-Ins
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- Include various ________
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- Include various dynamics processors, EQs, reverbs, delays, flangers, choruses, etc.
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- _______ – Parametric equalizer in three configurations:
- 1-Band
- 4-Band (RTAS only, not available as an AAX plug-in)
- 7-Band
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- Avid EQ III – Parametric equalizer in three configurations:
- 1-Band
- 4-Band (RTAS only, not available as an AAX plug-in)
- 7-Band
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- ___________– Suite of dynamics processors:
- Compressor/Limiter
- Expander/Gate
- De-Esser
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- Avid Dynamics III – Suite of dynamics processors:
- Compressor/Limiter
- Expander/Gate
- De-Esser
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- __________
- Combines processors in a single interface:
- EQ
- Dynamics
- Filter
- Gain
- Uses algorithms based on Euphonix System 5 console channel strip
- Combines processors in a single interface:
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
- Avid Channel Strip
- Combines processors in a single interface:
- EQ
- Dynamics
- Filter
- Gain
- Uses algorithms based on Euphonix System 5 console channel strip
- Combines processors in a single interface: