SLIDES CH 9 Flashcards

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Audio signals coming into an audio hardware device, such as the audio interface used for Pro Tools

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Inputs

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Audio signals coming out of an audio hardware device, such as the audio interface used for Pro Tools

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Outputs

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Audio patch points for inserting a signal processor directly into the signal path

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Inserts

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A signal path carrying a mix output of one or more tracks routed for parallel processing

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Send

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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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Return

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HOW TO OPEN MIX WINDOW

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To Open:

  • Choose Window > Mix
  • Press Command+= (Mac) or Ctrl+= (Windows) to toggle between the Mix and Edit windows
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TYPES OF CONTROLS TO CONFIGURE THE MIX WINDOW

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Configuring the Mix Window

  • Controls include:
    • Volume Faders
    • Pan controls
    • I/O selectors
    • Insert and Send selectors
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Configuring the Mix Window

Set as needed for tracks receiving input from other sources

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Input Paths

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Configuring the Mix Window

Set as needed to monitor output from your audio interface

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Output Paths

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16
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Inserts and Sends Views

Pro Tools provides 10 track
Insert selectors, in two views: A-E and F-J

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Inserts View

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Inserts and Sends Views

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

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Sends View

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Inserts and Sends Views

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

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Inserts and Sends Views

Shows all five track Send selectors in
a group simultaneously

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Sends Assignments View

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Inserts and Sends Views

Shows only one Send at a time across
all tracks, with send level controls

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Single Send View

21
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Inserts and Sends Views

To toggle between Send Assignments
view and Single Send view:

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# Choose View \> Sends A-E
or View \> Sends F-J

Select the desired display mode
from the submenu

22
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Configuring Inserts

Adds a software signal processor directly into the signal path

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Configuring Inserts

  • Plug-In Insert
    • Click on an Insert selector and choose a plug-in option
    • Adds a software signal processor directly into the signal path
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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)

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Configuring Inserts

  • 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)
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How to Configuring Sends and Returns

External Send

Click on a Send selector and choose an Output option

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How to Configuring Sends and Returns

External Send

Click on a Send selector and choose an Output option

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How to Configuring Sends and Returns

Internal Send

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How to Configuring Sends and Returns

Internal Send

Click on a Send selector and choose a Bus option

26
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Configuring Sends and ReturnsExternal Send

Return to an ______ Input track

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Configuring Sends and ReturnsExternal Send

Return to an Auxiliary Input track

27
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Allows you to record changes to controls in real time

Records enabled parameters whenever session is playing back

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Recording Automation (Write Mode)

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How to turn on Recording Automation (Write Mode)

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29
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Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation

Displayed in the ________ playlist

Click the Track View Selector; choose desired automation playlist

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Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation

Displayed in the automation playlist

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Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation

How to

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Click the Track View Selector; choose desired automation playlist

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Viewing and Editing Breakpoint Automation

  • Use the ______ tool to add, move, or delete breakpoints
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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
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Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)

  • ______ mode for tracks
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Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)

  • Default mode for tracks
33
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Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)

  • Plays ___________
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Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)

  • Plays recorded automation
34
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Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)

  • No automation is _________
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Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)

  • No automation is recorded
35
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Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)

  • No risk of ____________
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Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)

  • No risk of overwriting existing automation
36
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Two main plug-in categories

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Two main plug-in categories:

  • Real-time processing (Native and DSP plug-ins)
  • Non-real-time, file-based processing (AudioSuite plug-ins)
37
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Real-Time Plug-In Features

  • DSP Plug-Ins
    • _______
    • _______
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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
38
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Real-Time Plug-In Features

  • Native Plug-Ins
    • _________
    • _________
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Real-Time Plug-In Features

  • Native Plug-Ins
    • Available on all Pro Tools systems
    • Use the processing power of the host computer
39
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Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tool

  • ____Rack Plug-Ins
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Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools

  • DigiRack Plug-Ins
40
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Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools

  • __________ Collection Plug-Ins
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Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools

  • Creative Collection Plug-Ins
41
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Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools

  • Include various ________
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Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools

  • Include various dynamics processors, EQs, reverbs, delays, flangers, choruses, etc.
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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
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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
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Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools

  • ___________– Suite of dynamics processors:
    • Compressor/Limiter
    • Expander/Gate
    • De-Esser
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Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools

  • Avid Dynamics III – Suite of dynamics processors:
    • Compressor/Limiter
    • Expander/Gate
    • De-Esser
44
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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
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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
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