Week 6 Flashcards

1
Q

True or False:Changing the order of tracks can be done using the Track List, Edit Window, or Mix Window.

A

TRUE

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2
Q

Which automation mode allows recording real-time changes to enabled parameters, overwriting the existing automation?

A

Write

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3
Q

True or False:DSP Plug-Ins are powered by their respective cards, saving host-based processing resources for other tasks.

A

TRUE

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4
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True or False:To record automation in Write mode the destination track(s) must be record-armed.

A

False; simply placing a track in Write mode allows recording of enabled parameters once playback begins

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5
Q

What is the keystroke shortcut to open the Automation Window?

A

[COMMAND+4] (numeric keypad, Mac)

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6
Q

What are the two Bouncing options reviewed in class this week?

A

Bounce to Disk; Bounce to Tracks

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7
Q

When clicking a track’s Output Path Selector, the pop-up menu shows what 2 main output path categories?

A

Output + Bus

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8
Q

What are the two main categories of plug-ins Pro Tools provides?

A

Real-Time Processing (Native/DSP and )File-based Processing (AudioSuite)

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9
Q

True or False:Automation cannot be edited when a track’s automation mode is set to READ.

A

FALSE; break points can still be entered, moved or deleted using the Grabber Tool.

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10
Q

What 3 Automation modes did we discuss in class this week?

A

Off, Read, Write

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11
Q

What modifier key is held to remove an automation breakpoint using the Grabber Tool?

A

OPTION (Mac)

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12
Q

Which type of real-time plug-in in Pro Tools relies on the processing power of the host computer(ie host-based processing)?

A

Native Plug-Ins

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13
Q

To ensure you have the ability to Write automation for a particular parameter, which window should you check first to see if the parameter(s) is enabled?

A

Automation Window

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14
Q

What are the two types of Real-time processing plug-ins available in Pro Tools?

A

Native Plug-Ins (available in all Pro Tools systems)DSP Plug-Ins (Pro Tools|HD & Pro Tools|HDX Hardware only)

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15
Q

To route a send assignment to an external device, which category would you choose for the path?

A

INTERFACE (then the appropriate path numbers ie 1-2, etc)

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16
Q

When save option allows the user to save a complete copy of a PT session while converting to other file types, sample rates, previous PT versions, etc?

A

FILE>SAVE COPY IN

17
Q

Which tools are used to enter new break points in a track’s automation playlist?

A

Grabber & Pencil

18
Q

When creating a Send assignment, for example a Reverb send effect, what track type is created and used to load the Reverb effect on?

A

Auxiliary Input (AUX)

19
Q

True or False:The I/O routing selector on a MIDI track routes audio signals to and from the track.

A

FALSE; MIDI tracks’ I/O selectors are used solely for routing MIDI signals.

20
Q

True or False: Output Busses are bus paths that are used for internal routing within Pro Tools.

A

FALSE; Output Busses are physical outputs via an audio interface

21
Q

True or False:When Bouncing To Disk the default folder the render will save to is the current session’s Audio Files folder.

A

TRUE

22
Q

True or False:Renaming an I/O path in the I/O setup window will update the name within a track’s I/O routing selector in Pro Tools?

A

TRUE

23
Q

When clicking a track’s Input Path Selector, the pop-up menu shows what 2 available input path categories? Which applies to physical hardware inputs and which applies to internal, virtual paths?

A

Interface: refers to physical inputs via the interface/hardware; Bus: refers to internal, virtual paths

24
Q

In the Edit Window where do we display a track’s volume automation playlist in its own lane?

A

The drop-down arrow in the bottom left of a track’s nameplate.

25
Q

Under which menu do we find the session’s I/O Settings?

A

Setup

26
Q

What does it mean if an I/O path’s text is displayed in italics?

A

It is currently not in use and not part of the current session’s I/O setup routing.

27
Q

True or False: When creating a submix we route the output of the individual tracks to new Auxiliary track’s Input path, via an internal bus.

A

TRUE

28
Q

To set the input or output path of multiple selected tracks to the same path what modifier keys are held when selecting a path?

A

[OPTION+SHIFT+Click] (Mac)

29
Q

What does the SUSPEND button do in the Automation Window?

A

Globally suspends all automation for all tracks in the session