1.Name some of the folders and files that ProTools creates as part of the session hierarchy. Where is the session file (. ptx) stored?
Sample files, session files, clip groups and also videos if you render them. The session file is stored in pro tools session and can be saved to wherever you decide.
2.What is the WaveCache.wtm file used for? What happens if the WaveCache file gets deleted or goes missing?
It’s used to show the waveform which can help Pro Tools to open faster. If the file goes missing pro tools can recalculate where it is or you can update its location.
3. Where are audio files stored in the session hierarchy?
They are saved into the audio files folder.
4.Where are Pro Tool’s is MIDI files normally stored?
in the session
5. Which components should you turn on first when powering up a Pro Tools system? Which component should you turn on last?
External hard drives. Audio monitoring system. Check inputs and outputs on system preferences and Pro Tools sound engine settings.
6. What type of processing does the hardware buffer size affect? What type of processing does it not affect?
Native plug-in processing. DSP Processing. It affects purely audio.
7. What kinds of commands can be found under the ProTools View menu? How does the view menu differ from the window menu?
You can hide or show the windows, tracks, and track data . You can arrange the way the way the windows on display look.
8.What kind of commands can be found under the ProTools Options menu? How does the options menu differ from the setup menu?
It lets you select several editing, recording, monitoring, playback, and display options and the setup menu allows you to configure functions or operations that involve multiple settings.
9. Which main Pro Tools window displays audio waveforms and can be used to work directly with audio, MIDI, and video files on tracks?
The edit window
10. Which ProTools window provides access to Pan controls and Volume faders for each track?
The mix window