Category: Pro Tools 101

Pro Tools Lesson 2

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

Pro Tools 101 lesson 1

Questions-

1. Name and describe five types of production tasks that ProTools can be used for.

Audio Processing,

2. What’s the frequency range of human hearing? 

20hz to 20kz

3. What does the frequency of a sound wave affect in terms of how we perceive the sound? How is frequency measured? 

The frequency of the sound pressure variations that reaches our ears creates our perception of the pitch of the sound. We measure this frequency in cycles per second (CPS), also commonly denoted as Hertz (Hz). These two terms are synonymous—15,000 CPS is the same as 15,000 Hz. Multiples of 1,000 Hz are often denoted as kilohertz (kHz). Therefore, 15,000 Hz is also written as 15 kHz.

Frequency is measured by in hertz and is the rate of which current changes direction per second, it

4. What does the amplitude of the sound wave affect? How is amplitude measured? 

5. How does the sample rate of a system relate to the frequency of audio it can capture? What is the name of the law that specifies the relationship between sample rate and audio frequency? 

6. How does the bit depth relate to the dynamic range of audio it can capture. How can you estimate the dynamic range of a system? 

7. What are some common digital connections available on Pro Tools audio interfaces? What type of connector jack does each use? 

8. Name some audio interfaces that are compatible with standard Pro Tools software. 

Any interface compatible with core audio for Mac or ASIO for Windows

9. Name some Avid audio interfaces that are compatible with Pro Tools | Ultimate software. 

Supports multichannel outputs.