1.What term is used to describe an audio patch point that applies a signal processor directly into the signal path on a track? How many of these patch points does Pro Tools provide on each track? 2.What term is used to describe a signal path carrying a mix output of one or more tracks routed …
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ProTools 101: Lesson 9
What does the Loop Playback option do? What is the minimum loop length required for loop playback? Loop playback allows you to repeat your selection continuously, looping from the end of the selection back to the start without interruption. Loop playback requires a selection at least 0.5 seconds in length 2. What happens when you delete a clip from …
Protools 101: lesson 8
What does the Universe view display? How can you use this view to scroll in the Edit window? (See “using the universe view” beginning on page 166.) It shows an overview of your entire session. The universe few displays a miniature representation of all video, audio and MIDI clips on your tracks. What are the Timeline Selection In/Out points? How …
ProTools 101: lesson 7
What does the term MIDI stand for? How is MIDI data different from the data stored on an audio file? (See “MIDI basics” beginning on page 134.) Musical Instrument Digital Interface . MIDI data is different from data stored in audio file in that MIDI data does not represent soundwaves; instead it represents information about a performance, such as the …
Protools 101: Lesson 5
How much disk space is consumed per minute by a mono track at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and a bit depth of 16-bit? What happens to disk space consumption if the sample rate is doubled to 88.2 kHz with the same bit depth? (See “audio storage requirements” beginning on page 96.) At a sample rate of …
Protools 101: Lesson 4
What are some actions that can be initiated from The Dashboard? (See “The Dashboard” beginning on page 70.) Create a new blank session on local storage. Create a new blank project, with or without cloud backup. Create a new session or project from a template. Open a session or project from a list of recently opened …
Protools 101: Lesson 3
What icon is used for the Zoomer tool in the Edit window? How can you use this tool to quickly zoom out, filling the Edit window with the longest track in the session? (See “Zoomer Tool” beginning on page 52.) Magnifying glass. Double click to see ALL (fn+f5 to use Zoomer) Which Edit tool is represented by a hand icon? What is this tool used for? (See “Grabber …
Protools 101: Lesson 1
Name and describe five types of production tasks that ProTools can be used for. audio processing, MIDI Production, Notation and Scores, Mixing and automationAudio for video and post production What’s the frequency range of human hearing? 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (or cycles per seconds – CPS) What does the frequency of a sound wave …
Sonic Response
For my sonic response to the last workshop, we had with Ingrid, I decided to use an obsolete media that I was familiar with after attempting to work with minidiscs. For my response, I made multiple tape loops and recorded them as the base for my composition. For the main loop, I made a Mobius …
Chapter 4
For the fourth Chapter of my audio drama, I wanted the scene to be acted rather than described by the narrator. This scene being the climax of the story taking place in the hotel. I originally wanted this scene to play out in 5.1 with each character taking a point of the triangle created by …