Pro Tools Basics
What keyboard key can be used to start and stop playback in Pro Tools?
Spacebar
What must you do to a track before recording audio onto it?
Record-arm the track
Which tool is primarily used to move clips around the timeline?
Grabber Tool
What keyboard letter represents the Mute button on a track?
M
Which type of track allows you to use a virtual synthesizer directly inside Pro Tools?
Instrument Track
What are individual pieces of audio inside an Audio Track called?
Clips/Regions/Waveform
Where do you select the microphone or other source you want to record?
The track's Input under I/O
Which Edit Mode allows clips to move freely without snapping?
Slip Mode
What menu path opens the Pro Tools Mix window?
Window → Mix
What editor displays MIDI notes?
Piano Roll
What two common measurements can the Pro Tools timeline display?
Bars/Beats and Seconds
What track control lets you hear one track while muting the other tracks?
Solo
Which Edit Mode makes clips snap to predetermined positions on the timeline?
Grid Mode
What are Inserts used for in Pro Tools?
Mainly applying plugins/effects or processing to a track.
(Can also be used to load VST Instrument)
What MIDI parameter controls the intensity of individual notes?
Velocity
What does BPM stand for?
Beats Per Minute
After record-arming a track, what two main Transport controls are used to begin recording?
Record and Play
Which Edit Mode automatically removes gaps between clips when clips are moved?
Shuffle Mode
What does a Send allow you to do?
Route/send a track's signal to another destination, such as a bus or output.
What command is used to turn the completed Pro Tools session into an audio file?
Bounce
According to the video, what three audio settings can be defined when creating a new Pro Tools session?
File type, sample rate, and bit depth
You record arm one track while several other tracks are playing. Which audio is actually recorded onto the armed track?
The audio coming from the armed track's selected input. The other non armed tracks are not recorded.
What is the difference between the Standard Trim tool and the TCE Trim tool?
Standard Trim removes/hides part of a clip to change its length, while TCE changes the clip's duration by changing its playback speed without affecting pitch.
When Track View is changed to Volume, what can you create by changing the volume curve over time?
Volume automation
If you only want to export one section of your song instead of the entire session, what should you do before using Bounce Mix?
Use the Selector Tool to select the desired timeline region before bouncing.