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Session File- Pro Tools Session
Audio Files- contains all the audio, wav or AIFF
Session File Backup- enabling Auto Backup, this will be created to store the autosaved session files
Bounced files- the default folder to store any Bounce To Disc files
Wave Cache File- Waveform display Data
Musical Instrument Digital Interface- A technical standard that includes a protocol for cables for connection electronic instruments, data about how hard you hit a note, how long you play it for, volume, modulation, panning, after touch and other exclusive data
Midi in Pro Tools- using built in sequencing technology, Pro Tools enables you to record and edit midi data in the same environment you record audio
To troubleshoot midi, check setup/midi/input devices
To view I/O and Inserts, check the window above the tracks
Instrument tracks allow you to both play in MIDI and audio
Keyboard shortcuts
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EDIT TOOLS
Smart Tool
This tool selects entire audio clips, and moves them around super easily
your cursor can be used to shorten audio or MIDI tracks by clicking and dragging over the region you want to cut.
you are able to select full or partial tracks by clicking and dragging over them
Regular Tools
listen to audio tracks at a reduced playback speed.
used to draw notes in a MIDI region. It can also be used to draw in automation.
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EDIT MODES
Grid-Snaps to a grid line
Shuffle- snaps to a clip before or after, leaves no space in between
Slip- lets you move it freely
Spot- gives you a prompt to place the clip at a specific second/place
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MIDI CONTROLS
Looping and Duplicating
Event Operation- Transpose, Change Velocity, and Note Duration
How to select/split note
Flatten
Restore
Bounce To Disk
When bouncing the file format must be an option- Interleaved
MICROPHONE INFORMATION
Transducer- the first device in the recording chain to pick up audio, changing the acoustic signal into an electrical one
Emile Berliner- Invented the Gramophone, Paid 50 Thousand by Bell Telephone for his patent
Three types of microphones
Condenser- Condenser microphones operate on an electrostatic principle. It needs 48+ Volts of Phantom Power. It has a fixed backplate, getting charged with electricity, and the diaphragm changes the distance between itself and the backplate.
Condenser Mics are good for high frequencies and vocals, like percussion too
A large Diaphragm is best for - vocals
Small Diaphragm is best for isolating a particular area of the sound source, i.e. guitar or string instrument
Dynamic- Is moved by a metal coil, which creates voltage around the diaphragm. They can handle a higher SPL and are more durable, Shure SM57 and SM58.
Ribbon- a form of dynamic mics, but has a metal ribbon inside a U-shaped magnet, and as the ribbon moves, it creates the electrical signal by the diaphragm.
Ribbons are used for warmer more vintage vocals, or to capture the warmth from a guitar amp
Polar pickup patterns- The polar patterns of a mic will show how it will pick up the sound, showing the best placement techniques.
Omnidirectional- pick up all around the room
Cardioid- Only one specific side-Directional- 180 degrees-directional- Pick up at 0 and 180 degrees