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Term
How much storage space does a CD ROM have?
Definition
650 MB
Term
What are the three system usage windows in Pro Tools?
Definition
CPU Activity, PCI Activity, and Disk
Term
By default how many controllers are listed in the controllers view?
Definition
4
Term
What does the regions view do?
Definition
Allows you to move MIDI data in chunks
Term
How many data streams per program does Rewire allow?
Definition
64
Term
_______ is a plug in format, developed by Steinberg, with wide cross platform support.
Definition
VST
Term
Irregular Pit Geometry causes ________ which degrades the signal.
Definition
Jitter
Term
What does the velocity veiw allow you to do?
Definition
Edit Note on velocities as well as the notes themselves
Term
What is an Audiosuite plug in?
Definition
File Based Plug In, where processed audio is written to a file, not processed in real time
Term
What is the count off?
Definition
The number of bars clicked before playback or recording begins
Term
What does Rewire do?
Definition
Allows real time streaming of Audio, MIDI, Tempo, and Transport between programs
Term
What type of data does a Red Book CD hold?
Definition
44.1KHz, 16 Bit, Stereo PCM Audio
Term
What is the default MIDI record mode?
Definition
Destructive
Term
What does the pencil tool allow you to do?
Definition
Draw in notes
Term
_______ is a plug in format, developed by Microsoft, only supported by PC's.
Definition
Direct X
Term
Between Interleaving and parity how many consecutive errors can be corrected?
Definition
4000
Term
What are the three file modes?
Definition
Overwrite, Create Individual Files, and Create Continuous File
Term
What does the CPU activity window monitor?
Definition
CPU computational bandwidth
Term
Less Disk Traffic= More ________.
Definition
Tracks
Term
Burning at __________ will help alleviate some pit geometry problems.
Definition
Lower Speeds
Term
How do you add copied notes to your existing data?
Definition
Merge Paste
Term
What does a CD's logical format specify?
Definition
Valid data types and player behaviors
Term
What is Disc At Once Authoring?
Definition
All Disc Data is written in one pass
Term
What does Grid/Groove Quantize do?
Definition
Conforms timing of MIDI events to a defined grid
Term
What is the difference in performance between a manufactured disk and a burned disk?
Definition
Burned disks instead of physical pits and lands are using dye making it more ambiguous of a signal
Term
What are the optimized audio protocols?
Definition
ASIO (Steinberg), WDM (Windows) Core Audio (Mac)
Term
What is the purpose of making elements inactive?
Definition
Frees up processing and voices
Term
Which pencil tool allows you to draw a series of notes?
Definition
Line Pencil
Term
What is Monitoring Latency?
Definition
The delay between the input and the output
Term
What is the Pro Tools protocol?
Definition
DAE (Digidesign Audio Engine
Term
What exceptional behaviors does the grabber exhibit when working with MIDI?
Definition
Lasso can grab any note it touches, and in shuffle mode grabber does not include time, so shuffle behaves like slip
Term
Why do CD ROMS hold less Data than CD-DA's?
Definition
Because CD ROM's have more error correction
Term
What is the MIDI Resolution in pro tools?
Definition
960,000 ppqn
Term
What is the catch when loop recording with MIDI merge?
Definition
It is not loop record it is loop playback
Term
Up to _____ Minutes and _____ Seconds can be stored on a red book CD
Definition
74:33
Term
Faster _______ or more ________ = more plug ins
Definition
CPU, RAM
Term
What does Flatten Performance do?
Definition
Creates a new restore state for specified note attributes
Term
What does Create Continuous File do?
Definition
Consolidates processed audio into a new single continuous file
Term
What is the Non Destructive MIDI record mode
Definition
MIDI Merge
Term
What does Pro Tools use for plug in authorization?
Definition
iLok
Term
What is a Type 1 Smf?
Definition
Standard MIDI file that preserves track structure
Term
hat does restore performance do?
Definition
Reverts all selected MIDI notes to their original state
Term
How would you "print" effects?
Definition
Use equivalent Audiosuite plug in or bounce tracks and import
Term
What two types of tracks are required to hear your Midi Instruments?
Definition
A midi track and an Aux Track
Term
What is Track at Once Authoring?
Definition
Written Track by track giving no control over the gaps
Term
What does a CD's physical format specify?
Definition
Disk construction and playback mechanism
Term
Are AudioSuite plug ins destructive or non destructive?
Definition
Can be either depending on settings
Term
How do you insert a tempo change?
Definition
Control Click the tempo ruler
Term
_______ is a plug in format, developed by Apple with no PC Support
Definition
Audio Units
Term
What does Create Individual files do?
Definition
Non Destructive, creates a new processed region for each selected region or partial region
Term
What is a type 0 SMF?
Definition
All tracks are merged to a single track, used for internet streaming
Term
What track simplifies the process by combining a MIDI and Aux track?
Definition
An Instrument Track
Term
What are the three ways to "Bounce" MIDI?
Definition
Record to an Audio Track, Bounce and Import, or Bounce with Audio
Term
MIDI editing is usually __________
Definition
Destructive
Term
Overwrite File mode is ______________
Definition
Destructive
Term
What does quick punch do?
Definition
Enables multiple punches in a single pass
Term
When is it good to use Equal gain? Why?
Definition
When two audio sources are similar in sound character. Because the sounds reenforce each other and a boost is unneccessary
Term
How many tracks does the musician's toolkit give you?
Definition
48
Term
Do inactive tracks use voices?
Definition
No
Term
Are sends pre or post fader?
Definition
It is determined by the user, but defaults to post fader
Term
Pro Tools can remove _________ from the session playlist and the region list, but will not delete the parent file.
Definition
Regions
Term
Where are inserts in the signal chain?
Definition
Pre Fader
Term
What is an RTAS plug in?
Definition
Real Time Audio Suite plug in used by Pro Tools
Term
What does time stamp selected do?
Definition
Re-defines start time of audio region
Term
What does loop record do?
Definition
Creates New Region on each record pass. One whole file contains all passes end to end
Term
When is it good to use Equal Power? Why?
Definition
When two audio sources differ in sound character. Can help avoid a volume drop
Term
What does export region definitions do?
Definition
Region definitions are written to the parent audio file
Term
What does bounce to disk do?
Definition
Renders entire or partial mix to Disk
Term
How many buses are supported by Pro Tools LE?
Definition
32
Term
What is the minimum length of a fade file?
Definition
4 Samples
Term
What does the compact function do?
Definition
Deletes unused portions of an audio file to reclaim wasted disk space
Term
What does DAE stand for?
Definition
Digidesign Audio Engine
Term
Can destructive record extend a whole file region?
Definition
Yes
Term
What is the minimum loop length in loop record?
Definition
1 Second
Term
What is Zero Latency Monitoring?
Definition
Loops input signal directly back to output.
Term
How do inserts work?
Definition
Break the signal flow, inserting the effect into the signal, affecting it completely
Term
How do sends work?
Definition
They route a copy of the signal to an output or bus, allowing you to mix the wet and dry signals
Term
What does quick punch do?
Definition
Enables multiple punches in a single pass
Term
What is a Voice
Definition
An Audio Event or a pathway to or from storage
Term
What is destructive record mode?
Definition
It directly ovwerwrites an audio file
Term
What is a bus?
Definition
An internal audio pathway
Term
What is traditionally used for Dynamic effects?
Definition
Inserts
Term
How many sends do you get in Pro Tools?
Definition
10
Term
Does an aux track contain audio data?
Definition
No
Term
How many voices does an active audio track take up?
Definition
One
Term
What is an audio track?
Definition
A track that allows the recording and playback of audio
Term
What is the difference between Equal Power and Equal Gain?
Definition
Equal Power has a 3 dB boost in amplitude at the middle of the fade and equal gain is purely linear
Term
When is it good to use Equal gain? Why?
Definition
When two audio sources are similar in sound character. Because the sounds reenforce each other and a boost is unneccessary
Term
What is TDM?
Definition
Time Division Multiplexing. It allows multiple audio signals to be routed simotaneously
Term
What is a plug in?
Definition
application within an application that extends the functionality of the host application
Term
How many inserts does pro tools give you?
Definition
5
Term
What does a cue mix do?
Definition
Sends a copy of the signal to an output
Term
What does Export Region as Files?
Definition
Allows you to export selected audio regions as new audio files
Term
What is DAE?
Definition
Digidesign's real time "Operating System" that provides core functionality required by Pro Tools
Term
What is an Aux Track?
Definition
A track that allows the control and processing of audio signals
Term
What does link record and playback faders do?
Definition
Record fader controls monitoring levels
Term
What does matching Start Time Takes List do?
Definition
Gives you a pop up list of alternate takes and loops
Term
How many voices does quick punch take?
Definition
2 for a mono track, 4 for a stereo track
Term
What is Auto Punch Recording?
Definition
Pro Tools automatically punches in and out at the start/end of recording
Term
What does a master fader do?
Definition
Controls the level of a chosen output or bus
Term
Where are inserts in the signal chain?
Definition
Pre Fader
Term
What is Low Latency Monitoring?
Definition
Minimizes monitoring latency by bypassing inserts and sends on record-enabled tracks
Term
How does Auto Input behave?
Definition
It monitors playback of a record enabled track until you are recording
Term
What is a batch fade?
Definition
Crossfades between multiple regions
Term
What is traditionally used for Aux effects?
Definition
Sends
Term
What is a fade?
Definition
A gradual change in volume
Term
What are the three main advantages to digital recording over analog recording?
Definition
No inherent media noise, Durable Media, and No Generation Loss
Term
What does the consolidate function do?
Definition
Creates a new whole file region from the selection
Term
What is the difference between an audio file and an audio region?
Definition
An audio file is the actual ones and zeros, stored on the disk, an audio region is a graphic object representing an audio file and takes very little disk space
Term
Define Non-Linear
Definition
Audio events can be played back in any order, regardless of hoe data is arranged on the hard disk (No Fast Forward or Rewind)
Term
What are the two types of grid mode?
Definition
Relative and Absolute
Term
What are the supported bit depths in Pro Tools LE?
Definition
16 and 24 bit
Term
___________ mode places audio at a specific location.
Definition
Spot
Term
What does Lock regions do?
Definition
Prevents future edits
Term
What is Secondary Storage used for?
Definition
Backing Up Files
Term
What is an Offline region?
Definition
A region in the region list, who's source file doesn't exist on the hard drive
Term
How many Aux Inputs does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
128
Term
Define Non- Destructive
Definition
Audio can be modified without changing the original
Term
What does the trim tool do?
Definition
Changes start and end pointers
Term
How many Instrument tracks does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
32
Term
what happens to all the formats when you go above 96 kHz sample rate?
Definition
You have half as many audio channels
Term
What are the three supported pro tools file types?
Definition
bwf, AiFF, and SDII
Term
Does Pro Tools support stereo files?
Definition
no
Term
When trimming regions, what is removed?
Definition
Everything except what is selected
Term
______ mode constrains the movement and selection to a specific point on a user defined grid.
Definition
Grid
Term
What is an auto created region?
Definition
A region created as a byproduct of user edits
Term
What does tab to transient do?
Definition
Moves cursor to next dynamic peak in the audio signal
Term
What does the region list menu allow you to do
Definition
Manage and export files/regions, Set parameters for searches, and set parameters for viewing Files/Regions
Term
How many total audio tracks are allowed in Pro Tools LE?
Definition
128
Term
Timebase rulers show ___________
Definition
Edit and Playback selections
Term
What are the benefits of a faster CPU?
Definition
More plug ins and less waiting
Term
What are the two other names a DAW can be refered to as?
Definition
Digital Audio Sequencer, Hard-Disk Recorder
Term
What does nudge selection do?
Definition
Moves selection(not data) forward or backward by nudge value
Term
Can you have multiple Session files in one session folder?
Definition
yes
Term
What is the difference between Save As and Save Copy In?
Definition
Save As makes a copy of a session file, wheras Save Copy In makes a copy of all files related to the session
Term
__________ mode removes and inserts time when regions are added or deleted, leaving no gaps
Definition
shuffle
Term
Define Pointer Based.
Definition
Audio Events are defined by pointers to audio files
Term
The _______ Tool selects a period of time and all data within that period of time
Definition
selector
Term
What does lock region NOT protect against
Definition
eing recorded over or being replaced by another region
Term
What are the three ways to import audio into Pro Tools?
Definition
Digibase, Finder/Explorer, and Import Audio (File Menu)
Term
What are the three Components of a DAW?
Definition
Hardware, Software, and Storage
Term
DAW's offer Total _______ automation
Definition
recall
Term
________ Grid mode naps material or selections to a user defined grid.
Definition
absolute
Term
DAW's can create ________ references to one audio file
Definition
multiple
Term
are audio regions part of the session file?
Definition
yes
Term
What factors determine Hard Drive Speed?
Definition
Rotation Speed, Access Time, and Bus Type
Term
What does the trim tool do?
Definition
Changes start and end pointers
Term
All files besides the three native file formats must be ________ before they can be imported.
Definition
converted
Term
__________ mode moves and selects freely to any sample location
Definition
slip
Term
What is a hybrid system?
Definition
A host based system with a DSP chip added on
Term
What are the two primary windows within Pro Tools?
Definition
Mix Window and the Edit Window
Term
What does a Host based system rely heavily on?
Definition
a cpu
Term
What sample rates are supported by the MBox 2?
Definition
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz
Term
What are the four edit modes?
Definition
Slip, Spot, Grid, and Shuffle
Term
What additional sample rates are supported by the Digi 002?
Definition
88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz
Term
When Timeline Insertion is following playback, the cursor moves _________
Definition
To the stopping point
Term
What does Identify Beat establish?
Definition
Tempo and Meter Map
Term
In Pro Tools, what happens every time youy do a new take?
Definition
A new file is created
Term
How many Master Faders does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
64
Term
What type(s) of stereo does Pro Tools support?
Definition
Stereo Split only
Term
What are the two types of non whole file regions?
Definition
user created regions, and auto created regions
Term
What are the three characteristics of a DAW?
Definition
Pointer-Based, Non-Linear, and Non-Destructive
Term
How many MIDI tracks does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
256
Term
What are the supported sample rates in Pro Tools LE? (Depending on your interface)
Definition
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz
Term
What are the benefits of having more RAM?
Definition
More efficient processing
Term
How many XLR inputs does the Digi 002 Rack have?
Definition
4
Term
What is another way of saying Non-Linear?
Definition
random access
Term
In _________ Mode, movement is constrained by region boundaries.
Definition
shuffle
Term
Digital Audio = ________
Definition
Numbers
Term
Conductor rulers show _________.
Definition
Tempo meter and marker events
Term
___________ mode places audio at a specific location.
Definition
Spot
Term
Define Non-Linear
Definition
Audio events can be played back in any order, regardless of hoe data is arranged on the hard disk (No Fast Forward or Rewind)
Term
_________ Grid mode moves the material by a grid value
Definition
Relative
Term
What is the difference between Shift and Nudge?
Definition
Nudge moves selection by nudge value, shift moves the selection by a user specified value
Term
How many active mono tracks are allowed in Pro Tools LE?
Definition
32
Term
What is contained in the Audio Files folder?
Definition
The source audio files for the session
Term
What additional sample rates are supported by the Hd Systems?
Definition
176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz
Term
A Non whole file region points to ________ an audio file
Definition
part of
Term
The _______ Tool selects regions with a single mouse click
Definition
Grabber
Term
How many Instrument tracks does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
32
Term
What does the seperate region function do?
Definition
Breaks a region at the cursor, or creates a region from a selection
Term
Are audio files part of the session file?
Definition
No
Term
The ______ Tool zooms in and out.
Definition
Zoomer
Term
What are the 4 ways to Save?
Definition
Save, Save As, Save Copy In, and Auto Save
Term
What are the five track types within Pro Tools?
Definition
Audio Tracks, MIDI Tracks, Aux Input, Master Fader, and Instrument Tracks
Term
does Pro Tools support stereo tracks and regions?
Definition
Yes
Term
What does a Hardware based system rely heavily on?
Definition
DSP Chips
Term
Why is SPDIF reffered to as a consumer format?
Definition
Because it uses an unbalanced cable and it has Serial Copy Management System.
Term
In digital recording, what should you avoid doing excessively?
Definition
A/D or D/A conversions
Term
How many 1/4" analog outputs does the Digi 002 Rack have?
Definition
8
Term
How many 1/4" TRS inputs does the Digi 002 Rack have
Definition
4
Term
What is another name for the playback cursor?
Definition
Timeline insertion point
Term
What actions clear the undo queue?
Definition
Deleting a track, closing a session, Quitting Pro Tools, Destructive Recording
Term
File names should be _______, and not use ________.
Definition
Short; symbols
Term
What does the scrubber tool allow you to do?
Definition
Scrub through the audio like tape
Term
How are plugins moved and copied
Definition
option drag
Term
In 16 bit resolution how many quantization intervals are there
Definition
65,536
Term
What is another name for maximum digital level
Definition
full scale
Term
Pro Tools files are always stereo interleaved
Definition
FALSE!
Term
Is there generation loss between digital files
Definition
NO!!!!!
Term
there can only be one ruler at a time
Definition
TRUE!
Term
at the nyquists frequency there are how many samples per period
Definition
2
Term
Audiosuite is file-based
Definition
TRUE!!!!!
Term
You can run Pro Tools on non-Digi hardware
Definition
FALSE!
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