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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools works with _______ in digital format (recording, editing, arranging).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools works with audio in digital format (recording, editing, arranging).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools uses sequencing technology to work with ______ data (recording, editing, arranging).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools uses sequencing technology to work with MIDI data (recording, editing, arranging).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools supports standard music _______ display for MIDI notes (viewing, editing, arranging, printing).

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Pro Tools supports standard music notation display for MIDI notes (viewing, editing, arranging, printing).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools provides a software-based _______ environment (effects processing, mixing, automation).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools provides a software-based mixing environment (effects processing, mixing, automation).

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools is a platform for audio __________ tasks for film and video (sound effects, music, dialog, foley)

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

Pro Tools is a platform for audio post-production tasks for film and video (sound effects, music, dialog, foley)

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

5 main uses of Pro Tools

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WHAT IS PRO TOOLS

5 main uses of Pro Tools

  1. Audio
  2. MIDI
  3. Notation
  4. Mixing
  5. Post-Production
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • DigiDrums formed in _____; evolved into Digidesign in ______
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • DigiDrums formed in 1984; evolved into Digidesign in 1985
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Sound Tools (2-track hard-disk recorder) released in _____: the world’s first tapeless recording studio
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Sound Tools (2-track hard-disk recorder) released in 1989: the world’s first tapeless recording studio
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools released in _____; Pro Tools TDM released in _____
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools released in 1991; Pro Tools TDM released in 1994
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools|24 released in ______ (24-bit audio)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools|24 released in 1997 (24-bit audio)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE unveiled in ______
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE unveiled in 2002
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • M-Audio, Wizoo Sound Design, Sibelius Software acquired from _____ through _____
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • M-Audio, Wizoo Sound Design, Sibelius Software acquired from 2004 through 2006
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • ICON systems (D-Command and D-Control) debuted in ______
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • ICON systems (D-Command and D-Control) debuted in 2004
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • VENUE systems introduced in _____ (D-Show, Profile, and SC48)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • VENUE systems introduced in 2005 (D-Show, Profile, and SC48)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Euphonix acquired in _____ (Artist Series, MC-Pro, System 5)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Euphonix acquired in 2010 (Artist Series, MC-Pro, System 5)
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools 9 released in _____
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools 9 released in 2010
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools 10 released ________
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The Story of Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools 10 released October 2011
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • _________: The “shape” of a sound; gives a sound its unique character and tone
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • Waveform: The “shape” of a sound; gives a sound its unique character and tone
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • _______: The pitch of a sound; measured in cycles per second (CPS) or Hertz (Hz)
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • Frequency: The pitch of a sound; measured in cycles per second (CPS) or Hertz (Hz)
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • _______: The loudness of a sound; measured in decibels (dB)
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Parameters of Sound
    • Amplitude: The loudness of a sound; measured in decibels (dB)
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • _________: The frequency of digital measurements of audio
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Sample Rate: The frequency of digital measurements of audio
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • ___________: Each cycle of a sound wave must be sampled at least 2 times to accurately represent the audio frequency.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Nyquist Theorem: Each cycle of a sound wave must be sampled at least 2 times to accurately represent the audio frequency.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Human hearing ranges from __ Hz to __ kHz; therefore sample rates must be at least __ kHz for full-spectrum audio.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion​
    • Human hearing ranges from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; therefore sample rates must be at least 40 kHz for full-spectrum audio.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • ____________: Number of binary digits used to represent the amplitude of each sample; determines the accuracy of amplitude quantization and dynamic range.
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Basics of Digital Audio

  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion
    • Bit Depth (aka, Word Length): Number of binary digits used to represent the amplitude of each sample; determines the accuracy of amplitude quantization and dynamic range.
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Basics of Digital Audio * Analog-to-Digital Conversion * Dynamic range increases by approximately __ dB per bit.
Basics of Digital Audio * Analog-to-Digital Conversion * Dynamic range increases by approximately **_6 dB per bit_**.
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Basics of Digital Audio * Analog-to-Digital Conversion * To estimate dynamic range, multiply bit depth by \_\_.
Basics of Digital Audio * Analog-to-Digital Conversion * To estimate dynamic range, multiply bit depth by **_6_**.
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Basics of Digital Audio * Analog-to-Digital Conversion * Dynamic range of 24 bit audio: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Basics of Digital Audio * Analog-to-Digital Conversion * Dynamic range of 24 bit audio: **_24 x 6 = 144 dB_**
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Basics of Digital Audio * Analog-to-Digital Conversion * Dynamic range of 16 bit audio: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Basics of Digital Audio * Analog-to-Digital Conversion​ * Dynamic range of 16 bit audio: **_16 x 6 = 96 dB_**
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Basics of Digital Audio * Recording in Digital Format * Pro Tools interfaces provide connections for digital transfers * Examples: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Basics of Digital Audio * Recording in Digital Format * Pro Tools interfaces provide connections for digital transfers * Examples: **_Coaxial S/PDIF jacks, XLR-type AES/EBU connectors_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools System * \_\_\_\_-based system
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools System * **_Host-based system_** (uses processing power of the host computer)
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools System * Runs Pro Tools \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools System * Runs Pro Tools **_software_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools System * Uses _____________________ hardware interface
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools System * Uses a **_003, Eleven Rack, Mbox, or M-Audio_** hardware interface
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System * \_\_\_\_-based system
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System * **_Host_**-based system
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System * Runs Pro Tools \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System * Runs Pro Tools **_software_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System * Uses a ________ audio interface or the ________ on a Mac
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools Core Audio/ASIO System * Uses a **_third-party audio interface_** or the **_built-in audio on a Mac_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD * Uses _______________ hardware
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD * Uses **_Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools|HD Native, or Pro Tools|HDX hardware_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD * Uses one or more __________ interfaces
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD * Uses one or more **_Pro Tools HD-series_** interfaces
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools 10.0 Software * Supports sample rates up to ___ kHz with bit depths up to \_\_-bit floating point
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools 10.0 Software * Supports sample rates up to **_192 kHz_** with bit depths up to **_32-bit floating point_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools 10.0 Software * Supports ______________ interfaces
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools 10.0 Software * Supports **_M-Audio peripherals, Pro Tools Mbox family, Eleven Rack, 003 family, and third-party interfaces_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD Software * Runs on Mac and Windows systems with _______________ hardware
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD Software * Runs on Mac and Windows systems with **_Pro Tools|HD hardware, Pro Tools|HD Native hardware, or Pro Tools|HDX hardware_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD Software * Provides sample rates up to ___ kHz with bit depths up to \_\_-bit floating point
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD Software * Provides sample rates up to **_192 kHz_** with bit depths up to **_32-bit floating point_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD Software * Requires HD-series interfaces \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Pro Tools System Configurations * Pro Tools HD Software ​ * Requires HD-series interfaces **_(HD OMNI, HD I/O, or HD MADI)_**
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Included Plug-Ins and Extras * 3 varieties of plug-ins: * \_\_\_\_\_\_ * \_\_\_\_\_\_ * \_\_\_\_\_\_
Pro Tools System Configurations * Included Plug-Ins and Extras * 3 varieties of plug-ins: * Native plug-ins * DSP plug-ins (Pro Tools|HD and HDX systems only) * AudioSuite plug-ins
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Included Plug-Ins and Extras * Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools: * ______ Plug-Ins – EQ, dynamics, delay, and more
Pro Tools System Configurations * Included Plug-Ins and Extras * Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools: * DigiRack Plug-Ins – EQ, dynamics, delay, and more
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Included Plug-Ins and Extras * Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools: * ________ – TL Metro, TL InTune, TL MasterMeter
Pro Tools System Configurations * Included Plug-Ins and Extras * Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools: * TL Utilities – TL Metro, TL InTune, TL MasterMeter
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Pro Tools System Configurations * Included Plug-Ins and Extras * Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools: * _________________ – Native effects and instrument plug-ins, including 20 A.I.R. effects plug-ins and 6 A.I.R. virtual instruments
Pro Tools System Configurations * Included Plug-Ins and Extras * Plug-ins Installed with Pro Tools:​ * Pro Tools Creative Collection (Avid Virtual Instruments) – Native effects and instrument plug-ins, including 20 A.I.R. effects plug-ins and 6 A.I.R. virtual instruments
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Complete Production Toolkit * Enables ____________ for non-HD systems
Complete Production Toolkit * Enables **_feature enhancements_** for non-HD systems
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Complete Production Toolkit * Adds full surround mixing up to __ channel formats
Complete Production Toolkit * Adds full surround mixing up to **_7.1 channel formats_**
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Complete Production Toolkit * Enables up to ___ voiceable tracks
Complete Production Toolkit * Enables up to **_512 voiceable tracks_**
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Complete Production Toolkit * Provides advanced automation features: * ______ automation * ______ automation * ______ automation
Complete Production Toolkit * Provides advanced automation features: * Snapshot automation * Glide automation * Trim automation
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Complete Production Toolkit * Provides advanced features for digital video: * _______ video tracks * _______ movies on a track * Video \_\_\_\_\_\_ * Video \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Complete Production Toolkit * Provides advanced features for digital video: * **_Multiple_** video tracks * **_Multiple_** movies on a track * Video **_editing_** * Video **_clip groups_**
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Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Command Key_ is _________ on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Command Key_ is **_Control (ctrl)_** on Windows
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Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Option Key_ is _________ on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Option Key_ is **_Atl_** on Windows
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Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Control Key_ is _________ key on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Control Key_ is **_Start (Win) key_** on Windows
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Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Return Key_ is _________ key on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Return Key_ is Enter key on main (not numeric) keypad on Windows
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Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Return Key_ is _________ key on Windows
Cross-Platform Issues * Keyboard Commands * MAC to WINDOWS MAC _Return Key_ is backspace key on Windows
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Cross-Platform Issues * File-Naming Conventions * Current Pro Tools session extension: \_\_\_\_
Cross-Platform Issues * File-Naming Conventions * Current Pro Tools session extension: **_.ptx_**
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Cross-Platform Issues * File-Naming Conventions * Older Pro Tools session extensions: ____ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_
Cross-Platform Issues * File-Naming Conventions * Older Pro Tools session extensions: **_.ptf, .pts, .pt5_**
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Cross-Platform Issues * File-Naming Conventions * Audio file extensions: ____ \_\_\_\_
Cross-Platform Issues * File-Naming Conventions * Audio file extensions: **_.wav, .aif_**

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