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Bit Depths
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Properties Section
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Project Metadata
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Pro Tools | First Main Windows
Mix Window
Edit Window
Edit Window Toolbar
Edit Window Toolbar Controls and Displays
Edit Window Zoom Buttons and Slider
Vertical and Horizontal Zoom In and Out Controls
Vertical Zoom Buttons
Horizontal Zoom Buttons and Slider
Transport Window
Basic Transport Controls and Counters
Return to Zero
Rewind
Fast Forward
Go to End
Stop
Play
Record
Track Record Enable Indicator
Pre-Roll
Post-Roll
Start
End
Length
MIDI Controls
Wait for Note
Metronome Click
Count Off
MIDI Merge
Tempo Ruler Enable (Conductor)
Current Meter
Current Tempo
Output Meters
Workspace Browsers
Task Manager Window
Menus
Pro Tools Main Menus
Tracks
Track Types
Audio, Auxiliary Input, Instrument, and Master Fader Tracks
Audio Tracks
Auxiliary Input Tracks
Master Fader Tracks
MIDI Tracks
Instrument Tracks
Track Formats
Mono Tracks
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Track Channel Strips in the Mix Window
Audio Track Channel Strips
Auxiliary Input Track Channel Strips
Master Fader Track Channel Strips
MIDI Track Channel Strips
Instrument Track Channel Strips
Track Controls and Indicators in the Edit Window
Audio Track Controls
Auxiliary Input Track Controls
Master Fader Track Controls
MIDI Track Controls
Instrument Track Controls
Edit Window Views
Comments View
Instruments View
Inserts View
Sends View
I/O View
Volume Indicator
Volume Fader
MIDI Volume Fader
Pan Indicator
Pan Slider
Real-Time Properties
Track Level Meters
Pre- and Post-Fader Metering
Peak Hold
Clip Indication
Master Fader Track Clip Indicators
Audio Track Clip Indicators
Auxiliary Input and Instrument Track, and Sends Clip Indicators
Creating Tracks
Adding New Tracks by Double-Clicking in the Edit or Mix Windows
Audio Tracks
Auxiliary Tracks
Master Fader tracks
Default Track Names
Naming Tracks
Adding Comments to Tracks
Track Numbering
Selecting Tracks
Selecting a Range of Tracks
Selecting Noncontiguous Tracks
Selecting All Tracks
Selecting Tracks when Making Edit Selections
Deleting Tracks
Duplicating Tracks
Track Views
Blocks Track View
Analysis and Warp Track View (Audio Tracks Only)
Waveform View (Audio Only)
Clips View (MIDI Only)
Notes View (MIDI Only)
Automation and Controller Views
Setting Track Views in the Edit Window
Changing Track Views
Changing to Previous or Next Track View
Master Views for Tracks
Track Height
Changing Track Height
Resizing All Tracks
Continuously Variable Track Height
Track Controls and Track Height
Track Name Right-Click Menu
Assigning Audio Inputs and Outputs to Tracks
Automatic Input and Output Assignments
Assigning Audio Inputs (Audio, Auxiliary Input, and Instrument Tracks)
Cascading Audio Inputs
Removing Input Assignments
Assigning Audio Outputs (Audio, Auxiliary Input, Master Fader, and Instrument Tracks)
Removing Output Assignments
Renaming Track Inputs and Outputs from the Edit or Mix Window
Assigning MIDI Inputs and Outputs to Tracks
Assigning MIDI Track Input
Assigning MIDI Track Output
Assigning MIDI Input and Output for Instrument Tracks
Instrument Track MIDI Input
Instrument Track MIDI Output
Soloing and Muting Tracks
Soloing Tracks
Solo Button
Solo Safe Mode
Mute Button
MIDI Mute
Color Coding for Tracks, Clips, and Markers
Color Bars
Color Palette
Using the Hold Button
Applying Track Color Coding to Channel Strips
The Clips List
Clips List Menu
Displaying File Info for Audio Clips
Sorting and Searching in the Clips List
Sorting Clips
Sort By Options
Selecting Clips in the Clips List
Selecting a Range of Clips
Selecting Noncontiguous Clips
Select Options
Previewing Clips in the Clips List
Auditioning Discrete Signals in Multichannel Items
Audition In-Place
Audition to All Outputs
Stereo Clips in the Clips List
Rules for Stereo Clips
Renaming Clips
Clearing Unwanted Clips
Clip Name Right-Click Commands
Workspace
Workspace Browsers
Volumes
Project
Catalogs
Task Manager Window
Relink Window
Performance and Transfer Volumes
Workspace Browser Layout and Tools
Opening Workspace Browsers
Viewing the Contents of a Volume, Folder, or Catalog
Moving Workspace Browsers to the Foreground or Background
Closing Workspace Browsers
Volume Permissions
Unmounting Volumes
Working with Items in Workspace Browsers
Opening Projects
Creating and Opening Workspace Browser Folders
Scrolling and Moving Selections
Text Entry in Workspace Browsers
Indexing Workspace Databases
Indexing while Browsing
Manual Indexing
Last Indexed Date Display
Automatic Updating for Pro Tools Actions
Workspace Browser Menu
Workspace Right-Click Menu
Workspace Browser Panes and Display
Showing (or Hiding) the Locations Pane
Moving Columns
Resizing Columns
Showing and Hiding Columns
View Presets
Sorting Columns
Column Data
Comments Fields
File Comments
Database Comments (Projects and Catalogs Only)
Adding and Editing Comments
Selecting Items
Moving, Copying, Duplicating, and Removing Items
Moving Items
Copying Items
Duplicating Items
Removing Project Items
Searching Items
Searching for Either/Or or And Text Strings
Search Tools
Browser Search Field
Simple Search Button
Advanced Search Button
Simple Search
Advanced Search
Advanced Search on a Selected Item
Advanced Search on a Checked Items
Switch between Advanced Search and Simple Search
Advanced Search Features
Column Search Selector
Search Criteria Selector
Search Text Field
Add/Remove Row Buttons
Saving Search Results as a Catalog
Waveforms
Summed Waveforms for Multichannel Files
Calculating Waveforms for Display
WaveCache
Elastic Audio Files in the Workspace
Calculating Elastic Audio Analysis
Clearing Elastic Audio Analysis
File Timebase and Elastic Audio Analysis Icons
Previewing Audio in Workspace Browsers
Interleaved Files
Multi-Mono Files
Split Stereo Files Preview Together
Preview Controls and Indicators
Preview Button
Volume
Meters
Audio Files Conform to Session Tempo Button
Elastic Audio Plug-In Selector
Preview Modes
Normal Preview
Loop Preview
Auto-Preview
Conforming Preview to the Project Tempo
Preview in Context
Linking and Relinking Files
Choosing When to Relink
Forcing a Relink
Transfer Files
Opening a Project with Transfer Files
Transfer Files in an Open Project
Copy and Relink
Missing Files
Opening a Project with Missing Files
Skip All
Manually Find and Relink
Automatically Find and Relink
Regenerate Missing Rendered Files Without Searching
Relink Window
Opening the Relink Window
Selecting Areas to Search
Single and Multi-File Relinking
Relinking Individual Missing Files
Relinking Multiple Missing Files
Force Relinking Files
Committing Links
Relinking and Aliases in Catalogs
Catalogs
Creating Catalogs
Creating Catalogs of Folders
Renaming a Catalog
Modifying Catalogs
Removing Catalog Items
Consolidating Files with Catalogs
Updating Catalogs
Relinking Catalog Items
Removing Catalogs
Importing Catalog Items
Importing Online Items from a Catalog
Importing Offline Items from a Catalog
Task Manager Window
Opening the Task Window
Task Window Messages
Task Window Views
Task Window Tools, Columns, and Displays
Active Tasks Pane
Paused Tasks Pane
Pausing and Canceling Tasks
About Canceling Tasks
Closing Projects with Pending Tasks
About Failed Tasks
Task Prioritization
Pausing Tasks During Playback
Stored Tasks
Grouped Tasks
Importing and Exporting Audio and MIDI
Importing and Exporting Media
Importing
Exporting
Audio Conversion on Import
Files That Can Be Added to a Project Without Conversion
Files That Must Be Converted on Import
Supported Audio File Formats
Importing Interleaved Files
Drag and Drop
Snapping to Head and Tail
Elastic Audio on Import
Importing Elastic Audio from Workspace to the Clips List
Importing Tempo from Tick-Based Audio
Importing Audio Files and Clips Using the Import Audio Command
Importing Audio from Audio CDs
Importing ACID and REX Files
Exporting Audio
Exporting a Clip as a New Audio File
Importing MIDI Files
Importing MIDI Files Using Pro Tools Menu Commands
Importing MIDI Files with Drag and Drop
Exporting MIDI Files
Items Not Exported with MIDI Files
Exporting Individual MIDI and Instrument Tracks
Exporting Sibelius Files
Importing Clip Group Files
Importing Clip Groups with Pro Tools Menu Commands
Importing Clip Groups with Drag and Drop
Playing Back Track Material
Optimizing the Playback Engine for Playback
Starting Playback
Stopping Playback
Playing Back Audio
Playing Back MIDI
Playback Location
Counters and Indicators that Display the Playback Location
Main Counter and Edit Selection Indicators
The Big Counter
Cursors that Indicate the Playback (or Edit) Location
Locating the Playback Cursor when It Is Off-Screen
Setting the Playback Location
Setting Playback Location Using the Selector Tool
Setting Playback Location with Basic Transport Controls
Setting Playback Location with the Main Counter or Edit Selection Start Indicator
Setting Playback Location with Fast Forward/Rewind
Additional Ways of Moving the Playback Location
Playing Selections
Auditioning Pre-Roll and Post-Roll
Auditioning Start and End Points for Selections
Auditioning Start Points
Auditioning End Points
Playback Modes
Normal Playback Mode
Loop Playback Mode
Loop Playback and Audio Recording
Dynamic Transport Mode
Repositioning the Play Start Marker
Changing the Timeline Selection Start or End Markers:
Moving the Timeline Selection
Using Dynamic Transport Mode with Loop Playback
Keyboard Shortcuts for Relocating the Play Start Marker
Recording in Dynamic Transport Mode
Insertion Follows Playback
Enabling (or Disabling) Insertion Follows Playback
MIDI Beat Clock
Transmitting Beat Clock
Sending MIDI Beat Clock Over IAC (Mac Only)
MIDI Beat Clock Offsets
Measuring Beat Clock Latency
Audio Recording
Optimizing the Playback Engine for Recording
Configuring Hardware for Recording
Input Connections and Audio Levels
Digital Clipping
Set Input Levels
Headroom Indicator
Connecting a Sound Source
Assigning Hardware I/O on a Track
Record Enabling Tracks
Record Safe Mode
Setting Monitor Levels for Record and Playback
Low Latency Monitoring
Low Latency Monitoring and Export Audio Mix
Basic Recording Steps
Recording an Audio Track
Playing Back an Audio Track
Undo or Cancel Audio Recording
Canceling a Record Take
Recording Multiple Audio Tracks
Recording with a Click
Creating a Click Track
Creating a Click Track Using MIDI
Enabling the Click
Click Options
Setting the Project Meter and Tempo
Setting the Project Meter
Setting the Project Tempo
Using Manual Tempo Mode
Setting the Manual Tempo with the Tempo Slider
Exiting Manual Tempo Mode
Setting Manual Tempo by Tapping
Locking In the New Tempo
Record Modes
Normal Record Mode
Loop Record Mode
QuickPunch
Record Modes and MIDI
Default Names for Audio Files and Clips
Names for Stereo Audio Tracks
Setting Pre- and Post-Roll
Setting Pre- and Post-Roll in the Transport Window
Enabling Pre/Post-Roll from the Options Menu
Loop Recording Audio
Loop Playback and Audio Recording
QuickPunch Audio Recording
Recording with QuickPunch
Recording Additional Takes
Recording a New Take
Appending New Material to the End of a Track
Expanding Alternate Takes to New Tracks
Alternate Takes
Selecting Alternate Takes
Selecting Alternate Takes from the Clips List
Selecting Alternate Takes on a Track
Matches and Multiple Tracks
Matching Criteria Window
Alternates Match Options
In Addition To Match Options
Recording from a Digital Source
Recording from Digital Sources
MIDI Recording
Recording from MIDI Devices
Enabling Input Devices
MIDI Input Filter
Input Quantize
Wait for Note
MIDI Merge/Replace
Configuring MIDI or Instrument Tracks for Recording
Recording MIDI and Instrument Tracks
MIDI Clips Are Created on Barlines
Recording Over Existing MIDI Clips
Playing Back Recorded MIDI
Undoing MIDI Recording
Canceling a Record Take
MIDI Punch Recording Over a Specified Range
Punch Recording During Playback with MIDI
MIDI Clips and Punch Recording
Loop Recording MIDI
Loop Recording in MIDI Merge Mode
Loop Recording Multiple Takes
Selecting Takes
MIDI Step Input
Recording System Exclusive Data
Sending System Exclusive Data
Recording Audio from a MIDI Instrument
Recording Audio from an Instrument Plug-In
Recording Audio from an External MIDI Instrument
Editing Basics
Nondestructive Editing
Editing During Playback
Track Material
Clip Types
Audio Clips and Waveforms
Guidelines for Editing Waveforms
Avoiding Clicks and Pops
Nondestructive Audio Editing
Audio Clips and Automation Data
MIDI Clips and MIDI Data
Clips View for MIDI and Instrument Tracks
MIDI Clips Created on Barlines
MIDI Clips and Continuous Controller Events
MIDI Mute Automation
Notes View for MIDI and Instrument Tracks
Nondestructive MIDI Editing
Naming Clips
Clip Info
Multiple Undo
Redo
Undo History Window
Clearing the Undo Queue
Basic Editing Commands
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Clear
Track View and Edit Content
Cut and Copy Commands
Deleting Underlying Clip Data
Paste Command
Clear Command
Editing Across Multiple Tracks
Edit Modes and Tools
Edit Modes
Shuffle Mode
Shuffle Lock
Slip Mode
Spot Mode
Grid Mode
Displaying Grid Lines
Absolute and Relative Grid
Snap To Grid
Configuring the Grid
Edit Tools
Zoomer Tool
Normal Zoomer Tool
Single Zoom Mode
Zooming in a Ruler
Continuous Zoom with the Zoomer Tool
Additional Zoom Key Commands
Zooming with a Scroll Wheel
Using the Trim Tools
Trim Tool
Time Compression/ Expansion Trim Tool
Elastic Audio TCE Trim Tool
AudioSuite TCE Trim Tool
Using the TCE Trim Tool in Grid Mode
Using the TCE Trim Tool in Slip Mode
Using the TCE Trim Tool in Spot Mode
Loop Trim Tool
Creating Loops with the Loop Trim Tool
Trimming Looped Clips
Loop Trimming a Looped Clip
Trimming a Source Clip
Using the Selector Tool
Placing the Edit Cursor
Making an Edit Selection with the Selector Tool
Making a Timeline Selection with the Selector Tool
Using the Grabber Tools
Using the Smart Tool
The Smart Tool in Waveform View (Audio) or Clips View (MIDI)
The Smart Tool in Warp View
The Smart Tool in Notes View
The Smart Tool in Automation and Controller Views
The Smart Tool with Stereo Tracks
Using the Pencil Tool
Waveform Repair with the Pencil Tool
Making Selections
Selecting Track Material
Selections in Multiple Tracks
Selecting Clips
Clips List Selection Follows Edit Selection
Selecting All from Timebase Rulers
Making Selections While Playing
Changing a Selection Length
Nudging a Selection Range
Nudging Selection Start/End Points
Extending Selections
Using the Edit Selection Indicators (Start, End, and Length)
Numeric Entry Shortcuts for Selection Indicators
Calculator Entry Mode
Selecting Across Multiple Tracks
Moving and Extending Selections Between Tracks
Moving a Selection to an Adjacent Track
Extending a Selection to an Adjacent Track
Removing the Bottom Track from a Selection
Other Useful Selection Techniques
Right-Click Commands and Selection Preservation
Tabbing to Transients
Tab to Transients Across Multiple Tracks
Timeline Selections
Sliding a Timeline Selection
Navigating the Timeline with the Toolbar Counters and Indicators
Scrolling in a Timebase Ruler
Scrolling with a Scroll Wheel
Editing Clips and Selections
Creating New Clips
Separate Commands
Auto-Name Separated Clips
Separating Multiple Tracks
Healing Separated Clips
Trimming Clips
Trim to Selection Command
Trim to Insertion Commands
Trim to Fill Selection Commands
Trim Clip to File Commands
Trimming with Nudge
Nudging Clips
Defining the Nudge Value
Nudging Clips by the Nudge Value
Automation and Nudging Clips
Nudging the Contents of a Clip
Quantizing Clips to Grid
Editing Stereo Tracks
Split Selected Tracks
Dragging Clips to and from Stereo and Multichannel Tracks
Consolidating Clips
Processing Audio with AudioSuite Plug-Ins
Fades and Crossfades
About Crossfades and Curves
Standard Crossfade (Centered)
Pre Crossfade
Post Crossfade
Overlapping Crossfades View
Fades Dialog
Fade-Out Shape Settings
Link Settings (Crossfades Only)
Fade-In Shape Settings
Typical Curve Combinations
Creating Fades at the Beginnings and Ends of Clips
Creating Fade-Ins and Fade-Outs
Creating a Fade-In
Creating a Fade-Out
Fading from the Insertion Point to a Clip Start Point
Fading from the Insertion Point to a Clip End Point
Creating a Crossfade
Crossfades on Tick-Based Audio Tracks
Pre and Post Crossfade Selections
Creating Fades and Crossfades in Batches
Moving and Nudging Fades and Crossfades
Moving or Nudging Fades or Crossfades within Clips
Moving Clips Containing Fades or Crossfades
Nudging Clips Adjacent to Fade-Ins or Fade-Outs
Moving Clips Adjacent to Crossfades
Nudging Clips Adjacent to Crossfades
Separating Clips that Include Fades or Crossfades
Trimming Clips that Include Fades or Crossfades
Trimming a Clip to a Fade Boundary
Trimming to a Selection Across Fades or Crossfades
Fade Boundaries and Shapes Displayed in Automation View
MIDI Editing
MIDI Editing Options
Play MIDI Notes When Editing
Default Note Duration
Follow Grid
Default Note On Velocity
Mirrored MIDI Editing
Enabling Mirrored MIDI Editing
Disabling Mirrored MIDI Editing
Setting the Grid Value
Using the Pencil Tool
Pencil Tool Shapes for MIDI
Inserting MIDI Notes
Inserting a Series of Notes
Manually Editing MIDI Notes
Selecting MIDI Notes
Selecting and Auditioning MIDI Notes with the Mini-Keyboard
Selecting Only MIDI Notes Using the Note Selector Tool
Using the Grabber Tools
Transposing Notes
Moving Notes
Trimming Note Start and End Times
Trimming MIDI Notes with Nudge
Transposing MIDI Notes with Nudge
Separating MIDI Notes
Separate and Consolidate Tools for MIDI Notes
Consolidating MIDI Notes
Manually Editing Note Velocities
Velocity Trim Tool
Auditioning Velocity Changes
Typing in Note Attributes
Multiple Notes and Event Edit Area
Deleting MIDI Notes
Time Compression/Expansion Trim Tool Functionality on MIDI Clips
Using the Time Compression/Expansion Trim Tool in Grid Mode
Using the Time Compression/Expansion Trim Tool in Slip Mode
Using the Time Compression/Expansion Trim Tool in Spot Mode
Using the Time Compression/Expansion Trim Tool in Shuffle Mode
Continuous Controller Events
Inserting and Editing Controller Events
Manually Enabling Continuous Controller Automation
Patch Select (Program and Bank Changes)
About Program and Bank Changes
Default Program Change
MIDI Patch Names
Inserting and Editing Program Changes
Auditioning Programs
System Exclusive Events
Note and Controller Chasing
Note Chasing
Controller and Program Chasing
Default Controller Values and Chasing
Stuck Notes
MIDI Real-Time Properties
Real-Time Properties View
Real-Time Properties Window
Expanded Real-Time Properties Window
Enabling Real-Time Properties
Real-Time Properties Settings
Quantize
Duration
Duration Mode Pop-Up Menu
Duration Amount
Ticks/Notes Pop-Up Menu
Minimum and Maximum Durations
Delay
Velocity
Transpose
Real-Time Properties on Tracks and Clips
Clip-Based Real-Time Properties
Track-Based Real-Time Properties
Writing Real-Time Properties to Tracks or Clips
Real-Time Properties In the MIDI Event List
Display of Real-Time Properties Effects
Real-Time Properties Effects Displayed in the MIDI Event List
Real-Time Properties Effects Displayed in the Edit Window
MIDI Editor
Focus a MIDI or Instrument Track
Velocity, Automation, and Controller Lane
Opening the MIDI Editor
Notes Pane Right-Click Menu
Notes Pane Right-Click Menu Options
Color Coding MIDI Notes
Color Coding by Track
Color Coding by Velocity
No Color Coding
Velocity, Controller, or Automation Lane
MIDI Event List
Opening the MIDI Event List
Track Selector
Number of Events
Target
MIDI Event List Menu
Columns in the MIDI Event List
View Filter for MIDI Event List
Navigating in the MIDI Event List
Inserting Events in the MIDI Event List
Inserting Another Event
Editing Events in the MIDI Event List
Selecting Events in the MIDI Event List
Deleting Events in the MIDI Event List
Copying and Pasting Events in the MIDI Event List
MIDI Event List Options
Time, Tempo, and Meter
Timebase Rulers and Conductor Rulers
Timebase Rulers
Conductor Rulers
Main Time Scale
Setting the Main Time Scale
Navigating with the Main Counter
Counter in the Transport Window
Tick-Based Timing
Tick- and Sample-Based Timebases
Sample-Based Audio and MIDI
Tick-Based Audio and MIDI
Tick-Based Elastic Audio
Switching Timebases
Audio Clip Location
Marker Location
Sample Rounding and Edit Operations
Song Start Marker
Tempo
Tempo Events
Current Tempo
Inserting Tempo Events
Moving and Editing Tempo Events
Tap Tempo
Tempo and Automation Drift (With Sample-Based Clips on Tick-Based Tracks Only)
Minimizing Automation Drift
Tempo Changes and Tick-Based Elastic Audio Tracks
Conform to Tempo
Graphic Tempo Editor
Displaying the Tempo Editor
Zooming and Scrolling in the Tempo Editor
Editing Tempo Events in the Tempo Editor
Drawing Tempo Events
Selecting Tempo Resolution (BPM Rate)
Selecting Tempo Edit Density
Curve Adjustment Mode
Creating New Tempo Settings with Grabber Tools
Selecting Tempo Events
Extending Tempo Selections
Scaling and Stretching Tempo Events with the Trim Tool
Moving, Cutting, Pasting and Nudging in the Tempo Editor
Tempo Operations Window
Constant
Linear
Parabolic
S-Curve
Scale
Stretch
Identify Beat Command
Bar|Beat Markers
Choosing Bar|Beat Markers or Tempo Events
Identifying Beats
Dragging Bar|Beat Markers
Editing Bar|Beat Markers
Inserting Bar|Beat Markers One at a Time
Sample-Based Material with Varying Tempos
Meter Events
Current Meter
Inserting Meter Events
Editing Meter Events
Partial Measures
Time Operations
Change Meter
Change Meter Examples
Change Meter Options
Realign
Insert Time
Insert Time Example
Insert Time Options
Realign
Cut Time
Cut Time Example
Cut Time Options
Realign
Move Song Start
Move Song Start Example
Move Song Start Options
Move
Renumbering Bars
Memory Locations
Creating Memory Locations
Properties of Memory Locations
Time Properties
General Properties
Comments
Recalling Memory Locations
Editing Memory Locations
Deleting Memory Locations
Copying Marker Memory Locations
Memory Locations Window
Memory Locations Commands and Options
View Filter Icons
Color and Properties
Arranging Clips
Placing Clips in Tracks
Working with Multiple Items from the Clips List
Setting Timeline Drop Order
Dragging and Dropping Multiple Items from the Clips List
Placing Clips at the Edit Insertion Point
Aligning Clip Start Points
Sliding Clips
Shuffling Clips
Shuffling Multiple Tracks and Multichannel Clips
Moving Clips with the Grabber Tool
Snapping to the Preceding or Next Clip on a Track
Slipping Clips
Spotting Clips
Sliding Clips in Grid Mode
Setting Up the Grid
Defining the Grid Value
Absolute and Relative Grid Mode
Sync Points
Removing Sync Points
Dragging Sync Points
Stripping Silence from Clips
Auto-Naming for Strip Silence
Using Strip Silence
The Strip Silence Window
Inserting Silence
Duplicating Clips
Duplicating Audio and Keeping It On The Beat
Repeating Clips
Clip Loops and Groups
Clip Looping
Creating Looped Clips
Unlooping Clips
Unlooping and Flattening Looped Clips with Separate Clips Menu Commands
Editing Looped Clips
Tabbing to Transients and Clip Boundaries
Trimming Looped Clips
Automation and Looped Clips
Clip Groups
Creating Clip Groups
Clip Group Timebase Format
Ungrouping Clips
Regrouping Clips
Multitrack Clip Groups
Separated Multitrack Clip Groups
Clip Groups on Tick-Based Tracks
Changing Clip Group Timebase
Editing Clip Groups
Editing MIDI Clip Groups
Editing Audio Clip Groups
Tabbing to Transients and Clip Boundaries
Trimming Clip Groups
Recording
Fades and Crossfades on Clip Groups
AudioSuite Processing
AudioSuite Menu
AudioSuite Window
AudioSuite Window Header
AudioSuite Plug-In Selector
Selection Reference
AudioSuite Processing Clip Groups in the Clips List
Use In Playlist Button
File Mode Selector
Process Mode Selector
AudioSuite Plug-In Preset Controls
Target Button
Other AudioSuite Controls
Key Input Selector
Channel Mode Button
AudioSuite Window Footer
Preview Button
Preview Volume Control
Preview Volume Level Meters
Bypass Button
Reverse Button
Whole File Button
Handle Length
Render Button
Undoing AudioSuite Processing
Automatic File Naming of AudioSuite-Processed Audio
Using AudioSuite Plug-Ins
Selecting Tracks for AudioSuite Processing
Selecting Tracks for Delay or Reverb Processing
AudioSuite Handles
Using AudioSuite Plug-Ins in Stereo
Conditions for AudioSuite Rendering with Handles, Fades, Clip Gain, and Metadata
Elastic Audio
Example Elastic Audio Workflow
Elastic Audio Tracks
Enabling Elastic Audio Tracks
Creating New Tracks with Elastic Audio Enabled
Disabling Elastic Audio Tracks
Committed Clips
Elastic Audio Track Controls
Elastic Audio Track Views
Warp View
Analysis View
Elastic Audio Analysis
Tempo Detection
Event Confidence
Real-Time and Rendered Elastic Audio Processing
About Rendered Files
Clipping Indicator (Rendered Processing Only)
Elastic Audio Plug-Ins
Elastic Audio Plug-In Window Controls
Polyphonic Plug-In
Follow
Window
Rhythmic Plug-In
Decay Rate
Monophonic Plug-In
Varispeed Plug-In
X-Form Plug-In (Rendered Only)
Quality
Formant
Editing in Warp View
Elastic Audio Markers in Warp View
Event Markers
Warp Markers
Tempo Event-Generated Warp Markers
Warping Audio
Telescoping Warp
Workflow Example
Accordion Warp
Range Warp
Range Warp with an Edit Selection
Individual Range Warp
Warped Clips
Out of Range Processing
Removing Clip Warping
Editing in Analysis View
Adding Event Markers
Moving Event Markers
Promoting Event Markers
Deleting Event Markers
Edit Groups and Event Editing
Elastic Properties
Elastic Properties Window
Clip Property
Source Length Property (Tick-Based Tracks Only)
Source Tempo Property (Tick-Based Tracks Only)
Meter Field (Tick-Based Only)
TCE Factor Property
Event Sensitivity Property
Reset Button
Input Gain Property
Pitch Shift Property (Polyphonic, Rhythmic, and X-Form Only)
Elastic Audio Clip-Based Pitch Shifting(Polyphonic, Rhythmic, and X-Form Only)
Varispeed and Pitch Shifting
Removing Clip Pitch Shifting
AudioSuite Processing and Elastic Audio Clips
Moving Elastic Audio Between Tracks
Approximate Waveforms
Event Operations
Event Operations Window
Using the Event Operations Window
Quantize Command
Grid Quantize
What to Quantize
Quantize Grid
Additional Grid Quantize Options
Grid Quantize Examples
Straight Quantize
Quantizing While Preserving the Original Feel
Quantizing with Swing
Quantizing with Randomize
Experimenting with Grid Quantize
Groove Quantize
Groove Templates
Groove Quantize Settings
Groove Quantize Options
Recalling Options Slider Settings
Applying Groove Templates
Mapping Groove Templates
Template Mapping for Equal Meters And Odd Numbered Bars
Template Mapping for Equal Meters And Even Bars
Template Mapping for Unequal Meters
Behavior for Mixed Meters
Quantizing Elastic Audio
Quantizing Audio Clips
Quantizing Mixed Selections
Restore Performance Command
Removing Input Quantize
Flatten Performance
Change Velocity
Fading Velocities
Preserving Existing Velocity Relationships
Scaling Velocities
Change Velocity Settings
Velocity Ranges
Change Duration
Change Duration Settings
Set/Add/Subtract/Scale Option
Legato
Remove Overlap
Transform Sustain Pedal To Duration
Change Continuously Option
Change Duration Examples
Transpose
Select/Split Notes Command
Select/Split Notes Settings
Pitch Criteria
Other Criteria
Action
Selecting and Splitting Notes
Selecting a Pitch Range of Notes
Selecting Notes in a Chord
Input Quantize Command
Step Input Command
Step Input Controls
Step Increment Section Controls
Step Input Options
Undo Step, Next Step, and Redo Step
Triggering the Undo Step, Next Step, or Redo Step Buttons
Numeric Keypad Shortcuts for Step Input
Plug-In Inserts
Using Inserts for Effects Processing
Insert Formats
Plug-In Formats
Viewing Inserts
Display of Plug-In Window Status
Making Inserts Inactive
Inactive Plug-In Inserts
Inserting Plug-Ins on Tracks
Moving and Duplicating Plug-In Inserts
Plug-In Windows
Track Controls in the Plug-In Window
Preset Controls in the Plug-In Window
Automation Controls in the Plug-In Window
Additional Plug-In Controls in the Plug-In Window
Multi-Mono Controls in the Plug-In Window
Opening Plug-In Windows
Opening Multiple Plug-In Windows
Using Plug-In Window Controls
Target Window and Settings Shortcuts
Editing Plug-In Controls
Editing Plug-In Parameters Using a Mouse
Keyboard Shortcuts
Editing Plug-In Parameters Using a Computer Keyboard
Plug-In Automation and Safe Modes
Side-Chain Input
Side-Chain Filters
Using a Key Input for External Side-Chain Processing
Plug-In Presets
Plug-In Settings Menu
Settings Preferences
Choosing a Destination for Settings
Creating Subfolders for Settings
Managing Presets
Changing Presets with the Next (+) and Previous (–) Setting Buttons
Editing Settings on Unlinked Multi-Mono Plug-Ins
Plug-In Settings Dialog
Auditioning Plug-In Presets
Workspace and Plug-In Settings Files
Searching for Plug-In Settings Files
Dragging and Dropping Plug-In Settings Files
Selecting Plug-In Presets from the Plug-In Selector
Bypassing Plug-Ins
Key Commands for Bypassing Inserts
Linking and Unlinking Controls on Multi-Mono Plug-Ins
EQ III
EQ III Configurations
1-Band EQ
7-Band EQ
Adjusting EQ III Controls
Inverting Filter Gain
Dragging in the Frequency Graph Display
Using EQ III in Band-Pass Mode
EQ III I/O Controls
Input Gain Control
Output Gain Control
Input Polarity Control
Input and Output Meters
EQ III EQ Band Controls
EQ Type Selector
Band Enable Button
Band Gain Control
Frequency Control
Q Control
1-Band EQ III
Band Controls
1-Band EQ III Types
High Pass Filter
Notch Filter
High Shelf EQ
Low Shelf EQ
Peak EQ
Low Pass Filter
7-Band EQ III
7-Band EQ III High Pass/Low Notch
7-Band EQ III Low Pass/High Notch
7-Band EQ III Low Shelf/Low Peak
7-Band EQ III Low Mid Peak
7-Band EQ III Mid Peak
7-Band EQ III High Mid Peak
7-Band EQ III High Shelf/High Peak
Frequency Graph Display
Dynamics III
Introduction
Dynamics III Common Controls
Dynamics III Levels Section
Input and Output Meters
Gain Reduction Meter
Threshold Arrow
Phase Invert
Dynamics III Graph Display
Dynamics III Side-Chain Section
Compressor/Limiter III
About Compression
About Limiting
Compressor/Limiter III Input/Output Level Meters
Compressor/Limiter III Graph Display
Compressor/Limiter III Threshold Control
Compressor/Limiter III Ratio Control
Compressor/Limiter III Attack Control
Compressor/Limiter III Release Control
Compressor/Limiter III Knee Control
Compressor/Limiter III Gain Control
Compressor/Limiter III Side-Chain Section
Expander/Gate III
About Expansion
About Gating
Expander/Gate III Input/Output Level Meters
Expander/Gate III Dynamics Graph Display
Expander/Gate III Look Ahead Button
Expander/Gate III Threshold Control
Expander/Gate III Ratio Control
Expander/Gate III Attack Control
Expander/Gate III Hold Control
Expander/Gate III Release Control
Expander/Gate III Range Control
Expander/Gate III Side-Chain Section
De-Esser III
Using De-Essing Effectively
De-Esser III Level Meters
Input and Output Meters
De-Esser III Gain Reduction Meter
De-Esser III Frequency Control
De-Esser III Range Control
De-Esser III HF Only Control
De-Esser III Listen Control
De-Esser III Frequency Graph Display
Dynamics III Side-Chain Input(Compressor/Limiter Only)
Dynamics III Side-Chain Controls
Dynamics III Side-Chain External Key
Dynamics III Side-Chain Listen
Dynamics III Side-Chain HF and LF Filter Enable Buttons
Dynamics III Side-Chain High-Frequency (HF) Filter Type
Dynamics III Side-Chain HF Frequency Control
Dynamics III Side-Chain Low-Frequency (LF) Filter Type
Dynamics III Side-Chain LF Frequency Control
Using Dynamics III Key Input for Side-Chain Processing
Using a Filtered Input Signal for Side-Chain Processing with Dynamics III
D-Verb
D-Verb Controls
Input Level Meters
Output Level Meter
Gain and Input Level Controls
Mix Control
Algorithm Control
Size Control
Diffusion Control
Decay Control
Pre-Delay Control
Hi Frequency Cut
Low Pass Filter
Selections for D-Verb AudioSuite Processing
Mod Delay III
Mod Delay III Controls
Input
Input Meters
Phase Invert
Delay
Link
Delay Time
Feedback (FBK)
Low Pass Filter (LPF)
Sync
Meter
Tempo
Duration
Groove
Modulation Section
Rate
Depth
Mix
Output
Output Meters
Output Gain
Selections for Mod Delay III AudioSuite Processing
TimeAdjuster
TimeAdjuster Controls
Using TimeAdjuster for Manual Delay Compensation
Phase Inversion
Comb-Filter Effect Cancellation
When to Compensate for Delays
Dither
Dither Controls
Bit Resolution Button
Noise Shaping Button
POW-r Dither
POW-r Dither Controls
Bit Resolution
Noise Shaping
Click II
Click II Controls and Displays
Beat Display
Follow Meter
BPM Display
ON Button and MIDI IN LED
Click 1
Accent Fader
Click Sound Selector
Click Beat Value
Click 2
Creating a Click Track
Creating a Click Track (Manually)
ReWire
ReWire Requirements
Using ReWire
MIDI Automation with ReWire
Recording MIDI Continuous Controller Data Over ReWire
Playing Back MIDI Continuous Controller Data Over ReWire
Quitting ReWire Client Applications
Project Tempo and Meter Changes and ReWire
Looping Playback with ReWire
Automating Input Switching with ReWire
Time Shift
Time Shift Controls
Time Shift Audio Controls
Mode
Range
Gain
Clip Indicator
Level Indicator
Time Shift Time Controls
Time Shift Formant Controls
About Formants
Time Shift Transient Controls
Time Shift Pitch Controls
AudioSuite Input Modes and Time Shift
AudioSuite Preview and Time Shift
Processing Audio Using Time Shift
Changing the Time Using Time Shift
Changing the Pitch Using Time Shift
Changing the Time and Pitch Using Time Shift
Trim
Trim Controls
Phase Invert
Gain
+6/+12 Gain Toggle
Output Meter
Mute
Other AudioSuite Plug-In Utilities
DC Offset Removal
Duplicate
Gain
Invert
Normalize
Level
Channel Mode
Peak/RMS Toggle
Normalizing Multiple Clips
Reverse
Basic Mixing
Mixing Concepts
Metering and Calibration
Signal Flow by Track Type
Audio Tracks and Signal Flow
Auxiliary Input Tracks and Signal Flow
Common Uses for Auxiliary Inputs
Routing an Auxiliary Input
Master Fader Tracks and Signal Flow
Common Uses for Master Faders
Using a Master Fader
Instrument Tracks and Signal Flow
Common Uses for Instrument Tracks
Routing with an Instrument Track
Inserts
Track Output Format and Plug-Ins
Plug-In Formats
Configuring Inserts View in the Mix and Edit Windows
Views in the Mix and Edit Windows
Window View Selectors
Displaying Views
Hiding Views in the Edit Window
Window View Options
Audio Input and Output Paths
Input Audio Path
Output Audio Path
Output Windows
Multiple Output Assignments
Display of Multiple Output Assignments
About the “No Output” Option
Sends
Assigning Sends to Tracks
Muting Sends
Key Commands for Muting Sends
Send Formats
Send Path Selector Choices
Output Windows for Tracks and Sends
Opening Multiple Output Windows
Track or Send Fader, Pan Controls, and Solo, Mute, and Automation Controls
Panner Linking
Inverse Linked Panning
Standard Selector Controls in Output Windows
Output Meters
Signal Routing for Monitoring and Submixing
Monitoring and Mixing Audio with Auxiliary Input Tracks
Monitoring and Mixing Audio with Instrument Tracks
Creating a Submix
Submixing with Track Outputs or Sends
Discrete Submix Output
Send and Return Submixing for Effects Processing
Send and Return Submixes with External Devices
Creating Monitor Submixes
Creating a Master Send Level Control
Soloing Tracks in a Submix
Generating Stereo Output from a Mono Send/Return
Dither
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Noise Shaping
Automation
Automation Overview
Automation Parameters
Automation with Audio and MIDI Clips
Duplicating Tracks for Automation Editing
Automation Modes
Off Mode
Read Mode
Write Mode
Touch Mode
Latch Mode
Viewing Automation
Track Views
Automation and Controller Lanes
AutoMatch Indicators
Writing Automation
Storing an Initial Control Position
Automating Switched Controls
Automating Switched Controls in Touch Mode
Automating Sends
Automating Plug-Ins
Enabling (or Disabling) Automation for Individual Plug-In Parameters
Enabling Automation for All Plug-In Parameters
Record Safing Plug-In Automation
Deleting Automation
Drawing Automation
Using Pencil Tool Shapes
Editing Automation
Graphical Editing of Automation Data
Using the Grabber Tool
Using the Pencil Tool
Using the Trim Tools
Editing Automation Types
Editing Volume Automation
Editing Pan Automation
Editing Mute Automation
Editing Stepped Control Automation
Editing Automation Breakpoints
Constraining New Breakpoints to the Next or Previous Automation Value
Editing Automation on Stereo Tracks
Plug-In Automation on Stereo Tracks
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Automation
Editing and Track Views
Tips for Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Automation
Mixdown
Selecting Audio for Loops, Submixes, and Effects
Using Dither
When to Use a Dither Plug-In
Export Audio Mix and Dither
Using Dither on an Output Mix
Sample Rate Conversion and Bit Depth Reduction
Bus Recording to Tracks
Export Audio Mix
Export Audio Mix Options
Mixdown Source
File Type
Format
Bit Depth
Sample Rate
Common Sample Rates
Import Exported File
File Name
Directory
Offline Export
Limitations of Offline Export
Speed of Offline Export
Cancel
Export
Recording a Submix (with Export Audio Mix)
Final Mixdown (with Export Audio Mix)
Mastering
Mastering to a Digital Recorder
Mastering and Audio Compression
Mastering and Error-Correcting Media
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Mastering and Error-Correcting Media