- Name some of the folders and files that ProTools creates as part of the session hierarchy. Where is the session file (. ptx) stored? A: Pro Tools Session File – created in the session folder; has a .ptx extension, WaveCache file – created in the session folder; stores waveform displays so sessions open more quickly, Audio Files, Midi Files, Sibelius Files, Bounced Files, Clip Groups, Rendered Files, Session Files Backups, Video Files.
- What is the WaveCache.wtm file used for? What happens if the WaveCache file gets deleted or goes missing? A: when protools is reopened it has to recreate the waveform files. 3. Where are audio files stored in the session hierarchy?
- Where are Pro Tool’s is MIDI files normally stored? A: Stored in the Pro Tools Session File
- Which components should you turn on first when powering up a Pro Tools system? Which component should you turn on last? A: 1.Turn on components that use external power – i.e. external hard drives, Midi Interface/Controllers, Audio Interface (If not bus powered), 2. Computer, 3. Audio Monitoring System.
- What type of processing does the hardware buffer size affect? What type of processing does it not affect? A: Controls the hardware cache used for the low-latency domain. It does not affect high latency processing. H/W Buffer affects host-based (Native) processing processing for recording or live input. Low settings reduce latency while tracking, high settings provide more processing power.
- What kinds of commands can be found under the ProTools View menu? How does the View menu differ from the Window menu? A: View menu commands affect the display. The view menu is for displaying/hiding parts of Pro Tools windows, where as the window menu is for displaying and arranging Pro Tools windows
- What kind of commands can be found under the ProTools Options menu? How does the options menu differ from the setup menu? Options menu
- Which main Pro Tools window displays audio waveforms and can be used to work directly with audio, MIDI, and video files on tracks?
- Which ProTools window provides access to Pan controls and Volume faders for each track?