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What is the primary difference between auditioning an audio clip and a MIDI clip from the Clips List?
What is the primary difference between auditioning an audio clip and a MIDI clip from the Clips List?
- Audio clips can only be auditioned one at a time, while MIDI clips can be auditioned simultaneously
- MIDI clips have their own intrinsic sound, while audio clips do not
- Audio clips can be edited, while MIDI clips cannot
- MIDI clips require an additional instrument to produce sound, while audio clips do not (correct)
What is the purpose of the MIDI Thru port on a synthesizer device?
What is the purpose of the MIDI Thru port on a synthesizer device?
- To convert MIDI data into audio signals
- To control the overall volume of the synthesizer
- To connect multiple MIDI controllers to a single sound module
- To allow MIDI data to pass through to other MIDI devices (correct)
When auditioning a MIDI clip from the Clips List, what instrument is used to produce the sound?
When auditioning a MIDI clip from the Clips List, what instrument is used to produce the sound?
- The instrument assigned to the track
- A virtual instrument plugin
- The Default MIDI Thru Instrument (correct)
- The user's preferred MIDI instrument
Why is auditioning MIDI clips from the Clips List more complex than auditioning audio clips?
Why is auditioning MIDI clips from the Clips List more complex than auditioning audio clips?
What is the main advantage of being able to audition MIDI clips from the Clips List?
What is the main advantage of being able to audition MIDI clips from the Clips List?
What is the primary function of a MIDI controller in the context of MIDI devices?
What is the primary function of a MIDI controller in the context of MIDI devices?
What is the purpose of enabling MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?
What is the purpose of enabling MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?
When should you disable MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?
When should you disable MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?
What is the Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?
What is the Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?
Where can you find the Default Thru Instrument pop-up menu in Pro Tools?
Where can you find the Default Thru Instrument pop-up menu in Pro Tools?
What happens when you choose 'None' as the Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?
What happens when you choose 'None' as the Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?
What is the effect of choosing a physical MIDI output port as the Default Thru Instrument?
What is the effect of choosing a physical MIDI output port as the Default Thru Instrument?
What is the purpose of the Follows First Selected MIDI Track option in Pro Tools?
What is the purpose of the Follows First Selected MIDI Track option in Pro Tools?
What can you do with the MIDI Thru implementation in Pro Tools?
What can you do with the MIDI Thru implementation in Pro Tools?
What happens when you enable MIDI Thru in Pro Tools during composition?
What happens when you enable MIDI Thru in Pro Tools during composition?
What is a common use of the MIDI Thru implementation in Pro Tools?
What is a common use of the MIDI Thru implementation in Pro Tools?
What is the primary benefit of setting up a Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?
What is the primary benefit of setting up a Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?
Which track type will display all Virtual Instruments in a session, regardless of the type of track they're on?
Which track type will display all Virtual Instruments in a session, regardless of the type of track they're on?
What is required to enable data from a MIDI controller to be routed to the Default Thru Instrument?
What is required to enable data from a MIDI controller to be routed to the Default Thru Instrument?
How do you preview a MIDI clip in Pro Tools?
How do you preview a MIDI clip in Pro Tools?
What determines the sound you hear when previewing a MIDI clip using the Default Thru Instrument?
What determines the sound you hear when previewing a MIDI clip using the Default Thru Instrument?
What is the result of selecting an Instrument track with the Follows First Selected MIDI Track preference?
What is the result of selecting an Instrument track with the Follows First Selected MIDI Track preference?
Why won't the Virtual Instruments on Auxiliary Input tracks become the MIDI Thru Instrument with the Follows First Selected MIDI Track preference?
Why won't the Virtual Instruments on Auxiliary Input tracks become the MIDI Thru Instrument with the Follows First Selected MIDI Track preference?
What is the solution to make the Virtual Instruments on Auxiliary Input tracks available for MIDI Thru with the Follows First Selected MIDI Track preference?
What is the solution to make the Virtual Instruments on Auxiliary Input tracks available for MIDI Thru with the Follows First Selected MIDI Track preference?
What is the main advantage of using MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?
What is the main advantage of using MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?
What is the trade-off for using MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?
What is the trade-off for using MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?
What is the function of the small pencil icon in the Tracks List?
What is the function of the small pencil icon in the Tracks List?
What happens when you click the Color Code MIDI Note By Track button?
What happens when you click the Color Code MIDI Note By Track button?
What is the purpose of the Automation Lanes in the MIDI Editor?
What is the purpose of the Automation Lanes in the MIDI Editor?
How do the Groups List in the MIDI Editor and the Edit window compare?
How do the Groups List in the MIDI Editor and the Edit window compare?
What is the advantage of the MIDI Editor in particular?
What is the advantage of the MIDI Editor in particular?
What is the intended purpose of the Score Editor window?
What is the intended purpose of the Score Editor window?
What can be used to save time and get your creative juices flowing when setting up a new session?
What can be used to save time and get your creative juices flowing when setting up a new session?
What is the primary function of the MIDI Editor window?
What is the primary function of the MIDI Editor window?
How can you view the MIDI Editor environment?
How can you view the MIDI Editor environment?
What is the default shortcut to show or hide the docked MIDI Editor on a Mac?
What is the default shortcut to show or hide the docked MIDI Editor on a Mac?
How can you resize the docked MIDI Editor?
How can you resize the docked MIDI Editor?
What is the advantage of the MIDI Editor window over the docked MIDI Editor?
What is the advantage of the MIDI Editor window over the docked MIDI Editor?
What is the default shortcut to open a MIDI Editor window on a Windows computer?
What is the default shortcut to open a MIDI Editor window on a Windows computer?
How can you show the docked MIDI Editor?
How can you show the docked MIDI Editor?
What is unique about the MIDI Editor window compared to the docked MIDI Editor?
What is unique about the MIDI Editor window compared to the docked MIDI Editor?
What is the benefit of using the MIDI Editor window with multiple tracks?
What is the benefit of using the MIDI Editor window with multiple tracks?
What happens when you double-click a MIDI clip or Clip Group with the Grabber tool?
What happens when you double-click a MIDI clip or Clip Group with the Grabber tool?
What is the purpose of the Record button in the MIDI Editor?
What is the purpose of the Record button in the MIDI Editor?
What is the difference between the MIDI Editor window and the Docked MIDI Editor?
What is the difference between the MIDI Editor window and the Docked MIDI Editor?
What does the Notation Display button change in the MIDI Editor?
What does the Notation Display button change in the MIDI Editor?
What is the purpose of the Target button in the MIDI Editor?
What is the purpose of the Target button in the MIDI Editor?
What is the purpose of the Edit toolbar in the MIDI Editor?
What is the purpose of the Edit toolbar in the MIDI Editor?
Which tracks are shown in the Tracks List of the MIDI Editor window?
Which tracks are shown in the Tracks List of the MIDI Editor window?
What is the advantage of having multiple MIDI Editor windows open?
What is the advantage of having multiple MIDI Editor windows open?
What menu item becomes available when you have multiple MIDI Editor windows in your session?
What menu item becomes available when you have multiple MIDI Editor windows in your session?