PT110 - Lesson 8c-d

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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?

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?

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?

Because MIDI clips require an additional instrument to produce sound (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of being able to audition MIDI clips from the Clips List?

It can help with the creative process (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a MIDI controller in the context of MIDI devices?

To trigger sounds on multiple MIDI sound modules (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enabling MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?

To route MIDI data coming into your system to Virtual Instruments in your session (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should you disable MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?

When someone accidentally presses a key on the MIDI controller during real-time bouncing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?

A setting that determines which Virtual Instrument will receive MIDI data (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the Default Thru Instrument pop-up menu in Pro Tools?

In the Setup menu, under Preferences (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you choose 'None' as the Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?

No MIDI data is automatically sent to a destination (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of choosing a physical MIDI output port as the Default Thru Instrument?

The MIDI data is sent to a hardware MIDI sound module (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Follows First Selected MIDI Track option in Pro Tools?

To allow the first selected MIDI track to behave as the Default Thru Instrument (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with the MIDI Thru implementation in Pro Tools?

Route MIDI data to a Virtual Instrument in your session (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you enable MIDI Thru in Pro Tools during composition?

The MIDI data is routed to a Virtual Instrument in your session (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of the MIDI Thru implementation in Pro Tools?

To route MIDI data to a Virtual Instrument in your session (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of setting up a Default Thru Instrument in Pro Tools?

To preview MIDI clips with different instruments without changing preferences (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which track type will display all Virtual Instruments in a session, regardless of the type of track they're on?

Auxiliary Input track (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to enable data from a MIDI controller to be routed to the Default Thru Instrument?

Enabling Options > MIDI Thru (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do you preview a MIDI clip in Pro Tools?

By holding Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows) and clicking on the clip (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the sound you hear when previewing a MIDI clip using the Default Thru Instrument?

The track that is hosting the Virtual Instrument (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of selecting an Instrument track with the Follows First Selected MIDI Track preference?

The MIDI output of the track is routed to the Virtual Instrument (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why won't the Virtual Instruments on Auxiliary Input tracks become the MIDI Thru Instrument with the Follows First Selected MIDI Track preference?

Because there is no MIDI output going to those instruments (D) Signup and view all the answers

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?

Route the output of the MIDI track to the Virtual Instrument on the Auxiliary Input track (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?

It provides more flexibility in previewing and using different Virtual Instruments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the trade-off for using MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?

It requires more setup and configuration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the small pencil icon in the Tracks List?

It indicates the track you are actively changing when adding notes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click the Color Code MIDI Note By Track button?

Each track's notes are displayed in a unique color (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Automation Lanes in the MIDI Editor?

To enable you to see multiple types of information simultaneously (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do the Groups List in the MIDI Editor and the Edit window compare?

The Groups List in the MIDI Editor operates identically to the Edit window (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the MIDI Editor in particular?

It gives you control over minute details and larger-scale harmonies and orchestrations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended purpose of the Score Editor window?

To bring your music to live players (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to save time and get your creative juices flowing when setting up a new session?

Session Template (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the MIDI Editor window?

To show only the aspects of your session related to MIDI-based workflows (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can you view the MIDI Editor environment?

With either the docked MIDI Editor or a standalone MIDI Editor window (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the default shortcut to show or hide the docked MIDI Editor on a Mac?

Option+Control+Shift+Equals Key (=) (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can you resize the docked MIDI Editor?

By dragging the top edge of the docked MIDI Editor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the MIDI Editor window over the docked MIDI Editor?

It can be used for large numbers of tracks and MIDI data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the default shortcut to open a MIDI Editor window on a Windows computer?

Start+Equals (=) (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can you show the docked MIDI Editor?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the MIDI Editor window compared to the docked MIDI Editor?

It can have multiple windows open at the same time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the MIDI Editor window with multiple tracks?

It allows you to work with multiple tracks in a single environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you double-click a MIDI clip or Clip Group with the Grabber tool?

It opens a MIDI Editor window with the related track(s) shown (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Record button in the MIDI Editor?

To record arm (or disarm) all of the tracks that are currently visible (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the MIDI Editor window and the Docked MIDI Editor?

The MIDI Editor window can have separate layouts and shown views, but the Docked MIDI Editor cannot (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Notation Display button change in the MIDI Editor?

It changes the notes from colored blocks to traditional notes on a staff (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Target button in the MIDI Editor?

It indicates which MIDI Editor window is the target window (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Edit toolbar in the MIDI Editor?

It is a miniaturized version of the Edit window toolbar, complete with familiar-looking edit tools, edit modes, and so on (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which tracks are shown in the Tracks List of the MIDI Editor window?

Only Instrument, MIDI, and Auxiliary Input tracks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of having multiple MIDI Editor windows open?

It allows you to have separate layouts and shown views for each window (A) Signup and view all the answers

What menu item becomes available when you have multiple MIDI Editor windows in your session?

The MIDI Editors menu (D) Signup and view all the answers