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What is one way to put audio clips in your tracks?
Recording audio to the tracks
What is another way, besides recording, to add audio to your tracks?
Importing audio files to the tracks
How can you access the Import Audio dialog box on a Mac?
Shift+Command+I
What can you find at the top of the Import Audio dialog box?
Navigation tools
What should you click if the controls in your system are not appearing in the Import Audio dialog box?
Options button
What does importing from the File menu illustrate?
Difference between adding and copying audio
What information is displayed in the File Properties section of the File Browser?
Sample rate and number of channels
What is the key difference between Whole File clips and Subset clips?
Whole File clips represent the entire file, Subset clips represent a portion
What is the purpose of the Audition Controls in the Import Audio dialog box?
To preview selected audio clips
What will happen if a file has a sample rate that does not match the session's sample rate?
The file will play back at the wrong pitch and speed
Which section of the Import Audio dialog box allows users to adjust the source sample rate and destination sample rate?
Sample Rate Conversion Controls
What does clicking the 'Add All' button in the Clips to Import section do?
Imports all clips in the Clips in Current File list
Which buttons provide options to Add Clip, Convert Clip, or Copy Clip in the Import Audio dialog box?
'Add Clip' and 'Convert Clip/Copy Clip'
What happens when you click the 'Copy' button for an incompatible audio file in Pro Tools?
The file is copied to a new location.
What occurs when an incompatible audio clip is selected and you click 'Convert' in Pro Tools?
A new file matching the session's audio settings is created for the clip.
When importing audio into Pro Tools, what does selecting 'New Track' as an option do?
Creates a new track and places the imported audio on it.
In Pro Tools, what happens if you drag a file from the computer's file browser into the Tracks List?
A new track is created and the clip is placed at the beginning of the timeline.
Which option in Pro Tools allows clips to be placed at the start of any selected area on the timeline upon import?
Selection
What does choosing 'Spot' as an option in Pro Tools do when importing files?
Enables typing a location for the clip.
When using Pro Tools, what does importing to 'Clip List' do?
Places the imported clips in the Clips List only.
'Convert All' in Pro Tools brings which clips into the Clips to Import list?
'All clips from Clips in Current File list.'
'Song Start' in Pro Tools corresponds to what point on the timeline?
'The first measure or bar.'
What is the purpose of the Search Checked button in the Workspace browser?
To limit the search to a selected location
What does Pro Tools do if the imported audio file is compatible with the session's sample rate and format?
Add the file and refer to it in its original location
How can you stop a search in progress in the Workspace browser?
Click the Simple Search button
If a conversion is required in Pro Tools due to sample rate or file format, what action does it take?
Creates a new file matching session settings
What does the Advanced Search button look like in the Workspace browser?
A magnifying glass with a plus sign (+)
What happens when you hold the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (Windows) while dragging an audio file into Pro Tools?
A new file is created in the Audio Files subfolder
What does the spinning circle around an 'X' represent in the Workspace browser?
Search in progress
What does the session refer to if a conversion is made for an imported audio file?
The converted file
How can you clear the search results in the Workspace browser?
Click the Simple Search ('X') button twice
What should you do if you want to filter the search results to show only audio files in the Advanced Search of Workspace browser?
Click on the Search Column Selector menu
What happens when you drag a file onto an existing track in Pro Tools?
A new clip will be created on the track
What is the default behavior of Pro Tools when importing audio that does not need any conversion?
Add the file and refer to it in its original location
What occurs when you drag a mono audio file onto stereo audio tracks in Pro Tools?
Two separate mono clips are created on two mono tracks
In the Workspace browser, what does clicking the Add Row button do during an advanced search?
Adds another criterion to your search
What does Pro Tools do if a file requires conversion when imported?
It creates a new file matching the session's audio settings
What happens when you click on the Advanced Search button in Workspace browser?
It adds a section for advanced filtering criteria
What does a dark grey Search Checked button indicate in the Workspace browser?
Limiting search to a selected location
How can you ensure that all imported audio files are stored in a single location in Pro Tools?
By dragging files while holding the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (Windows)
What does clicking twice on the Simple Search ('X') button do in Workspace browser?
Clears all current search results
What is the purpose of the Workspace Browser in Pro Tools?
To search for specific files within Pro Tools without distractions
How can you open a new Workspace browser window in Pro Tools?
By pressing Option+I (Mac) or Alt+I (Windows)
What does Pro Tools do when importing audio files without requiring any conversion?
'Adds' the file referring to its original location
How can you import multiple audio files at the same time in Pro Tools?
Either through File > Import menu or dragging from a file browser window
What happens when you drag a file into an empty area in the Edit window's track area?
A new Audio track will be created with a clip placed at that location
What is not possible when dragging an audio file from a browser into Pro Tools?
Dragging multiple versions of the same file into different tracks simultaneously
How can you refine a search to show only stereo audio files in the Workspace browser?
By adding a new row with # Channels set to Equal to 2
What happens when the Auto-Preview option is selected in the Workspace browser?
Selecting a file will automatically begin the preview process
Which button in the Workspace browser tools allows audio files to conform to the session tempo?
Audio Files Conform to Session Tempo button
What does the green color of the Preview button indicate in the Workspace browser?
The file is being previewed
How can you change the preview volume in the Workspace browser?
By dragging the fader icon to reach desired volume
Which button must be clicked to preview a file in the Workspace browser?
Preview button
What does enabling Audio Files Conform to Session Tempo do in the Workspace browser?
Matches the selected file with the session tempo
What feature in Pro Tools allows for previewing audio files from various locations within the file?
Conforming audio to session tempo
How can you initiate the preview of an audio file at a specific location?
Clicking at the desired location within the waveform display
What is the purpose of the 'Audio Files Conform to Session Tempo' feature in Pro Tools?
Ensuring musical phrases play in session tempo
How does Pro Tools determine whether to conform an audio file to session tempo?
By analyzing for recognizable patterns
What happens when you drag a file into an existing track in Pro Tools?
An outline appears where the file will be deposited
Why is it important for your session's tempo to be set correctly when previewing audio files?
To ensure that musical phrases align properly
What happens when you drop an audio file onto an existing track in Pro Tools?
An outline appears where the file will be deposited.
What is the default shortcut to bring all Workspace browsers to the front on a Mac?
Option+J
What type of items can be found under the Locations pane in the Workspace browser?
Sound Libraries, Volumes, Catalogs, User
What is the purpose of Sound Libraries within the Workspace browser?
To house collections of sounds for different purposes such as drum hits and atmospheric sounds
What happens when you click on the disclosure triangle next to the Volumes item in the Locations pane?
Displays all attached hard drives for navigation
What is the function of Track Presets in Pro Tools as mentioned in the text?
They allow users to save customized tracks for easy recall in future sessions
How can users quickly access their Desktop, Documents folder, and User folder in Pro Tools?
By disclosing the User item in the Locations pane
What type of information is displayed in the Browser pane of the Workspace browser?
Audio waveforms, original tempos, and file comments
Study Notes
Importing Audio in Pro Tools
- One way to add audio clips to tracks is by importing them.
- Another way to add audio is by dragging and dropping files from the computer's file browser into the Tracks List.
Import Audio Dialog Box
- To access the Import Audio dialog box on a Mac, use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + I.
- At the top of the Import Audio dialog box, you can find the File Properties section, which displays information like file name, format, and sample rate.
- If the controls in your system are not appearing in the Import Audio dialog box, click the 'Refresh' button.
File Properties and Import Options
- Importing from the File menu illustrates the process of importing audio files into Pro Tools.
- The File Properties section displays information about the selected audio file, including format, sample rate, and bit depth.
- Whole File clips and Subset clips are two types of clips that can be imported; Whole File clips import the entire audio file, while Subset clips import a selected portion.
Audition Controls and Clip Conversion
- The Audition Controls in the Import Audio dialog box allow users to preview and audition audio files before importing.
- If a file has a sample rate that does not match the session's sample rate, Pro Tools will convert it.
- The Sample Rate Conversion section of the Import Audio dialog box allows users to adjust the source and destination sample rates.
Importing and Placing Audio Files
- Clicking the 'Add All' button in the Clips to Import section adds all selected files to the import list.
- The 'New Track' option allows users to import audio files into a new track.
- Dragging a file from the computer's file browser into the Tracks List in Pro Tools imports the audio and creates a new track.
- The 'Spot' option places the imported audio file at a specific location on the timeline.
Workspace Browser
- The Search Checked button allows users to filter search results to show only checked items.
- Holding the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (Windows) while dragging an audio file into Pro Tools imports the file without requiring conversion.
- The Advanced Search button allows users to refine searches using specific criteria.
- The spinning circle around an 'X' represents a search in progress.
Importing Audio Files and Session Compatibility
- If a file requires conversion due to sample rate or file format, Pro Tools will convert it and store the converted file in the session folder.
- If a file is compatible with the session's sample rate and format, Pro Tools will import it without conversion.
Additional Import Options
- Clicking the 'Copy' button for an incompatible audio file imports the file and converts it, while clicking the 'Convert' button converts the file without importing it.
- The 'Clip List' option imports audio files into the Clip List, allowing users to access and manipulate the files later.
- Clicking the 'Song Start' option imports the audio file at the start of the song.
Learn about basic audio track techniques for previewing audio files, including how to use visual indicators to track playback progress. Understand how to start previewing audio files from specific locations within the waveform display, instead of always from the beginning.
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