33 Questions
What is Xpand!2?
A multi-timbral Virtual Instrument
Where can you find the installers for the Virtual Instruments included in Pro Tools?
In your Avid account
How is Boom Virtual Instrument different from Xpand!2?
Boom is based on classic drum machines
Why are Virtual Instruments (VIs) compared to physical instruments in the text?
To highlight the similarities between VIs and physical instruments
How many parts does Xpand!2 have as mentioned in the text?
Four parts
Which virtual instrument is described as a powerful tool for beat-making in the text?
Boom
What type of instrument is AIR's DB-33 an emulation of?
Drawbar organ
Which virtual instrument by AIR is mentioned as suitable for lead and bass sounds driven by a mix?
Vacuum
What is Pro Tools | SynthCell described as in the text?
A simple but flexible synth
Which virtual instrument allows for sample layering and drag clips directly from Pro Tools onto a pad?
GrooveCell
What determines the sound you hear when using a virtual instrument like Xpand!2?
The preset you choose
How does the term 'patches' relate to the world of synthesis according to the text?
'Patches' are specific sound settings on synthesizers.
What is the purpose of using Structure Free according to the text?
'A very basic form of a sampler-style synthesizer'
'SynthCell' in Pro Tools features which of the following?
'32-note polyphony and two Filters'
'GrooveCell' in Pro Tools is primarily designed for:
'Pad-based drum machines'
What is the purpose of using MIDI or Instrument tracks to capture a live performance?
To capture the human imperfection of a performance.
In musical terms, what does it mean when a note falls 'right on the beat'?
The note is played exactly in sync with the beat.
Why are ticks used in representing the timing of notes in a live performance?
To represent the exact location of notes within a musical piece.
What does it mean if a track is indicated by a green metronome icon in Pro Tools?
The track is tick-based.
How are the starts, ends, and durations of notes represented in MIDI tracks?
With tick-based timing down to 1/960th of a quarter note.
What does changing a track's timebase from tick-based to sample-based do in Pro Tools?
Prevents clips and notes from responding to tempo changes.
When is it beneficial to change a MIDI track from tick-based to sample-based?
When you need to sync sound effects with video.
Which data will move in sync when tempo changes occur on a tick-based track?
Clips and notes will move in sync.
'Bars|Beats' is typically used as the Main Time Scale in Pro Tools when:
'Choosing a timebase for the Main counter.'
What does it mean when it is mentioned that 'the spacing of the grids will change depending upon your session tempo'?
The distance between grid lines will vary based on tempo.
How can you change sounds within a preset in Xpand!2?
By clicking the disclosure triangle in the part display
What action allows you to pick out the best drum sounds while Boom is playing?
Clicking the Drum Kit menu button and choosing from different kits
How many ticks are there per quarter note in Pro Tools?
960 ticks
How can you open a preset from a plug-in’s Librarian Menu button?
Click the Plug-in Settings Select button
What does enabling the Increment Setting Every [#] Seconds feature do?
Automatically cycles through all sounds
How many fundamental sound options can you choose from in Mini Grand?
7 fundamental sounds
What is the reason ticks are important when working with MIDI?
To capture live MIDI recordings efficiently
In Pro Tools, how many subdivisions called Ticks are there between each beat in a measure?
$960$ subdivisions
Learn how to select and apply sound presets in plug-ins by following menu options. Alternatively, find out how to open a preset from a plug-in's Librarian Menu button using the Plug-in Settings Select button. Understand the process step by step.
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