PT101 - Lesson 6c

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What is Xpand!2?

A drum machine

A physical instrument

A multi-timbral Virtual Instrument (correct)

An audio recording software

Where can you find the installers for the Virtual Instruments included in Pro Tools?

At the music store

In your Avid account (correct)

On the internet

Automatically installed with Pro Tools

How is Boom Virtual Instrument different from Xpand!2?

Xpand!2 creates drum patterns

Boom is based on classic drum machines (correct)

Boom is a multi-timbral synthesizer

Xpand!2 is automatically installed with Pro Tools

Why are Virtual Instruments (VIs) compared to physical instruments in the text?

To highlight the similarities between VIs and physical instruments Signup and view all the answers

How many parts does Xpand!2 have as mentioned in the text?

Four parts Signup and view all the answers

Which virtual instrument is described as a powerful tool for beat-making in the text?

Boom Signup and view all the answers

What type of instrument is AIR's DB-33 an emulation of?

Drawbar organ Signup and view all the answers

Which virtual instrument by AIR is mentioned as suitable for lead and bass sounds driven by a mix?

Vacuum Signup and view all the answers

What is Pro Tools | SynthCell described as in the text?

A simple but flexible synth Signup and view all the answers

Which virtual instrument allows for sample layering and drag clips directly from Pro Tools onto a pad?

GrooveCell Signup and view all the answers

What determines the sound you hear when using a virtual instrument like Xpand!2?

The preset you choose Signup and view all the answers

How does the term 'patches' relate to the world of synthesis according to the text?

'Patches' are specific sound settings on synthesizers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Structure Free according to the text?

'A very basic form of a sampler-style synthesizer' Signup and view all the answers

'SynthCell' in Pro Tools features which of the following?

'32-note polyphony and two Filters' Signup and view all the answers

'GrooveCell' in Pro Tools is primarily designed for:

'Pad-based drum machines' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using MIDI or Instrument tracks to capture a live performance?

To capture the human imperfection of a performance. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a track is indicated by a green metronome icon in Pro Tools?

The track is tick-based. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

When is it beneficial to change a MIDI track from tick-based to sample-based?

When you need to sync sound effects with video. Signup and view all the answers

Which data will move in sync when tempo changes occur on a tick-based track?

Clips and notes will move in sync. Signup and view all the answers

'Bars|Beats' is typically used as the Main Time Scale in Pro Tools when:

'Choosing a timebase for the Main counter.' Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

How can you change sounds within a preset in Xpand!2?

By clicking the disclosure triangle in the part display Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How many ticks are there per quarter note in Pro Tools?

960 ticks Signup and view all the answers

How can you open a preset from a plug-in’s Librarian Menu button?

Click the Plug-in Settings Select button Signup and view all the answers

What does enabling the Increment Setting Every [#] Seconds feature do?

Automatically cycles through all sounds Signup and view all the answers

How many fundamental sound options can you choose from in Mini Grand?

7 fundamental sounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason ticks are important when working with MIDI?

To capture live MIDI recordings efficiently Signup and view all the answers

In Pro Tools, how many subdivisions called Ticks are there between each beat in a measure?

$960$ subdivisions Signup and view all the answers