PT101 - Lesson 6b
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What is the purpose of a Count Off in music recording?

  • To provide tempo information before recording (correct)
  • To enable the metronome feature
  • To adjust the meter settings
  • To set the MIDI controls

    • How can you enable or disable the Count Off feature in the Edit Window?

  • Pressing the 8 key on the computer's numeric keypad (correct)
  • By double-clicking the MIDI Controls section
  • By accessing it from the media library
  • By clicking the 'Meter' button

    • Where can you change the count off settings in Pro Tools?

  • In the Mixer window
  • By adjusting the tempo slider
  • From the Transport window
  • From the Setup menu or double-clicking the Count Off value (correct)

    • What type of note value has a one-beat value in music notation?

    <p>Quarter note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Meter in music tell musicians?

    <p>How many beats are in one measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are metronome clicks typically counted in a Count Off?

    <p>In increments of bars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default input for a new MIDI or Instrument track?

    <p>All</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does enabling MIDI Merge during recording allow you to do?

    <p>Merge new MIDI data with existing data on the track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you click to arm a MIDI or Instrument track for recording?

    <p>Track Record Enable button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a multi-keyboard setup, what does assigning tracks to specific MIDI sources allow?

    <p>Isolating each musician's performance to separate tracks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does selecting an input device allow you to do when setting up a MIDI track?

    <p>Choose a MIDI channel on the input device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does recording with MIDI Merge differ from normal recording?

    <p>Add new MIDI data to preexisting data on the track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which button should you click to enable MIDI Merge during recording?

    <p>&quot;MIDI Merge&quot; button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant difference between importing MIDI and importing audio?

    <p>Imported MIDI becomes part of the session file itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Pro Tools, where can you drag a MIDI file from to import it into your session?

    <p>Workspace browser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does selecting 'New Track(s)' option when importing MIDI allow you to do?

    <p>Import MIDI to a new track or tracks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when 'Remove existing Instrument tracks' is checked during MIDI import?

    <p>Existing Instrument tracks are permanently deleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which setting in the MIDI Import Options dialog box allows you to specify the starting point for the imported MIDI on the timeline?

    <p>Location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Metronome button when recording MIDI?

    <p>To enable a click track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does selecting 'Clip List' radio button during MIDI import do?

    <p>Imports MIDI data to the Clips List only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When 'Import Key Signature from MIDI File' is checked, what happens to your session's key signature settings?

    <p>'Import Key Signature from MIDI File' settings overwrite existing key signature settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Remove existing MIDI clips' option during MIDI import will:

    <p>'Remove existing MIDI clips' permanently delete any MIDI clips in your session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Import Tempo map from MIDI File' option during import affects:

    <p>'Import Tempo map from MIDI File' overwrites session tempo settings with those from imported MIDI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many beats are there in a measure if the meter is 5/8?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tempo refer to in music?

    <p>The speed of the beats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you easily change the tempo in Pro Tools when in Manual Tempo mode?

    <p>Press the 'T' key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when MIDI Merge is enabled in Pro Tools?

    <p>New MIDI data will not overwrite old MIDI data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you enable or disable the Metronome in Pro Tools?

    <p>Press the '7' key on the numeric keypad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is recording triggered with Wait for Note enabled?

    <p>After receiving a MIDI event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the Conductor Track (Tempo Ruler) is enabled in Pro Tools?

    <p>Tempo changes are applied to the session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the F11 key do when 'Wait For Note' is frequently used in Pro Tools?

    <p>Enables or disables 'Wait For Note'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you do by double-clicking on the Metronome button in Pro Tools?

    <p>Access Click/Countoff Options dialog box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Pro Tools, which key can be used to enable or disable MIDI Merge?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you play using the Virtual MIDI Keyboard during MIDI Merge recording?

    <p>The MIDI data is added to the clip along with the existing data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you shift the octave down on the Virtual MIDI Keyboard?

    <p>By pressing and holding the Z key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the A-K Keys on the Virtual MIDI Keyboard?

    <p>To play notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you increase the MIDI velocity of notes played using the Virtual MIDI Keyboard?

    <p>Pressing the V key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of Pro Tools' Virtual MIDI Keyboard makes it more portable?

    <p>The ability to use your computer keyboard as a MIDI controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the Virtual MIDI Keyboard screen?

    <p>Current octave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Recording Enable button do when clicked?

    <p>Arms the track for recording</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Pro Tools introduce the Virtual MIDI Keyboard feature?

    <p>To make recording MIDI accessible without external hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using Pro Tools' Virtual MIDI Keyboard for recording?

    <p>Enables recording without a physical MIDI keyboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Count Off in Music Recording

    • A Count Off is a feature in music recording that provides a metronome click or other sound before the start of a song to help musicians prepare and sync with the tempo.

    Enabling/Disabling Count Off

    • To enable or disable the Count Off feature, go to the Edit Window.

    Count Off Settings

    • To change Count Off settings in Pro Tools, navigate to the designated settings area.

    Music Notation

    • A quarter note has a one-beat value in music notation.

    Meter in Music

    • The Meter in music informs musicians of the rhythmic structure and number of beats per measure.

    Metronome Clicks

    • Metronome clicks are typically counted in a Count Off, helping musicians keep a steady tempo.

    Default Input for New Track

    • The default input for a new MIDI or Instrument track is usually set to "Last Used" or "Default."

    MIDI Merge

    • Enabling MIDI Merge during recording allows you to merge multiple MIDI recordings into one track.

    Arm MIDI/Instrument Track

    • Click the "Record" button to arm a MIDI or Instrument track for recording.

    Multi-Keyboard Setup

    • Assigning tracks to specific MIDI sources in a multi-keyboard setup enables control over individual keyboards.

    Selecting Input Device

    • Selecting an input device when setting up a MIDI track allows you to specify the device that sends MIDI data.

    Recording with MIDI Merge

    • Recording with MIDI Merge differs from normal recording in that it combines multiple takes into one track.

    MIDI Merge Button

    • Click the "MIDI Merge" button to enable it during recording.

    Importing MIDI vs. Audio

    • A significant difference between importing MIDI and importing audio is that MIDI files contain note data, whereas audio files contain recorded sound.

    Importing MIDI Files

    • Drag a MIDI file into your Pro Tools session to import it.

    Import MIDI Options

    • Selecting "New Track(s)" when importing MIDI allows you to create new tracks for the imported data.

    Removing Existing Tracks

    • Checking "Remove existing Instrument tracks" during MIDI import removes existing tracks and replaces them with new ones.

    MIDI Import Settings

    • The "Starting Point" setting in the MIDI Import Options dialog box specifies the starting point for the imported MIDI on the timeline.

    Metronome Button

    • The Metronome button enables or disables the metronome click during MIDI recording.

    Clip List during Import

    • Selecting the "Clip List" radio button during MIDI import creates separate clips for each MIDI note.

    Import Key Signature

    • Checking "Import Key Signature from MIDI File" imports the MIDI file's key signature and sets it as the session's key signature.

    Remove Existing MIDI Clips

    • Checking "Remove existing MIDI clips" during import removes existing MIDI clips and replaces them with the new imported data.

    Import Tempo Map

    • Checking "Import Tempo map from MIDI File" imports the MIDI file's tempo map and applies it to your session.

    Time Signature

    • A time signature of 5/8 indicates there are five beats in a measure.

    Tempo in Music

    • Tempo refers to the speed or rate at which a piece of music is played.

    Changing Tempo

    • You can easily change the tempo in Pro Tools when in Manual Tempo mode.

    MIDI Merge

    • Enabling MIDI Merge in Pro Tools combines multiple MIDI recordings into one track.

    Enabling/Disabling Metronome

    • Go to the Edit Window to enable or disable the Metronome in Pro Tools.

    Wait for Note

    • Recording is triggered when a MIDI note is received when "Wait for Note" is enabled.

    Conductor Track

    • Enabling the Conductor Track (Tempo Ruler) in Pro Tools allows you to edit the tempo and meter of your session.

    F11 Key

    • Pressing the F11 key when "Wait For Note" is frequently used disables the metronome click.

    Metronome Button

    • Double-clicking on the Metronome button in Pro Tools toggles the metronome on and off.

    MIDI Merge Key

    • Press the "N" key to enable or disable MIDI Merge in Pro Tools.

    Virtual MIDI Keyboard

    • Playing using the Virtual MIDI Keyboard during MIDI Merge recording merges the played notes with existing MIDI data.

    Shifting Octave

    • Shift the octave down on the Virtual MIDI Keyboard by pressing the "Ctrl + Down Arrow" keys.

    A-K Keys

    • The A-K keys on the Virtual MIDI Keyboard simulate playing a keyboard instrument.

    Increasing MIDI Velocity

    • Increase the MIDI velocity of notes played using the Virtual MIDI Keyboard by pressing "Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow".

    Virtual MIDI Keyboard

    • The Virtual MIDI Keyboard feature in Pro Tools allows for portable MIDI note input.

    Virtual MIDI Keyboard Screen

    • The lower left-hand corner of the Virtual MIDI Keyboard screen displays the MIDI velocity value.

    Recording Enable Button

    • Clicking the Recording Enable button arms the track for recording.

    Virtual MIDI Keyboard Feature

    • The Virtual MIDI Keyboard feature was introduced in Pro Tools to provide an on-screen MIDI keyboard for inputting MIDI notes.

    Benefit of Virtual MIDI Keyboard

    • A benefit of using Pro Tools' Virtual MIDI Keyboard for recording is that it allows for easy, on-screen MIDI input without the need for a physical keyboard.

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