PT110 Module 8 (2023) - More Music Making
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What is the primary difference between MIDI and Instrument tracks in Pro Tools?

  • MIDI tracks handle only MIDI data, while Instrument tracks handle both MIDI data and audio signals. (correct)
  • MIDI tracks handle only audio data, while Instrument tracks handle MIDI data.
  • MIDI tracks have more view options than Instrument tracks.
  • Instrument tracks are used for recording live instruments, while MIDI tracks are used for virtual instruments.

    • The Track View selector on a MIDI track offers the same view options as an Instrument track.

    False (B)

    Besides notes, name two other types of MIDI data that can be viewed on a MIDI or Instrument track.

    velocity, pitch bend

    Instrument tracks perform dual roles with MIDI data as well as ___ signals.

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

    Match the track types with the data they handle:

    <p>MIDI Track = MIDI Data Only Instrument Track = Both MIDI Data and Audio Signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dividing line in the Instrument track's Track View selector menu indicate?

    <p>It distinguishes between MIDI data options and audio related options. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Changing track views is always the most efficient way to view multiple kinds of data simultaneously.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might it be preferable to view track lanes instead of changing between track views?

    <p>when needing to see multiple kinds of data simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When extracting MIDI from a source audio track, which of the following options is NOT available for handling the source audio?

    <p>Copy and Paste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using drag-and-drop MIDI extraction, you can drag audio clips to any type of track.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is converted from the audio waveform into MIDI data during audio to MIDI extraction?

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

    When a new MIDI track is created from audio, it is named after the source track with a .______ extension.

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

    What will happen when an audio track is set to 'Hide and Make Inactive' during MIDI extraction?

    <p>The track will be hidden and deactivated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After extracting MIDI from an audio track, you are not able to extract from the same audio clip with a different conversion algorithm, without first deleting the previous extraction.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides track-based extraction, what are two other methods available for extracting MIDI from audio?

    <p>drag-and-drop and copy-and-paste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When dragging audio clips to extract MIDI data, ______ rectangles will indicate where your MIDI will be created.

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

    Match the following MIDI extraction processes with their descriptions:

    <p>Track-based Extraction = Uses a source audio track and provides options for handling the source audio Drag-and-Drop Extraction = Requires a pre-existing MIDI or instrument track to drag the audio clips to Copy-and-Paste Extraction = Enables extraction from audio clips even if they are not used on a track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When copying audio as MIDI, which three locations can the user chose their audio clip(s) from?

    <p>From audio tracks or the session's clip list, or a specific area on one or more audio tracks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key is used, along with arrow keys, to nudge selected notes diatonically?

    <p>Control (Mac) or Start (Windows) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Holding the Shift key and using the arrow keys will move notes up or down by semitones.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What modifier key is used, along with the arrow keys, to duplicate notes while nudging?

    <p>Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To hear MIDI notes while editing, the 'Play MIDI Notes When Editing' option must be ______.

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

    Match the following Conversion Types with their best use:

    <p>Automatic = Melodyne will make its own determination as to which algorithm to use. Universal = Best for complex signals including both pitched and non-pitched instruments. Percussive = For drum hits and loops Melodic = For vocals and other monophonic audio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 'Track Freeze' feature when dealing with MIDI?

    <p>To temporarily render a track to free up system resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI is audio itself.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two actions can be taken from the Track menu or right clicking the track name to extract MIDI from audio?

    <p>Extract MIDI to New Track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The software used to create MIDI from audio is called ______, from Celemony.

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

    When rendering MIDI to audio by dragging an Instrument track to an audio track, the resulting clip's sound might get cut off. How can this be avoided?

    <p>Use the trim tool to reveil the full sound. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the 'Consolidate Clips' checkbox is checked, a separate MIDI clip will be created for each audio clip on the track.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What destination track type options are available when extracting MIDI from audio?

    <p>MIDI or Instrument track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To render the sound from a MIDI track, it can be dragged to an ______ track.

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

    If the 'Insert after last selected track' is unchecked, where will the new MIDI tracks be placed?

    <p>After the track with the selected audio. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following modifiers with what they do to a selected note using arrow keys:

    <p>Control (or Start) = Moves diatonically Shift = Moves by octaves Option (or Alt) = Duplicates notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using Session Templates?

    <p>They provide a way to quickly recall favorite virtual instruments and presets. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The MIDI Editor window can only display one track's note data at a time.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you access the docked MIDI Editor from the View menu?

    <p>View &gt; Other Displays &gt; MIDI Editor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The button in the bottom left-hand corner of the Edit window is used to show the docked MIDI Editor if the session has at least one ______ track.

    <p>MIDI-based</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the preference setting with the action that happens when a MIDI clip is double-clicked.

    <p>Docked MIDI Editor = Opens the docked MIDI editor MIDI Editor = Opens a standalone MIDI Editor window Score Editor = Opens the score editor MIDI Event List = Opens the MIDI event list Name Dialog = Opens the name dialog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the docked MIDI Editor is visible, what does the button in the bottom left-hand corner of the Edit window change to?

    <p>A downward pointing arrow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The docked MIDI Editor cannot be resized.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default keyboard shortcut to open a MIDI Editor window on a Mac?

    <p>Control+Equals (=)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clicking the ______ button on the MIDI Editor will change the note display from colored blocks to traditional notes on a staff.

    <p>Notation Display</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Piano Roll' view?

    <p>A view that shows MIDI notes as colored blocks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Record, Solo, and Mute buttons in the MIDI Editor only affect the tracks displayed in the MIDI Editor.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What menu would you find the 'MIDI Editor' command that opens a standalone window?

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

    The MIDI Editor toolbar is a miniaturized version of the ______ window toolbar.

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

    Which tool from the Edit window has not migrated to the top toolbar of the MIDI editor??

    <p>Mixer controls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The docked MIDI Editor is ideal for working with a large number of tracks and a lot of MIDI data.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a red Target button indicate in the MIDI Editor window?

    <p>That the window is the active target for edits. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Tracks List in the MIDI Editor displays all of the session's tracks.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the pencil icon in the Tracks List of the MIDI Editor indicate?

    <p>The track that will be actively changed when adding notes using the Pencil tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Color Code MIDI Note By Velocity button shows all notes in the color ____, with the saturation level indicating the velocity.

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

    Match the following MIDI editor navigation actions with their descriptions:

    <p>Tab key with Tab to Transient disabled = Jumps from clip boundary to clip boundary Tab key with Tab to Transient enabled = Jumps to the next note to the right Left Arrow Key = Navigates notes from right to left Right Arrow Key = Navigates notes from left to right and from bottom to top in chords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these track types would NOT be visible in the Tracks List in the MIDI Editor window?

    <p>Audio Tracks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can only have one MIDI Editor window open at a time.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 'Color Code MIDI Note By Track' button?

    <p>Assigns a unique color to each track, coloring each track's notes with that color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Holding the ____ key while tabbing will select notes as you navigate.

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

    Match the following arrow keys with their respective actions in the MIDI Editor:

    <p>Up Arrow = Nudges pitch up chromatically Down Arrow = Nudges pitch down chromatically Left Arrow = Navigates to the left and from top to bottom in chords Right Arrow = Navigates to the right and from bottom to top in chords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the color saturation of MIDI notes when using the 'Color Code MIDI Note By Velocity' button?

    <p>The color saturation indicates the velocity of the note. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Score Editor is suitable for printing music parts directly from the MIDI editor.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of holding Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows) while tabbing in the MIDI editor?

    <p>Reverses the tabbing direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Up and Down Arrow keys will nudge any selected note(s) up or down in increments of ____.

    <p>half-steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following functions with their descriptions

    <p>Target button = Indicates the active window for edits Pencil tool = Adds notes to a MIDI track Tab key = Navigates between clips or notes Arrow keys = Navigates and transposes notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of track lanes in a MIDI track?

    <p>To display multiple aspects of the MIDI data, such as velocity, without changing the track view. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI loop recording creates a single whole-file clip containing all the takes when recording in loop mode.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the MIDI Merge button when using loop record?

    <p>When enabled, it stacks MIDI notes recorded during each loop. When disabled, each loop becomes a separate clip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When MIDI Thru is enabled, MIDI data is routed to virtual instruments in the session based on your settings in the MIDI Thru ______ .

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

    Match the following descriptions with their corresponding terms:

    <p>Track Lanes = Display different aspects of the MIDI data in a track. MIDI Merge = Stacks notes with each repetition in loop recording. MIDI Thru = Routes incoming MIDI data to virtual instruments. Loop Recording = Creates multiple clips with each repetition of the selected area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you hide an individual lane in a MIDI track?

    <p>Click the Remove this automation lane button (the circular - button). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI and Instrument tracks support playlists track view, enabling easy comping with multiple Edit Playlists.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the MIDI Merge button greyed out and unavailable?

    <p>The MIDI Merge button is greyed out and unavailable when Loop Record mode is active.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To audition a MIDI clip from the Clips List, you're not auditioning the MIDI directly, but instead as played by the Pro Tools' Default MIDI ______ Instrument.

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

    What is the main difference between traditional loop recording and MIDI merge loop recording?

    <p>Traditional loop recording creates separate MIDI clips, while MIDI merge combines all recorded notes into a single clip. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When MIDI Thru is disabled, it prevents accidental notes from being played during real-time bouncing or track printing.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which button do you click to display additional lanes on a MIDI track?

    <p>The Show/Hide automation lanes button. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you enable MIDI Thru in Pro Tools?

    <p>You enable MIDI Thru by clicking on it in the Options menu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When MIDI Merge is enabled in loop record mode, it will create a ______ clip that contains all the notes that were played.

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

    Match the following actions with their corresponding results when enabled in loop recording:

    <p>Normal Record with MIDI Merge enabled = Creates a single MIDI clip with notes from all iterations merged. Loop Record mode with MIDI Merge disabled = Creates separate MIDI clips for each iteration of the loop. MIDI Thru Enabled = Incoming MIDI data will trigger virtual instruments. MIDI Thru Disabled = Prevent accidental MIDI notes from being heard during bounces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which menu is used to access the Default Thru Instrument settings?

    <p>Setup menu (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Selecting 'none' in the Default Thru Instrument menu disables the MIDI Thru functionality in Pro Tools.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides Virtual Instruments, what else can be selected as a Default Thru Instrument?

    <p>Physical MIDI outputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When previewing a MIDI clip using Default Thru Instrument, the sound comes from the track hosting the Virtual Instrument or the external sound-generating MIDI device it is monitoring, which differs from previewing ______.

    <p>audio files and clips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Default Thru Instrument options with their behavior:

    <p>None = Disables MIDI Thru functionality Virtual Instrument = Plays MIDI data through the selected virtual instrument Predefined Menu = Sends MIDI data through chosen hardware MIDI output device Follows First Selected MIDI Track = Uses the first selected MIDI track as the thru instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if no MIDI or Instrument track is record-enabled when using a Default Thru Instrument?

    <p>The Default Thru Instrument will play incoming MIDI data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI Thru must be enabled in the Options menu in order for MIDI data to be routed to the Default Thru Instrument from a MIDI controller.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you preview MIDI clips using the Default Thru Instrument feature?

    <p>Option-click (Mac) or Alt-click (Windows)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Follows First Selected MIDI Track' option allows for previewing using different instruments without changing your ______.

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

    Which of these tracks are used as an example to select a virtual instrument in the default thru instrument explanation?

    <p>Vacuum-Lead track (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using 'Follows First Selected MIDI Track', Virtual Instruments on Aux Tracks can be previewed by clicking the track directly.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of track is the Vacuum-Lead track?

    <p>Auxiliary Input track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using 'Follows First Selected MIDI Track', selecting a ______ track will determine the instrument which a MIDI clip will audibly through.

    <p>MIDI-based</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is NOT set in the Default Thru Instrument pop-up menu?

    <p>Audio Input (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following tracks with their associated Virtual Instruments from the example session:

    <p>Xpand-Strings = Xpand!2 (pizzicato string sound) Mini Grand-Piano = Mini Grand (piano sound) DB33-Rock Organ = DB-33 (rock organ sound) Xpand-Drums = Xpand!2 (drum kit sound)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Track View Selector

    A feature in Pro Tools that allows you to change the display of a track's data, showing different aspects like notes, velocity, or pitch bend.

    MIDI track

    A type of track in Pro Tools that contains only MIDI data, used for creating and editing musical notes.

    Instrument track

    A type of track in Pro Tools that combines a MIDI track with an Auxiliary Input track, allowing you to hear and edit both MIDI and audio data.

    Track Lanes

    A feature in Pro Tools that allows you to see multiple types of track data at the same time, like notes and velocity, by separating them into different lanes.

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    Show/Hide Automation Lanes Button

    Allows viewing and editing MIDI data like velocity without changing the entire Track View.

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    Automation Lane

    A visual representation of a single aspect of MIDI data (e.g., Velocity) on a track lane.

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    Add Automation Lane Button

    Allows adding new automation lanes to display additional MIDI data (e.g., Note length).

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    Remove Automation Lane Button

    Allows removing an existing automation lane.

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    MIDI Loop Recording

    Recording multiple MIDI clips in quick succession, allowing for take selection later.

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    MIDI Merge Loop Recording

    The result of MIDI Loop Recording, a MIDI clip created by combining all the recorded takes.

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    MIDI Merge Button

    A feature that merges all MIDI notes played during each Loop Record cycle into a single MIDI clip.

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    Traditional Loop Recording

    Standard MIDI recording where each repetition of the loop creates a separate MIDI clip.

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    Normal Record Mode (MIDI)

    Creates MIDI clips when the Transport is playing back the selection and the Record button is activated.

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    Loop Playback

    Playing back a selection repeatedly, useful for looping MIDI data and previewing recording takes.

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    MIDI Clip Audition

    Auditing MIDI clips in the Clip List by playing them back with the default MIDI instrument.

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    Pro Tools' Default MIDI Thru Instrument

    A designated MIDI instrument in Pro Tools used for auditioning MIDI clips.

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    MIDI Thru

    A feature that allows MIDI data to pass through a device to another MIDI device, commonly used for connecting multiple instruments to a single MIDI controller.

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    MIDI Thru Preferences

    Controls how incoming MIDI data is routed to Virtual Instruments within the session.

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    Target Window

    Indicate the window currently being edited in Pro Tools.

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    MIDI Editor Tracks List

    Shows only tracks related to MIDI production, such as Instrument, MIDI, and Auxiliary Input tracks.

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    Pencil Icon in Tracks List

    Represents the track that will be affected by the Pencil tool when creating notes.

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    Color Code MIDI Note by Track

    Allows you to color-code MIDI notes based on their corresponding track, making it easier to identify notes belonging to different tracks.

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    Color Code MIDI Note by Velocity

    Displays all notes in red, with the saturation level of each note indicating its velocity.

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    Piano Roll/Notation Area

    The main area of the MIDI Editor where you view and edit MIDI notes.

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    MIDI Editor Groups List

    Similar to the Edit Window Groups List, allowing you to group and manage tracks.

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    Score Editor

    Provides a dedicated environment for viewing and printing music notation, offering a more structured score format.

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    Tabbing Through MIDI Clips

    Pressing Tab to move the edit cursor from clip boundary to clip boundary in Notes view.

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    Navigating MIDI Notes with Arrow Keys

    Using the Left and Right Arrow keys to navigate MIDI notes, selecting notes from left to right and playing them during navigation.

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    Chromatic Nudging

    Nudging selected notes up or down in half-step increments.

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    Drag-and-Drop MIDI Extraction

    This method involves selecting audio clips, dragging them onto existing MIDI tracks, and setting extraction properties.

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    Copy-and-Paste MIDI Extraction

    This method involves right-clicking on audio clips or selected areas and choosing "Copy Audio as MIDI" from the context menu.

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    "Do Nothing" Source Track Option

    This method enables you to extract MIDI from audio, without needing to delete the original track.

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    Hide and Make Inactive Source Track

    This method hides the source audio track and deactivates it.

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    Make Inactive Source Track

    This method makes the source audio track inactive but remains visible.

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    Audio to MIDI Properties Dialog

    A simplified window that pops up when extracting MIDI, allowing you to choose settings for the new MIDI data.

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    Audio Amplitude to MIDI Velocity Conversion

    The volume of the original audio gets converted into the intensity (volume) of the MIDI notes.

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    MIDI Extraction

    The process of converting audio into MIDI data by analyzing the original audio track.

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    New MIDI Track

    A new track created from the extracted MIDI data, named after the original audio track with a .MIDI extension.

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    Follows First Selected MIDI Track

    A MIDI Thru setting that sends MIDI data to the first selected MIDI track, making it the 'default' instrument for previewing.

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    Default Thru Instrument

    A setting that determines which instrument plays when you preview MIDI clips or use the MIDI keyboard.

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    Enabling MIDI Thru

    Enabling MIDI Thru ensures that data from a MIDI controller, like a keyboard, is channeled to the Default Thru Instrument.

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    Previewing MIDI Clips

    The sound of the Default Thru Instrument will be heard when previewing MIDI clips.

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    Virtual vs. Physical Default Thru Instrument

    Virtual Instruments and physical MIDI devices can both be defined as the Default Thru Instrument, allowing flexibility in choosing the sound source.

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    Disabling MIDI Thru

    Disabling MIDI Thru prevents MIDI data from being automatically sent to any instrument or device.

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    Choosing the Default Thru Instrument

    You can choose the Default Thru Instrument from a list of virtual instruments, MIDI devices, or leave it set to 'None' to disable MIDI Thru.

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    Choosing a Predefined MIDI Output

    MIDI data will be sent to a physical MIDI output if you choose a Predefined output port in the Default Thru Instrument setup.

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    Hearing the Default Thru Instrument

    The sound of the Default Thru Instrument is heard through its own track, regardless of the selected audition path in the I/O setup.

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    Selecting the MIDI Track for 'Follows First Selected MIDI Track'

    The MIDI track that the Virtual Instrument is on must be selected to use it as a 'default' for previewing when using 'Follows First Selected MIDI Track' preference.

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    MIDI Thru Setup Location

    MIDI Thru settings can be accessed within the MIDI tab of Pro Tools preferences.

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    Routing MIDI Track Output

    Using MIDI Thru requires that MIDI track output be routed to the Aux track for Virtual Instruments on Aux tracks.

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    Previewing Virtual Instruments on Aux Tracks

    Aux tracks with Virtual Instruments can't be previewed by clicking the track if the 'Follows First Selected MIDI Track' preference is chosen.

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    Benefits of MIDI Thru

    The Default Thru Instrument feature is useful for previewing MIDI data, efficiently determining the best sound for a track.

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    Diatonic Nudging

    Nudging notes up or down within the key signature using arrow keys while holding Control (Mac) or Start (Windows).

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    Octave Nudging

    Nudging notes an octave higher or lower using arrow keys while holding the Shift key.

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    Duplicating and Nudging

    Creating a copy of a selected note when nudging it up or down using arrow keys while holding Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows).

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    Play MIDI Notes When Editing

    A Pro Tools option that allows you to hear MIDI notes as you edit them using arrow keys.

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    Rendering MIDI

    Transforming MIDI data into audio by using a virtual instrument (or external sound-generating device).

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    Track Freeze

    A Pro Tools feature that allows you to freeze a track's audio temporarily, freeing up processing power.

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    Track Commit

    A Pro Tools action that permanently renders a track as an audio track.

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    Extracting MIDI

    The process of creating a MIDI representation from an existing audio file, using analysis software like Melodyne.

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    Melodyne

    The software used by Pro Tools for extracting MIDI from audio, providing various modes for different types of audio.

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    Track Extraction

    One of the methods for extracting MIDI from audio in Pro Tools, creating a new MIDI track.

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    Destination Track Type

    A setting in the Audio to MIDI Properties dialog box that determines whether the extracted MIDI data will be placed on a MIDI or Instrument track.

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    Conversion Type

    A setting in the Audio to MIDI Properties dialog box that controls how Melodyne analyzes the audio for MIDI extraction, offering various options like automatic, percussive, or melodic.

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    Consolidate Clips

    A feature in the Audio to MIDI Properties dialog box that allows you to combine multiple extracted MIDI clips into a single clip.

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    Insert after last selected track

    A setting in the Audio to MIDI Properties dialog box that determines where the extracted MIDI track will be placed in the session.

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    Audio to MIDI Conversion

    A software feature that allows you to create MIDI clips from audio files by analyzing them for musical notes.

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    Session Templates

    A Pro Tools feature that allows you to save a session's setup, including MIDI tracks, instruments, and preferences, for easy reuse.

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    MIDI Editor

    A Pro Tools window designed specifically for working with MIDI data, providing a dedicated environment for editing notes, velocity, and other MIDI parameters.

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    Piano Roll View

    A method of displaying MIDI data in the MIDI Editor, showing notes as colored blocks, resembling a piano keyboard.

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    Notation View

    A method of displaying MIDI data in the MIDI Editor that uses traditional musical notation, showing notes on a staff.

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    Double Clicking a MIDI Clip Opens

    A Pro Tools preference that dictates what happens when you double-click a MIDI clip, allowing you to choose between different window views, like the MIDI Editor or Score Editor.

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    Record Button (MIDI Editor)

    A button in the MIDI Editor that toggles all tracks that are currently being viewed into record mode.

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    Solo Button (MIDI Editor)

    A button in the MIDI Editor that toggles all tracks that are currently being viewed into solo mode.

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    Mute Button (MIDI Editor)

    A button in the MIDI Editor that toggles all tracks that are currently being viewed into mute mode.

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    Notation Display Button

    A button in the MIDI Editor that switches between Piano Roll view and Notation view, allowing you to choose how notes are displayed.

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    MIDI Editor Toolbar

    The top toolbar of the MIDI Editor, which includes familiar editing tools and features like editing modes, Link Timeline, and Edit Selection.

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    Docked MIDI Editor

    A method of working with MIDI data within the Edit window, providing limited MIDI editing capabilities within the main production space.

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    MIDI Editor Window

    A standalone window dedicated to MIDI editing, providing a comprehensive view for working with multiple tracks and advanced MIDI controls.

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    MIDI Editor Shortcut

    A shortcut for opening a MIDI Editor window by pressing Control+Equals (=) on a Mac or Start+Equals (=) on Windows.

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    Study Notes

    MIDI Track Views

    • MIDI tracks display MIDI data, not audio. Options in the Track View selector include notes, velocity, MIDI volume, pitch bend, etc.
    • Instrument tracks combine MIDI and audio data. The Track View selector shows MIDI-related options above the dividing line, followed by audio-related options below.
    • Using track lanes allows viewing multiple MIDI data aspects simultaneously, like notes and velocity, without constantly changing views. Additional lanes are added by clicking the "+" button, and individual lanes are hidden by clicking the "-" button. Each lane has its own lane view selector.

    MIDI Loop Recording Workflows

    • MIDI loop recording creates separate MIDI clips for each repetition of the selected area, unlike audio loop recording which creates a single file clip for a whole recording.

    • MIDI, being non-audio, has no "whole file clip" option. Each loop recording take is stored as a separate clip.

    • MIDI and instrument tracks do not support Playlists view for comping, requiring more manual changes.

    • The MIDI Merge button is grayed out in Loop Record mode.

    • Traditional Loop Recording creates separate MIDI clips for every take.

    • MIDI Merge Loop Recording stacks notes/data with each loop repetition. To activate this mode, enable Loop Playback, Normal record mode, and click the MIDI Merge button. After recording the single resulting clip includes all MIDI data recorded.

    Auditioning MIDI and MIDI Default Thru

    • Auditioning MIDI clips in clips list plays MIDI data using Pro Tools' Default MIDI thru Instrument.

    • MIDI Thru mimics hardware MIDI Thru ports, allowing MIDI data to pass through and trigger multiple MIDI devices/instruments.

    • MIDI Thru enables/disables through the Options menu. Enabling it for external controllers/built-in MIDI keyboard window facilitates receiving MIDI signals into Pro Tools.

    • Disabling it during composition or real-time bouncing prevents accidental note triggering from MIDI controller.

    • Setting a Default Thru Instrument

      • To configure the default instrument, navigate to Pro Tools Preferences, select the MIDI tab, and choose the desired instrument from the Default Thru Instrument menu. Options include a Virtual Instrument from a session's list, pre-defined physical MIDI output, or selection of a MIDI Track to be used temporarily.
      • Choosing no default instrument disables MIDI Thru.
      • The sound heard during MIDI clip audition originates from the track hosting the selected Virtual Instrument. This differs from audio clips that rely on the I/O setting.
      • Choosing "Follows First Selected MIDI Track" provides flexibility in previewing with different Virtuals, without altering Preferences directly.

    The MIDI Editor

    • The MIDI Editor is a specialized window displaying exclusively MIDI-related session components.

    • Both docked and standalone MIDI Editor windows function similarly.

    • Various methods display/hide the docked MIDI Editor (View>Other Displays > MIDI Editor, Edit window toolbar's pop up menu, Edit window bottom left corner MIDI Editor button, Double-clicking MIDI clip (depending on preferences.)

    • Resize docked MIDI Editor by positioning the cursor near the top and dragging.

    • MIDI Editor Window

      • Open the MIDI Editor window through the Window menu or Control + = (Mac)/Start + = (Windows), or double-clicking a MIDI clip (depending on preferences).
      • Using the grabber tool and double-clicking provides a variety of ways to display a MIDI clip.

    • Record/Solo/Mute Buttons

      • Record Arm/Disarms all tracks appearing in the currently displayed MIDI Editor windows
      • Solo toggles Solo status for all tracks in MIDI Editor
      • Mute toggles Mute status for all tracks in MIDI Editor

    • Notation Display Button

      • The notation display button switches between colored blocks (piano roll) and music notation.

    • Target Button

      • Only one MIDI Editor can be targeted at a time.
      • Changes to Edit selection in the main Edit window are reflected in the targeted MIDI Editor.

    • Tracks List

      • Shows a list of MIDI related tracks.
      • Shows a pencil icon, indicating the selected active track for adding note.
      • Shift/command/Ctrl allow multiple tracks to be selected at once.

    • Note Coloring Options

      • Color Code MIDI Note By Track assigns unique colors to each track's notes.
      • Color Code MIDI Note By Velocity color codes notes, according to velocity level (not track).

    • Automation Lanes

      • Displays multiple types of information simultaneously for each track. (Except velocity, which is color-coded in a single lane).

    • Groups List mirrors the Edit window's Groups list.

    • Score Editor

      • A separate tool best for printing; unlike the MIDI Editor, it supports page breaks.
    • Tabbing uses the Tab key to navigate from clip to clip or to the next note (depending on preference), similar to audio tracks. Holding Option/Alt reverses the direction. Holding Shift selects notes.
    • Left/Right Arrow keys Navigate through and play notes, selecting as you navigate by holding shift. If chords are selected, they are navigated from bottom to top when the arrow is held down,
    • Up/Down Arrow keys Chroma (half steps), diatonic (within key signature), and octave nudging are performed using Control/Start and Shift modifiers, enabling efficient pitch manipulation.
    • Option/Alt + Nudge Duplicates the note.
    • Play MIDI Notes When Editing Option Enables/disables playing of MIDI notes while editing in the notes view.

    Converting MIDI and Audio

    • Rendering MIDI

      • Converting MIDI to audio renders the sound produced by MIDI devices / Virtual instruments as an audio file.
      • Track Freeze, Track Commit, and drag-and-drop method render audio from MIDI.
      • The created audio clip may seem cut off, but you can use the Trim tool to reveal the full sound of the virtual instrument.

    • Extracting MIDI

      • Converts audio to MIDI via Melodyne Essentials analysis, using various conversion types (automatic, universal, percussive, etc.)
      • The Audio to MIDI properties dialogue allows selection of the conversion type and how the track is handled: Hide/Delete or make inactive.
      • Consolidate Clips creates a single clip for multiple audio clips on the track, or separate ones.
      • Drag-and-Drop or Copy/Paste workflows enable easier extraction methods.
      • Amplitude is converted to MIDI velocity during the extraction.

    • Different Conversion types (Automatic, Universal, Percussive, etc.) lead to different results; you can re-extract with alternate types.

    • Tips Use Session Templates to maintain sessions and pre-configured components. Experiment with different extraction types for optimal MIDI result.

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    This quiz covers the key concepts of MIDI track views and the workflows involved in MIDI loop recording. It explains how MIDI tracks display data and how loop recording manages clips differently than audio. Test your knowledge of these essential aspects of working with MIDI in music production.

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