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What is the primary focus of the automation modes in Pro Tools Studio?
To determine the way parameters will be written
What happens when the 'Off' automation mode is selected in Pro Tools?
Automation is neither written nor played back
How can you capture mix changes in Pro Tools?
By adjusting faders and controls as the project plays
What is the first step in many mixing situations after creating a static mix?
Writing automation movement in a live setting
How many automation modes are included in Pro Tools Studio?
6
Where can you find the Automation Mode selector in Pro Tools?
In the Mix or Edit window
What happens to the automation when you don't click on any parameters in Auto Touch mode?
It reads existing automation
What is the purpose of the AutoMatch Time in Auto Touch mode?
To control the speed of automation writing
What happens when you release a mix parameter in Auto Latch mode?
The parameter stays at the value where it was released
What is the default value of AutoMatch Time in milliseconds?
250
What is the primary function of Auto Read mode?
To read previously written automation
What is the difference between Auto Touch and Auto Latch modes?
Auto Touch releases to reading automation, Auto Latch continues writing automation
What happens when you touch a parameter in Touch mode?
Automation is written only for that parameter
What is the purpose of the Touch/Latch mode?
To combine Auto Touch and Auto Latch modes
What is the difference between Auto Touch and Auto Latch modes?
Auto Touch writes automation only when a parameter is touched, while Auto Latch writes automation continuously
What is the purpose of the Composite Playlist in Auto Off mode?
To indicate the current level of the parameter
How do you change the AutoMatch Time value in Pro Tools?
In the Mixing tab of the Preferences dialog box
What happens when you move a control in Auto Touch mode?
A new automation playlist line is written, colored red
When is Auto Off mode commonly used?
When you want to temporarily turn off the motion of parameters on a track
What is the maximum value of AutoMatch Time in milliseconds?
5000
What happens when you release a parameter in Latch mode?
The parameter stays at the last value and continues to write automation
What is the main difference between Reading and Writing automation?
Reading automation is used for playing back automation, while Writing automation is used for creating new automation
What is the risk of using very low AutoMatch Time values?
Clicks may result
What is the purpose of the Automation Mode menu?
To choose the correct automation mode for the track
What happens when a track is created in Auto Read mode?
The automation playlist line is flat
What is the purpose of Touch/Latch mode?
To combine the functions of Touch and Latch modes
What is the purpose of the eight Write Enable buttons in Pro Tools?
To selectively enable and disable writable aspects of your session
What happens when you click on a Write Enable button, such as VOL?
The button color changes to grey, and moving the fader does not write automation data
What is unaffected by the Write Enable buttons in Pro Tools?
The ability to create automation using the Edit tools
What is the relationship between the Write Enable buttons and the color red?
Red indicates the type of automation that can be written
What is the benefit of using the Write Enable buttons in Pro Tools?
It gives you control over what data can be created or overwritten
What is the purpose of the OBJ/BUS Write Enable button in Pro Tools?
It relates to Dolby Atmos mixing
What is the primary difference between Auto Write mode and other automation modes?
It writes automation on all enabled parameters, regardless of whether they are touched or not.
What happens when you change the automation mode to Write?
The automation mode turns red.
What is the purpose of the After 'Write' Pass, Switch To field in the Pro Tools Preferences dialog box?
To allow the user to choose the next automation mode after a Write pass.
What does the SUSPEND button in the Automation window do?
It turns off all automation in the session.
What is the default shortcut to open the Automation window on a Mac?
Command+4
What happens when you start playback in Auto Write mode?
Automation is written on all enabled parameters, regardless of whether they are touched or not.
What is the primary use of Auto Write mode?
For first passes at automation, writing on all enabled parameters.
What does the Automation window provide?
All of the above.
What is the main difference between Auto Write mode and Auto Touch mode?
Auto Write mode writes on all enabled parameters, while Auto Touch mode only writes on touched parameters.
Why is Auto Write mode rarely used beyond the first pass at automation?
It is destructive and can overwrite previously written automation.
Test your knowledge on the different automation modes used in mixing tracks, including the 'Touch' mode where automation is read until a parameter is touched. Learn about playback without overwriting existing automation.
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