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What happens to the grid scale when you enable Follow Main Time Scale?
It changes to match the Main Time Scale
How can you incrementally change your nudge value?
By holding Option and Command keys and using the Plus/Minus keys
What happens when you manually select a grid scale?
Follow Main Time Scale is disabled
What is the main focus of the nudge feature in the Pro Tools 101 course?
Nudging a clip
What shortcut keys are used to change the nudge value on a Windows computer?
Alt and Control keys
What is the purpose of the Follow Main Time Scale feature?
To match the grid scale to the Main Time Scale
What is the primary purpose of using handles in AudioSuite processing?
To enable crossfading without adjusting boundaries
What determines the availability of handles in AudioSuite processing?
Both the Processing Input mode and Processing Output mode settings
What is the result of clicking the Render button when using an AudioSuite plug-in with handles?
Two files are created in the Clips List, one for the selected area and one for the processed handles
What is the purpose of the Selection Reference Selector in an AudioSuite plug-in window?
To determine what will be processed
What happens when you apply AudioSuite processing to an entire file associated with a trimmed or separated clip?
A new file is created that is equal in length to the original
What is the benefit of using the Clip List option in the Selection Reference Selector?
It allows for processing of multiple clips at once
What is the purpose of the Whole File button in AudioSuite processing?
To apply the process to the entire clip
What is required for crossfading to work smoothly with AudioSuite processing?
A handle size greater than zero
Why might you want to apply AudioSuite processing to an entire file associated with a trimmed or separated clip?
To create a new file that is equal in length to the original
What is the benefit of combining AudioSuite plug-ins with clip export skills?
It enables the creation of large numbers of processed files
What happens to the Link Timeline and Edit Selection when Dynamic Transport is activated?
It gets disabled
What is the purpose of the blue Play Start Marker in the Main Time Scale ruler?
To set the playback start point
What happens when you double-click in the Play Start section of the Main Time Scale ruler?
Playback starts from the Play Start Marker and begins playback
What is a benefit of using Dynamic Transport when creating a loop?
It helps to check the beginning and end of a selection from which you want to create a loop
What happens to the Main Time Scale ruler when Dynamic Transport is activated?
It increases in height
How can you reposition the Play Start Marker?
All of the above
What is the relationship between the timeline selection and playback when Dynamic Transport is enabled?
They are partially independent
What happens when you move the Play Start Marker to a point within the timeline selection area?
Playback starts at the Play Start Marker and continues to the end of the selected area
What happens when Dynamic Transport is deactivated?
Link Timeline and Edit Selection is re-enabled
What is a benefit of using Dynamic Transport in unlinked Timeline and Edit Selection-based workflows?
It allows you to quickly change your mode of working
What is the effect of disabling the Link Timeline and Edit Selection feature?
The timeline and edit selection become unlinked
What do the half-arrow icons in the timeline represent?
The timeline selection
What is the default shortcut to toggle Link Timeline and Edit Selection?
Shift+Forward Slash (/)
What happens when you start playback with an unlinked timeline and edit selection?
The timeline selection will play
What is the advantage of working with an unlinked timeline and edit selection?
It gives you more flexibility with regard to how your session plays back
What is the default shortcut to play the timeline selection?
Option+Right Bracket (]) (Mac) or Alt+Right Bracket (]) (Windows)
What happens when you paste the timeline selection to the edit selection?
The timeline selection is copied to the edit selection
What is the effect of enabling the Dynamic Transport feature?
It gives you additional playback control
Why is it important to re-link the timeline and edit selection when you're done with unlinked workflow?
To return to the traditional linked behavior of Pro Tools
What do the orange icons in the timeline represent?
The edit selection
How do you nudge a clip earlier in time when you don't have a numeric keypad on your computer?
Press the Comma key
What is the purpose of using a large nudge value in the examples shown in this section?
To show the behavior of the different modifier keys more clearly
What happens when you hold the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (Windows) and use the Plus/Minus keys on your computer keyboard's numeric keypad?
You trim only the start of your selected clip
What is the purpose of holding the Shift key and using the Plus/Minus keys on your computer keyboard's numeric keypad?
To nudge the edit selection
What happens when you hold the Control key (Mac) or Start key (Windows) and use the Plus/Minus keys on your computer keyboard's numeric keypad?
You nudge the clip's contents
What is the limitation of nudging a clip's contents?
You can only nudge a clip's contents if there is audio to nudge
What is the purpose of using the Plus key and Minus key on your computer keyboard's numeric keypad?
To nudge a clip earlier or later in time
What happens when you hold the Command key (Mac) or Ctrl key (Windows) and use the Plus/Minus keys on your computer keyboard's numeric keypad?
You trim only the end of your selected clip
What is the relationship between the edit and timeline selections in Pro Tools?
They are linked by default, but can be unlinked
What is the purpose of using modifier keys when nudging a clip?
To give more control over the nudging process
What happens when you press the Render button?
New clips will be created in your Clips List
What does the suffix on a clip name indicate?
The Selection Reference chosen
What is the purpose of the Reverse AudioSuite plug-in?
To do things that are impossible to do in real time
What is the result of clicking the Reverse button in an AudioSuite reverb plug-in?
The selected area is reversed, then the plug-in is applied, then reversed again
What are the fade presets in Pro Tools?
Five numbered buttons to store fade settings
How do you save fade settings from the Librarian menu?
Click the Save Settings menu item
What is the shortcut to save fade settings in Windows?
Shift+Ctrl+S
What happens when you choose the Factory Default menu item?
Your fade settings are restored to default
Where can you save your fade settings files?
In either the Root Settings Folder or the Session Folder
What is the purpose of fades in Pro Tools?
To gradually begin and end clips or transition between them
What happens when you click Save Settings As?
It opens the Save Preset as dialog box
Where are fade preset files saved by default?
Root Settings Folder
What is the purpose of the Lock Settings File option?
To protect the setting file from being overwritten or deleted
What happens when you choose Delete Current Settings File?
It presents a dialog box asking for confirmation before permanently deleting the file
What is the term 'splice' referring to in the Batch Crossfades dialog box?
The border between two adjacent or overlapping clips
What is the problem with a centered crossfade in the Batch Fades dialog box?
It reduces the punch and definition of the track
What happens when you choose the Pre-splice option in the Batch Crossfades dialog box?
The crossfade is completed prior to the latter clip
What is the purpose of the Import Settings menu item?
To open a file browser window to choose a settings file
What determines the default location for fade settings?
The Pro Tools Preferences dialog box
What is the main benefit of using the Pre-splice option in the Batch Crossfades dialog box?
It preserves the initial transient of a track
Take your nudge skills to the next level with this Pro Tools 101 course. Learn how to use nudge variations, including the Follow Main Time Scale feature, to enhance your workflow. Discover new ways to work with grid settings and nudge values.
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