36 Questions
What is the main purpose of Edit Groups in Pro Tools?
To link edit-related tasks among multiple tracks
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Edit Groups?
Volume changes
How do you create an Edit Group in Pro Tools?
From the Groups List pop-up menu, choose New Group after selecting tracks
What is the difference between Edit Groups and Mix Groups?
Edit Groups are used for editing, while Mix Groups are used for mixing
Where are Edit Groups and Mix Groups displayed in Pro Tools?
In the Groups List of the Edit window and Mix window, respectively
What is the main advantage of using Edit Groups in Pro Tools?
It links edit-related tasks among multiple tracks
What happens to the controls in a group when it is inactive?
The controls are unlinked.
What is the default state of an Edit or Mix Group when it is created?
Active
What is the purpose of the All group in Pro Tools?
To simultaneously change the level of all tracks
What happens when the All group is active?
It overrides any other active groups
What is the effect of making changes to a member of an active Edit Group?
Changes are applied to all member tracks
What happens when you suspend all groups in Pro Tools?
All groups are put into an inactive-like state
What is the shortcut to toggle the Suspend All Groups feature on a Mac?
Shift+Command+G
What happens when you choose the Delete Active Groups option?
All active groups are deleted
What is the purpose of the Restore Previously Shown Tracks option?
To recall your last shown tracks
What is the purpose of the Modify Groups dialog box?
To change any of your Edit and/or Mix Groups
What is the default shortcut to create an Edit Group or Mix Group on a Mac?
Command+G
How many banks of letters are available for identification in the Create Group dialog box?
4
What happens if you don't manually choose an ID in the Create Group dialog box?
The first available ID will be assigned
What is the purpose of the 'Follow Globals' checkbox in the Create Group dialog box?
To link the group to the Globals tab
What type of group will be created when selecting 'Mix' in the Create Group dialog box?
Only a Mix Group
What is the purpose of the 'Tracks' tab in the Create Group dialog box?
To choose which tracks will be grouped
What happens when you click the 'Add' button in the 'Tracks' tab?
The selected track is added to the group
What is the shortcut key for the 'Add' button in the 'Tracks' tab?
The A key
What happens when you click the 'Use Track Selection from Mix/Edit Window' button and select 'Replace'?
The selected tracks replace the current tracks in the group
Where do created groups appear in the Edit window?
In the Groups List
What happens when you choose the 'Show Tracks In Group' menu item?
Show all hidden member tracks of the group and hide non-member tracks
What is the purpose of the 'Restore Previously Shown Tracks' menu item?
To recall your last shown tracks in the session
What is unique about the Overview track view in Folder tracks?
It shows representations of the clips on the member tracks
What happens when you make an edit selection in the Folder track while in the Overview track view?
It propagates to all of the tracks within that folder
What is the shortcut to extend an edit selection made on a track in a Folder to all members of that Folder track?
Option+Control+Shift+P (Mac) or Alt+Start+Shift+P (Windows)
What is the purpose of the 'Select Tracks In Group' menu item?
To select all the member tracks, including hidden ones
What happens when you choose the 'Show Only Tracks In Group' menu item?
It shows all hidden member tracks of the group and hides non-member tracks
What is the purpose of the 'Modify' menu item in the Groups List?
To open the Modify Groups dialog box
What is the purpose of the 'Duplicate' menu item in the Groups List?
To open the Create Group dialog box, copying the settings and attributes of the selected group
What can you do with the edit selection made on a track in a Folder track?
Extend the selection to all members of that Folder track, or further to the Folder track's edit selection
Learn about Edit Groups and Mix Groups in Pro Tools, and how they allow for control at a fundamental level. Understand the difference between Edit Groups and Mix Groups, and how they can be used for better organization and control in your audio projects.
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