22 Questions
What happens to the changes made in the I/O Setup dialog box when you click the OK button?
They are applied to your session immediately and saved as part of the session file.
What determines the bus settings when you open a session in Pro Tools?
The session settings
What is the purpose of exporting I/O settings in Pro Tools?
To save settings for future use in other sessions
Where are the settings management controls located in the I/O Setup dialog box?
At the bottom of the dialog box
What is the benefit of Pro Tools recalling settings for all other tabs from the system?
It enables Pro Tools sessions to be used on a variety of Pro Tools systems
What is the first step in exporting I/O settings in Pro Tools?
Adjust your I/O settings in a way that you want to save
What happens when a Pro Tools session is opened on a system?
The system's Input and Output settings are applied to the session.
Why does the Output tab only show the outputs available to the system when the session is opened on a different system?
Because the system uses its own Input and Output settings when opening a session.
What is the purpose of the Show Last Saved Setup button?
To view the last saved settings for the session.
What happens when the Show Last Saved Setup button is clicked again?
The last saved settings are no longer visible.
How can you restore the last saved settings for the open tab?
By clicking the Restore from Session button.
What is the result of checking the Apply to all tabs box when restoring the last saved settings?
The last saved settings are applied to all tabs.
What is the default location for saving I/O settings files on a Mac?
Documents > Pro Tools > IO Settings
What is the advantage of saving I/O settings in the default location?
I/O settings will appear in the I/O Settings pop-up menu
What is included in a single.pio file when saving I/O settings?
All tabs' data, including inputs, outputs, and busses
What happens when you import I/O settings from a.pio file into an open session?
You can choose individual aspects of the I/O setup to be changed
What happens when you import I/O settings into the Input or Output tab and there are currently used paths?
You are prompted to keep or discard existing paths
How can you import all tabs simultaneously when importing from a.pio file?
By clicking the Apply to all tabs check box
What type of file can you import I/O settings from, besides a.pio file?
A session file (.ptx)
Why is it advantageous for freelance engineers to save I/O settings to a portable hard drive?
It is easier to transfer between studios
What is the difference between exporting and importing I/O settings?
Exporting saves individual tabs, importing saves all tabs
What happens when you import I/O settings into the Bus tab and there are unused busses in your session?
You are prompted to keep or discard any unused busses
Study Notes
I/O Settings Management
- Changes made in the I/O Setup dialog box are immediately applied to the session and saved as part of the session file.
- The system being used also plays a role in determining I/O settings, making it important to understand how both the session and system contribute to these settings.
Managing I/O Settings
- I/O settings can be managed in several ways, including exporting and importing settings.
- Exporting I/O settings allows you to save and reuse settings in other sessions:
- Click the Export Settings button in the I/O Setup dialog box.
- Type a descriptive name for the I/O setup in the browser window.
- The exported settings are saved as a .pio file.
Last Saved Settings
- When a session is opened, Pro Tools applies the session's bus settings, but uses the system's input and output settings.
- The complete I/O setup is saved as part of the session file and can be viewed or recalled if needed.
- The Show Last Saved Setup button allows you to view the last saved settings for all tabs.
- The Restore from Session button allows you to recall the last saved settings for the open tab or all tabs.
Importing I/O Settings
- Importing I/O settings allows you to choose individual aspects of the I/O setup to change:
- Choose the tab to change.
- Click the Import Settings button.
- Navigate to the desired folder and .pio file.
- Double-click the desired .pio file or click the Open button.
- Importing settings can affect existing paths, busses, and monitor output paths.
- Importing all tabs simultaneously replaces the session's complete I/O setup with the settings from a .pio file.
Learn how to manage I/O settings in Pro Tools and understand how they are saved with your session. Discover the role of your system in I/O settings and how to make the most of your Pro Tools system.
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