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Skip To Quiz Content Results Noah Vincelette Assessment Statistics 92.59% 100 out of 108 points 100 Out of 108 points Time for this attempt: 21 minutes 39 seconds 21 minutes 39 seconds21:39 Time for this attempt Your Answers: Results for question 1. 1 2 / 2 points True or False? By default, when im...

Skip To Quiz Content Results Noah Vincelette Assessment Statistics 92.59% 100 out of 108 points 100 Out of 108 points Time for this attempt: 21 minutes 39 seconds 21 minutes 39 seconds21:39 Time for this attempt Your Answers: Results for question 1. 1 2 / 2 points True or False? By default, when importing settings from a .pio file, only the currently visible tab's settings will be changed. Correct answer: True False Results for question 2. 2 2 / 2 points Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 steps to use when approaching a mix? Find the most important element and emphasize it , Not Selected Develop the groove , Not Selected Correct answer: Add reverb to everything Determine the direction of a song , Not Selected Results for question 3. 3 2 / 2 points Where is the obvious starting point when mixing dance music? Correct answer: The kick The melody instrument , Not Selected The snare , Not Selected The bass , Not Selected Results for question 4. 4 2 / 2 points Which elastic audio plug-in is for complex loops and multi-instrument mixes? Varispeed , Not Selected Monophonic , Not Selected Correct answer: polyphonic Rhythmic , Not Selected X-Form , Not Selected Results for question 5. 5 2 / 2 points If the monitors are too close together, the stereo field will be Correct answer: Smeared Results for question 6. 6 2 / 2 points True or False? All track outputs are busses. Correct answer: True False Results for question 7. 7 2 / 2 points What are the two rules for arrangements? Correct answer: limit the number of elements   Correct answer: everything in its own frequency range Results for question 8. 8 2 / 2 points What views are available for working with Elastic Audio-enabled tracks? Correct answer: Analysis view and Warp view Waveform view and Volume view , Not Selected Mute view and Pan view , Not Selected Playlists view and Blocks view , Not Selected Results for question 9. 9 2 / 2 points How do you achieve a “deep” dimension in your mix? By knowing what sounds balanced frequency-wise , Not Selected By placing an audio element in the soundfield in a way that creates a more interesting soundscape , Not Selected Correct answer: By introducing new ambience elements into the mix (reverbs and delays) By cutting the mids , Not Selected Results for question 10. 10 2 / 2 points Which real-time Elastic Audio processor typically works best for drums? Correct answer: Rhythmic Varispeed , Not Selected Polyphonic , Not Selected Monophonic , Not Selected Results for question 11. 11 2 / 2 points Who invented stereo?  Correct answer: Alan   Correct answer: Blumlein Results for question 12. 12 2 / 2 points Which of the following is NOT one of the basic elements of arrangement? Fills , Not Selected Pad , Not Selected Rhythm , Not Selected Foundation , Not Selected Correct answer: Ostinato Lead , Not Selected Results for question 13. 13 2 / 2 points In Pro Tools, how do you access the alternate takes list? Select the clip with the grabber tool, then press command A , Not Selected Double click on the clip , Not Selected Right click and select the tools submenu , Not Selected Correct answer: Right click and select from the matching alternates submenu Results for question 14. 14 2 / 2 points The shortcut to create a new path input in the I/O setup dialog box is______________? Answer, Shift+Control+N (Mac) or Shift+Start+N (Windows) Correct answer: Command+N (Mac) or Ctrl+N (Windows) Answer, Control+N (Mac) or Start+N (Windows) Answer, Shift+N Answer, Option+N (Mac) or Alt+N (Windows) Results for question 15. 15 2 / 2 points What's the first thing you should do when preparing to mix? Delete unwanted tracks , Not Selected Adjust volume faders to a nice level , Not Selected Correct answer: Make a copy of the session file Organize the tracks , Not Selected Results for question 16. 16 2 / 2 points Which Elastic Audio plug-in provides only Rendered processing? Varispeed , Not Selected Correct answer: X Form Rhythmic , Not Selected Monophonic , Not Selected Results for question 17. 17 2 / 2 points When the output of two speakers combines to provide an imaginary speaker in between, we call this the  Correct answer: phantom   Correct answer: center Results for question 18. 18 2 / 2 points True or False? In order to quantize an Elastic Audio-enabled track, it must first be set to a Tick timebase. Correct answer: False True , Not Selected Results for question 19. 19 2 / 2 points What does a good balance start with? A good producer , Not Selected Correct answer: A good arrangement Expensive plugins and processors , Not Selected EQ on the snare and kick drum , Not Selected Results for question 20. 20 2 / 2 points Pro Tools supports up to _______ Memory Locations per session. Correct answer: 999 48 , Not Selected 99 , Not Selected Unlimited , Not Selected 32 , Not Selected Results for question 21. 21 2 / 2 points What happens if you close your eyes while mixing? Correct answer: It can improve your hearing It helps you feel the music , Not Selected It helps calm your nerves , Not Selected It helps you visualize the music , Not Selected Results for question 22. 22 0 / 2 points How many inserts are available on a track in Pro Tools? 2 , Not Selected 15 , Not Selected Incorrect answer: 5 Correct Answer: 10 10 , Not Selected Results for question 23. 23 2 / 2 points     Correct answer: subtractive   Correct answer: equalization  is a method that allows you to zero in on the frequencies that are masking the definition in a sound. Results for question 24. 24 2 / 2 points To toggle between the Normal Zoomer and Single Zoomer tools, repeatedly press the ________ key. T , Not Selected F8 , Not Selected R , Not Selected Correct answer: F5 Z , Not Selected Results for question 25. 25 2 / 2 points The keyboard command for Track Commit is: Option+Shift+P (Mac) or Alt+Shift+P (Windows) , Not Selected Correct answer: Shift+Option+C (Mac) or Shift+Alt+C (Windows) Shift+Option+Command+B (Mac) or Shift+Alt+CTRL+B (Windows) , Not Selected Results for question 26. 26 2 / 2 points Which of the following is Not a sign of an amateur mix? The mix is nois¥ , Not Selected The mix has inconsistent levels , Not Selected The mix has no contrast , Not Selected Correct answer: The mix has a strong focal point Results for question 27. 27 2 / 2 points How should your monitors be set up in relation to your listening position? In a straight line , Not Selected Correct answer: In an equilateral triangle In a square shate , Not Selected About 8 feet , Not Selected Results for question 28. 28 2 / 2 points The keyboard command for Bounce Track is: Option+Shift+P (Mac) or Alt+Shift+P (Windows) , Not Selected Correct answer: Shift+Option+Command+B (Mac) or Shift+Alt+CTRL+B (Windows) Shift+Option+C (Mac) or Shift+Alt+C (Windows) , Not Selected Results for question 29. 29 2 / 2 points What happens to edits if they don’t contain any crossfades? Your MIDI data will be lost , Not Selected Correct answer: The edits will click and pop The edits will have silence between them , Not Selected You will hear the hiss of the track , Not Selected Results for question 30. 30 2 / 2 points What happens when two instruments occupy the same frequency band and play at the same volume at the same time A complimentary 2 part harmony , Not Selected Correct answer: A fight for attention The mono unison effect , Not Selected A dissonant sonic experience , Not Selected Results for question 31. 31 2 / 2 points What is one way to make sure that your mix stays on track when your mixing? Take frequent breaks , Not Selected Periodically zero out the faders , Not Selected Start over when you mess up , Not Selected Correct answer: Constantly refer to reference songs Results for question 32. 32 2 / 2 points What can correct panning of a track do? Make the track sound wider , Not Selected Make the track sound bigger , Not Selected Correct answer: All of the above Make the tracks sound deeper , Not Selected Results for question 33. 33 2 / 2 points The keyboard command to consolidate a clip is:  Command+R (Mac) or Ctrl+R (Windows) , Not Selected Correct answer: Shift+Option+3 (Mac) or Shift+Alt+3 (Windows) Shift+Command+I (Mac) or Shift+Ctrl+I (Windows) , Not Selected Shift+Command+K (Mac) or Shift+Ctrl+K (Windows) , Not Selected Results for question 34. 34 2 / 2 points What is the LFE channel used for and what is it sometimes referred to as? To enhance the high frequencies of a film - "The Siren" , Not Selected To alternate the frequencies between high, mid and low - "The Alternator" , Not Selected To enhance the mid frequencies of a film - "The Mids" , Not Selected Correct answer: To enhance the low frequencies of a film - "The Boom" Results for question 35. 35 2 / 2 points How do the vast majority of mixers prefer to start a mix? With input from the producer or artist from the start , Not Selected In a classroom  , Not Selected With the artist present , Not Selected Correct answer: By themselves Results for question 36. 36 0 / 2 points What should you do to make a great mix sound bigger than real life? Balance the mix , Not Selected Compress the vocals , Not Selected Incorrect answer: Add EQ to everything Correct Answer: Find whatever element is the most important to the song Find whatever element is the most important to the song , Not Selected Results for question 37. 37 0 / 2 points When experiencing a muddy bass sound, what can that mean? A lack of presence in the higher harmonics , Not Selected Not enough low end in the EQ , Not Selected The mid frequencies are not present enough , Not Selected Incorrect answer: Too many frequencies blended together Correct Answer: A lack of presence in the higher harmonics Results for question 38. 38 2 / 2 points What are the default tempo and meter for all Pro Tools sessions? 3/4 110 BPM , Not Selected Correct answer: 4/4 120 BPM 6/8 80 BPM , Not Selected 2/4 100 BPM , Not Selected Results for question 39. 39 2 / 2 points The keyboard command to show or hide the Clip Gain Line is: Shift+Control+= (Mac) or Shift+Start+= (Windows) , Not Selected Correct answer: Shift+Control+- (Mac) or Shift+Start+- (Windows) Hold Shift+Control (Mac) or Shift+Start (Windows) and press the period (.) key , Not Selected Shift+Control+Up Arrow (Mac) or Shift+Start+Up Arrow (Windows) , Not Selected Results for question 40. 40 2 / 2 points What can you do to get fatter sounding guitars from your mix? Emphasize the low frequencies by about 15 dB , Not Selected Try adding some more high end to the EQ , Not Selected Correct answer: Boost the midrange about 9dB or so and sweep the frequencies Try raising the fader for more signal , Not Selected Results for question 41. 41 2 / 2 points Which value CANNOT be changed in the session setup window?  Answer, Interleaved Status Correct answer: Sample Rate Answer, Bit Depth Answer, Audio Format Results for question 42. 42 2 / 2 points Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary goals when equalizing? To make the instrument or mix bigger and larger than life , Not Selected To make all the elements of a mix fit together better by putting each instrument in its own predominate frequency range , Not Selected To make an instrument sound clearer and more defined , Not Selected Correct answer: To make an instrument sound deep and hollow Results for question 43. 43 2 / 2 points The shortcut to create a Memory Location is the ________ key on your computer keyboard's numeric keypad. * , Not Selected Correct answer: Enter - , Not Selected + , Not Selected / , Not Selected Results for question 44. 44 0 / 2 points The keyboard command to show or hide clip gain info is: Incorrect answer: Shift+Control+- (Mac) or Shift+Start+- (Windows) Correct Answer: Shift+Control+= (Mac) or Shift+Start+= (Windows) Shift+Control+Up Arrow (Mac) or Shift+Start+Up Arrow (Windows) , Not Selected Shift+Control+= (Mac) or Shift+Start+= (Windows) , Not Selected Hold Shift+Control (Mac) or Shift+Start (Windows) and press the period (.) key , Not Selected Results for question 45. 45 2 / 2 points The keyboard command for Clip Capture is: Shift+Command+K (Mac) or Shift+Ctrl+K (Windows) , Not Selected Correct answer: Command+R (Mac) or Ctrl+R (Windows) Shift+Option+3 (Mac) or Shift+Alt+3 (Windows) , Not Selected Shift+Command+I (Mac) or Shift+Ctrl+I (Windows) , Not Selected Results for question 46. 46 6 / 6 points What are the six elements of a great mix? Match each word with it's definition. Interest Correct match: Making the mix special Balance Correct match: The volume-level relationship between musical elements Panorama Correct match: Placing a musical element in the soundfield Dynamics Correct match: Controlling the volume envelope of an individual track or the entire mix Frequency range Correct match: Having all audible frequencies properly represented Dimension Correct match: Adding ambience to a musical element Results for question 47. 47 2 / 2 points What modifier key would you hold while clicking on a ruler to add a meter or tempo change to your session?  Shift , Not Selected Option/Window , Not Selected Command/Alt , Not Selected Correct answer: Control Results for question 48. 48 2 / 2 points Why is it important to clearly label each track? Because track types play in color-coded order , Not Selected Because everyone will know what the tracks are when they look at them , Not Selected Correct answer: Because it's easy to mistake one track for another So you won't rerecord missing material , Not Selected Results for question 49. 49 2 / 2 points Once all your edits, comping and tuning is complete, what is it a good idea to do? Deactivate and hide unused tracks , Not Selected Arrange your tracks , Not Selected Correct answer: Consolidate your tracks Delete empty tracks , Not Selected Results for question 50. 50 2 / 2 points Which of the following is NOT one of the three dimensions that great mixers mix in? Wide , Not Selected Correct answer: Short Deep , Not Selected Tall , Not Selected Results for question 51. 51 2 / 2 points What keyboard shortcut can you use to toggle Pre/Post Roll on and off? Correct answer: command k Results for question 52. 52 2 / 2 points Which elastic audio plug-in is for material with clear attack transients? varispeed , Not Selected polyphonic , Not Selected Correct answer: rhythmic X-Form , Not Selected monophonic , Not Selected