Basic Editing and Mixing in Pro Tools

Why would I want to "group" tracks?

• So they aren't lonely

• So I can organise tracks into like categories and perform an operation on multiple tracks at the same time

• Grouped tracks are easier to mix

• So I can make certain tracks sound like other tracks

Which window in Pro Tools do I use to cut unwanted audio from an audio track?

• The chopping window

• The edit window

• the mix window

• the launcher window

Markers are useful for...

• writing graffiti on the back of the dunny door.

• adjusting the volume of a track.

• helping locate events in the timeline of a session.

• adding reverb to an instrument.

What does the solo button do (in the mix AND edit window)?

• Set co-ordinates for the jump into hyperspace

• Mutes all other tracks other than the one(s) that are solo'd

• Lets you hear what the mix will sound like when it's finished

• Prevents a track from being recorded over.

What is the name of the controls we use to change the levels (volume) of each track in the mix window?

• Potentiometers.

• Knobs.

• Gadgets.

• Faders.

When mixing in stereo, what does "panning" a sound mean?

• Making the sound more metallic.

• Placing or moving the sound in position in the stereo field (between left and right)

• Changing the equalisation.

• Frying a sound.

How do we apply eq (equalisation) to a sound in Pro Tools?

• Use an "Audiosuite" offline eq process.

• Use an eq plugin

• Route the track through an auxiliary out to an external equaliser

• Any of the first three answers is correct.

How do we close our Pro Tools session correctly?

• Unplug all audio interfaces and hard drives.

• Either close the session or quit Pro Tools (menu or shortcut), remembering to save.

• Chuck a brick at the computer.

• Turn the computer off at the power point.