PRO TOOLS 101 V12 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES UPDATED|GRADE A+
ASSURED
1. ++++++++NOTICE+++++++++: This quizlet includes all Pro Tools 101 course
(Version 12) review questions
- The Pro Tools shortcuts presented in this quizlet are for Mac OS X only (might
update and include WIN if I have time :)
- Certain shortcuts (E.g. memory recall functions, nudging etc.) require a numeric
keyboard
- Certain features require Pro Tools HD/HDX
- No guarantee of 100% accuracy
Joe ==||> http://mixing.blog <||==
2. Name and describe five types of production tasks that Pro Tools can be used
for. (See "What Is Pro Tools?" beginning on page 4.): Audio (record and edit
cut, copy, move, delete, paste audio in many ways), MIDI (record & edit MIDI data),
,Notation (view, edit, arrange and print midi score) Mixing (signal routing, leveling,
effects processing, panning etc.) & Post Production (video capabilities and display
for creating sound effects, music, foley and dialog etc.)
3. What types of products does the AIR Software Group specialize in? What
contribution from the AIR group is included with Pro Tools? (See "Expansion
of Avid Audio" beginning on page 9.): The AIR Software Group specialise in de
veloping virtual instruments and effects plug ins. The AIR Software group provided
the AIR Creative Collection, which is included in Pro Tools.
4. What is the frequency range of human hearing? (See "Basic Parameters
of Sound: Waveform, Frequency, and Amplitude" beginning on page 13.): The
frequency range of human hearing is 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.
5. What does the frequency of a sound wave affect in terms of how we perceive
the sound? How is frequency measured? (See "Basic Parameters of Sound:
Waveform, Frequency, and Amplitude" beginning on page 13.): The frequency
of the sound pressure variations that reaches our ears creates our perception of the
pitch of the sound.
6. What does the amplitude of the sound wave affect? How is amplitude mea
sured? (See "Basic Parameters of Sound: Waveform, Frequency, and Ampli
tude" beginning on page 13.): As the amplitude of pressure variations increases,
,the sound becomes louder. Amplitude is measured in decibels (dB).
7. How does the sample rate of a system relate to the frequency of audio it can
capture? What is the name of the law that specifies the relationship between
, sample rate and audio frequency? (See "How Sample Rate Affects Frequency
Resolution" beginning on page 14.): A systems sampling rate must be twice the
highest frequency it needs to capture. The theory is often referred to as Nyquist
Theorem or Sampling Theorem.
8. How does the bit depth of a system relate to the dynamic range of audio
it can capture? How can you estimate the dynamic range of a system? (See
"How Bit Depth Affects Amplitude Resolution" beginning on page 14.): The
more bit depth the more dynamic range the system can capture. Multiplying bit depth
by 6 can estimate the dynamic range available in dB. (6x16 bit = 96dB dynamic
range)
9. What are some common digital connections available on Pro Tools audio
interfaces? What type of connector jack does each use? (See "Recording
in Digital Format" on page 15.): Common digital connections include S/PDIF
Sony/Philips Digital Interface (Using RCA Jacks aka coaxial Jacks) and AES/EBU
(Using XLR type connectors).
10. Name some audio interfaces that are compatible with standard Pro Tools
software. (See "Audio Interface Options (Non HD)" beginning on page 16.):
Audio interfaces available for Pro Tools|First and standard Pro Tools software include
the Pro Tools|Fast Track family, the Pro Tools|Mbox family, the Pro Tools|Eleven Rack,
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES UPDATED|GRADE A+
ASSURED
1. ++++++++NOTICE+++++++++: This quizlet includes all Pro Tools 101 course
(Version 12) review questions
- The Pro Tools shortcuts presented in this quizlet are for Mac OS X only (might
update and include WIN if I have time :)
- Certain shortcuts (E.g. memory recall functions, nudging etc.) require a numeric
keyboard
- Certain features require Pro Tools HD/HDX
- No guarantee of 100% accuracy
Joe ==||> http://mixing.blog <||==
2. Name and describe five types of production tasks that Pro Tools can be used
for. (See "What Is Pro Tools?" beginning on page 4.): Audio (record and edit
cut, copy, move, delete, paste audio in many ways), MIDI (record & edit MIDI data),
,Notation (view, edit, arrange and print midi score) Mixing (signal routing, leveling,
effects processing, panning etc.) & Post Production (video capabilities and display
for creating sound effects, music, foley and dialog etc.)
3. What types of products does the AIR Software Group specialize in? What
contribution from the AIR group is included with Pro Tools? (See "Expansion
of Avid Audio" beginning on page 9.): The AIR Software Group specialise in de
veloping virtual instruments and effects plug ins. The AIR Software group provided
the AIR Creative Collection, which is included in Pro Tools.
4. What is the frequency range of human hearing? (See "Basic Parameters
of Sound: Waveform, Frequency, and Amplitude" beginning on page 13.): The
frequency range of human hearing is 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.
5. What does the frequency of a sound wave affect in terms of how we perceive
the sound? How is frequency measured? (See "Basic Parameters of Sound:
Waveform, Frequency, and Amplitude" beginning on page 13.): The frequency
of the sound pressure variations that reaches our ears creates our perception of the
pitch of the sound.
6. What does the amplitude of the sound wave affect? How is amplitude mea
sured? (See "Basic Parameters of Sound: Waveform, Frequency, and Ampli
tude" beginning on page 13.): As the amplitude of pressure variations increases,
,the sound becomes louder. Amplitude is measured in decibels (dB).
7. How does the sample rate of a system relate to the frequency of audio it can
capture? What is the name of the law that specifies the relationship between
, sample rate and audio frequency? (See "How Sample Rate Affects Frequency
Resolution" beginning on page 14.): A systems sampling rate must be twice the
highest frequency it needs to capture. The theory is often referred to as Nyquist
Theorem or Sampling Theorem.
8. How does the bit depth of a system relate to the dynamic range of audio
it can capture? How can you estimate the dynamic range of a system? (See
"How Bit Depth Affects Amplitude Resolution" beginning on page 14.): The
more bit depth the more dynamic range the system can capture. Multiplying bit depth
by 6 can estimate the dynamic range available in dB. (6x16 bit = 96dB dynamic
range)
9. What are some common digital connections available on Pro Tools audio
interfaces? What type of connector jack does each use? (See "Recording
in Digital Format" on page 15.): Common digital connections include S/PDIF
Sony/Philips Digital Interface (Using RCA Jacks aka coaxial Jacks) and AES/EBU
(Using XLR type connectors).
10. Name some audio interfaces that are compatible with standard Pro Tools
software. (See "Audio Interface Options (Non HD)" beginning on page 16.):
Audio interfaces available for Pro Tools|First and standard Pro Tools software include
the Pro Tools|Fast Track family, the Pro Tools|Mbox family, the Pro Tools|Eleven Rack,
