What does the term MIDI stand for? How is MIDI data different from the data stored on an audio file? (See “MIDI basics” beginning on page 134.) Musical Instrument Digital Interface . MIDI data is different from data stored in audio file in that MIDI data does not represent soundwaves; instead it represents information about a performance, such as the pitch duration and intensity of the notes used . MIDI devices transmit performance data via midi instruments which are composed of 8-bit numbers (or bytes)
How many channels of MIDI information can be sent over single MIDI cable? (See “MIDI basics” beginning on page 134.) 16
What two types of tracks does Pro Tools provide for working with MIDI data? What is the difference between the two track types? (See “MIDI in Pro Tools” beginning on page 135.) MIDI tracks and Instrument Tracks. A MIDI track stores MIDI note and controller data only; no audio can pass through a MIDI track. MIDI tracks are often used in conjunction with Aux Input tracks for monitoring and playback of a synthesiser or virtual instrument that is triggered by the MIDI data. AnInstrument track provides MIDI and audio capability in a single channel strip. This capability simplifies the process of recording editing and monitoring MIDI data
How many ticks are there in a quarter note in Pro Tools? (See “Tick-based operation” beginning on page 136.) 960
Describe three ways to set the Main Time Scale to Bars|Beats. (See “setting the time base ruler and main timescale” beginning on page 137.) Display the Bar |Beats ruler by choosing VIEW > RULERS > Bars |Beats then either click on bars beats in the rule of you area of the edit window, select VIEW > MAIN COUNTER > BARS | BEATS or click on the Main Counter Selector in either the Edit window or the Transport window and select Bars | Beats from the pop-up menu.
What is the default meter in Pro Tools? How do you go about changing the meter? (See “setting the base meter” beginning on page 138.) 4/4 with the Meter ruler displayed in the Edit window, click on the ADD METER CHANGE button, the Meter Change dialogue box will open.
What is the default tempo in Pro Tools? (See “setting the base tempo” beginning on page 139.) 120 bpm
What physical connections can you use to connect a MIDI controller to your system for recording on a MIDI or Instrument track? (See “connecting a MIDI device” beginning on page 141.) 5 pin MIDI, or USB
Give some examples of virtual instrument plug-ins that are installed as standard components of Pro Tools. On which track types are virtual instruments plug-ins typically placed? (To see “using virtual instruments” beginning on page 145.) Xpand!2, Boom. Instrument Tracks
How many parts can be included in an Xpand!2 patch? How can each part be turned on/off? (See “Working with Xpand!2” beginning on page 146.) 4 parts (A, B, C, D). Sound parts can be turned on or off any time by clicking on the power button above the part letter
What kind of virtual instrument is Boom? What does the Boom Matrix Display show? (See “working with boom” beginning on page 147.) Boom is a virtual drum machine featuring a selection of percussion sounds. The Boom user interface provides a simple drum-machine-style pattern sequencer. Boom comes with 10 drum kits inspired by classic electronic drum machines. The Matrix Display on the left side of the plug-in window shows the current pattern in Boom sequencer. The matrix lets you work with patterns and keep track of each step as Boom plays. The lit LEDs in the sequencer correspond to the kit pieces that sequenced to play at that step.
What track views are available for MIDI data in the Edit window? Which view allows you to scroll up or down to see notes of different pictures? (See “viewing MIDI data on MIDI-compatible tracks” beginning on page 151.) Notes view, Clips view, Velocity view. MIDI notes view shows individual MIDI notes in a piano roll format, with pitch showed on the vertical axis and duration shown on the horizontal axis. A mini keyboard on the left side of the track allows you to scroll up or down to see all pitches in the track.
What track types can display data in MIDI Editor windows? (See “MIDI added to window views” beginning on page 153.) Instrument, MIDI and Aux Input tracks
What is the Notation Display Enable button used for in the MIDI Editor window? (See “MIDI editor window views” beginning on page 153.) To toggle between Notes view and Notation view of the displayed MIDI and Instrument tracks
