Pro Tools Data
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Edit Modes
The
four
different
edit
modes
allow
you
to
choose
how
clips/regions
move
on
a
track.
The
main
modes
we
will
work
in
are
SLIP
&
GRID
Slip:
Gives
you
total
control
to
move
and/or
edit
a
clip
anywhere
on
a
track.
Most
precise
audio
editing
will
be
done
in
Slip.
Grid:
Allows
you
to
move
and/or
edit
a
clip
to
the
closest
defined
point
on
a
grid.
It
will
“snap”
to
this
closest
point,
allowing
you
to
place
clips
directly
on
beat.
Shuffle:
Moves
a
clip
right
up
against
another
clip,
allowing
you
to
switch
clips
like
a
loop
or
verse/chorus
in
one
movement.
Spot:
Moves
a
clip/region/file
to
a
specific
numeric
point.
Edit
Tools
This
section
controls
the
way
you
can
manipulate
clips
in
your
session.
Zoomer
Tool
Zooms
into
and
out
of
a
track
Trim
Tool
Allows
you
to
“non-‐destructively”
trim
off
excess
audio,
MIDI,
or
video
from
the
beginning
or
end
of
a
“clip”
Selector
Tool
Positions the playback cursor or selects an area in a track for playback or
editing.
Grabber Tool
Selects an entire clip with one mouse click, moves clips along the Timeline,
and also between tracks.
Scrubber Tool
Allows you to “scrub,” or move while hearing, across audio clips. The speed
of playback depends on the mouse speed.
Pencil Tool
In advanced audio editing, can destructively “redraw” audio waveform data. It
is also very useful for drawing in MIDI data like notes and automation.
Smart Tool
Allows
you
to
use
the
three
most
important
edit
tools
at
the
same
time.
The
tool
you
use
is
determined
by
where
you
place
your
cursor.
Learning
how
to
use
the
Smart
Tool
will
greatly
improve
your
efficiency
in
editing.
The
Counter
Displays
important
information
like
playback
&
cursor
position,
start
&
end
points,
selection
length.
Grid
&
Nudge
Values
Controls
and
displays
the
how
the
grid
is
set
up
and
the
size
of
your
nudge
movements.
The
Transport
Controls
playback,
recording,
and
other
“movements.”
Midi
Controls
Provides
an
overview
of
and
access
to
change
a
variety
of
session
parameters
like
tempo,
meter,
and
count
off.
Rulers
Various
rulers
display
relevant
information
for
a
session.
You
should
hide
unneeded
rulers
as
they
take
up
valuable
screen
real
estate.
The
most
important
for
us
are:
Bars|Beats
-‐
Useful
for
music
editing
and
composition.
Tempo
-‐
Allows
you
to
set
the
tempo
and
insert
tempo
changes.
Markers
-‐
Lets
you
create
markers
that
identify
and
recall
particular
points
in
a
session,
like
1st
verse,
chorus,
2nd
verse,
vocals
start,
etc.
Min:Sec
-‐
Shows
measurements
in
minutes
and
seconds.
Very
useful
for
material
that
has
to
be
a
specific
length.
Tracks
List
Displays
the
names
of
tracks
in
your
session.
You
can
hide
tracks
(but
still
hear
them)
by
clicking
on
the
little
dot
to
the
left
of
each
track.
Clips
List
Shows
all
the
clips
(and
edits
thereof)
and
type
available
to
your
session.
They
will
be
named
based
on
their
track
name
or
file
name,
if
imported.
Groups
List
Displays
any
groups
(such
as
all
drum
tracks)
created
during
the
editing/mixing
processes.
The
Mix
Window
The
Pro
Tools
Mix
Window
is
where
you
adjust
volume
levels
and
panning,
insert
effects
and
instruments,
and
route
signals
into
and
out
of
Pro
Tools.
The
Channel
Strip
Gives
the
“mixer
perspective”
of
each
track
in
your
session.
When
learning
about
channels,
it
is
important
to
think
about
the
mixer
as
a
series
of
channel
strips.
The
image
to
the
right
is
one
channel.
The
main
image
above
shows
9
channels
(or
tracks).
Inserts
There
are
10
available
inserts
per
channel
in
Pro
Tools.
Inserts
allow
you
to
directly
“insert”
a
plug-‐in
processor
or
instrument
into
the
signal
path.
Sends
There
are
10
sends
available
per
channel.
A
send
is
different
from
an
insert
in
that
you
“send”
a
copy
of
the
signal
to
a
processor,
and
have
it
return
on
an
Aux
Track
to
be
mixed
with
the
original.
I/O
(Input
&
Output)
This
section
refers
to
the
audio
signals
coming
into
and
out
of
Pro
Tools.
The
options
available
to
you
depend
on
your
system
configuration.
With
an
Mbox,
you
will
see
inputs
1
&
2
for
either
microphone
or
line-‐level
signals.
Generally,
your
outputs
will
be
your
speaker
or
headphones
(main
stereo).
Automation
Automation
allows
you
to
record
various
movements
(pan
knobs,
volume
fader,
etc.)
of
your
mixer
channel.
This
section
allows
you
to
change
automation
modes.
Groups
This
drop
down
menu
gives
you
access
to
the
various
groups
(all
drum
tracks,
all
back
up
vocals,
etc)
you
included
this
track
in
for
mixing.
Pan
Knobs
Panning
allows
you
to
move
a
sound
signal
left
to
right
in
the
stereo
field
(left/right
ears).
Pro
Tools
has
both
Mono
&
Stereo
tracks.
Depending
on
this
distinction,
you
will
see
one
or
two
pan
knobs
per
channel.
The
green
number
indicates
how
far
to
the
left
or
right
you
have
placed
the
sound,
0
being
the
center.
Mute,
Solo,
&
Record
Enable
The
Mute
button
turns
a
track
off
so
you
don’t
hear
it.
The
Solo
button
turns
every
other
track
off,
so
you
can
concentrate
on
the
one
you
want
to
hear.
Record
Enable
prepares
a
track
to
be
recorded
on.
Volume
Fader
&
V/U
Meter
This
fader
adjusts
the
volume
of
your
track.
It
defaults
to
0
(unity
gain),
which
is
not
off.
The
V/U
Meter
(Volume
Units)
is
a
visual
representation
of
volume.
Name
Plate
This
displays
the
name
of
your
track.
When
highlighted,
it
shows
what
track
you
are
working
on.
It
also
indicated
the
type
of
track
(audio,
MIDI,
etc).