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contentsChapter 1. Welcome to Pro Tools SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Pro Tools SE Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Pro Tools SE Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Chapter 2. Installing Pro Tools on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Installing Pro Tools SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Installing Device Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Connecting the Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Getting Started with Pro Tools SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7MP3 Export Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Uninstalling Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Chapter 3. Installing Pro Tools on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Installing Pro Tools SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Installing Device Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Connecting the Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Getting Started with Pro Tools SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13MP3 Export Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Uninstalling Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Contentsiii
Chapter 4. Configuring Your Pro Tools System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Starting Up or Shutting Down Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Configuring Pro Tools SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Optimizing a Mac System for Pro Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Optimizing a Windows System for Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Appendix A. Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Formatting an Audio Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Partitioning Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Hard Disk Storage Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Appendix B. Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29About the Pro Tools Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31ivPro Tools SE User Guide
chapter 1Welcome to Pro Tools SEWelcome to Pro Tools SE from Avid . Thisguide provides step-by-step instructionsto install and configure Pro Tools SE software.Pro Tools SE CapabilitiesPro Tools SE Systems 24-bit audio resolution, at sample rates up to96 kHz (depending on the M-Audio interface).The basic components of a Pro Tools SE systemare as follows: 8 Instrument tracks, 16 Audio tracks, 1 MasterFader. M-Audio interface qualified forPro Tools SE. Mac or Windows computer qualified forPro Tools SE. Pro Tools SE software.For a list of qualified M-Audio interfacesand minimum system requirements, refer tothe compatibility information on the Avidwebsite: (www.m-audio.com/ptsefaq).Pro Tools SE software provides the following capabilities: Playback of up to 16 tracks of mono or stereodigital audio, and playback of up to 15 trackswhile recording 1 track (stereo or mono) or upto 14 tracks while recording 2 mono or stereotracks. Normal and loop recording. Processing with up to 3 effects per track. Undo or redo up to 10 operations. Comprehensive set of effects andsoftware instruments. Comprehensive collection of loops in manymusical genres.Pro Tools uses your computer’s CPU to mixand process audio tracks (host processing).Computers with faster clock speeds yield thebest performance and more plug-inprocessing.Chapter 1: Welcome to Pro Tools SE1
System Requirements andCompatibilityTo use Pro Tools SE, you need: A qualified M Audio interface, running on aqualified Windows or Mac computer. A qualified version of Adobe Flash Player(not included). A DVD drive for Installation disc.Avid can only assure compatibility and providesupport for hardware and software it has testedand approved.Refer to the compatibility information onthe Avid website:(www.m-audio.com/ptsefaq).Pro Tools Co-installation Information Pro Tools SE cannot be co-installed withPro Tools HD, LE, M-Powered, andM-Powered Essential. If you already have Pro Tool M-Powered Essential installed and you want to use ProTools SE instead, you must uninstall Pro ToolsM-Powered Essential first.MIDI RequirementsUSB MIDI keyboards and interfaces work effectively with Pro Tools systems on Mac or Windows.Hard Drive RequirementsPro Tools SE can be used on your system drive. A5400 RPM drive is the minimum system requirement. If your computer has a slower drive (butotherwise meets all the specifications) you canadd a drive or use the application with some reduced track count.2Pro Tools SE User GuideIf you are using an ATA/IDE or FireWire harddrive, initialize your drive with the Disk Utilityapplication included with Apple System software (Mac) or the Windows Disk Management(Windows).Always back up any important data on yourdrive before formatting it, as it will erase alldata on the drive.For more information, see Appendix A, “HardDrive Configuration and Maintenance.”Session Compatibility Pro Tools SE session files can be opened byPro Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered. Pro Tools HD, LE, M-Powered, andM-Powered Essential session files cannot beopened by Pro Tools SE. Pro Tools SE session files cannot be opened byM-Powered Essential.
Conventions Used in ThisGuideAbout www.avid.comConventionActionThe Avid website (www.avid.com) is your bestonline source for information to help you getthe most out of your Pro Tools system. The following are just a few of the services and featuresavailable.File SaveChoose Save from theFile menuProduct Registration Register your purchaseonline.Control NHold down the Control keyand press the N keyControl-clickHold down the Control keyand click the mouse buttonRight-clickClick with the rightmouse buttonAll of our guides use the following conventionsto indicate menu choices and key commands::The names of Commands, Options, and Settingsthat appear on-screen are in a different font.The following symbols are used to highlightimportant information:User Tips are helpful hints for getting themost from your system.Important Notices include information thatcould affect your data or the performance ofyour system.Shortcuts show you useful keyboard ormouse shortcuts.Support and Downloads Contact Avid CustomerSuccess (technical support); download softwareupdates and the latest online manuals; browsethe Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Baseor join the worldwide Pro Tools community onthe User Conference.Training and Education Study on your own usingcourses available online or find out how you canlearn in a classroom setting at a certifiedPro Tools training center.Products and Developers Learn about Avidproducts; download demo software or learnabout our Development Partners and theirplug-ins, applications, and hardware.News and Events Get the latest news from Avidor sign up for a Pro Tools demo.Compatibility Informationwww.m-audio.com/ptsefaq.Cross References point to related sections inthis guide and other Pro Tools guides.Chapter 1: Welcome to Pro Tools SE3
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chapter 2Installing Pro Tools on MacThis chapter contains information for Mac systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on aWindows computer, see Chapter 3, “InstallingPro Tools on Windows.”Before installing this version of Pro Tools,refer to the Read Me information includedon the Pro Tools SE Installer disc.Installing Pro Tools SEBefore installing drivers and connecting yourM-Audio interface to the computer, you need toinstall Pro Tools SE software.Do not start this procedure with yourM-Audio interface connected to yourcomputer.Installation OverviewTo install Pro Tools SE on Mac OS X:Installation of Pro Tools SE on a Mac includesthe following steps:1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-tor for the account where you want to installPro Tools.1 “Installing Pro Tools SE” on page 5.2 “Installing Device Drivers” on page 6.When the installation is complete, you willneed to reboot your computer.3 “Connecting the Interface” on page 7.4 “Getting Started with Pro Tools SE” on page 7.5 Configuring your system for improved perfor-mance (see Chapter 4, “Configuring YourPro Tools System”).For details on Administrator privileges inMac OS X, see your Apple OS X documentation.2 Insert the Pro Tools SE Installer disc in yourDVD drive.Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools on Mac5
3 Double-click the installer icon when you are9 Click Install.prompted.Software instrument content is very largeand may take up to 30 minutes to install.During this time, the progress bar may notappear to move even though your softwareis still installing. Do not terminate your installation.Pro Tools SE installer icon4 Click Continue when you are prompted.When the installation is complete, the M-Audiodriver dialog appears.Installing Device Drivers1 When the following dialog appears, do one ofthe following: Click on the icon for the device that represents the one you are installing and followthe on-screen instructions to install yourdevice drivers.5 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceedwith installation.6 Click Continue each time you are prompted.7 When the “Installation Type” dialog appears,leave the following boxes checked:Pro Tools SE 8.0.3 Installs all Pro Tools application files (which includes the free plug-in suiteand associated content).SE Audio Loops and Demo Songs Installs additional loops and demo songs.8 Click Continue.– or – Click the Other SE Device option if there isnot an icon that represents the one you areinstalling. Then follow the on-screen instructions.2 If prompted, enter your Administrator pass-word and click OK to authenticate the installation.3 Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.6Pro Tools SE User Guide
4 When installation is complete, click Restart.If you clicked the “Other SE Device” optionthen your device drivers have not yet beeninstalled and you will need to install themnow. See the User Guide that came withyour M-Audio interface for instructions ondriver installation.Connecting the Interface1 After the computer has restarted, connectyour interface to your computer.See the User Guide that came with your system for instructions on connecting your interface.Once these loops and demo songs are installed,they can be found in the following locations: Applications/Digidesign/Loops Applications/Digidesign/Demo SongsGetting Started withPro Tools SEThe first step in beginning a Pro Tools project iscreating a session. Pro Tools provides a QuickStart dialog “on launch” that lets you quicklyand easily create a session, or listen to demosongs and view tutorials.To launch Pro Tools1 Click the Pro Tools SE icon in the Dock (or2 Launch Pro Tools SE by clicking its icon in theDock.double-click the application icon in thePro Tools folder inside the Digidesign folder).2 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one ofthe following: Create a session from templates.Pro Tools SE application icon3 Connect headphones, speakers or an instru-ment to your interface so you can verify thatyou have sound once you launch Pro Tools. Listen to demo songs (lets you verifysound). Open any other session on your system. Open and view tutorials.Use the “Demo Songs” option in the QuickStart dialog to verify you have sound. See“Listening to Demo Songs” on page 8.Loops and Demo SongsPro Tools SE installation includes Loops andDemo Songs.The loops are pro-quality loops that you can useto quickly sketch out musical ideas. The demosongs let you see and hear many of the thingsyou’ll soon be doing in Pro Tools.Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools on Mac7
Creating a Session from aTemplateTo listen to a demo song:1 Select the Demo Songs button.To create a new session from a template:1 Select the default New Session button.2 From the list of music styles, select the cate-gory you want (or select an item from a submenu).2 Select any session template from the list.3 Click Audio Preview to listen to the song, then3 Click Choose to open the template.4 In the Save As dialog, name the session,choose where you want to save the session, andclick Save.click Choose to open the song in a Pro Tools session.The “Audio Preview” button outputs audiofrom the sound card or audio interface set asdefault on your operating system.Listening to Demo Songs4 Audio PreviewYou have to be able to hear your music. Listening to demo songs is an easy way to verify audio.To hear the audio from Pro Tools you will needyour headphones or speakers connected to yourM-Audio interface.Opening a Recent SessionTo open a recent session:1 Select the Open Session button.Make sure your volume is at a good listeninglevel. See the User Guide that came with yoursystem for instructions.8Pro Tools SE User Guide
2 From the list of recent session templates, se-To authorize the MP3 Export Option using anauthorization code:lect the one you want. (Or, select Open Other. toselect other recent sessions.)1 Launch Pro Tools.3 Click to open the session.2 Open a session.Viewing Tutorials3 Click on a region or make a Timeline selectionand choose File Export Audio.To view a tutorial:4 Select Compressed MP3 as the File Type.1 Select the Tutorials button.5 Click Export.6 In the Pro Tools MP3 Option dialog, click Au-thorize.7 In the Pro Tools MP3 Export Option dialog, select Manual Activation, then click Next.8 In the Pro Tools MP3 Export Option dialog,deselect the Use my iLok Smart Key option, thenclick Next.9 When prompted, enter your Pro Tools MP3Export Option serial code (authorization code).2 From the list of tutorials, click to open the cat-egory you want.10 Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the authorization process.MP3 Export OptionThe MP3 Export Option lets you create MP3 filesfrom Pro Tools sessions when exporting a regionor a Timeline selection as a new audio file.With the MP3 Export Option, the MP3 file typeis available when using File Export Audio.Pro Tools uses the Fraunhofer codec for encoding MP3 files.Authorizing the MP3 Export OptionThe MP3 Export Option is a paid option and canbe purchased and authorized when you exportan audio file as an MP3.Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools on Mac9
Uninstalling Pro ToolsIf you need to uninstall Pro Tools software fromyour computer, use the Uninstaller application.To remove Pro Tools from your computer:1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-tor for the account where Pro Tools is installed.For details on Administrator privileges inMac OS X, see your Apple OS X documentation.2 Go to Applications/Digidesign/Pro Tools/Pro Tools Utilities and double-clickUninstall Pro Tools3 Click Continue to proceed with the uninstall.4 Choose the type of uninstall you want to perform:Safe Uninstall Leaves certain plug-ins and system files needed for compatibility with someAvid products. Use Safe Uninstall if you are using an Avid application or preparing to updateto a CS (customer support) release.Clean Uninstall Removes all Pro Tools files, including system files, Avid plug-ins, and MIDIpatch names. Use Clean Uninstall whenever youare preparing to upgrade, or to troubleshootfrom a clean system.5 Click Uninstall.6 Enter your Administrator password and clickOK.7 Click Finish to close the Installer window.10Pro Tools SE User Guide
chapter 3Installing Pro Tools on WindowsThis chapter contains information for Windowssystems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on aMac computer, see Chapter 2, “InstallingPro Tools on Mac.”Before installing this version of Pro Tools,refer to the Read Me information includedon the Pro Tools SE Installer disc.Installing Pro Tools SEBefore connecting your M-Audio interface tothe computer, you need to install Pro Tools SEsoftware.Do not start this procedure with yourM-Audio interface connected to yourcomputer.Installation OverviewTo install Pro Tools SE on Windows:Installation of Pro Tools SE on a Windows includes the following steps:1 Start Windows, logging in with Administratorprivileges. For details on Administrator privileges, refer to your Windows documentation.1 “Installing Pro Tools SE” on page 11.2 “Installing Device Drivers” on page 12When the installation is complete, you willneed to reboot your computer.3 “Connecting the Interface” on page 132 Insert the Pro Tools SE Installer disc in your4 “Getting Started with Pro Tools SE” onDVD drive.page 135 Configuring your system for improved perfor-mance (see Chapter 4, “Configuring YourPro Tools System”).In Windows 7, if the User Account Controldialog appears, click “Allow.”Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows11
3 Click Continue when you are prompted.10 When installation is complete, click Finish.Software instrument Content is very largeand may take up to 30 minutes to install.During this time, the progress bar may notappear to move even though software is stillinstalling. Do not terminate your installation.11 When the installation is complete, the M-Audio driver dialog appears.Installing Device DriversIn Windows 7 and Windows XP, a series ofWindows Security dialogs may appear. Ifyou see “Install” or “Continue Anyway,”click on each one until they go away.4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceedwith installation and click Next when prompted.1 When the following dialog appears, do one ofthe following: Click on the icon for the device that represents the one you are installing and followthe on-screen instructions to install yourdevice drivers.5 To install the complete compliment ofPro Tools software and plug-ins, leave Pro Toolsselected.6 When the “Select Features” dialog appears,leave the following boxes checked:Pro Tools SE 8.0.3 Installs all Pro Tools application files (which includes the free plug-in suiteand associated content).SE Audio Loops and Demo Songs Installs additional loops and demo songs.7 Click Next.8 Click Install.9 Wait for the installer to finish installing allcomponents before proceeding to the next step.12Pro Tools SE User Guide– or – Click the Other SE Device option if there isnot an icon that represents the one you are installing. Then follow the on-screen instructions.2 Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.
3 When installation is complete, click Restart.If you clicked the “Other SE Device” optionthen your device drivers have not yet beeninstalled and you will need to install themnow. See the User Guide that came withyour M-Audio interface for instructions ondriver installation.3 Connect headphones, speakers or an instru-ment to your interface so you can verify thatyou have sound once you launch Pro Tools.Use the “Demo Songs” option in the QuickStart dialog to verify you have sound. See“Listening to Demo Songs” on page 14.Loops and Demo SongsConnecting the Interface1 After the computer has started, connect yourinterface to your computer.See the User Guide that came with your system for instructions on connecting your interface.In Windows 7 and Windows XP, a series ofSoftware Installation dialogs about thedriver not passing Windows Logo testingmay appear. Click “Continue Anyway” oneach one until they go away.If any other dialogs appear (such as the“Found New Hardware” dialog), leave themopen and do not click on them. These dialogs will close on their own.2 Launch Pro Tools SE by double-clicking itsicon on your desktop.Pro Tools SE installation includes an option toinstall Loops and Demo Songs.The loops are pro-quality audio loops that youcan use to quickly sketch out musical ideas. Thedemo songs let you see and hear many of thethings you’ll soon be doing in Pro Tools.Once these loops and demo songs are installed,they can be found in the following locations: Programs Files\Digidesign\Pro Tools\Loops Programs\Digidesign\Pro Tools\DemoSongsGetting Started withPro Tools SEThe first step in beginning a Pro Tools project iscreating a session. Pro Tools provides a QuickStart dialog “on launch” that lets you quicklyand easily create a session, or listen to demosongs and view tutorials.To launch Pro Tools1 Double-click the Pro Tools SE shortcut on yourPro Tools SE application icondesktop (or the application icon in the Pro Toolsfolder inside the Digidesign folder).2 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one ofthe following: Create a session from templates.Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows13
Listen to demo songs (lets you verifysound).To listen to a demo song:1 Select the Demo Songs button. Open any other session on your system. Open and view tutorials.Creating a Session from aTemplateTo create a new session from a template:1 Select the default New Session button.2 From the list of music styles, select the cate-gory you want (or select an item from a submenu).3 Click Audio Preview to listen to the song, thenclick Choose to open the song in a Pro Tools session.2 Select any session template from the list.The “Audio Preview” button outputs audiofrom the sound card or audio interface set asdefault on your operating system.3 Click Choose to open the template.4 In the Save As dialog, name the session,choose where you want to save the session, andclick Save.Opening a Recent SessionTo open a recent session:1 Select the Open Session button.Listening to Demo SongsYou have to be able to hear your music. Listening to demo songs is an easy way to verify audio.To hear the audio from Pro Tools you will needyour headphones or speakers connected to yourM-Audio interface.Make sure your volume is at a good listeninglevel. See the User Guide that came with yoursystem for instructions.2 From the list of recent session templates, se-lect the one you want.14Pro Tools SE User Guide
3 Click to open the session.2 Open a session.Viewing Tutorials3 Click on a region or make a Timeline selectionand choose File Export Audio.To view a tutorial:1 Select the Tutorials button.4 Select Compressed MP3 as the File Type.5 Click Export.6 In the Pro Tools MP3 Option dialog, click Au-thorize.7 In the Pro Tools MP3 Export Option dialog, select Manual Activation, then click Next.8 In the Pro Tools MP3 Export Option dialog,deselect the Use my iLok Smart Key option, thenclick Next.9 When prompted, enter your Pro Tools MP3Export Option serial code (authorization code).egory you want.Click Next and follow the on-screen instructionsto complete the authorization process.MP3 Export OptionUninstalling Pro ToolsThe MP3 Export Option lets you create MP3 filesfrom Pro Tools sessions when exporting a regionor a Timeline selection as a new audio file.Use the Uninstall Pro Tools application to uninstall Pro Tools software from your computer.2 From the list of tutorials, click to open the cat-To uninstall Pro Tools from your computer:With the MP3 Export Option, the MP3 file typeis available when using File Export Audio.Pro Tools uses the Fraunhofer codec for encoding MP3 files.1 Start Windows, logging in with Administratorprivileges. For details on Administrator privileges, refer to your Windows documentation.2 Go to C:\Program Files\Digidesign\Authorizing the MP3 Export OptionThe MP3 Export Option is a paid option and canbe purchased and authorized when you exportan audio file as an MP3.Pro Tools\Pro Tools Utilities and double-clickUninstall Pro Tools.exe.3 Click Next.4 Click Uninstall to proceed with the uninstallation.To authorize the MP3 Export Option using anauthorization code:1 Launch Pro Tools.Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows15
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chapter 4Configuring Your Pro Tools SystemAfter you have connected your system and installed Pro Tools software, you are ready to startup and configure your Pro Tools system.Starting Up or Shutting DownYour System6 With the volume of all output devices low-ered, turn on your Pro Tools SE audio interfaces.(Only for interfaces that use hardware requiringexternal power). Wait at least fifteen seconds forthe audio interface to initialize and the statusLEDs to stop flashing7 Turn on your computer.To ensure that the components of yourPro Tools system communicate properly witheach other, you need to start them in a particular order.8 Launch Pro Tools or any third-party audio orStart up your Pro Tools system in this order:Shut down your Pro Tools system in this order:1 Make sure all your equipment (including yourcomputer) is off.1 Quit Pro Tools and any other running applica-2 Lower the volume of all output devices in yoursystem (especially the main outputs to yourspeakers!).3 Turn on any external hard drives. Wait ap-proximately ten seconds for them to spin up tospeed.4 Turn on any control surfaces.5 Turn on any MIDI interfaces, MIDI devices, orsynchronization peripherals.MIDI applications.9 Bring the output levels up to a comfortable lis-tening level.tions.To quit Pro Tools, choose Pro Tools Quit(Mac) or File Exit (Windows).2 Turn off or lower the volume of all output devices in your system.3 Turn off your computer.4 For Pro Tools SE systems that use hardware requiring external power, turn off the hardware.5 Turn off any MIDI interfaces, MIDI devices, orsynchronization peripherals.6 Turn off any control surfaces.7 Turn off any external hard drives.Chapter 4: Configuring Your Pro Tools System17
Configuring Pro Tools SEPro Tools System SettingsPro Tools SE provides preference settings that letyou quickly adjust the performance of your system by changing system settings that affect its capacity for processing, playback, and recording.Recording or Performing Sets the minimumdelay when recording real or softwareinstruments. Use this option when you createmusic by playing into Pro Tools.Mixing or Producing Sets the maximum numberof audio tracks, instrument tracks and plug-ins.Use this option when preparing music for CD orMP3, constructing music from loops, or if thesound is cutting out.To change Pro Tools preferences:1 Launch Pro Tools.2 Choose Pro Tools SE Preferences (Mac) orFile Preferences (Windows).3 Click the tab (Audio, Cont
2 Launch Pro Tools SE by clicking its icon in the Dock. 3 Connect headphones, speakers or an instru-ment to your interface so you can verify that you have sound once you launch Pro Tools. Loops and Demo Songs Pro Tools SE installation includes Loops and Demo Songs. The loops are pro-quality loops that you can use to quickly sketch out musical .File Size: 846KBPage Count: 36
Pro Tools 9.0 provides a single, unified installer for Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD. Pro Tools 9.0 is supported on the following types of systems: Pro Tools HD These systems include Pro Tools HD software with Pro Tools HD or Pro Tools HD Native hard-ware. Pro Tools These systems include Pro Tools software with 003 or Digi 002 family audio .
Read the following documents before using the PHANTOMTM 4 Pro / Pro : 1. In the Box 2. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro User Manual 3. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro Quick Start Guide 4. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro Series Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines 5. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro Series Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
Chapter 4: Pro Tools IO Control Software 10 Chapter 4: Pro Tools IO Control Software Pro Tools IO Control is an interface control application made for Mac and Windows. Featuring a single window design, and mul-tiple tab interface for quick access to all device and system settings, Pro Tools IO Control makes software control of Pro Tools
To install Pro Tools Creative Collection if it was not installed during Pro Tools installation” 1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc and double-click the Installer icon. 2 When prompted, select Custom Install, select the Pro Tools Creative Collection, and complete the installation, following on-screen instruc-tions. Removing Pro Tools Creative
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Pro Tools sessions to AAF sequences or OMF se-quences and files for import into other systems. Avid Interplay Avid Interplay with the Pro Tools Avid Interplay option lets Pro Tools and Avid users work within the same asset management system. For more information, refer to the DigiTranslator 2.0 Guide. Refer to the Pro Tools Avid Interplay Guide
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Pro Tools sessions. For general information on using plug-ins with Pro Tools, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide. System Requirements and Compatibility To use Avid Pro Compressor, you need the following: An iLok USB Smart Key An iLok.com account for managing iLok licenses A qualified Pro Tools system (version 10.3.3 or higher)
