1.Name some of the folders and files that ProTools creates as part of the session hierarchy. Where is the session file (. ptx) stored?
Audio Files, Video Files, WaveCache.wfm, Bounced Files, Clip Groups, Pro Tools Session.ptx (stored in the session folder with the same name).
2.What is the WaveCache.wfm file used for? What happens if the WaveCache file gets deleted or goes missing?
The WaveCache.wfm file is used for storing waveform display information, if it gets deleted, getting the session started becomes slower as the system needs to recalculate the waveforms.
3. Where are audio files stored in the session hierarchy?
In the Audio File located in the session folder.
4.Where are Pro Tool’s is MIDI files normally stored?
Within the Pro Tools session, but can be exported if needed.
5. Which components should you turn on first when powering up a Pro Tools system? Which component should you turn on last?
First component to be turned on should be any peripheral components that use external power (MIDI controllers, storage drivers or devices, audio interfaces), last one being the audio monitoring system.
6. What type of processing does the hardware buffer size affect? What type of processing does it not affect?
H/W buffer size affects the latency when recording. Mixing however does not depend on it as it usually uses the fixed high buffer domain.
7. What kinds of commands can be found under the ProTools View menu? How does the view menu differ from the window menu?
The View menu affects the display within the Pro Tools windows, tracks and clips, while the Window menu affects the way the whole window is displayed on the screen.
8.What kind of commands can be found under the ProTools Options menu? How does the options menu differ from the setup menu?
The Options menu commands let you toggle several editing, recording, monitoring, playback, and display options on/off, as opposed to the Setup menu which involves dialogue boxes.
9. Which main Pro Tools window displays audio waveforms and can be used to work directly with audio, MIDI, and video files on tracks?
Edit Window
10. Which ProTools window provides access to Pan controls and Volume faders for each track?
Mix Window