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DAW Theory

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True or False: Trimming a region with the trimer tool is a non-destructive operation. True
Which of the two types of stereo files may be added to a Pro Tools session? Split Stereo files (Interleaved Stereo files will be converted to Split Stereo upon import)
True or False: Regions are graphic representations of audio that point to an audio file. True
Which of the plug-in formats can only perform offline (non-realtime) audio processing? AudioSuite plug-ins
True or False: The Workspace in Pro Tools functions as a dedicated file system browser window used for managing media. True
What is a DAW and what functions does one typically perform? Digital Audio Workstation: Typically offer multi-track recording, editing & mixing, video playback. Also offer signal processing, MIDI, and virtual instruments.
True or False: HTDM plug-ins can run on M-Powered, LE, and TDM Pro Tools systems. False, only TDM systems.
True or False: Session Files contain preferences. False
True or False: A "zero crossing edit" is made at the exact location where the waveform passes through the zero volt line of an audio region. True
What is the number of bits used to describe the amplitude of a sample called? Bit Depth
What is a plug-in? A software program that functions as an add-in "module" for processing audio in a DAW.
Native systems are also known as what? Host-Based systems
What audio file type cannot be used in a Windows-based Pro Tools system? SD II (Sound Designer II)
Which key is pressed in a Pro Tools system to start playback? Spacebar
True or False: Wave cache files can be deleted without harming the session or your system. True
True or False: Analog audio uses stepped, numeric increments to represent a signal's amplitude at a given time. False, digital audio does this.
True or False: Sample Rate is the number of times per second an audio signal's amplitude is measured and converted into a number. True
What are bits in the binary numeral system? Used in sequence to form binary numbers (Randy's answer, going to ask teacher on Monday)
What type of audio file is compressed using perceptual coding so that it requires less storage space? MP3
What units of measurement are used to measure Frequency? Hz (Hertz) / CPS (Cycles Per Second)
What is the sample rate and bit depth used for audio CD's? 44.1kHz, 16-bit
True or False: VST plug-ins are native to Pro Tools. False
How much does dynamic range increase by adding a single bit to a sample's word length? 6 dB
What are the 3 options to import audio into a Pro Tools session in the Import Audio window? Add, Copy, Convert
True or False: Pro Tools Session Files contain a "map" of all the elements associated with a project, including tracks, I/O Assignments, audio and video files, etc. True
What is a crossfade? The process of overlapping two audio sources and fading out the first source while simultaneously fading in the second source.
Which type of Pro Tools systems is Non-Host Based? HD systems
True or False: In Pro Tools, interleaved stereo files are primarily used for burning audio CD's or converting to MP3. True
True or False: Audio Files that are Added to a session (from the Import Audio window) are automatically stored in that session's audio file folder. False, the audio files are referenced from their original source.
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