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Pro Tools

A digital audio workstation software developed and used by professionals in the music, film, and television industries for recording, editing, and mixing audio.

Session

A Pro Tools project file that contains all the audio, MIDI, and other data associated with a recording or mixing session.

Track

A channel in Pro Tools where audio or MIDI data can be recorded, edited, and processed.

Clip

A portion of audio or MIDI data on a track in Pro Tools, representing a specific region or segment of a recording.

Timeline

The visual representation of the arrangement of clips and regions in Pro Tools, showing the progression of time.

Transport Controls

Buttons and controls in Pro Tools used to play, stop, record, and navigate through a session.

Edit Window

The main workspace in Pro Tools where audio and MIDI editing takes place, displaying waveforms, MIDI notes, and other data.

Mix Window

The workspace in Pro Tools where mixing and processing of audio tracks takes place, displaying faders, plugins, and other controls.

Automation

The process of recording and controlling changes to volume, panning, and other parameters over time in Pro Tools.

Bounce to Disk

The process of exporting a final mix or individual tracks from Pro Tools to a stereo audio file.

Beat Detective

A feature in Pro Tools used for analyzing and manipulating the timing and groove of recorded audio.

Elastic Audio

A feature in Pro Tools that allows for real-time time and pitch manipulation of audio recordings, ideal for correcting timing and tuning issues.

Auxiliary Track

A type of track in Pro Tools used for routing audio from multiple tracks to a common processing or effect chain.

Bus

A virtual pathway in Pro Tools used for routing audio between tracks, plugins, and hardware inputs and outputs.

Plugin

A software component in Pro Tools used for processing audio, such as EQ, compression, reverb, and more.

Send

A routing option in Pro Tools used to send a copy of audio from one track to another, typically for applying effects or creating submixes.

Grouping

A feature in Pro Tools used to link multiple tracks together for simultaneous editing, mixing, and processing.

Shortcut

A keyboard combination or mouse action in Pro Tools that performs a specific function or command, allowing for faster workflow.

Marker

A point of reference in Pro Tools used for navigation, labeling, and organizing sections of a session.

Loop Recording

A recording technique in Pro Tools where multiple takes are recorded in succession, allowing for easy comping and editing of the best parts.

Fade

A gradual increase or decrease in volume or amplitude of an audio clip or region in Pro Tools, used for smooth transitions and audio shaping.

Clip Gain

A feature in Pro Tools used for adjusting the volume level of individual clips or regions without affecting the track's overall volume.

Beat Grid

A visual representation of the rhythmic structure of a song in Pro Tools, used for aligning audio and MIDI to a specific tempo and beat.

Freeze Track

A function in Pro Tools that temporarily renders virtual instrument tracks as audio files to conserve CPU resources.

Sidechain

A technique in Pro Tools where the audio from one track is used to control the processing or effect on another track, creating dynamic effects like ducking or pumping.

Bus Compression

The process of applying compression to a group of tracks or a mix bus in Pro Tools, to glue the elements together and control dynamics.

Clip Effects

Effects applied directly to individual audio or MIDI clips in Pro Tools, allowing for precise control and automation of effects parameters.

Timecode

A system in Pro Tools used for synchronizing audio and video, allowing for precise editing and scoring to picture.

Pitch Correction

The process of correcting the pitch of recorded vocals or instruments in Pro Tools, using tools like Auto-Tune or Melodyne.

MIDI Editing

The process of manipulating and editing MIDI data in Pro Tools, including note placement, velocity adjustments, and quantization.

Surround Mixing

The process of mixing audio in Pro Tools for surround sound formats, such as 5.1 or 7.1, creating an immersive listening experience.

Clip Gain Envelopes

Automation envelopes in Pro Tools used for adjusting the volume level of individual clips or regions over time, allowing for detailed volume shaping.

Strip Silence

A feature in Pro Tools used for automatically detecting and removing silent or low-level audio regions, improving the clarity and organization of a session.

Time Stretching

A technique in Pro Tools used for changing the duration of audio recordings without affecting the pitch, ideal for matching tempos or creating unique effects.

Clip Looping

A feature in Pro Tools used for repeating a selected audio or MIDI clip in a session, creating rhythmic patterns or loops.

Elastic Pitch

A feature in Pro Tools that allows for real-time pitch manipulation of audio recordings, ideal for correcting tuning issues or creating unique vocal effects.

Automation Modes

Different modes in Pro Tools used for recording, editing, and playing back automation data, allowing for precise control of mix parameters over time.

Clip Gain Line

A visual representation of the volume level changes in an audio or MIDI clip over time in Pro Tools, allowing for detailed volume adjustments.

Import Session Data

A function in Pro Tools used for importing tracks, settings, and other data from one session to another, allowing for easy collaboration and project management.

Virtual Instrument

A software-based instrument in Pro Tools that generates sounds and music using digital synthesis or sample playback, such as virtual pianos, synthesizers, and drum machines.

Clip Gain Fades

Fade-in and fade-out transitions applied to the volume changes of an audio or MIDI clip in Pro Tools, creating smooth and natural-sounding volume adjustments.

Elastic Time

A feature in Pro Tools that allows for real-time time manipulation of audio recordings, ideal for matching tempos or creating rhythmic variations.

Clip Gain Trim

A feature in Pro Tools used for adjusting the volume level of individual clips or regions by a specific amount, allowing for precise volume adjustments.

Mixing Console

A virtual representation of a hardware mixing console in Pro Tools, providing control over faders, panning, routing, and other mix parameters.

Clip Gain Automation

Automation data in Pro Tools used for controlling the volume level changes of individual clips or regions over time, allowing for dynamic volume shaping.

Import Audio

A function in Pro Tools used for importing audio files into a session, allowing for the integration of external recordings or samples.

Elastic Properties

Adjustable parameters in Pro Tools used for controlling the time and pitch manipulation of audio recordings, providing flexibility and control over the elastic audio process.

Clip Gain Automation Modes

Different automation modes in Pro Tools used for recording, editing, and playing back clip gain automation data, allowing for precise control of volume changes over time.

Export Audio

A function in Pro Tools used for exporting audio files from a session, allowing for the creation of final mixes or stems for further processing or distribution.

Elastic Properties Window

A dedicated window in Pro Tools used for adjusting the time and pitch manipulation parameters of audio recordings, providing fine-tuning control over the elastic audio process.

Clip Gain Automation Playlists

Multiple versions or variations of clip gain automation data in Pro Tools, allowing for easy comparison and selection of different volume changes over time.

Import MIDI

A function in Pro Tools used for importing MIDI files into a session, allowing for the integration of external MIDI sequences or performances.

Elastic Audio Analysis

The process in Pro Tools where audio recordings are analyzed for timing and pitch information, enabling the elastic audio features to accurately manipulate the recordings.

Clip Gain Automation Preview

A feature in Pro Tools that allows for previewing and auditioning different clip gain automation changes before committing to the final adjustments.

Export MIDI

A function in Pro Tools used for exporting MIDI data from a session, allowing for the transfer of MIDI sequences or performances to other software or hardware.

Elastic Audio Real-Time Processing

A mode in Pro Tools where elastic audio processing is applied in real-time during playback, allowing for immediate auditioning and adjustment of time and pitch changes.

Clip Gain Automation Trim

A feature in Pro Tools used for adjusting the volume level changes of individual clips or regions by a specific amount, allowing for precise volume adjustments in clip gain automation.

Export Session Data

A function in Pro Tools used for exporting tracks, settings, and other data from a session, allowing for easy collaboration and project management with other Pro Tools users.

Elastic Audio Rendered Processing

A mode in Pro Tools where elastic audio processing is rendered and applied to the audio recordings, allowing for offline processing and freeing up CPU resources during playback.

Clip Gain Automation Trim Mode

A mode in Pro Tools used for adjusting the volume level changes of individual clips or regions by a specific amount, allowing for precise volume adjustments in clip gain automation.

Export Video

A function in Pro Tools used for exporting video files from a session, allowing for the synchronization of audio and video for film, television, or multimedia projects.

Elastic Audio Polyphonic Mode

A mode in Pro Tools used for manipulating the timing and pitch of polyphonic audio recordings, such as chords or complex musical arrangements, while preserving the harmonic relationships.

Clip Gain Automation Write Mode

A mode in Pro Tools used for recording clip gain automation changes in real-time, allowing for manual control and adjustment of volume changes during playback.

Export Stems

A function in Pro Tools used for exporting individual tracks or groups of tracks as separate audio files, allowing for further processing or mixing in other software or hardware.

Elastic Audio Monophonic Mode

A mode in Pro Tools used for manipulating the timing and pitch of monophonic audio recordings, such as vocals or solo instruments, while preserving the natural characteristics.

Clip Gain Automation Read Mode

A mode in Pro Tools used for playing back clip gain automation changes recorded or edited in the session, allowing for automatic control and adjustment of volume changes during playback.