Re: heads up to new Pro Tools users
I never knew the trick about unassigning outputs. Neat, cheers! On 1/4/15, Slau Halatyn wrote: > I know this subject has come up a few times on the list and, while the > solution is the same, the symptoms can sometimes appear different. > Especially to those new to Pro Tools, I thought I'd point out something that > might save you some headache. > > Occasionally, people encounter situations where plug-in parameters, send > levels, pan postions, etc. seem to be editable but snap to another value > upon playback. Almost every time, it's a matter of automation being active > and automation data having been written to the tracks, whether it's volume > or mutes or any of the values the plug-ins offer. > > If you're working from a template or someone else's session, you absolutely > have to check to make sure that automation is off if you don't want stuff to > get wacky. In general, automation is only used for final mixes but you'll > find that sometimes it inadvertently gets written when people aren't > careful. > > Make sure automation is disabled in the automation window. If you find that > there is automation within your tracks and you'll need to get rid of the > data, you can select the data from the pop-up view in the Edit window where > waveforms are displayed by default. Select the type of data you wish to > erase and press Delete. Depending upon how much automation there is, this > process might be quite time-consuming. Another method is to unassign the > outputs of the tracks. This will delete automation data. You'll get an alert > to warn you of this fact. Go for it if you don't need the automation. > regarding plug-ins, if you unassign the plug-in from the track, the > automation will probably also be deleted so you can get a fresh start. > Before resuming work on a session, again, either disable automation in the > automation window or make sure all tracks are set to Auto Read and not Auto > Write or Touch, etc. > > Hope that helps, > > Slau > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
heads up to new Pro Tools users
I know this subject has come up a few times on the list and, while the solution is the same, the symptoms can sometimes appear different. Especially to those new to Pro Tools, I thought I'd point out something that might save you some headache. Occasionally, people encounter situations where plug-in parameters, send levels, pan postions, etc. seem to be editable but snap to another value upon playback. Almost every time, it's a matter of automation being active and automation data having been written to the tracks, whether it's volume or mutes or any of the values the plug-ins offer. If you're working from a template or someone else's session, you absolutely have to check to make sure that automation is off if you don't want stuff to get wacky. In general, automation is only used for final mixes but you'll find that sometimes it inadvertently gets written when people aren't careful. Make sure automation is disabled in the automation window. If you find that there is automation within your tracks and you'll need to get rid of the data, you can select the data from the pop-up view in the Edit window where waveforms are displayed by default. Select the type of data you wish to erase and press Delete. Depending upon how much automation there is, this process might be quite time-consuming. Another method is to unassign the outputs of the tracks. This will delete automation data. You'll get an alert to warn you of this fact. Go for it if you don't need the automation. regarding plug-ins, if you unassign the plug-in from the track, the automation will probably also be deleted so you can get a fresh start. Before resuming work on a session, again, either disable automation in the automation window or make sure all tracks are set to Auto Read and not Auto Write or Touch, etc. Hope that helps, Slau -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: to new Pro Tools users
And one more thing… I haven't used Avid's tech support for some time but, at least a few years ago, they offered tiers of support options and, if I'm not mistaken, support for a standard LE product was something like $250 per year of unlimited phone support. To me, that's a priceless resource. Again, I haven't done it in years but I'm seriously considering doing it again because, with all of the changes between version 5 and version 9, not only will I be reading the reference manual a few times, having that lifeline of support is practically indispensable. Slau
Re: to new Pro Tools users
Right ON Slau! I try to call avid every chance I get and guess what The people I talk to are starting to say yes I have heard of VoiceOver! The squeaky wheel gets the grease! YMMV Chuck On Oct 1, 2011, at 11:25 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: Just a little note to the new Pro Tools users on this list (and I'm not directing this toward anyone in particular): As new users, you should know that you're entitled to technical support from Avid. Sure, it's for a limited time and they won't be able to advise about anything from a VoiceOver perspective but I feel it's important to avail oneself of the support offered by the makers of Pro Tools. Further, while it is true that they will not offer VoiceOver-specific support, it certainly doesn't hurt for them to know that there are new blind users of Pro Tools purchasing the product and using the platform. All of that said, don't forget the old "RTFM" advice and, when you get stuck, just give a hollar. slau Chuck Reichel 954-742-0019 www.SoundPictureRecording.com
to new Pro Tools users
Just a little note to the new Pro Tools users on this list (and I'm not directing this toward anyone in particular): As new users, you should know that you're entitled to technical support from Avid. Sure, it's for a limited time and they won't be able to advise about anything from a VoiceOver perspective but I feel it's important to avail oneself of the support offered by the makers of Pro Tools. Further, while it is true that they will not offer VoiceOver-specific support, it certainly doesn't hurt for them to know that there are new blind users of Pro Tools purchasing the product and using the platform. All of that said, don't forget the old "RTFM" advice and, when you get stuck, just give a hollar. slau
