Making an Instrument Track with Pro Tools - Revision history

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 [[File:PT Inst track recording.png|760x760px]]<br> <br> <br>
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 * The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so one needs to be created.
 * Make sure the MIDI keyboard is connected. Most of them are powered via their USB connection, so if they are on, they should be working. Ask a lab aide for help, email audiosupport@evergreen.edu, or refer to a forthcoming HelpWiki article for MIDI controller troubleshooting.
-* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
+* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''
 * The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono or stereo '''Instrument''' track. Keep in mind that certain virtual instrument plugins might be picky about whether the instrument track is mono or stereo. For example, our Arturia instruments only work with stereo instrument tracks. <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]<br> <br> <br>

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 * The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so one needs to be created.
 * Make sure the MIDI keyboard is connected. Most of them are powered via their USB connection, so if they are on, they should be working. Ask a lab aide for help, email audiosupport@evergreen.edu, or refer to a forthcoming HelpWiki article for MIDI controller troubleshooting.
-* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT create new track track new.png|594x594px]]<br> <br> <br>
+* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
 * The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono or stereo '''Instrument''' track. Keep in mind that certain virtual instrument plugins might be picky about whether the instrument track is mono or stereo. For example, our Arturia instruments only work with stereo instrument tracks. <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]<br> <br> <br>
 * The new '''Instrument''' track will appear. Click on one of the '''Inserts''' on the track to select your desired instrument. <br> <br> <br>
 [[File:PT inst insert dropdown.png|580x580px]]<br> <br> <br>
-*Now the chosen VST will pop up. Record arm the track to test if the MIDI controller is working. The record button should be flashing, and playing the MIDI keyboard should prompt the instrument to make sound. '''Warning: be aware of where the volume of any speakers you might be listening through is, and start with it turned down. It is easy to accidentally blast ears and speakers with unexpectedly loud bursts of sound.''' <br> <br> <br>
+*Now the chosen VST will pop up. Record arm the track to test if the MIDI controller is working. The record button should be flashing, and playing the MIDI keyboard should prompt the instrument to make sound. '''Warning: be aware of where the volume of any speakers you might be listening through is, and start with it turned down. It is easy to accidentally blast ears and speakers with unexpectedly loud bursts of sound.''' <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
-[[File:PT record arm instrument.png|438x438px]]<br> <br> <br>
 * By pressing record, the instrument can be recorded just like an audio track, except MIDI events are captured on the timeline instead of audio waveform(s). From here, MIDI can be played back and further manipulated as needed. <br> <br> <br>
 [[File:PT Inst track recording.png|760x760px]]<br> <br> <br>

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 * The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so one needs to be created.
 * Make sure the MIDI keyboard is connected. Most of them are powered via their USB connection, so if they are on, they should be working. Ask a lab aide for help, email audiosupport@evergreen.edu, or refer to a forthcoming HelpWiki article for MIDI controller troubleshooting.
-* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT create new track track new.png|594x594px]]
+* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT create new track track new.png|594x594px]]<br> <br> <br>
-* The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono or stereo '''Instrument''' track. Keep in mind that certain virtual instrument plugins might be picky about whether the instrument track is mono or stereo. For example, our Arturia instruments only work with stereo instrument tracks. <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]
+* The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono or stereo '''Instrument''' track. Keep in mind that certain virtual instrument plugins might be picky about whether the instrument track is mono or stereo. For example, our Arturia instruments only work with stereo instrument tracks. <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]<br> <br> <br>
 * The new '''Instrument''' track will appear. Click on one of the '''Inserts''' on the track to select your desired instrument. <br> <br> <br>
-[[File:PT inst insert dropdown.png|580x580px]]
+[[File:PT inst insert dropdown.png|580x580px]]<br> <br> <br>
 *Now the chosen VST will pop up. Record arm the track to test if the MIDI controller is working. The record button should be flashing, and playing the MIDI keyboard should prompt the instrument to make sound. '''Warning: be aware of where the volume of any speakers you might be listening through is, and start with it turned down. It is easy to accidentally blast ears and speakers with unexpectedly loud bursts of sound.''' <br> <br> <br>
-[[File:PT record arm instrument.png|438x438px]]
+[[File:PT record arm instrument.png|438x438px]]<br> <br> <br>
 * By pressing record, the instrument can be recorded just like an audio track, except MIDI events are captured on the timeline instead of audio waveform(s). From here, MIDI can be played back and further manipulated as needed. <br> <br> <br>
-[[File:PT Inst track recording.png|760x760px]]
+[[File:PT Inst track recording.png|760x760px]]<br> <br> <br>
 <br> <br> <br>
 [[Category:Audio_Mixing_Benches]]

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 * The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so one needs to be created.
 * Make sure the MIDI keyboard is connected. Most of them are powered via their USB connection, so if they are on, they should be working. Ask a lab aide for help, email audiosupport@evergreen.edu, or refer to a forthcoming HelpWiki article for MIDI controller troubleshooting.
-* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br> [[File:PT create new track track new.png|594x594px]]
+* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT create new track track new.png|594x594px]]
-* The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono or stereo '''Instrument''' track. Keep in mind that certain virtual instrument plugins might be picky about whether the instrument track is mono or stereo. For example, our Arturia instruments only work with stereo instrument tracks. <br> [[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]
+* The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono or stereo '''Instrument''' track. Keep in mind that certain virtual instrument plugins might be picky about whether the instrument track is mono or stereo. For example, our Arturia instruments only work with stereo instrument tracks. <br> <br> <br>[[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]
-* The new '''Instrument''' track will appear. Click on one of the '''Inserts''' on the track to select your desired instrument.
+* The new '''Instrument''' track will appear. Click on one of the '''Inserts''' on the track to select your desired instrument. <br> <br> <br>
 [[File:PT inst insert dropdown.png|580x580px]]
-*Now the chosen VST will pop up. Record arm the track to test if the MIDI controller is working. The record button should be flashing, and playing the MIDI keyboard should prompt the instrument to make sound. '''Warning: be aware of where the volume of any speakers you might be listening through is, and start with it turned down. It is easy to accidentally blast ears and speakers with unexpectedly loud bursts of sound.'''
+*Now the chosen VST will pop up. Record arm the track to test if the MIDI controller is working. The record button should be flashing, and playing the MIDI keyboard should prompt the instrument to make sound. '''Warning: be aware of where the volume of any speakers you might be listening through is, and start with it turned down. It is easy to accidentally blast ears and speakers with unexpectedly loud bursts of sound.''' <br> <br> <br>
 [[File:PT record arm instrument.png|438x438px]]
-* By pressing record, the instrument can be recorded just like an audio track, except MIDI events are captured on the timeline instead of audio waveform(s). From here, MIDI can be played back and further manipulated as needed.
+* By pressing record, the instrument can be recorded just like an audio track, except MIDI events are captured on the timeline instead of audio waveform(s). From here, MIDI can be played back and further manipulated as needed. <br> <br> <br>
 [[File:PT Inst track recording.png|760x760px]]
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 [[Category:Audio_Mixing_Benches]]
 [[Category:Pro_Tools]]
 [[Category:Music_Technology_Labs]]
 [[Category:Audio_Studios]]

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	* By pressing record, the instrument can be recorded just like an audio track, except MIDI events are captured on the timeline instead of audio waveform(s). From here, MIDI can be played back and further manipulated as needed.		* By pressing record, the instrument can be recorded just like an audio track, except MIDI events are captured on the timeline instead of audio waveform(s). From here, MIDI can be played back and further manipulated as needed.
	[[File:PT Inst track recording.png\|760x760px]]		[[File:PT Inst track recording.png\|760x760px]]
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		+	[[Category:Audio_Mixing_Benches]]
		+	[[Category:Pro_Tools]]
		+	[[Category:Music_Technology_Labs]]
		+	[[Category:Audio_Studios]]

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 == Creating an Instrument Track ==
 * Open a new Pro Tools project. It is recommended to use the default template, which varies depending on the lab.
-* The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so we need to create one.
+* The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so one needs to be created.
 * Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br>[[File:PT create new track track new.png|594x594px]]
 The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono '''Instrument''' track. <br>
-[[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]
+* The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono or stereo '''Instrument''' track. Keep in mind that certain virtual instrument plugins might be picky about whether the instrument track is mono or stereo. For example, our Arturia instruments only work with stereo instrument tracks. <br> [[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]