{"id":1738840,"date":"2018-03-19T15:26:14","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T15:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1738840"},"modified":"2023-04-27T20:16:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T20:16:54","slug":"pro-tools-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/pro-tools-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro Tools Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this guide, we will show you how to get started with the Pro Tools DAW software. That means we\u2019ll show you how to create a session, set up audio and MIDI devices, and then record with them. Follow the sections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/pro-tools-quickstart-guide\/#Launchandplug-inscanning\">Launch and scanning plug-ins<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"#Scanning-plug-ins\"><strong>Scanning plug-ins<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Create-a-new-Pro-Tools-session\">Create a new Pro Tools session<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Navigate-Edit-and-Mix-windows\">Navigate Edit and Mix windows<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Audio-Setup-and-record\">Audio: Setup and record<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Select-audio-hardware\">Select audio hardware<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Configure-DAW-I-O-settings\">Configure DAW I\/O settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Create-and-record-audio-tracks\">Create and record audio tracks<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#MIDI-Setup-and-record\"><strong>MIDI: Setup and record<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Connect-MIDI-controller\">Connect MIDI controller<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Enable-MIDI-device\">Enable MIDI device<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Create-and-record-MIDI-tracks\">Create and record MIDI tracks<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Launch-and-scanning-plug-ins\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Launch and scanning plug-ins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve gotten Pro Tools both&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/activating-and-installing-pro-tools-software-upgrade-and-support-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">activated<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-download-and-install-avids-pro-tools-12-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\">installed<\/a>, the next thing to do is launch the DAW software. The first time you use Pro Tools, it will scan your system for plug-ins and devices but, once done, will prompt you to either open or create a new session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Pro Tools can\u2019t detect its license, you\u2019ll be prompted to either connect an iLok USB dongle or start an iLok Cloud Session. Check our iLok Licenses and Activation Codes guide for more information. Once you can create a session and navigate the windows continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/pro-tools-quickstart-guide\/#Selectaudiohardware\">record audio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Scanning-plug-ins\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Scanning plug-ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you launch Pro Tools, it first does scan for plug-ins (instruments and effects). That just means it\u2019s adding all the AAX plug-ins installed on your computer into the DAW. If your plug-in is not available as AAX, it will not be loaded into the Pro Tools, and you\u2019ll need to either find an updated AAX version or use a different plug-in. Learn more about&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/avid.force.com\/pkb\/articles\/compatibility\/en343311\">Pro Tools plug-in compatibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If a&nbsp;<strong>plug-in<\/strong>&nbsp;can\u2019t detect its license, you\u2019ll be prompted to either resolve the issue or move the plug-in to an&nbsp;<em>Unused<\/em>&nbsp;folder.<\/li><li>To view plug-ins by both category&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;manufacturer, select the&nbsp;<strong>Pro Tools<\/strong>&nbsp;menu and choose&nbsp;<strong>Preferences\u2026<\/strong> In the Display tab, for the first drop-down menu, select&nbsp;<strong>Category and Manufacturer<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Rescan-missing-plug-ins\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Rescan missing plug-ins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your&nbsp;<strong>AAX<\/strong>&nbsp;compatible plug-ins aren\u2019t showing up, they might need to be rescanned or reinstalled. Try each of the solutions below to get your plug-ins back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Restart your computer and restart Pro Tools<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-do-i-trash-my-pro-tools-preferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trash your Pro Tools preferences<\/a><\/li><li>Download and reinstall the plug-in<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Launch-Pro-Tools-and-plugin-scanning.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Launch-Pro-Tools-and-plugin-scanning-1024x701.png\" alt=\"Launch Pro Tools and plugin scanning\" class=\"wp-image-1748118\" width=\"512\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Launch-Pro-Tools-and-plugin-scanning-1024x701.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Launch-Pro-Tools-and-plugin-scanning-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Launch-Pro-Tools-and-plugin-scanning-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Launch-Pro-Tools-and-plugin-scanning.png 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Launching Pro Tools and scanning in plug-ins.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Create-a-new-Pro-Tools-session\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Create a new Pro Tools session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tools works in sessions. That means when you\u2019re recording a song or working on a project, you\u2019ll open its&nbsp;<strong>.ptx<\/strong>&nbsp;Pro Tools session file. When creating a new session, you\u2019ll need to consider a few settings&nbsp;<em>(e.g., sample rate, bit depth, file type)<\/em>.&nbsp;<strong>44.1kHz<\/strong>,<strong>&nbsp;24bit<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>.WAV<\/strong>&nbsp;will work for many purposes and are commonly used. Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/create-pro-tools-sessions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to create your first Pro Tools session<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>File Type (.WAV or .AIFF):<\/strong>&nbsp;Select the default audio file format for recorded tracks. Pro Tools can use both simultaneously, so don\u2019t worry about starting in one format and then importing from the other. Learn more about .WAV and .AIFF.<\/li><li><strong>Bit Depth (16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit float):<\/strong>&nbsp;This is the dynamic resolution of recorded audio. We recommend 24-bit for most music production users. While all three will sound great, just remember that the larger the bit depths will always produce a larger file size. Learn more about bit depth.<\/li><li><strong>Sample Rate (44.1 \u2013 192 kHz):<\/strong>&nbsp;The amount of times per second audio is digitally sampled\/recorded. We recommend 44.1 kHz&nbsp;<em>(for CD)<\/em>&nbsp;or 44.8 kHz&nbsp;<em>(for DVD)<\/em>&nbsp;to most new music production users. Learn more about sample rates.<\/li><li><strong>I\/O Settings (Last Used or Presets):<\/strong>&nbsp;These are the settings Pro Tools uses for labeling and routing signal in and out of your audio interface.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Playback Engine\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/emoaA1DJ6dk?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Playback Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Navigate-Edit-and-Mix-windows\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Navigate Edit and Mix windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use Pro Tools, you\u2019ll mainly work in the&nbsp;<em>Edit<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Mix<\/em>&nbsp;windows. The&nbsp;<strong>Edit<\/strong>&nbsp;window is where you edit audio, create fades, and draw parameter automation. MIDI is similar, but in its own&nbsp;<strong>MIDI Editor<\/strong>&nbsp;window instead. The&nbsp;<strong>Mix<\/strong>&nbsp;window is where you control each track\u2019s level, inserts, and sends. In other words, that\u2019s where you create the mix by adjusting volume and inserting plug-ins. View the&nbsp;<strong>Window<\/strong>&nbsp;menu for more options and configuration settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Useful-commands\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Useful commands<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotkeys below are some useful shortcuts we found useful for navigating and editing in Pro Tools. Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/28-best-pro-tools-shortcuts-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">useful Pro Tools shortcuts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Action<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Mac<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>PC<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Horizontal Zoom<\/td><td>Command + [ or ]<\/td><td>Ctrl + [ or ]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amplitude Zoom<\/td><td>Command + Option + [ or ]<\/td><td>Ctrl + Option + [ or ]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Separate region<\/td><td>Command + E<\/td><td>Ctrl + E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heal separation<\/td><td>Command + H<\/td><td>Ctrl + H<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Create Fade<\/td><td>Command + F<\/td><td>Ctrl + F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Save Session<\/td><td>Command + S<\/td><td>Ctrl + S<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Smart Tool\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fLJgW-TQvg8?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Keyboard Shortcuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Track I\/O Keyboard Shortcuts\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p-1BsC8XDaE?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Track I\/O Keyboard Shortcuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Audio-Setup-and-record\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Audio: Setup and record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things to do once you create a new session is to start recording audio. To do that, you will first need to configure the audio settings. That means you will need to&nbsp;<a href=\"#Select-audio-hardware\">select your audio hardware<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/pro-tools-quickstart-guide\/#ConfigureDAWI\/Osettings\">configure the DAW input and output settings<\/a>, and then create and record some audio tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Select-audio-hardware\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Select audio hardware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tools, like most DAW\u2019s, has its own audio settings. That means you\u2019ll need to select your audio device inside the&nbsp;<strong>Playback Engine<\/strong>&nbsp;settings. If this is the first time connecting your audio interface, you\u2019ll want first to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/where-can-i-download-the-driver-for-my-interface\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">install its driver software<\/a>. Once done, the interface can be connected directly to the computer and then selected as the Playback Engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to select the&nbsp;<strong>H\/W Buffer Size<\/strong>, which determines the amount of time your computer has to process audio before outputting to the speakers. When recording and input monitoring, you\u2019ll use a&nbsp;<strong>lower<\/strong>&nbsp;value for less latency&nbsp;<em>(less processing time)<\/em>. For mixing and producing or when you\u2019re not recording, select a&nbsp;<strong>higher<\/strong>&nbsp;value for more buffer processing time&nbsp;<em>(more latency, but more time for signal processing)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Go to the&nbsp;<strong>Setup<\/strong>&nbsp;menu and select&nbsp;<strong>Playback Engine<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select your audio interface from the&nbsp;<strong>Playback Engine<\/strong>&nbsp;drop-down menu.<\/li><li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>H\/W Buffer Size<\/strong>:<ul><li>Lower for input monitoring while recording (less latency and processing)<\/li><li>Higher for mixing and producing (more latency and processing)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"Other-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh5 swheader\">Other settings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ignore Errors During Playback\/Record:&nbsp;<strong>OFF<\/strong><\/li><li>Dynamic Plug-in Processing:&nbsp;<strong>ON<\/strong><\/li><li>Video Engine:&nbsp;<strong>OFF<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4>Audio interface not showing up?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your audio device does not show up, follow our troubleshooting guides for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PC&nbsp;<em>(Windows)<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mac&nbsp;<em>(macOS)<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-windows-10\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2017\/11\/TS-Interface-Windows-UPDATE-Hero.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Resolving Audio Interface Issues on Windows 10<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Learn more about how to troubleshoot audio interface issues on Windows 10.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-audio-interface-issues-on-mac\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/09\/Mac-Sound-Audio-Device-Solutions-Hero.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Resolving Audio Interface Issues on Mac<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Learn more about how to troubleshoot audio interface issues on Mac.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Configure-DAW-I-O-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Configure DAW I\/O settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the audio interface is selected as the Playback Engine, its connections need to be configured within the Pro Tools&nbsp;<strong>Input and Output (I\/O) Settings<\/strong>. That just means you\u2019ll tell Pro Tools what to title each of your interface\u2019s input and output channels. These settings don\u2019t require customization but should be set to&nbsp;<em>default<\/em>&nbsp;when getting started for the first time. Within the I\/O Settings are multiple routing tabs, but you only need to configure the&nbsp;<em>Input<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Output<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>Bus<\/em>&nbsp;tabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Default-I-O-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Default I\/O settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the&nbsp;<strong>Setup<\/strong>&nbsp;menu and select&nbsp;<strong>I\/O\u2026<\/strong>. For each of the&nbsp;<strong>Input<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Output<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Bus<\/strong>&nbsp;tabs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Select all the paths and click&nbsp;<strong>Delete Path<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click <strong>Default.<\/strong><\/li><li>Rename or reroute any paths.<\/li><li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Export Settings\u2026<\/strong>&nbsp;and save the settings&nbsp;<em>(e.g., Apollo Twin Input, AVB Outputs, or Mastering)<\/em>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Saving-I-O-settings\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Saving I\/O settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your system doesn\u2019t involve much&nbsp;<em>(just stereo out and virtual Pro Tools busses)<\/em>&nbsp;then I\/O settings aren\u2019t a big deal. Systems with more channel counts or outboard gear have a lot more inputs and outputs, which means recreating the I\/O settings for large setups can take a while. Since I\/O settings are unique to the system, we recommend saving them to not only the default folder, but the&nbsp;<em>session folder<\/em>, too. If the I\/O settings need reset; save your settings, save the session, and then default the I\/O to the current Playback Engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Inputs<\/strong>&nbsp;are the same inputs of your interface&nbsp;<em>(e.g., mic preamps, line, ADAT or S\/PDIF inputs)<\/em>&nbsp;and are what you select on Pro Tools tracks to determine what audio gets recorded to them.<\/li><li><strong>Outputs<\/strong>&nbsp;just send signal to the speakers or outboard gear&nbsp;<em>(e.g., monitor, ADAT or S\/PDIF outputs)<\/em>. Most tracks will have their output assigned to the main speakers, but all other outputs can be customized to your liking.<\/li><li>The<strong>&nbsp;Bus<\/strong>&nbsp;tab represents the internal mono or stereo busses&nbsp;<em>(paths)<\/em>&nbsp;that Pro Tools uses for sending audio to other tracks. You\u2019ll also see that some of the busses also have selections in the&nbsp;<strong>Mapping to Outputs<\/strong>&nbsp;column. This is so you can send audio directly to one of your Playback Engine\u2019s outputs.&nbsp;<em>(e.g., to outboard gear or a headphone distribution system)<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Input.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Input-1024x888.png\" alt=\"Pro Tools I:O settings Input\" class=\"wp-image-1748123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Input-1024x888.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Input-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Input-768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Input.png 1846w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Input tab<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Output-1024x888.png\" alt=\"Pro Tools I:O settings Output\" class=\"wp-image-1748124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Output-1024x888.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Output-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Output-768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Output.png 1846w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Output tab<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Bus-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Bus-1-1024x888.png\" alt=\"Pro Tools I:O settings Bus\" class=\"wp-image-1748126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Bus-1-1024x888.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Bus-1-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Bus-1-768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/Pro-Tools-IO-settings-Bus-1.png 1846w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Bus tab<br><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Create-and-record-audio-tracks\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Create and record audio tracks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recording audio is a breeze once the audio settings are configured. All you have to do is create a mono or stereo track, select the input, and then start recording. Each time you create a new track, consider renaming it and changing the track color. To do so, just double-click its name or channel tab. Keeping organized with good track titles and clear colors will add a lot to your Pro Tools workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once audio is recorded, it will be saved in your session folder\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Audio Files folder<\/strong>. Make sure when copying or moving a Pro Tools session folder that the .ptx file and Audio Files folder are always kept together. This will ensure that you\u2019ll always be able to restore your session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open the&nbsp;<strong>Track<\/strong>&nbsp;menu and choose&nbsp;<strong>New\u2026<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select a&nbsp;<strong>Mono<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(1 channel)<\/em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Stereo<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(2 channels)<\/em>&nbsp;Audio Track and click&nbsp;<strong>Create<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select the track\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Input<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Output<\/strong>&nbsp;paths. You can also double-click the track\u2019s name to rename it.<\/li><li>Click the&nbsp;<em>track\u2019s<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>Record Enable<\/strong>&nbsp;button and set the preamp gain level on your recording device.<\/li><li>Select where you want to record, click the&nbsp;<em>Transport\u2019s<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>Record Enable<\/strong>&nbsp;button, and then click&nbsp;<strong>Play<\/strong>. Clicking either&nbsp;<em>Play<\/em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>Stop<\/em>&nbsp;will end recording and playback.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Inserting-plug-in-effects\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Inserting plug-in effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To use plug-ins and effects in Pro Tools, they must be selected as inserts. Channel&nbsp;<strong>inserts<\/strong>&nbsp;are the essentially effects inserted to a channel. You can also select&nbsp;<em>hardware inserts<\/em>&nbsp;for outboard gear, but that requires additional I\/O configuration. The signal flows from top to bottom, so the order you choose will have a direct impact on the processed signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Activate Sends and Inserts\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/381Zn0JNYZg?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Activate Sends and Inserts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Bypassing Inserts\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zGIcounm7Sc?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Bypassing Inserts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"MIDI-Setup-and-record\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">MIDI: Setup and record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To play virtual instruments, you\u2019ll need to send them MIDI data. You can write MIDI in Pro Tools, but you\u2019ll likely prefer using a keyboard or drum controller. Many MIDI controllers are bus-powered, meaning they\u2019re powered from a USB connection and do not require a power supply adapter. If your MIDI controller includes driver software, make sure to install it before connecting your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Connect-MIDI-controller\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Connect MIDI controller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/USB-and-MIDI-1024x217.png\" alt=\"USB and MIDI\" class=\"wp-image-1748131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/USB-and-MIDI-1024x217.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/USB-and-MIDI-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/USB-and-MIDI-768x163.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/01\/USB-and-MIDI.png 1090w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>MIDI controllers will connect to your computer either via USB or MIDI. While most will work just fine over MIDI, some controllers require&nbsp;<em>(or only have)<\/em>&nbsp;USB connections to access all their features. Once connected, check that your&nbsp;<a href=\"#Enable-MIDI-device\">MIDI controller is detected in Pro Tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Connect-via-USB\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Connect via USB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USB<\/strong>&nbsp;is a common connection nowadays, and often used because it also provides power to the controller. That means the device is both connected and powered from the same USB port. Many MIDI devices have an additional power jack for connecting an external power supply, which is useful when using a MIDI connection instead of USB. A USB hub can help connect multiple devices to your computer, but we only recommend&nbsp;<strong>powered hubs<\/strong>&nbsp;with a dedicated power supply adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>USB-A to USB-B cable<\/strong><\/li><li>Requires available USB port<\/li><li>Bus powered from USB connection<\/li><li>MIDI in and out&nbsp;<em>(if supported)<\/em><\/li><li>Supports optional software features<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Connect-via-MIDI\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Connect via MIDI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to connect via&nbsp;<strong>MIDI<\/strong>&nbsp;to a MIDI or audio interface\u2019s MIDI input jack. This way, the MIDI controller will appear as the interface\u2019s MIDI port instead of its USB device title. Keep in mind that since MIDI does not provide bus power, you will need either USB power or a wall wart power adapter to turn on the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>5-pin MIDI cable<\/strong><\/li><li>Requires available MIDI port<\/li><li>USB connection to computer not required<\/li><li>Requires additional power supply adapter<\/li><li>Separate cables required for MIDI In\/Out<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-do-i-set-up-a-midi-controller-in-pro-tools\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2014\/01\/MIDI-Keyboard-Setup-Pro-Tools-Hero.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">How to set up a MIDI controller in Pro Tools<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Learn more about getting DAW controllers set up in Pro Tools. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Enable-MIDI-device\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Enable MIDI device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you launch Pro Tools, it will scan for your connected MIDI devices. All you have to do is make sure the devices are enabled&nbsp;<em>(checked)<\/em>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI Input Devices<\/strong>&nbsp;menu. For MIDI controllers with more than just keys or pads, you\u2019ll also need to configure them within the&nbsp;<strong>Peripherals<\/strong>&nbsp;menu. This will enable the encoder knobs, faders, and transport features on most controllers. While similar, not all MIDI controllers are alike, so visit the device\u2019s user manual for specific installation and configuration instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Click the&nbsp;<strong>Setup<\/strong>&nbsp;menu, go to&nbsp;<strong>MIDI<\/strong>, and select&nbsp;<strong>MIDI Input Devices<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select each MIDI device port you wish to enable. Unchecked ports will be disabled in Pro Tools.<\/li><li>Click the&nbsp;<strong>Setup<\/strong>&nbsp;menu and choose&nbsp;<strong>Peripherals\u2026<\/strong><\/li><li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI Controllers<\/strong>&nbsp;tab and configure your device(s):<ul><li><strong>Type:<\/strong>&nbsp;HUI, M-Audio Keyboard<\/li><li><strong>Receive\/Send:<\/strong>&nbsp;input and output ports<\/li><li><strong>#Ch\u2019s:<\/strong>&nbsp;bank of MIDI channels<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Virtual MIDI Keyboard\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EAMmNOkPzRw?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Virtual MIDI Keyboard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Create-and-record-MIDI-tracks\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Create and record MIDI tracks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To \u201cplay\u201d virtual instrument plug-ins, you need MIDI data. MIDI data can be drawn in with your mouse&nbsp;<em>(in the MIDI Editor window)<\/em>&nbsp;but also recorded by playing your device. There are two methods for recording MIDI and playing virtual instruments. The first option is quick and straightforward, but the second is more useful when sending multiple MIDI tracks to the same virtual instrument. Keep in mind that MIDI data plays the instrument, and the MIDI data alone is not audio. You\u2019ll need to record it to an audio track if you want an actual audio file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Option-1-Record-to-an-instrument-track\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Option 1 &#8211; Record to an instrument track<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f1f0\"><strong>Instrument Track<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;a combination of MIDI and Aux Input tracks. Records MIDI only, holds virtual instrument plug-in and outputs audio for monitoring. Audio can be sent to an audio track&nbsp;<em>(via a bus send)<\/em>&nbsp;for recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>Track<\/strong>&nbsp;menu and click&nbsp;<strong>New<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Stereo<\/strong>&nbsp;from the first drop-down menu,&nbsp;<strong>Instrument<\/strong>&nbsp;from the second drop-down menu, and then click&nbsp;<strong>Create<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Go to the&nbsp;<strong>Mix<\/strong>&nbsp;window, click on the insert selector at the top of the instrument track and select the instrument plug-in you\u2019d like to use<\/li><li>Record enable the instrument track and play your MIDI controller.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Instrument Folder Presets\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R-_dAWpFNCc?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Instrument Folder Presets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Option-2-Record-to-a-MIDI-track\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Option 2 &#8211; Record to a MIDI track<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f1f0\"><strong>MIDI track:<\/strong>&nbsp;records MIDI data&nbsp;<em>(not audio)<\/em>. Assign one or more MIDI tracks\u2019 output(s) to a virtual instruments MIDI input(s).<br><br><strong>Aux Input track:<\/strong>&nbsp;holds the virtual instrument plug-in and outputs audio. Can be sent to an audio track&nbsp;<em>(via a bus send)<\/em>&nbsp;for recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>Track<\/strong>&nbsp;menu and click&nbsp;<strong>New<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Create both a&nbsp;<strong>MIDI track<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Stereo Aux Input track<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Go to the&nbsp;<strong>Mix<\/strong>&nbsp;window and insert a virtual instrument plug-in on the&nbsp;<strong>Aux Input track<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>MIDI track\u2019s output<\/strong>&nbsp;and choose the inserted virtual instrument.<\/li><li>Record enable the MIDI track and play your MIDI controller.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Retrospective MIDI Record\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gid_cuPNAnk?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tools Tech Tips \u2014 Retrospective MIDI Record<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"More-MIDI-tips\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">More MIDI tips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot you can do with MIDI in Pro Tools. In particular, you might want to know the additional recording modes, or how to record virtual instruments to audio tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Additional-MIDI-recording-modes\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Additional MIDI recording modes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tools has a few other ways for helping your record MIDI performances. Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Loop Record:<\/strong>&nbsp;This will let you record a section over and over.<\/li><li><strong>Destructive:<\/strong>&nbsp;Similar to loop mode, it will let you track over and over, but it will erase your previous take.<\/li><li><strong>Punch In\/Out:<\/strong>&nbsp;This will allow you to add punch-in and punch-out points where it will only record during that specific section.<\/li><li><strong>Quantize:<\/strong>&nbsp;By quantizing, you can change the position of MIDI data to the nearest selected grid position in the measure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Record-virtual-instrument-to-an-audio-track\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Record virtual instrument to an audio track<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>Track<\/strong>&nbsp;menu and click&nbsp;<strong>New<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Create a&nbsp;<strong>Stereo Audio track<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select a&nbsp;<strong>Stereo Bus<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(e.g., Bus 1-2)<\/em>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<strong>audio track\u2019s input<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Assign the same&nbsp;<strong>Stereo Bus<\/strong>&nbsp;to the virtual instrument track\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Sends<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Output<\/strong>.<ul><li><em>(optional)<\/em>&nbsp;When using a bus send, you also need to turn up the&nbsp;<strong>send level<\/strong>. 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