User`s guide

Chapter 8: Mixing 167
chapter 8
Mixing
Pro Tools is a powerful mix environment
that offers many options for I/O, inserts,
sends, Auxiliary Inputs, Master Faders and
mix automation. ProControl provides ex-
tensive support for these and other mix-re-
lated tasks:
Signal Routing Setup and management is
simplified through direct control of send
parameters, internal/external busses, Aux-
iliary Inputs and Master Faders.
Mixing and Mix Automation Mixing capabil-
ity is maximized with the touch-sensitive
DigiFaders and other ProControl automa-
tion features.
It is important that you already understand
these Pro Tools features and conventions.
See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for details.
Signal Routing
Auxiliary Inputs
Pro Tools Auxiliary Inputs are used as bus
and effects returns for both internally
bussed signals and external sources.
To create an Aux Input:
1 Use the Trackpad to select File > New
Track (in Pro Tools).
2 Use the New Track dialog to select Auxil-
iary Inputs and specify the number and
type (Aux (stereo)) of tracks you want to
create.
✽ For more detailed instructions on creating
tracks, see Chapter 4: Working with Tracks.
To assign a channel input/output:
1 Press the master ASSIGN switch (SE-
LECT/ASSIGN section).
2 Press either the INPUT or OUTPUT
switch, depending on which you wish to
assign.
3 Rotate an encoder until the desired input
or output displays.
4 Press the channel ASSIGN/MUTE switch.
Shortcuts
To change the assignment of all or all
selected channels
◆ Hold down OPT(ALT)ALL or SHIFT/ADD
+ OPT(ALT)ALL while pressing channel AS-
SIGN/MUTE or the master ASSIGN switch
to assign to all or all selected, respectively.