Specifications

Getting Started with MIX58
Saving Sessions
As you build a session by adding tracks and
changing session controls, you will want to save
your work. Pro Tools provides three ways to save
sessions.
To save a session:
■ Choose File > Save Session, Save Session As, or
Save a Session Copy In.
Save Session Saves the currently open session
file, leaving it open for you to continue work-
ing.
Save Session As Creates a duplicate session file
with the name you choose, and leaves the dupli-
cate open for you to continue working. It does
not create a new Audio Files or Fade Files folder.
This can be useful if you want to experiment
with different arrangements in the session with-
out affecting the original session.
Save Session Copy In Saves copies of the session
file and the files that you are using in the cur-
rent session. This can be useful for creating a fi-
nal copy of the session that does not include au-
dio files or fades you are no longer using.
System Resources and Settings
You can change specific Pro Tools system set-
tings in the Playback Engine dialog to optimize
system performance.
Playback Engine Dialog
The Playback Engine dialog lets you adjust sys-
tem buffer sizes and allocate CPU processing
power to Pro Tools.
To configure system resources:
■ Choose Setups > Playback Engine. For more
information, see “Pro Tools System Settings” on
page 41 (Macintosh) or “Pro Tools System Set-
tings” on page 21 (Windows).
System Usage Window
The System Usage window displays information
on CPU load, DSP usage, and overall disk perfor-
mance, allowing you to gauge your system’s
processing capacity. Monitor CPU usage if you
are using RTAS plug-ins, and DSP usage if you
are using TDM plug-ins.
To view system resources and usage:
■ Choose Windows > Show System Usage.
Playback Engine dialog for Pro Tools MIX-series system
Meters in the System Usage window