User`s guide

Chapter 19: Basic Mixing 267
chapter 19
Basic Mixing
The following chapters cover the various
steps in mixing a session, such as creating
inserts and sends, adding effects, using au-
tomation, and bouncing tracks, all of
which lead to the final mixdown.
Although the mixing process typically be-
gins when you finish recording and edit-
ing, many mixing tasks can occur any time
during a recording session.
Using a Control Surface with
Pro Tools
There are several optional control surfaces
for Pro Tools:
◆ TDM-equipped Pro Tools systems can
use Digidesign ProControl, a dedicated
controller that provides access to all
Pro Tools recording, mixing, editing, signal
routing, Plug-In control, and automation
features.
◆ All Pro Tools systems support MIDI con-
trol surfaces, including the Mackie HUI
(Human User Interface), JL Cooper CS-10,
Peavey PC-1600, and Penny & Giles MM-
16 controllers.
☞ For more information on using MIDI control
surfaces with Pro Tools, refer to the
Pro Tools
MIDI Controllers Guide.
Creating Inserts and Sends
Pro Tools allows you to add both Inserts
and Sends to tracks in your session. An In-
sert routes the signal from the channel to
the effect of your choice and automatically
returns it to the same channel. A Send also
routes the signal from the channel to the
destination of your choice, but to return
the signal to the mix you must route it back
into the session, either with an Auxiliary
Input or by recording it onto a new track.
The Inserts/Sends Editor
When you add an Insert or Send to a track,
the Inserts/Sends Editor appears. This float-
ing window allows you to edit Inserts and
Sends for any track.
Inserts/Sends Editor
Track Selector
Insert/Send Type Selector
Bypass/Mute
Automation EnableLibrarian Pop-up
Insert/Send Selector
Compare
Settings Pop-up