Getting Started 003™ Series Version 7.4.
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Communications & Safety Regulation Information Compliance Statement The model 003, 003 Rack, and 003 Rack+ comply with the following standards regulating interference and EMC: • FCC Part 15 Class B • EN55022 Class B • EN55024 Class B • AS/NZS 3548 Class B • CISPR 22 Class B Radio and Television Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CE Compliance Statement: Digidesign is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Safety Statement This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL60065 7th /IEC 60065 7th and Canadian CAN/CSA C22.2 60065:03. Digidesign Inc.
contents Chapter 1. Installation QuickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Windows Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mac Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Welcome to the 003 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. Installing Pro Tools on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing Pro Tools LE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 9. 003 and 003 Rack Back Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Chapter 10. 003 Rack+ Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Chapter 11. Making Studio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Getting Sound In and Out of Your 003 Series Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Connecting a Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 13. Pro Tools Mode with 003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Saving a Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Working in Console View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Working in Channel View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C. Utility Mode (003 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Accessing Utility Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Viewing Firmware Version Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 LCD Display Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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chapter 1 Installation QuickStart Windows Installation Overview (Windows Systems Only) Installing your 003™ series system on a Windows computer includes the following steps: 1 “Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your 003 Series Device” on page 9. Mac Installation Overview (Mac OS X Systems Only) Installing your 003 series system on a Mac includes the following steps: 1 “Installing Pro Tools LE” on page 15. 2 “Connecting Your 003 Series Device to Your Computer” on page 18. .
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chapter 2 Welcome to the 003 Series Welcome to the 003™ series of cross-platform Pro Tools® workstations for music, sound design, and multimedia production from Digidesign. The 003 series includes 003, 003 Rack, and 003 Rack+ devices. 003 Series Features Each 003 series device has unique features. However, all 003 series units share the following input and output capacity: • Up to 18 channels of I/O.
• Word Clock In and Out ports, to receive or send 1x Word clock. • Footswitch jack for starting and stopping playback or punching in and out while recording. • Monitor section with Mute switch and switches for routing input and output signals.
Pro Tools LE Capabilities System Requirements Pro Tools LE™ on Windows or Mac provides the following capabilities with 003 series devices: 003 series devices can be used with a Digidesign-qualified Windows or Mac computer running Pro Tools LE software.
MIDI Requirements 003 and 003 Rack include one MIDI In port and two MIDI Out ports, providing 16 channels of MIDI input and 32 channels of MIDI output. T The 003 Rack+ includes one MIDI In port and one MIDI Out port, providing 16 channels of MIDI I/O. If you require additional MIDI ports, add a MIDI interface (such as a Digidesign MIDI I/O) to your system. 003 series devices support any device that supports MIDI continuous controller (CC) data.
About the Pro Tools Guides This Getting Started guide explains how to install Pro Tools LE software, make basic connections to your 003 series device (to get sound in and out), and do common tasks (such as recording in Pro Tools).
About www.digidesign.com The Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The following are just a few of the services and features available. Product Registration Register your purchase online.
chapter 3 Installing Pro Tools LE on Windows This chapter contains information for Windows systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Mac computer, see Chapter 4, “Installing Pro Tools on Mac.” Before installing this version of Pro Tools, see the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc. Installation Overview Installing your 003 series system on a Windows computer includes the following steps: 1 “Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your 003 Series Device” on page 9.
6 Click Next. 7 Select the Pro Tools application for installa- tion. 8 You can also select from a list of optional 10 Click Install. On Windows XP, if you get a warning dialog about the driver not passing Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway. items to install along with Pro Tools. Mac HFS+ Disk Support Option This option lets your Pro Tools system read, write, record, and play back using Mac-formatted HFS+ disks. HFS+ disks are commonly referred to as Mac OS Extended disks.
To install QuickTime: Connecting your 003 series device to your computer through a FireWire hard drive does not support maximum track count. To achieve the maximum track count, purchase a PCI/PCMCIA/ExpressCard to increase the number of FireWire ports on your computer. For information on supported PCI/PCMCIA/ExpressCard FireWire options, visit the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
Updating 003 Series Firmware When you launch Pro Tools software, it automatically checks the version of the unit’s firmware and prompts you to update it if a newer version is available. If you update your unit’s firmware, let the update complete before disconnecting or turning off your system. When a firmware update completes, Pro Tools quits, and you must relaunch Pro Tools.
Pro Tools Demo Session The Pro Tools LE Installer disc includes a demo session that you can use to verify that your system is working. The demo session for Pro Tools LE is named Filtered Dreams. To install factory session templates: 1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc into your DVD drive. 2 From your DVD drive, locate and open the Additional Files/LE Session Templates Installer folder. 3 Double-click LE Session Templates Setup.exe.
To connect a FireWire hard drive, do one of the following: If your computer has more than one FireWire port, connect the FireWire hard drive to one FireWire port on your computer, and connect your 003 series device to another FireWire port on the computer. – or – If your computer has only one FireWire port, connect the FireWire hard drive directly to your computer and then connect your 003 series device to an available FireWire port on the drive.
chapter 4 Installing Pro Tools on Mac This chapter contains information for Mac systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Windows computer, see Chapter 3, “Installing Pro Tools LE on Windows.” Before installing this version of Pro Tools, see the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc. Installing Pro Tools LE Before connecting your 003 series device to your computer, you need to install Pro Tools LE software.
8 You can also select from a list of optional items to install along with Pro Tools: DigiTranslator DigiTranslator™ is a software option for Pro Tools that lets you convert and exchange OMF and AAF sequences and MXF files directly in the Pro Tools application. This option is purchased separately. MIDI I/O Driver The MIDI I/O Driver is required if you are using the Digidesign MIDI I/O interface. MP3 Export Option The MP3 Export Option lets you export MP3 files from Pro Tools.
Standalone CoreAudio Driver The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver can be installed as a standalone driver on Mac systems that do not have Pro Tools software installed. The standalone version of this driver is available on the Pro Tools Installer disc (in the Additional Files Folder). If Pro Tools was uninstalled, CoreAudio Driver was automatically uninstalled at that time. For information on installing and configuring the standalone version of the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver, see the CoreAudio Drivers Guide.
Connecting Your 003 Series Device to Your Computer After installing Pro Tools LE software, connect your 003 series device to your computer before launching Pro Tools LE. To connect your 003 series device to your computer: 1 If your computer is on, power it down. 5 Do one of the following, depending on your system configuration: • Plug the other end of the FireWire cable into an available FireWire port on your computer.
Launching Pro Tools LE When launching Pro Tools LE the first time, you are prompted to enter an authorization code to validate your software. To authorize Pro Tools LE software: 1 Make sure your 003 series device is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Do one of the following: • Click the Pro Tools LE icon in the Dock. – or – • Locate and double-click the Pro Tools LE application on your hard drive.
To connect a FireWire hard drive, do one of the following: If your computer has more than one FireWire port, connect the FireWire hard drive to one FireWire port on the computer, and connect your 003 series device to another FireWire port on the computer. – or – Uninstalling Pro Tools If you need to uninstall Pro Tools software from your computer, use the Uninstaller application.
chapter 5 Configuring Your Pro Tools System After you have connected your system and installed Pro Tools software, you are ready to start up and configure your Pro Tools system. Starting Up or Shutting Down Your System To ensure that the components of your Pro Tools system communicate properly with each other, you need to start them in a particular order. Shut down your Pro Tools system in this order: 1 Quit Pro Tools and any other running applica- tions.
Configuring Pro Tools LE Software Pro Tools System Settings In the Playback Engine dialog, Pro Tools LE lets you adjust the performance of your system by changing system settings that affect its capacity for processing, playback, and recording In most cases, the default settings for your system provide optimum performance, but you may want to adjust them to accommodate large or processing-intensive Pro Tools sessions.
To change the Hardware Buffer Size: 1 Choose Setup > Playback Engine. 2 From the H/W Buffer Size pop-up menu, select the audio buffer size, in samples. 3 Click OK. RTAS Processors The RTAS Processors setting determines the number of processors in your computer allocated for RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) plug-in processing. With multiprocessor computers, this setting lets you manage multi-processor support for RTAS processing.
CPU Usage Limit RTAS Engine (RTAS Error Suppression) The CPU Usage Limit controls the percentage of CPU resources allocated to Pro Tools host processing tasks. Used in combination with the RTAS Processors setting, the CPU Usage Limit setting lets you control the way Pro Tools tasks are carried out by the system. The RTAS Engine options determine RTAS error reporting during playback and recording. This is especially useful when working with instrument plug-ins.
The Minimize Additional I/O Latency option is only available if the Ignore Errors During Playback/Record option is enabled. To enable RTAS error suppression: 1 Choose Setup > Playback Engine. 2 Select Ignore Errors During Playback/Record. 3 On Mac OS X, you can also select Minimize Ad- ditional I/O Latency. 4 Click OK. DAE Playback Buffer Size The DAE Playback Buffer Size determines the amount of memory DAE allocates for disk buffers.
To change the Cache Size: Plug-in Streaming Buffer Size 1 Choose Setup > Playback Engine. (Structure Plug-in Only) 2 From the Cache Size pop-up menu, select a This setting appears in the Playback Engine dialog only if the Structure sampler instrument plug-in is installed on your system. The Plug-in Streaming Buffer Size determines the amount of memory DAE allocates for streaming playback from disk with the Structure plug-in.
Optimizing the Plug-in Streaming Buffer Size To change the default Sample Rate: 1 Choose Setup > Hardware. (Structure Plug-in Only) This option appears in the Playback Engine dialog only if the Structure sampler instrument plug-in is installed on your system. This option is useful when you are playing samples from the same drive that contains audio for the current session.
To select the Clock Source: Optical Format 1 Choose Setup > Hardware. The Optical port can be set for eight channels of ADAT Optical I/O (supporting up to 48 kHz) or two channels of S/PDIF Optical I/O. The Optical Format ADAT option is replaced by None for session rates 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. 2 Choose the clock source from the Clock Source pop-up menu. If you are using an optical device for recording, you need to set the Optical Format.
Configuring I/O Setup Using the I/O Setup dialog, you can label Pro Tools LE input, output, insert, and bus signal paths. The I/O Setup dialog provides a graphical representation of the inputs, outputs, and signal routing of the 003 series device. Pro Tools LE has default I/O Setup settings that will get you started. Use the I/O Setup dialog only if you want to rename the default I/O paths. To rename I/O paths in I/O Setup: 1 Choose Setup > I/O.
Optimizing a Windows Vista System for Pro Tools Disabling Screen Saver To avoid errors during recording and playback of Pro Tools sessions, you must set your Windows Vista screen saver to “None.” To set your Windows Vista screen saver to “None”: 1 Right-click on the desktop. 2 Choose Personalize. 3 Click Screen Save. 4 Set the Screen saver to None. 5 Click Apply.
Disabling System Standby and Power Management When using Pro Tools, the Windows System Standby power scheme must be set to Always On. This helps prevent long record or playback passes from stopping due to system resources powering down. Disabling ClearType Font Smoothing When using Pro Tools, the Effects “Clear Type” setting must be disabled. To disable ClearType font smoothing: 1 Choose Start > Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display. To configure Windows Power Management: 1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
Recommended Optimizations Pro Tools can also be affected by other software and hardware drivers installed on your computer. For best possible performance, it is recommended (but not required) that you do the following: • Avoid running any unneeded programs at the same time as Pro Tools. • Turn off any software utilities that run in the background, such as Windows Messenger, calendars, and disk maintenance programs. To disable a network card: 1 Right-click My Computer and choose Manage.
Disabling System Startup Items The fewer items in use by your computer, the more resources are available for Pro Tools. Some startup applications may be consuming unnecessary CPU resources, and can be turned off. If you disable any of the following startup items, do so carefully: • Portable media serial number (required for some applications that utilize a copy protection key) • The Plug and Play service • Event log • Cryptographic services To Disable System Startup Items: 1 From the Start menu, choose Run.
Turning Off Energy Saver To turn off the Energy Saver feature: 1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Energy Saver. 2 Click the Sleep tab and do the following: • Set the computer sleep setting to Never. • Set the display sleep setting to Never. • Deselect “Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible” option.
chapter 6 003 Top Panel 003 Operating Modes 003 can be in any of five states when it is on: • Standby mode • Pro Tools mode • MIDI mode • Third-Party Software mode • Utility mode Standby Mode 003 is in this mode when you first power on the unit, waiting for you to launch Pro Tools (or another supported application). In Standby mode, the unit displays “003 Offline” in the top row of the 003 display and the Monitor Mute switch is enabled (lit).
To put 003 in Pro Tools mode: To use a third-party software application with 003: 1 Make sure the 003 unit is properly connected to the computer and powered on. 1 Make sure 003 is properly connected to the 2 If Mute is disabled (unlit), enable Mute by 2 Configure your system and software for ASIO, pressing the Monitor Mute switch so that it is lit. WaveDriver, or CoreAudio Driver. 3 Launch Pro Tools LE and open or create a Pro Tools session. computer and in Standby mode.
003 Top Panel Overview Figure 1 identifies each of the main 003 control sections. The 003 top panel is arranged in sections of controls with related functions. The Fader section includes standard channel strip controls, similar to any small-format mixer. The Console/Channel View section provides powerful multi-state controls for viewing and controlling inserts, plug-ins and sends in Pro Tools. The Transport and Navigation controls provide access to many of the on-screen navigation features of Pro Tools.
Display Section The top portion of the 003 includes an LCD display, Display mode switch, and status indicators. MIDI Data indicators Host ‚”1394” status indicator LCD display Display Mode switch Sync indicators 003 LCD, Display Mode switch, and status indicators LCD Display For all 003 operating modes, the LCD display provides status information. For information on the status information displayed for each 003 operating mode, see “003 Operating Modes” on page 35.
Display Mode Switch Sync Indicators This switch is used to change default LCD displays: The Sync LEDs indicate the current clock source. When the current clock source is not established, the respective LED flashes. • Full names of items with more than 6 characters can be temporarily displayed in the LCD. See “Displaying Full Names of Tracks, Insert Parameters, and Other Elements” on page 106. • The lower row of the LCD shows track or control names by default.
Fader Section The Fader section consists of eight channel strips, each with identical controls. Each fader has a motorized touch-sensitive fader, solo and mute switches, a multi-state Channel Select switch, a rotary encoder and its LED ring, and meter LEDs. The LCD display dedicates two rows, each with up to six characters, to each channel strip.
Muting Fader Movement Channel Select Switches Because 003 faders are motorized, they move to follow automation when playing back and recording (when the track is set to an automation read or write mode, and not Off). During critical listening passes, the sound of the fader motors and their automated movements may be distracting. You can temporarily shut off (or mute) motorized fader movement using the Fader Mute switch.
Record Arming Mode When the Rec Arm switch is enabled (flashing), the Channel Select switch for a track enables or disables its Record Enable button, plus acts as a record-enabled indicator. When a track is record-enabled, its Channel Select switch flashes when the Transport is stopped. When Pro Tools is recording, the switch is lit continuously. Tracks that are armed for recording will remain armed after Rec Arming mode is disabled.
Meter Switch and LEDs The Meter switch (located to the right of the encoder row) configures the display mode for Channel Meter LEDs and the rotary encoder LEDs. Global Fader Controls Default and Input switches Rec Arm switch Meter switch and LEDs Flip switch Mstr Faders switch Global Fader control switches Meter switch and LEDs The Meter switch also sets whether Left or Right pan is controlled by a channel’s rotary encoder.
Mstr Faders (Master Faders) Switch Default Switch When enabled (flashing), the Master Faders switch arranges all Master Fader tracks in the current session on the right-hand side of the control surface. Pressing this switch a second time returns the control surface to the previous view. The Default switch is used in conjunction with a Channel Select switch to reset a fader (or fader-mapped plug-in parameter) to its default setting.
Console/Channel View Section The Console and Channel View sections give you control over many on-screen elements in Pro Tools. Master Bypass switch Console View switches Channel View switches Plug-in Page switches ESC (Escape/Cancel) switch Insert/Send Position switches 003 Console and Channel View switches Both Console and Channel Views let you view and access pan, sends, or plug-ins for editing, and automation.
Insert/Send Position Switches Channel View Section Switches These switches determine which of the five available insert positions (marked A–E in Pro Tools) or ten available send positions (marked A–J in Pro Tools) are displayed in Console View. The first four Channel View switches determine the type of information displayed for a selected track. The first two switches focus on particular types of plug-ins (EQ and Dynamics), while the second two address all types of inserts and sends.
Think of Channel View as a way to temporarily focus on all the plug-ins, inserts or sends on a single channel. EQ Switch When enabled (flashing), 003 is in Channel View. In this view, 003 identifies channels with equalizer plug-ins assigned to them by illuminating their Channel View switches. The top row of the LCD shows “Select EQ” and the Main Counter. The bottom row shows track names. Dynamics Switch When enabled (flashing), 003 is in Channel View.
Transport and Navigation Controls The 003 provides a standard set of Transport controls that mirror Pro Tools on-screen controls (when in Pro Tools mode) and conform to standard MMC commands for controlling other devices (in MIDI mode). Navigation keys and shortcut switches support Pro Tools zooming, banking, and navigation features.
Jog/Shuttle Wheel Jog/Shuttle Wheel Takeover The dual-concentric Jog/Shuttle wheel provides additional navigation controls. When using the Jog/Shuttle wheel, keyboard and mouse commands are not supported, and most 003 controls are unavailable. 003 faders can be used at the same time as the Jog/Shuttle wheel. However, 003 transport controls disable the Jog/Shuttle wheel. Shuttle Mode The outer ring of the Jog/Shuttle wheel is a Shuttle control. When you move the Shuttle ring, 003 enters Shuttle mode.
Fader Bank, Nudge, and Zoom Display Switches Record/Playback Transport Mode Switches The Display switches define basic Arrow key functionality, as follows: Loop Play Switch Toggles Loop Playback on and off Bank Switch When enabled (lit), the Arrow keys let you bank 003 fader strips to the previous or next eight tracks. You can also control and adjust selections and scroll in the Pro Tools Edit window.
Miscellaneous Switches Save Switch Pressing the Save switch twice is equivalent to choosing File > Save in Pro Tools. Undo Switch Pressing the Undo switch is equivalent to choosing Edit > Undo in Pro Tools. (See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for details on multiple undo capabilities.) Enter (OK) Switch Pressing the Enter switch is equivalent to pressing Return or Enter on the computer keyboard. This lets you OK on-screen dialogs or create new Memory Locations in Pro Tools directly from the control surface.
Suspend Switch Automation Section This section provides switches for controlling how automation data is written and played back. Write switch Read switch Touch switch Off switch Latch switch Suspend switch Automation section Automation Mode Switches The Write, Touch, Latch, Read, and Off switches are used to set the Pro Tools Automation mode for any track. When the Meter switch is set to Auto, the Meter LEDs for each channel display its Automation status.
003 Shortcuts Mic/DI Input Controls Modifier switches provide shortcuts for 003 functions that can be accomplished without using your computer’s keyboard or mouse. For a list of 003 shortcuts, see “003 Top Panel Shortcuts” on page 117. There are four high-quality preamplifiers with adjustable gain and phantom power (switchable in pairs, for Inputs 1–2 and Inputs 3–4). The phantom power switches are on the back panel. Inputs 1–4 show up as “Analog 1–4” in the default Pro Tools I/O Setup.
Monitor Section The Monitor section provides the following control room monitoring features: 3/4-HP2 switch Aux In 7/8 switch Alt CR switch Aux In switch Mono switch Alt CR (Control Room) Switch This switch mutes the Main Monitor output and routes the signal to the Alt Monitor output. Mono Switch This switch temporarily combines Output 1–2 in the Main and Alt Monitor Outputs and the Headphone Outputs. This is helpful for checking the phase relationships of stereo material.
chapter 7 003 Rack Front Panel The 003 Rack front panel includes controls for Inputs 1–4, options for routing outputs and monitoring alternate input sources, and indicators for connections status, sync source, and MIDI data. Power Switch The Power switch is located on the front panel. Headphone Jacks Headphone Output 1 and 2 jacks accept standard 1/4-inch stereo headphone connectors.
Mic/DI Input Controls Monitor Section There are four high-quality preamplifiers with adjustable gain and phantom power (switchable in pairs, for Inputs 1–2 and Inputs 3–4). The phantom power switches are on the back panel. The Monitor section provides the following control room monitoring features: Inputs 1–4 show up as “Analog 1–4” in the default Pro Tools I/O Setup. Headphone 1 and 2 Level Controls These knobs control the volume of the independent Headphone Outputs.
Alternate Input Routing Controls Aux In to 7/8 Switch This switch routes the Aux In input pair directly to Inputs 7–8 of Pro Tools, and does not send it to the Main and Alt Monitor Outputs. This lets you route an alternate input signal (such as a CD player) directly into Pro Tools without the need to repatch any cables. When Aux In to 7/8 is enabled (lit), Analog Inputs 7–8 are disabled.
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chapter 8 003 Rack+ Front Panel The 003 Rack+ front panel includes controls for Inputs 1–8, options for routing outputs and monitoring alternate input sources, and indicators for connections status, sync source, and MIDI data. It also includes a 1/4” DI input linked to channel 1. Headphone Jacks Headphone output jacks 1 and 2 accept standard 1/4-inch stereo headphone connectors.
Mic and Line/DI Input Controls The 003 Rack+ has eight input channels, each featuring a high-quality preamplifier with adjustable gain, phantom power, a high-pass filter, and a pad. These inputs show up as “Analog 1–8” in the default Pro Tools I/O Setup. Inputs 1–8 have the following controls: Input Channel Gain Controls Each knob adjusts gain for the input, with a range of +15 dB to +60 dB of gain. Gain control applies to mic, line, or DI input signals, as well as the front panel DI input.
Monitor Level Control These knobs control the volume of the Main and Alt Monitor Outputs. These outputs mirror Analog Outputs 1–2, which correspond to outputs 1–2 in Pro Tools. Alternate Input Routing Controls Aux In to 7/8 Switch This switch routes the Aux In input pair directly to Inputs 7–8 of Pro Tools, and does not send it to the Main and Alt Monitor Outputs. This lets you route an alternate input signal (such as a CD player) directly into Pro Tools without the need to repatch any cables.
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chapter 9 003 and 003 Rack Back Panels The 003 and 003 Rack back panels include audio, MIDI and computer connectors for the unit (see See Figure 4 on page 64). The functions of each connector and their associated switches are explained in this section. The 003 and 003 Rack have identical connectors. The 003’s Power switch is on its back panel, whereas the 003 Rack’s Power switch is on its front panel. Digidesign does not recommend the use of unbalanced cables.
Mic and DI Inputs 1-4 (and Phantom Power switches) Main and Alt MIDI In Analog Outputs 1-8 Monitor Outputs MIDI Outs Aux In Link indicator Analog Inputs 5-8 (and Level switch Footswitch Kensington Lock port Word Clock Optical I/O S/PDIF I/O AC power connector Power switch FireWire ports Figure 4. 003 back panel Analog Inputs Mic Inputs 1–4 These are balanced, three-conductor XLR connectors for microphone-level analog inputs.
Analog Inputs 5–8 and Operating Level Switches Analog Inputs 5–8 are balanced, 1/4-inch TRS jacks for line-level analog audio input connections. Operating levels for each of these line-level inputs is switchable between +4 dBu and –10 dBV, using the Operating Level switches immediately to the right of the input jacks. While Inputs 5–8 do accept unbalanced connections, this may result in a noisier signal than a balanced-to-balanced connection.
These outputs are enabled when the Alt CR switch is enabled (lit). Aux In These are balanced, 1/4-inch TRS connectors for connecting alternate audio sources such as CD players or tape decks. The signal from these inputs can be routed directly to the Main Monitor Outputs (for monitoring) or to Inputs 7–8 (for direct input into Pro Tools) from the top panel of 003, or the front panel of 003 Rack. Operating levels for these inputs are fixed at +4 dBu.
About Lightpipe-Compatible Devices Kensington Lock Port Lightpipe is an industry standard, eight-channel optical digital audio connection developed by Alesis. Lightpipe is found on many devices, including ADAT decks, modular digital multitracks (MDMs), sound cards, standalone A/D or D/A converters, and digital consoles. Use the Kensington Lock port to secure your interface with a Kensington Lock (not supplied). For more information, visit the Kensington website (www.kensington.com).
Connecting 003 or 003 Rack and FireWire Hard Drives The FireWire ports on 003 and 003 Rack do not pass data when they are powered off. If you daisy-chain FireWire devices from your computer, it is best to connect FireWire hard drives directly to your computer and not to the 003 series device. This will prevent hard drive errors and data loss in case the 003 series device is powered off.
chapter 10 003 Rack+ Back Panel The 003 Rack+ back panel includes audio, MIDI and computer connectors for the unit (see Figure 5 on page 70) The functions of each connector and their associated switches are explained in this section. Digidesign does not recommend the use of unbalanced cables. Unbalanced connections may introduce noise into your audio system. Whenever possible, use balanced cables to make connections to the 003 Rack+.
Mic inputs 1-8 Analog Outputs 1-8 Main and Alt Monitor Outputs Aux In MAIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 3 2 4 2 3 4 5 LINE / DI 7 7 L L L 6 8 R R R 8 MONITOR IN Designed in the USA Made in China S/N FOOT SWITCH 1394 LINK Footswitch MIDI OUT OPTICAL AC ~ 100-240V;50-60HZ; 1A Link indicator Line/DI inputs 1-8 AUX IN 5 OUTPUTS 6 MIDI Out 8 INPUTS 1 ALT MIDI In Word Clock Optical I/O AC power connector S/PDIF I/O FireWire ports Figure 5.
Analog Outputs Main Analog Outputs 1–8 These are impedance balanced, 1/4-inch TRS jacks for line-level analog audio output connections. Operating levels for these outputs are fixed at +4 dBu. While the Main Analog Outputs do accept unbalanced connections, this may result in a noisier signal than a balanced-to-balanced connection.
When the Alt CR switch is enabled (lit), audio routed to Aux In will pass out the Alt Monitor Outputs. Digital I/O The Optical I/O ports support 24-bit, 20-bit and 16-bit resolutions in both modes. Only one S/PDIF input pair can be used at a time. For example, if you use the Optical In for S/PDIF data, you cannot use the RCA inputs. S/PDIF Digital I/O The S/PDIF in and out ports are unbalanced two-conductor phono (RCA) connectors that utilize a full 24-bit, two-channel digital data stream.
A MIDI driver for these MIDI ports is installed when you install Pro Tools LE, and is recognized automatically by MIDI Studio Setup (Windows) and Audio MIDI Setup (Mac). These connectors accept standard 5-pin MIDI cables. The 003 Rack+ only has one MIDI Out port. However, MIDI Out 2 will still appear in Pro Tools. When using the 003 Rack+ with Pro Tools, only use MIDI Out 1. Selecting MIDI Out 2 will produce no MIDI output information.
Link Indicator The Link indicator lights when a valid FireWire connection is established (between the 003 Rack+ and a computer). AC Power Connector The AC power connectors on 003 Rack+ accepts a standard modular AC power cable. 003 Rack+ is auto power-selecting (100V to 240V) and will work automatically when plugged into an AC power receptacle in any country. 003 Rack+ requires AC power and cannot be powered by the FireWire bus.
chapter 11 Making Studio Connections Getting Sound In and Out of Your 003 Series Device To hear audio recorded into a Pro Tools session, you will need to connect headphones or an external sound system (such as powered monitors or a home stereo) to your 003 series device. Sound from your 003 series device cannot be played through your computer’s speakers or your computer’s sound output. To connect headphones: Connect headphones with a 1/4-inch stereo connector (or adapter) to the Headphone 1 or 2 jack.
When connecting to a stereo system, connect the left channel to Main Monitor Output L, and right channel to Main Monitor Output R. Main Monitor Outputs Monitor Outputs (all models) Home stereo systems often use RCA connectors for analog audio connections. You can use an adaptor or a special cable to convert from the TRS or TS connectors used by and 003 Rack to the RCA connectors on your home stereo. Main Monitor Outputs L and R play the audio that is routed to analog outputs 1 and 2 within Pro Tools.
The newly selected destination is indicated by an additional check mark in the output pop-up menu, and a plus sign in the Output selector. On the 003 Rack+, XLR mic inputs are labeled 18, and the combination Line/DI 1/4-inch inputs are labeled 1-8. Mic Inputs 1-8 Mic Inputs 1-8 (003 Rack+ shown) Line/DI inputs 1-8 Choosing multiple output destinations for a track Connecting Audio Inputs 003 series inputs support microphones, guitars, keyboards, and other types of instruments.
Connecting a Microphone There are several ways to use your 003 series device with a microphone, depending on the type of microphone and cables you use. Mic Cables and Connectors Some microphone cables use an XLR connector to attach a microphone to an input (such as those on 003 series devices). Other microphones use a 1/4-inch connector. If you have a choice, use an XLR connector to connect the microphone to your 003 series device to yield better results.
2 Depending on your device, do one of the fol- 3 If your microphone requires phantom power, lowing: make sure the microphone is connected and do one of the following depending on your device: • If using the 003 or 003 Rack, press the Mic/DI switch (located on the top panel of the 003, and on the front panel of the 003 Rack) for the corresponding input so that it is in the Mic (unlit) position.
Using a Mic that Has a 1/4-Inch Connector To use a microphone that has a 1/4-inch connector with your 003 series device: 1 Do one of the following, depending on your device: 2 Do one of the following, depending on your device: • If using the 003 or 003 Rack, press the Mic/DI switch (located on the top panel of the 003, and on the front panel of the 003 Rack) for the corresponding input so that it is lit (yellow).
Connecting Instruments to 003 Series Devices The 1/4-inch inputs on 003 series devices support both higher output “line-level” devices and low-output instruments (such as electric or acoustic guitars). This section contains examples for connecting both types to your 003 series device. To use a guitar with the 003 series device: 1 Do one of the following, depending on your device: • On the back of the 003 or 003 Rack, plug your guitar cable into one of the DI inputs.
• If using the 003 Rack+, press the Input Channel Select switch (located on the front panel) for the corresponding input, and press the Line-DI switch so that it is lit (orange). Line-DI switch DI 1 input For stereo inputs, (such as a stereo keyboard or the stereo output from a mixer), use an odd/even pair of inputs. For example, connect the left channel to DI Input 1, and right channel to DI Input 2. From the back, the inputs are numbered left to right, so DI Input 1 is the leftmost input.
3 If you are using any of the Inputs 5–8, set ei- ther a –10 dBV or +4 dBu operating level for the corresponding input using the Operating Level switch (located on the back panel). For information on the appropriate operating level for your input device, see the manufacturer’s specifications. For stereo inputs, (such as a stereo keyboard or the stereo output from a mixer), use an odd/even pair of inputs. For example, connect the left channel to Line/DI Input 1, and right channel to Line/DI Input 2.
Connecting Equipment with Digital Ins and Outs Each 003 series device provide up to ten digital inputs and outputs, including: To connect your 003 series device to a S/PDIF digital device using RCA cables: 1 Using RCA (coaxial) cables, connect the 003 series device S/PDIF In to the S/PDIF output of the external device. • Eight channels of ADAT Optical input and output, or two channels of Optical S/PDIF input. Digidesign recommends high-quality audio grade optical cable for all optical connections.
With both Word clock input and output, your Pro Tools LE system can act as Word clock “slave” or “master.” 3 Launch Pro Tools. 4 Choose Hardware > Setup. 5 Click the Clock Source pop-up menu and Do not confuse Word clock and other forms of “clock reference” with time code and other forms of “positional reference.” For an overview of synchronization terminology and concepts, see the Sync & Surround Concepts Guide.
Using External Effects Devices 003 series devices can make dedicated connections to external analog or digital devices. You can send and return signals to analog devices using the analog inputs and outputs on 003 series devices. You can also send and return a digital signal to an external device that supports digital I/O (such as a reverb unit), and monitor the return by connecting its analog outputs to available inputs on 003 series devices.
Monitoring and Recording from Alternate Sources 003 series devices provide a pair of additional inputs for monitoring and recording from an external sound source such as a CD player or tape deck. This alternate input is equipped with 1/4inch TRS connectors and is designed for input signals with a nominal operating level of +4 dBu.
3 Under Optical Format, do one of the follow- 5 Click the Sample Rate pop-up menu and select ing: a sample rate. The sample rate of the Pro Tools session and external digital device must match. If necessary, change the sample rate of the digital device. • If the external digital device is a S/PDIF device and connected to the S/PDIF RCA jacks, select ADAT (if the selected sample rate is 44.1 or 48 kHz) or None (if the selected sample rate is 88.2 or 96 kHz).
Connecting a Lightpipe-Compatible Device (ADAT) The 003 Rack+ only has one MIDI Out port. However, MIDI Out 2 may still appear in Pro Tools. When using the 003 Rack+ with Pro Tools, only use MIDI Out 1. Selecting MIDI Out 2 will produce no MIDI output information. To connect a Lightpipe-compatible device (ADAT) to your 003 series device: 1 Connect the Optical output on the ADAT to the Optical In port on the 003 series device.
Using a Footswitch The footswitch connector on your 003 series device lets you use a footswitch pedal to control either playback start/stop or recording punch in/out. Both QuickPunch audio punchin and punch-out and MIDI punch-in and punch-out recording are supported. The footswitch connector is designed specifically for instantaneous (momentary) on/off pedals with a 1/4-inch TS connector. Continuous on/continuous off pedals can also be used, but may result in unexpected behavior.
chapter 12 Common Tasks with Pro Tools LE This chapter provides instructions for common Pro Tools tasks. For the most complete information on using Pro Tools, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide. 4 In the New Session dialog, set the session pa- rameters as needed, or leave them at their default settings. (For details on New Session settings, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide.) You can view an electronic PDF version of the Reference Guide by choosing it from the Pro Tools Help menu.
To prepare an audio track for recording: 1 Choose Track > New. 2 Specify 1 Mono Audio Track in Samples if your source is mono, or 1 Stereo Audio Track in Samples if your source is stereo. Creating a new Stereo audio track 3 Click Create. A mono instrument uses one input on the 003 or 003 Rack, and a stereo instrument uses two. Creating a stereo track in Pro Tools will not make a mono instrument into a stereo instrument.
5 When you are ready to start recording, click 3 In the Workspace browser, click the Audio CD Play or press the Spacebar. icon to show the files on the CD. 6 Record your performance. 4 Click the speaker icon in the Waveform col- 7 Click Stop in the Transport window or press umn to audition the audio file. Press the Spacebar to stop playback. the Spacebar when you are finished recording.
Creating an Audio CD from a Pro Tools Session 2 Choose File > Bounce to > Disk. Pro Tools does not create audio CDs directly, but you can create stereo audio files from your Pro Tools sessions that can be used by most CD burning software. Bouncing Audio to Disk Use the Pro Tools Bounce to Disk feature to combine all your audible tracks into a single “master” audio file. After the new audio file has been bounced to disk, you can burn it to a CD.
8 Choose “Convert after Bounce,” and click Bounce. 10 Click Save. Pro Tools begins bouncing to disk. Pro Tools bounces are done in real time, so you hear audio playback of your mix during the bounce process (though you cannot adjust it). Bouncing to Disk dialog Burning a CD Bounce options for creating CD burnable tracks 9 In the Bounce dialog, give the bounce tracks a name and choose where they should be saved.
To create an Instrument track and configure it for recording: Recording MIDI in a Pro Tools Session 1 Choose Setup > MIDI > Input Devices and make What is MIDI? sure your input device is selected in the MIDI Input Enable window, and click OK. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data is not audio, and has no sound. MIDI is a way for musical devices to communicate. MIDI is data that can trigger a MIDI device (such as a keyboard or software synthesizer).
5 Do one of the following, depending on the 6 If you are using an external MIDI device and type of instrument you are using: have connected its audio output to your audio interface for monitoring in Pro Tools, click the Input selector of the Instrument track and choose the corresponding audio input. (This step is not necessary if you are using an instrument plug-in.) • If you are using an instrument plug-in, click an Insert selector and insert the plugin on the Instrument track.
9 Play some notes on your MIDI controller and look for the track’s MIDI Velocity meter to move. Remember, MIDI is not audio, and the MIDI Velocity meter is not registering sound output, but MIDI activity. MIDI Velocity meter 4 Click Play in the Transport window or press the Spacebar to begin recording. 5 Play your MIDI controller or input device. 6 When you have finished recording, click Stop in the Transport, or press the Spacebar.
chapter 13 Pro Tools Mode with 003 In Pro Tools mode, the 003 can be used as a control surface for your Pro Tools sessions. 003 is in this mode when the 003 unit is connected to a computer and Pro Tools LE software is running. If Pro Tools is running and no Pro Tools session is open, the unit normally displays “Open or create a new session.” When a session is being launched, the display changes to “Loading a session.
Working in Console View Console View provides a global view of a given control type across the 003 (such as send A for the current bank of channels). 003 is in Console View when any of the Console View switches (Pan, Send, or Insert) is lit in the Console View section. When you first open a Pro Tools session, the top row of the 003 is in Console View with the Pan switch enabled (lit). This default view is sometimes called the Home View.
3 Hold Shift (Add) and press the Channel Select Renaming Tracks switch for an unselected (unlit) track. All tracks between the first track selected and the additional track will also be selected. To rename a track: 1 Press the Pan switch to put 003 in Pan View. 2 Double-press the Channel Select switch for To remove subsequent tracks in range of selected tracks: the track you want to rename. 1 Press the Pan switch to put 003 in Pan View. 3 Enter the new name in the Track Name/Comments dialog.
To toggle a send between pre- and post-fader operation: To display the controls for a plug-in: 1 Press the Insert switch (Console View section) 1 Press the Send switch to put 003 in Send View. to put 003 in Insert View. 2 Press the Channel Select switch under a send 2 Press the corresponding Insert/Send Position name to toggle its pre- and post-fader setting. switch A–E. 3 Press the Channel Select switch under a Insert View Workflows plug-in name.
Working in Channel View Channel View provides a way to temporarily focus on all the plug-ins, inserts or sends on a single channel. 003 is in Channel View when any of the first four Channel View Select switches (EQ, Dynamics, Insert, or Pan/Send) is lit in the Channel View section. In Channel View, controls are displayed horizontally across the LCD and can be adjusted with the channel rotary encoders and switches.
To display the controls for a Dynamics plug-in: 1 Press the Dynamics switch to put 003 in Channel View. 2 Press a lit Channel Select switch. Controls for the first Dynamics plug-in on that track are assigned to the rotary encoders and displayed in the LCD. Switched controls (such as Master Bypass or Phase Invert) are controlled by Channel Select switches. 3 To display additional pages of plug-in controls (if any), press the Left and Right Page switches.
To cycle through all the inserts on a channel: To display the sends on a track: Hold the Insert switch and repeatedly press the track’s Channel Select switch. 1 Press the Pan/Send switch to put 003 in Chan- To bypass a single plug-in: 1 Press the Insert switch (Channel View section) to put 003 in Channel View. 2 Press a lit Channel Select switch to display the inserts for the corresponding track. 3 Press the Channel Select switch under a plug-in name. 4 Press the Plug-in Master Bypass switch.
3 Do one of the following: • If the track is a stereo track, toggle the Meter switch to Left or Right. – or – • If the track is a mono track, toggle the Meter switch to Left. To display full names of tracks and insert parameters, do one of the following: In Pan View, hold Display and press the Channel Select switch for the track whose name you want to see displayed fully. The name displays on the left side of the top row of the LCD display.
To return the LCD display to its default state (showing track or control names in all views): 3 Hold the Display Mode switch. The lower row of the LCD shows the insert or plug-in settings. Press the flashing Display Mode switch. Parameters with ranges can be adjusted with rotary encoders (or with faders in Flip mode) while the Display mode switch is pressed. Controls such as On/Off cannot be changed when the Display mode switch is pressed.
Working with Tracks To move the cursor while naming a track, do any of the following: Navigating the New Track Dialog when Creating a New Track Press the Left or Right Arrow key to move the cursor backward or forward through the name field. You can navigate the New Tracks dialog with the Arrow keys. Press the Up or Down Arrow key to move the cursor to the beginning or end of the field. To increase or decrease the number of tracks: Press the Up or Down Arrow key.
3 If you are assigning a different input or output path type than the current type displayed on the LCD (such as a bus instead of an interface), do the following to select a new path type: • Hold Command/Ctrl and press the Channel Select switch to display the name of the current path type in the main menu. The main menu includes a dash (“–”) for no assignment, intrfc (interface), bus, and plug-in (inputs only). • Use the rotary encoder to scroll through the list of path types.
• Use the rotary encoder to navigate through the list of path types. Inserts • Press the flashing Channel Select switch to select the path type. To assign an insert: 1 Press the Insert switch in the Console View 4 Use the rotary encoder to navigate through section. the available send paths in the submenu. 2 On the channel where you want to make the 5 Do one of the following: assignment, press its Channel Select switch for 2 seconds. • Press the flashing Channel Select to confirm the assignment.
The types of plug-in submenus is determined by the Organize Plug-in Menus preference in Pro Tools. See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for more information. 5 When the desired submenu path is displayed, use the rotary encoder to navigate through the available insert paths in the menu. Working with Output Windows Output windows for tracks and sends can be opened or closed, and the track output can be made active or inactive.
To open (or close) a send’s Output window: 1 Press the Send switch to put 003 in Send View. 2 Hold Ctrl/Win and press the Channel Select switch for a track to open (or close) its Output window. To open (or close) multiple send Output windows: 1 Press the Send switch to put 003 in Send View. 2 Hold Shift (Add) and Ctrl/Win and press the Channel Select switch for each track whose window you want to open (or close).
Navigating with the Shuttle/Jog Wheel 2 Hold Shift and press the Up or Down Arrow Shuttle Mode Setting Selection Start and End Points key. To play forwards at a variable rate: Rotate the outer Shuttle ring clockwise. To play backwards at a variable rate: You can make a selection in the Edit window: during playback with the Arrow keys. To make a selection while playing: Rotate the outer Shuttle ring counter-clockwise.
Undoing Pro Tools Operations When the switch is enabled (flashing), the LCD shows the first eight Memory Locations in the bottom row of the LCD display. You can undo Pro Tools operations from 003. (See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for details on multiple undo capabilities.) 2 To display additional pages of Memory Loca- To undo an action: tions (if any), press the Left and Right Page switches. Press the Undo switch. The Left or Right Page switch flashes when an additional page is available.
To exit Flip mode (and transfer controls from faders back to the rotary encoders): While in Flip mode, press the Flip switch. Flip Mode Views There are several types of Flip mode, depending on the view. Send Flip Mode When you are in Console Send View, the Flip switch moves the send level controls to the channel faders, and the send pan controls to the rotary encoders. The LCD shows the selected send (A–E, or F–J) for each channel.
To scroll the display of tracks on 003 backwards: Hold the Nudge switch and rotate the inner Jog wheel counter-clockwise to scroll tracks to previous faders. Banking Master Faders To bank all Master Fader tracks in the current session to the right-hand side of the control surface: Press the Mstr Fader switch so that its LED is flashing. To return the control surface to the previous view: The Automation mode can be set from 003 for a single track, all selected tracks, or all tracks in the session.
003 Top Panel Shortcuts 003 provides shortcuts for many common 003 tasks in Pro Tools mode.
Track Shortcuts Task Shortcut Move to next track in Track Name/Comments dialog (Bank, Nudge, or Zoom mode) Command/Ctrl+Down or Right Arrow key Scroll Timebase formats in New Track dialog (Bank, Nudge, or Zoom mode) Command/Ctrl+Ctrl/Win+Opt/Alt All+Up or Down Arrow key Add or Remove entries in New Track dialog (Bank, Nudge, or Zoom mode) Command/Ctrl+Shift (Add)+Up or Down Arrow key Make track’s output inactive or active (Pan View) Hold Command/Ctrl+Ctrl/Win and press Channel Select switch for a t
Output Window Shortcuts Task Shortcut Open or close send Output window (Send View) Hold Ctrl/Win and press Channel Select switch for a track send Open or close multiple send Output windows (Pan View) Hold Ctrl/Win+Shift (Add) and press Channel Select switch for each track send Plug-in Shortcuts Plug-in Shortcuts Task Shortcut Open or close a plug-in window (Console or Channel Insert View) Hold Ctrl/Win and press Channel Select switch for a plug-in Inactivate or activate a plug-in (Console or Chann
Editing Shortcuts Task Shortcut Reset all faders or plug-in parameters to their factory default settings (Plug-in Edit mode) Hold Default+Opt/Alt All and press Channel Select switch for a track or plug-in Redo an edit (Edit > Redo in Pro Tools) Command/Ctrl+Shift (Add)+Undo Memory Location Shortcuts Memory Location Shortcuts Task Shortcut Choose a Marker Memory Location Hold Mem Loc switch and press Channel Select for a Memory Location Open or close the Marker Memory Location dialog Shift+Mem Loc
chapter 14 Using MIDI Mode with 003 Overview of MIDI Mode In MIDI mode, 003 can control hardware MIDI devices and software other than Pro Tools. Each of 003’s faders, rotary encoders, and 45 of its switches and the footswitch can be custom programmed to send control data on any continuous controller (0–127) and MIDI channel (1–16). 003 switches can also send MIDI Machine Control (MMC) transport control messages (RW, FF, ST, PL, and RC).
Selecting MIDI Mode To select MIDI mode, do one of the following: Press the unlit MIDI Map A switch for the MIDI Map A presets (A1–4). About Preset Pages Each 003 MIDI Map preset includes two pages of unique assignments for each mappable fader, rotary encoder, and switch. Press the unlit MIDI Map B switch for the MIDI Map B presets (B1–4).
Recalling MIDI Map Presets To recall a MIDI Map preset (A1–4 or B1–4) from flash memory: 1 Press either the MIDI Map A switch or the MIDI Map B switch. 2 Press MIDI Recall. The MIDI Recall switch LED flashes. MIDI Recall switch The LCD display for the first two channel strips show the number and name of the current MIDI Map preset. The LCD display for channels 6–8 show three MIDI mode commands: Recall, Save, and Cancel.
Mapping Controls 003 faders, rotary encoders, and switches can be assigned, or mapped, to MIDI continuous controllers (CC) and MIDI channels. As many as eight presets (A1–4 and B1–4) can store unique, custom MIDI maps, each with two pages of unique MIDI assignments for each control. The following switches are assignable controls: • Channel Mute switches • Channel Solo switches • Channel View switches Channel View switches are also used to navigate, select, and save MIDI mode presets.
The following controls are not assignable in MIDI mode: • Mic/DI Input controls • Monitor section controls • Miscellaneous controls The switch’s LED flashes, and the LCD display shows parameters similar to the following tables (which show default assignments for Fader 1 as an example): MIDI Edit display, channels 1–4 (Fader 1 example) ch 1 • Automation section switches • Modifier section switches Though the Mic/DI Input controls and the Monitor section controls are not assignable in MIDI mode, they conti
To set the MIDI channel: Turn the rotary encoder for channel 3 (Chan) until the channel you want is displayed (1–16). 6 When you are done, do one of the following: • To confirm the new control name, select OK by pressing the Master Bypass switch. – or – To set the CC#: Turn the rotary encoder for channel 4 (CC#) until the CC value you want is displayed (0–127). Any control can be set to no assignment (“No Asgn”) by turning the encoder below 0.
Naming MIDI Map Presets Saving MIDI Map Presets MIDI Map presets can have custom names of up to 28 characters. This makes it easier to manage multiple presets for different devices. Presets are snapshots of MIDI mapping assignments that can be saved and recalled. You can store up to eight presets (A1–4 and B1–4) to save custom CC mapping and MIDI channel assignment for a variety of devices, with custom names. Presets can be recalled at any time to switch to a different MIDI mapping.
3 Do one of the following: • To confirm and save the preset, select OK by pressing the Master Bypass switch. – or – • To cancel without saving the preset, select Cancel by pressing the ESC switch. 003 comes with factory presets saved in flash memory. Presets A1–4 and B1–4 provide factory preset MIDI Maps for the following: Factory Default Standard MIDI Map Use this preset for standard MIDI controller mappings (for example, with a third-party application). See Table 15 on page 129.
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Table 15. Default Standard MIDI Map, presets A1 and B1 Controller MIDI Channel CC# Mode Name LoVal/HiVal E/J2 1 114 Latch F/J 0–127 Footswitch2 8 11 Moment Footsw 0–127 003 Map Preset Table 16.
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appendix a Configuring MIDI Studio Setup (Windows Only) MIDI Studio Setup MIDI Studio Setup (MSS) lets you configure the MIDI controllers and sound modules that are connected to your system, and control the routing of MIDI data between your MIDI equipment and Pro Tools. MSS automatically finds MIDI interfaces, and lets you specify a custom name for each of the MIDI ports within the MIDI Studio Setup document. MIDI Studio Setup Window The MIDI Studio Setup window is organized into three sections.
Show Duplicate Emulated Ports If you are using a MIDI interface that supports timestamping (such as MIDI I/O), when the Show Duplicate Emulated Outputs option is selected, the MIDI Studio Setup window shows both the DirectMusic time-stamped output ports, and nonstamped duplicate emulated output ports. Some MIDI Interfaces will not properly load or unload their drivers unless you quit and re-launch Pro Tools. Check the documentation that came with your MIDI interface for more information.
Model The Model pop-up menu provides a list of MIDI devices, filtered by the manufacturer name. This list is derived from the XML-based MIDI device files provided with your Pro Tools installation. For more information, see “MIDI Patch Name Support” on page 151. Input Port The Input Port pop-up menu displays a list of available MIDI interface input ports.
4 In the Patch Select dialog, click the Change button. To clear patch names: In the Patch Select dialog, click the Clear button, and click Done. MIDI patch name files (.midnam) can be edited in any text editor, or you can use thirdparty patch librarian and editor software to create your own custom patch names. Change button Patch Select dialog 5 In the Open dialog, navigate to Program Files\Common Files\Digidesign\MIDI Patch Names\Digidesign\, and select the MIDI Patch Name file
appendix b Configuring AMS (Mac OS X Only) Audio MIDI Setup Pro Tools recognizes the ports on your MIDI interface as generic ports. With Mac OS X, you use Apple’s Audio MIDI Setup (AMS) utility to identify external MIDI devices connected to your MIDI interface and configure your MIDI studio for use with Pro Tools. 2 Click the MIDI Devices tab. AMS scans your system for connected MIDI interfaces. If your MIDI interface is properly connected, it appears in the window with each of its ports numbered.
5 Connect the MIDI device to the MIDI inter- face by clicking the arrow for the appropriate output port of the device and dragging a connection or “cable” to the input arrow of the corresponding port of the MIDI interface. To configure an external MIDI device: 1 Select the external device icon and click Show Info (or double-click the new device icon).
3 Click the More Properties arrow to expand the dialog, then enable the appropriate MIDI channels (1–16) for the Transmits and Receives options. (These determine which channels the device will use to send and receive MIDI.) 4 Click the device image. The window expands to show images for various MIDI devices (such as keyboards, modules, interfaces, and mixers). Select an icon for your device.
Patch Name Support 4 In the Patch Select dialog, click the Change button. Pro Tools supports XML (Extensible Markup Language) for storing and importing patch names for you external MIDI devices. Pro Tools installs MIDI patch name files (.midnam) for the factory default patch names of many common MIDI devices. These files reside in directories, sorted by manufacturer, in /Library/Audio/MIDI Patch Names/Digidesign.
appendix c Utility Mode (003 Only) 003 is in this mode when the Utility switch is enabled (flashing). In Utility mode, you can run pre-programmed diagnostic tests of the 003 unit. The Utility switch is unavailable in Pro Tools mode. Navigating Utility Mode Utility functions include the following: To return to the previous Utility page: When running a Utility mode test, you can return to the previous Utility page or exit the test at anytime.
Viewing Firmware Version Data This Utility function lets you check the current firmware version and other statistics useful when upgrading, or when contacting technical support. To display firmware version data: 4 To stop scrolling and quickly tell if any area of the display is damaged, press and hold any switch except for the Display Mode switch. 5 Do one of the following: • To return to the previous Utility page, press the flashing Display Mode switch.
Switch Test Use this test to evaluate the performance of switches. 4 Rotate any encoder (or the Jog/Shuttle wheel) to test it. Encoder value is displayed in the LCD while testing. 5 To exit the test at anytime, press the Display Mode switch. To test switches: 1 Enter Utility mode. If the Utility switch is not enabled (flashing), press it. Fader Tests 2 Select the Test menu by pressing the flashing Utility mode provides tests for fader and group performance.
Fader Group Test 4 Enter the Touch test by select the flashing Page Right switch. To test fader group resolution: 1 Enter Utility mode. If the Utility switch is not 5 One by one, touch and move each fader. The enabled (flashing), press it. LCD shows the resolution for each fader as they move through their range. 2 Select the Test menu by pressing the flashing 6 To exit the test at anytime, press the flashing Insert switch. Display Mode switch. The LCD shows the first page of Utility tests.
MIDI Test Audio Test 003 includes a MIDI loopback test to check MIDI input and output connections. A standard 5-pin MIDI cable is required. 003 includes audio loopback tests (see “Routing Path for Audio Tests” on page 162) to check various audio connections. For each test, a valid audio source and external sound system must be set up for the specific inputs or outputs being tested. See “Making Studio Connections” on page 75 for information on connecting devices.
Routing Path for Audio Tests Testing Audio Connections : Audio Test Routing Path Intl Internal loopback of all analog and digital I/O channels (Analog Input 1 to Analog Output 1, Analog Input 2 to Analog Output 2, and so on). Sgnl 003 generates a 440 Hz sine wave on all analog and digital outputs. Level is adjustable from 0 dB to –42 dB with the rotary encoder in the second fader strip. SpIn 1/2 SpIn 3/4 162 S/PDIF (RCA) Inputs to Analog Outputs 1–2. S/PDIF (RCA) Inputs to Analog Outputs 3–4.
appendix d Troubleshooting Backing Up Your Work It is highly recommended that you back up your work on a regular basis, and especially before making changes to your system configuration. Backing Up Your Session Data Back up your session and audio data frequently. There are a variety of media that are suited to back up projects of various sizes, including additional hard drives, automated tape backup systems, high-capacity optical drives, or CD/DVD burners.
Common Issues Performance Factors Pro Tools Won’t Launch There are several conditions that may adversely affect the performance of Pro Tools. These include: Problem When you double-click the Pro Tools application or a Pro Tools session file, Pro Tools doesn’t launch, or displays an error message. Possible Solutions Check to be sure your computer has the required amount of RAM to launch Pro Tools. See the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com). Try a complete restart.
Before You Call Digidesign Technical Support Register Your System Register your purchase immediately after reviewing the Digidesign Registration Information Card included with every Pro Tools system. Registering your purchase is the only way you become eligible to receive complimentary technical support and future upgrade offers. Registering is one of the most important steps to complete as a new user.
Other Hardware See the manufacturer’s documentation for operational details. The most common hardware additions include: • 1394 (FireWire) cards (manufacturer, model) • Video Capture cards (manufacturer, model) To verify that your hardware is qualified for use with your Pro Tools system, visit the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com/compatibility). Other Software If you are using other audio or video applications, see the manufacturer’s documentation for operational details.
appendix e Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance It is recommended that you start with a newly formatted external or secondary internal audio drive. You should also periodically defragment your audio drive to ensure continued system performance. Always back up any important data on your drive before formatting it, as it will erase all data on the drive. Avoid Recording to the System Drive Recording to your system drive is not recommended.
SCSI Hard Drives Digidesign recommends qualified SCSI hard drives and a qualified SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) card or (on Windows systems) a qualified built-in SCSI HBA connector on the motherboard. For complete information on track count and the supported number and configuration of SCSI drives, visit the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com/compatibility). FireWire Hard Drives Digidesign recommends qualified FireWire drives and (on Windows systems) a qualified FireWire host adapter.
4 If the volume is “Healthy,” do the following: Healthy volumes are volumes that have previously been partitioned and formatted. • In the Disk Management window, rightclick the hard drive you will use for audio and choose Format. 5 If the volume is “Unallocated,” do the following: • In the Disk Management window, rightclick the hard drive you will use for audio and choose New Partition. • In the New Partition Wizard window, click Next. • In the Format window, name the volume.
Formatting Mac Audio Drives (Mac Only) For optimum performance, audio drives should be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled). To format an audio drive: 1 Launch the Disk Utility application, located in Applications/Utilities. Partitioning Drives Partitioning creates a logical volume or volumes on a physical drive, almost as if you were creating virtual hard drives. Partitions can then be formatted with the appropriate file system (NTFS for Windows, HFS+ for Mac).
Defragmenting an Audio Drive Mac Systems When working with larger files (such as video), you can limit fragmentation by backing up your important files to another disk, erasing the files from the original hard disk, then copying the files back, instead of doing a defragmentation. Window Systems Periodically defragment audio drives to maintain system performance.
6 In the Disk Defragmenter window, click the Defragment Now button. The Defragment Now command defragments all your hard drives. This can take a lot of time, especially on systems with multiple drives. Advanced users can use the command line tool Defrag.exe to defragment individual drives. See your Windows Vista documentation for more information. To defragment an audio drive (Windows XP): 1 Right-click My Computer and choose Manage. 2 Under Storage, choose Disk Defragmenter.
Hard Disk Storage Space Mono audio tracks recorded with 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz (CD quality) require approximately 5 MB of hard disk space per minute. The same tracks recorded with 24-bit resolution require about 7.5 MB per minute. Stereo audio tracks recorded with 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz (CD quality) require approximately 10 MB of hard disk space per minute. The same tracks recorded with 24-bit resolution require about 15 MB per minute.
Table 7. Required hard drive space for audio tracks (88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sessions shown) Number of tracks and length 16-bit at 88.2 kHz 16-bit at 96 kHz 24-bit at 88.2 kHz 24-bit at 96 kHz 1 mono track, 1 minute 10 MB 11 MB 15 MB 16.4 MB 1 stereo track (or two mono tracks), 5 minutes 100 MB 110 MB 150 MB 166 MB 1 stereo track (or two mono tracks), 60 minutes 1200 MB 1324 MB 1800 MB 1982 MB 24 mono tracks, 5 minutes 1200 MB 1324 MB 1800 MB 1982 MB 14 GB 15.6 GB 21 GB 23.
index Numerics A 003 AC power connector 68, 74 ADAT connecting 84, 89 LED (003 Rack) 57 LED (003 Rack+) 61 LED (003) 39 Optical I/O 66, 72 additional software Mac 16 Windows 12 Alt CR switch 003 54 003 Rack 57 003 Rack+ 61 Alt Monitor Outputs (003 and 003 Rack) 65 Alt Monitor Outputs (003 Rack+) 71 Analog Inputs 5–8 65 analog tape deck, connecting 88 Arrow keys 49 ASIO driver (Windows) 12 Assign mode 108 assigning inputs and outputs 108 inserts 110 sends 109 audio playback 93 playing 93 recording 91 aud
authorizing Pro Tools 11, 19 Auto (Automation) Channel Meter LED 43 Automation modes setting 116 switch LEDs 52 switches 52 Aux In (to Monitor) switch 003 54 003 Rack 57, 61 Aux In to 7/8 switch 003 54 003 Rack 57 003 Rack+ 61 Aux Ins (003 and 003 Rack) 66 Aux Ins (003 Rack+) 71 B Bank switch 50 banking Master Faders 116 banking channels eight channels at a time 115 one channels at a time 115 scrolling 115 bouncing audio to disk 94 burning a CD 95 bypassing all plug-ins 105 single plug-in 102, 105 C cable
D E DAE Playback Buffer Size 25 Dashboard shortcut (Mac), disabling 34 DAT recorder, connecting 88 default settings 113 Default switch 44 DI Inputs 1–4 (003 and 003 Rack) 64 digital devices, connecting 88 Direct Inject inputs 64 Direct Interface inputs (003 and 003 Rack) 64 Display Mode switch 39 Display section 38 Display switches 50 displaying channel pan setting and send levels temporarily 107 Dynamics plug-in controls 104 Dynamics plug-ins on a track 103 EQ plug-in controls 103 EQ plug-ins on a track
FireWire 4-pin cable (Windows) 14 connecting drives 68, 73 connecting drives (Mac) 19, 20 connecting drives (Windows) 14 connecting other devices 68, 73 connecting other devices (Mac) 20 connecting other devices (Windows) 14 connection status (003 Rack) 57 connection status (003) 39 port 67, 73 requirements 168 firmware updating (Mac) 19 updating (Windows) 12 viewing firmware version 158 Flip mode 114 views 115 Focus switch 51 footswitch 90 footswitch (003 and 003 Rack) 67 footswitch (003 Rack+) 73 G guita
Insert switch Channel View 47 Console View 46 Insert View (Console View) 102 Insert/Send Position switches 46 inserts 47 assigning 110 bypassing a plug-in 102 cycling through 105 displaying an Insert position 102 displaying inserts on a track 104 displaying plug-in controls 102 in Channel View 47 working with 102 installing optional items (Mac) 16 optional items (Windows) 10 Pro Tools (Mac) 15 Pro Tools (Windows) 9 QuickTime (Windows) 9, 11 Instrument tracks creating 96 recording to 98 J Jog mode 49 Jog/Sh
MIDI connections 89 defined 96 editing maps in MIDI mode 126 monitoring 89 playback 98 requirements 6 setup (Mac) 153 setup (Windows) 149 Stand-alone CC assign 126 Stand-alone channel assign 126 test 161 MIDI Data LEDs 003 39 003 Rack 57 003 Rack+ 61 MIDI Edit 126 MIDI Edit switch 51 MIDI In (003 and 003 Rack) 67 MIDI In (003 Rack+) 72 MIDI Input selector 96 MIDI Machine Control (see MMC) MIDI Map preset editing 125 naming 127 recalling 123 saving 127 MIDI Map switches 51 MIDI mode 36 and MMC 124 assigning
O Off Automation LED 52 Automation switch 52 OK switch 51 Operating Level switches 65 operating levels 63, 69 Optical format 28 Optical I/O 66, 72 optimizing hard drives 171 Output windows 111 outputs Alt Monitor (003 and 003 Rack) 65 Alt Monitor (003 Rack+ 71 assigning 108 digital 66, 72 Main Analog Outputs 1–8 (003 and 003 Rack) 65 Main Analog Outputs 1–8 (003 Rack+) 71 Main Monitor 65 Main Monitor (003 Rack+) 71 MIDI 67, 72 mirroring 76 Optical 66, 72 S/PDIF 66, 72 P Page switches 47 Pan switches 46 Pan
Pro Tools mode 99 adding comments 108 Assign mode 108 assigning inputs and outputs 108 assigning inserts 110 assigning sends 109 automation 116 banking channels 115 banking Master Fader tracks 116 Channel View 103 Console View 100, 103 display options 106 editing entry field values 107 enabling 99 Flip mode 114 Insert View workflows (Console View) 102 Memory Locations 114 muting fader movement 116 naming tracks 108 navigating Edit window 112 navigating entry fields 107 navigating New Tracks dialog 108 Outpu
Send Flip mode 115 Send switch 46 Send View 101 sends adjusting send level 101, 105 assigning 109 displaying a Send position 101 displaying sends on a track 105 to external effects devices 86 toggling pre- and post-fader 102, 106 viewing level 107 working with 101 session, creating 91 Shuttle mode 49 Software Update (Mac), turning off 33 Solo switch 41 sound system connecting 75 Spotlight indexing (Mac), disabling 34 Spotlight shortcuts (Mac), disabling 34 Stand-alone mode assigning CC 126 assigning control
Page 47 Pan 46 Pan/Send 47 Phantom Power 64 Plug-in Master Bypass 47 Plug-in window 50 QuickPunch 50 Save 51 Send 46 Suspend 52 testing 159 Undo 51 Utility 51 Zoom switch 50 SYNC LEDs 003 39 003 Rack 57 003 Rack+ 61 system optimization (Mac) 33 optional optimizations (Windows) 32 recommended optimizations (Windows) 32 required optimizations (Windows) 30 shutting down 21 starting up 21 System Memory Allocation 26 system optimization Windows 32 system requirements 5 system settings Cache Size 25 Clock Source
U W Undo operations 114 Undo switch 51 uninstalling Pro Tools Mac 20 Windows 14 Utility mode 36, 157 accessing 157 Audio tests 161 automated Fader tests 159 Encoder test exiting 157 Fader Group test 160 Fader tests 159 firmware version 158 LCD test 158 LED test 158 MIDI test 161 navigating 157 Switch test 159 Touch test 160 Vegas mode 160 Utility switch 51 W Clk LED 003 39 003 Rack 57 003 Rack+ 61 WaveDriver (Windows) 12 website 8 window show/hide switches 50 Word Clock In and Out ports 67, 72 LED (003 R
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