Digidesign 003 Family Setup Guide

Setup Guide

003™ Family

Version 8.0

Legal Notices

This guide is copyrighted ©2008 by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. (hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Digidesign.

003, 96 I/O, 96i I/O, 192 Digital I/O, 192 I/O, 888|24 I/O, 882|20 I/O, 1622 I/O, 24-Bit ADAT Bridge I/O, AudioSuite, Avid, Avid DNA, Avid Mojo, Avid Unity, Avid Unity ISIS, Avid Xpress, AVoption, Axiom, Beat Detective, Bomb Factory, Bruno, C|24, Command|8, Control|24, D-Command, D-Control, D-Fi, D-fx, D-Show, D-Verb, DAE, Digi 002, DigiBase, DigiDelivery, Digidesign, Digidesign Audio Engine, Digidesign Intelligent Noise Reduction, Digidesign TDM Bus, DigiDrive, DigiRack, DigiTest, DigiTranslator, DINR, D-Show, DV Toolkit, EditPack, Eleven, HD Core, HD Process, Hybrid, Impact, Interplay, LoFi, M-Audio, MachineControl, Maxim, Mbox, MediaComposer, MIDI I/O, MIX, MultiShell, Nitris, OMF, OMF Interchange, PRE, ProControl, Pro Tools M-Powered, Pro Tools, Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, QuickPunch, Recti-Fi, Reel Tape, Reso, Reverb One, ReVibe, RTAS, Sibelius, Smack!, SoundReplacer, Sound Designer II, Strike, Structure, SYNC HD, SYNC I/O, Synchronic, TL Aggro, TL AutoPan, TL Drum Rehab, TL Everyphase, TL Fauxlder, TL In Tune, TL MasterMeter, TL Metro, TL Space, TL Utilities, Transfuser, Trillium Lane Labs, Vari-Fi Velvet, X-Form, and XMON are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digidesign and/or Avid Technology, Inc. Xpand! is Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice.

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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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Digidesign, 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard

Daly City, CA 94014-3886, USA

650-731-6300

declare under our sole responsibility that the product

003, 003 Rack, 003 Rack+

complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Communication Statement

NOTE: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Digidesign, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canadian Compliance Statement:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada

Australian Compliance

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.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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., has been authorized to apply the appropriate UL & CUL mark on its compliant equipment.

Warning

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14) The apparatus shall not be exposed to drippings or splashing and no objects filled with liqukds (such as vases) shall be placed on the apparatus.

Warning!

expose this apparatus to rain or mositure.

15) The apparatus should be connected to a properly-grounded (earthed) receptable.

16) The mains switch is located on the front of the 003 Rack and on the back of the 003. It should remain accessiblwe after installation.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Contents v

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Chapter 1. Welcome to the 003 Family

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003 Family Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Pro Tools LE Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2. Installing Pro Tools on Mac

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Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Launching Pro Tools LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting FireWire Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Uninstalling Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 3. Installing Pro Tools LE on Windows

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Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your 003 Family Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Launching Pro Tools LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting FireWire Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting to Laptops with 4-Pin FireWire Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Uninstalling Pro Tools LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter 4. Configuring Your Pro Tools System

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Starting Up or Shutting Down Your System

Configuring Pro Tools LE Software

Optimizing a Mac System for Pro Tools

Optimizing a Windows System for Pro Tools

Chapter 5. 003 Top Panel

003 Operating Modes

003 Top Panel Overview

Display Section

Fader Section

Console/Channel View Section

Transport and Navigation Controls

Automation Section

Modifiers Section

Mic/DI Input Controls

Monitor Section

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Chapter 6. 003 Rack Front Panel

Mic/DI Input Controls

Monitor Section

Status Indicators

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Chapter 7. 003 and 003 Rack Back Panels

Chapter 8. 003 Rack+ Front Panel

Mic and Line/DI Input Controls

Monitor Section

Status Indicators

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Chapter 9. 003 Rack+ Back Panel

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003 Family Setup Guide

Chapter 10. Making Studio Connections

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Connecting Headphones

Connecting a Sound System

Connecting Audio Inputs

Connecting a Microphone

Connecting Instruments to 003 Family Interfaces

Connecting Equipment with Digital Ins and Outs

Word Clock

Using External Effects Devices

Monitoring and Recording from Alternate Sources

Recording from a Digital Device

Connecting a Recorder for Mixdowns

MIDI Connections

Using a Footswitch

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Chapter 11. Pro Tools Mode with 003

Saving a Session

Working in Console View

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Working in Channel View

Display Options in Console and Channel View

Creating Custom Plug-In Maps

Navigating and Editing Values in Entry Fields

Working with Tracks

Assigning Pro Tools Paths (Input, Output, Sends, Inserts)

Working with Output Windows

Recording

Navigating in the Edit Window

General Editing

Working With Memory Locations

Controlling Track Display on the Control Surface

Working with Automation

003 Top Panel Shortcuts

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Chapter 12. Using MIDI Mode with 003

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Overview of MIDI Mode

Selecting MIDI Mode

Recalling MIDI Map Presets

Mapping Controls

Editing MIDI Map Presets

Naming MIDI Map Presets

Saving MIDI Map Presets

Factory Default

Factory Presets

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Appendix A. Utility Mode (003 Only)

Accessing Utility Mode

Viewing Firmware Version Data

LCD Display Test

LED Tests

Switch Test

Encoder Test

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Fader Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Vegas Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

MIDI Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Audio Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Appendix B. Configuring AMS (Mac OS X Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Audio MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Patch Name Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Appendix C. Configuring MIDI Studio Setup (Windows Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

MIDI Studio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

MIDI Patch Name Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

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Appendix D. Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Avoid Recording to the System Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Supported Drive Formats and Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Formatting an Audio Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Partitioning Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Defragmenting an Audio Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Using Mac Drives on Windows Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Hard Disk Storage Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Appendix E. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Backing Up Your Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Common Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Performance Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Before You Call Digidesign Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Appendix F. Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

About the Pro Tools Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

About www.digidesign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Contents ix

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Chapter 1: Welcome to the 003 Family 1

chapter 1

Welcome to the 003 Family

Welcome to the 003® family of cross-platform Pro Tools

workstations for music, sound design, and multimedia production from Digidesign. The 003 family includes 003, 003 Rack, and 003 Rack+ devices.

003 Family Features

Each 003 family interface has unique features. However, all 003 family units share the following input and output capacity:

• Up to 18 channels of I/O.

• Eight analog audio inputs, with D/A convert-

ers supporting up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio.

• Eight analog audio outputs, with D/A convert-

ers supporting up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio.

• Main and Alternate Monitor Output pairs

(+4 dBU) with a single level control. These outputs mirror Outputs 1–2 and provide direct connection to a monitoring system (such as a stereo power amp, powered speakers, or another stereo destination).

• Aux Input pair (+4 dBu) for direct monitoring

of tape or CD input sources.

• Two 1/4-inch stereo headphone outputs

(Headphone 1 and 2) with level controls. Headphone 2 can monitor Main Outputs 1–2 like Headphone 1, or be switched to monitor Outputs 3–4 for a discrete cue mix.

• Optical connectors for eight channels of Optical (ADAT) I/O (supporting up to 48 kHz) or two channels of Optical S/PDIF I/O.

• RCA connectors for two channels of S/PDIF digital I/O supporting up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio.

• 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.

Audio and MIDI Features

003 and 003 Rack

• Eight analog audio inputs.

• Inputs 1-4 feature:

• Support for microphone (XLR) and DI (1/4”) inputs.

• 75 Hz high-pass ﬁlters (HPFs), switchable per channel.

• 48V phantom power on mic inputs, switchable in channel pairs.

• Line inputs 5–8 (1/4” TRS) switchable between +4 dBu (for pro-level gear) and –10 dBV (for consumer-level gear).

• One MIDI In port and two MIDI Out ports, providing up to 16 channels of MIDI input and up to 32 channels of MIDI output.

• Transport controls, plus Transport mode switches for loop playback, loop record, and QuickPunch.

003 Rack+

• Eight analog audio inputs.

• Each input channel features:

• Support for microphone (XLR) and Line/DI (1/4” TRS) inputs.

• 75 Hz high-pass ﬁlter (HPF), switchable per channel.

• 48V phantom power on mic inputs, switchable per channel.

• –20 dB pad, switchable per channel.

• Front panel DI input.

• One MIDI In port and one MIDI Out port, providing up to 16 channels of MIDI input and up to 16 channels of MIDI output.

Control Surface Features

(003 Only)

003 provides an integrated control surface that includes the following:

• Eight motorized touch-sensitive faders for controlling track volume and other parameters. Includes ability to disable faders during playback of automated mixes.

• Dedicated Solo, Mute and Channel Select/Record Arm switches.

• Eight multifunction rotary encoders for operating pan, send, and plug-in controls.

• Fast and convenient access to sends, inserts, plug-in pages, pan settings, and other track functions.

• Dual-concentric Jog/Shuttle wheel.

• Save, Undo, and Enter switches. Memory Location switch for recalling Memory Locations or opening the Memory Location window.

• Windows switches for Pro Tools display of plug-in, Mix, and Edit windows.

• Navigation and Zoom controls.

• MIDI mode switches for MIDI mapping.

• Utility mode switch for testing 003.

Pro Tools LE Capabilities

Pro Tools LE™ on Mac or Windows provides the following capabilities with Mbox 2 Pro:

• Playback of up to 48 mono or stereo digital audio tracks, or a combination of playing back and recording up to 48 mono or stereo digital audio tracks, depending on your computer’s capabilities.

• Up to 128 audio tracks (with up to 48 active tracks), 128 Auxiliary Input tracks, 64 Master Fader tracks, 256 MIDI tracks, and 32 Instrument tracks per session.

• 16-bit or 24-bit audio resolution, at sample rates up to 48 kHz.

• Non-destructive, random-access editing and mix automation.

• Audio processing with up to 10 inserts per track (RTAS plug-ins or hardware inserts).

• Up to 10 sends per track.

• Up to 32 internal mix busses.

• Automation Mode switches for selecting and displaying Automation modes.

• Large, bright LCD for data display.

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Pro Tools LE uses your computer’s CPU to mix and process audio tracks (host processing). Computers with faster clock speeds yield higher track counts and more plug-in processing.

System Requirements and Compatibility

003 family interfaces can be used with a Digidesign-qualified Mac or Windows computer running Pro Tools LE software.

A DVD drive is required to use the Pro Tools Installer disc.

Digidesign can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.

For complete system requirements and a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer to the latest information on the Digidesign website:

www.digidesign.com/compatibility

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.

003 family interfaces support any device that supports MIDI continuous controller (CC) data. Drivers are provided to use 003 as a MIDI control surface on any supported Mac or Windows computer with virtually any compatible software.

In MIDI mode, 003 family units send the same MIDI control data over FireWire and the MIDI Out 1 port. It responds to MIDI data received over FireWire and from the MIDI In port. Be sure that your MIDI cables are correctly connected to any external MIDI device you want to control, or to a MIDI router or MIDI interface (that is also connected to your computer).

If you require additional MIDI ports, add a MIDI interface to your system. USB MIDI interfaces work effectively with Pro Tools systems on Windows or Mac. Serial MIDI interfaces are supported on Windows systems only.

Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible with Pro Tools systems for Mac OS X. Modem-to-serial port adapters and serial MIDI devices are not supported.

For a list of supported adapters, visit the Digidesign website at:

www.digidesign.com/compatibility

Chapter 1: Welcome to the 003 Family 3

Hard Drive Requirements

For optimal audio recording and playback, all Pro Tools systems require one or more Digidesign-qualified drives.

For a list of Digidesign-qualified hard drives, visit the Digidesign website:

www.digidesign.com/compatibility

Conventions Used in This Guide

All Digidesign guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:

Convention Action

If you are using an ATA/IDE or FireWire hard drive, initialize your drive with the Disk Utility application included with Apple System software (Mac) or Windows Disk Management (Windows).

For more information, see Appendix D, “Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance.”

Avoid Recording to the System Drive

Recording to your system drive is not recommended. Recording and playback on a system drive may result in lower track counts and fewer plug-ins.

File > Save Choose Save from the

File menu

Control+N Hold down the Control

key and press the N key

Control-click Hold down the Control

key and click the mouse button

Right-click Click with the right

mouse button

The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.

The following symbols are used to highlight important information:

User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your Pro Tools system.

Important Notices include information that could affect your Pro Tools session data or the performance of your Pro Tools system.

Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.

Cross References point to related sections in the Digidesign Guides.

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Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools on Mac 5

chapter 2

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.”

Installation Overview

Installing your 003 family system on a Mac includes the following steps:

1 “Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your

Interface” on page 5.

2 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 7.

3 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 7.

4 Conﬁguring your system for improved perfor-

mance (see Chapter 4, “Conﬁguring Your Pro Tools System”).

5 Making audio and MIDI connections to your

003 family interface (see Chapter 10, “Making Studio Connections”).

Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your Interface

Before connecting your 003 family interface to your computer, you need to install Pro Tools LE software.

To install Pro Tools LE:

1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-

tor for the account where you want to install Pro Tools.

2 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc in your

DVD drive.

3 On the Installer disc, locate and double-click

Install Pro Tools LE.mpkg.

Before installing this version of Pro Tools, see the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc.

The Pro Tools Installer disc includes additional software for your system. For more information, see “Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc” on page 8.

Do not connect your 003 family interface to your computer until you have installed Pro Tools LE software.

For details on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, see your Apple OS X documentation.

Install Pro Tools LE.mpkg icon

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed

with installation.

5 Click Continue each time you are prompted.

6 At the Installation Type page, do one of the

following:

• To install all Pro Tools application ﬁles and free plug-in suites (and associated content), leave the default Installation options selected and click Continue.

– or –

• Select (or deselect) a custom conﬁguration of Installation options (see “Installation Options” on page 7) and click Continue.

14 Plug one end of the FireWire cable into one

of the ports marked “1394” on the back panel of your 003 family interface. Either port will work.

FireWire ports

003 family FireWire ports (back panel)

15 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.

7 Click Install.

8 If prompted, enter your Administrator pass-

word and click OK to authenticate the installation.

9 Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.

10 When installation is complete, click Restart.

11 Before launching Pro Tools LE software, shut

down your computer and connect the 003 family interface to your computer.

12 Plug the 003 family interface into a standard

AC outlet, using the AC power cable included with the unit. AC power is required to operate your 003 family interface.

13 Locate the FireWire cable that came with

your unit.

Be sure to note the orientation of the FireWire cable connector when you insert it in your 003 family interface. It is possible to damage the FireWire port if you force the connector in upside down.

– or –

• If your computer has only one FireWire port, plug the other end of the FireWire cable into an available FireWire port on a FireWire hard drive connected to your computer.

Connecting your 003 family interface to your computer through a FireWire hard drive does may not provide the maximum track count. To achieve the maximum track count, install a Digidesign-qualified 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).

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Installation Options

Pro Tools LE Options

To install a subset of Pro Tools software and plug-ins (and associated content), click the reveal triangle for the Pro Tools LE 8.0 option in the installer, and deselect any of the following options that you do not want installed.

Launching Pro Tools LE

When launching Pro Tools LE the ﬁrst time, you are prompted to enter an authorization code to validate your software. (The code begins with the letters DIGI.)

To authorize Pro Tools LE software:

Application Files (Required for Pro Tools) In-

stalls the Pro Tools application and supporting library files needed to run Pro Tools. This option also installs the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver. This option must be selected to install Pro Tools.

DigiRack Plug-Ins Installs free plug-ins including DigiRack plug-ins, free Bomb Factory plug-ins, Eleven Free, TL Utilities, and Digidesign D-Fi and Maxim plug-ins.

Pro Tools Creative Collection Installs a set of free RTAS effects plug-ins and virtual instrument plug-ins (including 4.4 GB of associated sample content). For more information, see the Creative Collection Plug-ins Guide.

Additional Options

The Pro Tools installer provides the following additional options to install along with Pro Tools software and plug-ins.

1 Make sure your 003 family interface is con-

nected 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.

If you get a warning dialog about updating the firmware for your hardware, follow the on-screen instructions to perform the firmware update. See “Updating 003 Family Firmware” on page 8.

3 Enter the authorization code in the dialog

(making sure to type it exactly as printed, and observing any spaces and capitalization), then click Validate. (Your authorization code is located on the inside front cover of this guide.)

Digidesign CoreAudio Driver This option installs the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver, which lets you use Digidesign-qualified audio interfaces with third-party applications that support the CoreAudio Driver standard.

Avid Video Engine This option lets you integrate

Avid

video peripherals (such as the Avid

Mojo

MIDI I/O Driver The MIDI I/O quired if you are using the Digidesign MIDI I/O interface.

with your Pro Tools system).

™

Driver is re-

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4 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one of

the following:

• Create a new session from template.

• Create a new blank session.

• Open any other session on your system.

Quick Start dialog

For more information on the Quick Start dialog and session templates, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide (Help > Pro Tools Reference Guide).

Updating 003 Family 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.

Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc

The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional software for your system, including audio drivers for playing other audio applications through your Digidesign hardware and a Pro Tools demo session.

Additional plug-in installers on the disc are paid options. You can download trial activations of these plug-ins from the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) if you have an iLok USB Smart Key and iLok.com account.

Third-Party Applications and Plug-ins

Your Pro Tools package also includes several free applications and plug-ins from selected Digidesign Third Party developers. Once you've completed your Pro Tools installation, you can install these separately.

003 Factory Bundle Plug-ins

If you purchased a Factory version of 003, go to the Additional Files/Factory Bundle Installers folder on the Pro Tools LE Installer disc and run the Install 003 Factory Bundle installer.

When a firmware update completes, Pro Tools quits, and you must relaunch Pro Tools.

If during the update process you get a message that Pro Tools cannot communicate with your 003 family interface, wait up to 30 seconds for the message to close. If the message does not go away, power off 003 family interface and then power it on again.

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Digidesign CoreAudio Driver

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is a multi-client, multichannel sound driver that allows CoreAudio-compatible applications to record and play back through Digidesign hardware.

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is multi-client with third-party applications only. It cannot be used with other applications when Pro Tools is launched with 003 family interfaces.

The CoreAudio Driver is installed by default when you install Pro Tools.

For information on configuring the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver, see the Digidesign CoreAudio Guide.

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).

To install the demo session:

1 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc into your

DVD drive.

2 On the Pro Tools LE Installer disc, locate and

open the Additional Files/Pro Tools Demo Sessions Installer folder.

3 Double-click Install demo session.pkg.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 When prompted, select your audio drive as

the install location and click Next to begin the installation. When installation is complete, click Close.

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.

Pro Tools Demo Session

The Pro Tools Installer disc includes a separate demo session installer. You can use this session to verify that your system is working.

The demo session for Pro Tool LE is named “Filtered Dream.”

Before installing the demo session to your audio drive, make sure the drive is configured as described in “Formatting an Audio Drive” on page 158.

The demo session can be opened by doubleclicking the Filtered Dream.ptf file (located in the Filtered Dream Demo Session folder).

Connecting FireWire Drives

Connect FireWire hard drives directly to any available FireWire port on your computer.

Do not connect a FireWire hard drive to the second FireWire port on the back panel of your 003 family interface.

The FireWire ports on 003 family interfaces 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 family interface. This will prevent hard drive errors and data loss in case the 003 family interface is powered off.

To yield higher performance from audio drives, enable journaling. See “Enabling Journaling for Audio Drives” on page 30.

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To connect a FireWire hard drive, do one of the following:

Uninstalling Pro Tools

 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 family interface 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 family interface to an available FireWire port on the drive.

Connecting your 003 family interface 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).

Connecting Other FireWire Devices to 003 Family Interfaces

The second FireWire port on your 003 family interface is available for daisy-chaining FireWire devices such as digital cameras or digital video recorders. Even when it is powered off, 003 family interfaces supply power from the computer through its FireWire ports, letting you recharge batteries in connected FireWire devices.

If you need to uninstall Pro Tools software from your computer, use the Uninstaller application.

To uninstall Pro Tools from your computer:

1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-

tor for the account where Pro Tools is installed.

For details on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, see your Apple OS X documentation.

2 Go to Applications/Digidesign/Pro Tools/

Pro Tools Utilities and double-click Uninstall Pro Tools.

3 Click Continue to proceed with the uninstall.

4 Choose the type of uninstall you want to per-

form:

Safe Uninstall Leaves certain plug-ins and system files needed for compatibility with some Avid products. Use Safe Uninstall if you are using an Avid application or preparing to update to a .cs release.

Clean Uninstall Removes all Pro Tools files, including system files, Digidesign plug-ins, and MIDI patch names. Use Clean Uninstall whenever you are preparing to upgrade, or to troubleshoot from a clean system.

5 Click Uninstall.

6 Enter your Administrator password and click

OK.

7 Click Finish to close the Installer window.

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Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools LE on Windows 11

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 2, “Installing Pro Tools on Mac.”

Installation Overview

Installing your 003 family system on a Windows computer includes the following steps:

1 “Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your

003 Family Interface” on page 11.

2 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 14.

3 Conﬁguring your system for improved perfor-

mance. (See Chapter 4, “Conﬁguring Your Pro Tools System.”)

4 Making audio and MIDI connections to your

003 family interface. (See Chapter 10, “Making Studio Connections.”)

Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your 003 Family Interface

Before connecting your 003 family interface to your computer, you need to install Pro Tools LE software.

To install Pro Tools LE:

1 Start Windows, logging in with Administrator

privileges. For details on Administrator privileges, refer to your Windows documentation.

2 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc in your

DVD drive.

3 On the Installer disc, locate and open the

Pro Tools Installer folder.

4 Double-click Setup.exe.

Before installing this version of Pro Tools, see the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc.

The Pro Tools Installer disc includes additional software for your system. For more information, see “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 14.

Do not start this procedure with your 003 family interface connected to your computer.

Setup.exe icon

In Vista, if the User Account Control dialog appears, click Allow.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed

with installation and click Next when prompted.

6 To install the complete compliment of

Pro Tools software and plug-ins, leave Pro Tools selected.

7 At the Select Features page, do one of the fol-

lowing:

• To install all Pro Tools application ﬁles and free plug-in suites (and associated content), leave the default Installation options selected and click Continue.

For information on supported PCI/PCMCIA/ExpressCard FireWire options, visit the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).

– or –

• Select (or deselect) a custom conﬁguration of Installation options (see “Installation Options” on page 13) and click Continue.

8 Click Next.

9 Click Install.

10 When prompted, connect the FireWire cable

to your 003 family interface.

Be sure to note the orientation of the FireWire cable connector when you insert it in your 003 family interface. It is possible to damage the FireWire port if you force the connector in upside down.

11 Do one of the following, depending on your

system conﬁguration:

• If your computer has multiple FireWire ports, plug the other end of the FireWire cable into an available FireWire port on your computer.

– or –

• If your computer has only one FireWire port, plug the other end of the FireWire cable into an available FireWire port on a FireWire hard drive that is connected to your computer.

If you are using a Windows laptop that has a 4-pin FireWire port (commonly labeled “1394”), see “Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc” on page 15 for FireWire cable information.

12 Plug your 003 family interface into a stan-

dard AC outlet using the AC power cable included with the unit.

13 Power up your 003 family interface. AC

power is required to operate your device.

14 Click OK.

In Windows XP, a series of Software Installation dialogs about the driver not passing Windows Logo testing may appear. Click Continue Anyway on each one until they go away.

If any other dialogs appear (such as the “Found New Hardware” dialog), leave them open and do not click on them. These dialogs will close on their own.

In Windows Vista, a series of Windows Security dialogs may appear. Click “Install” on each one until they go away.

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15 Wait for the installer to ﬁnish installing all

software components, drivers, and PACE System ﬁles before proceeding to the next step.

Avid Video Engine The Avid Video Engine is required to use Pro Tools with Avid video peripherals such as the Avid Mojo.

16 When installation is complete, click Finish

and restart your computer.

Installation Options

Pro Tools LE Options

To install a subset of Pro Tools software and plug-ins (and associated content), click the plus (+) next to Pro Tools LE 8.0 option in the Select Features page of the installer, and deselect any of the following options that you do not want installed.

Application Files (Required for Pro Tools) Installs the Pro Tools application and supporting library files needed to run Pro Tools. This option must be selected to install Pro Tools.

DigiRack Plug-Ins Installs free plug-ins including DigiRack plug-ins, free Bomb Factory plug-ins, Eleven Free, TL Utilities, and Digidesign D-Fi and Maxim plug-ins.

Command|8 Controller and Driver The Command|8

Driver is required if you are using the

Digidesign Command|8 control surface.

Installing QuickTime

A Digidesign-qualified version of QuickTime is required for Pro Tools if you plan to include movie files, or import MP3 or MP4 (AAC) files in your sessions. QuickTime for Windows is available as a free download from the Apple website (www.apple.com).

For information on which version of QuickTime is compatible with your version of Pro Tools, visit the compatibility pages of the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).

To install QuickTime:

1 Visit www.apple.com and go to the Quick-

Time page.

Additional Options

The Pro Tools installer provides the following additional options to install along with Pro Tools software and plug-ins.

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.

2 Download the QuickTime installer applica-

tion to your computer.

3 Double-click the QuickTime installer applica-

tion and follow the on-screen installation instructions.

4 Restart your computer.

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Launching Pro Tools LE

When launching Pro Tools the ﬁrst time, you are prompted to enter an authorization code to validate your software. (The code begins with the letters DIGI.)

To authorize Pro Tools software:

1 Make sure your 003 family interface is con-

nected to your computer and powered on.

2 Double-click the Pro Tools LE shortcut on

your desktop (or the application icon in the Pro Tools folder inside the Digidesign folder).

4 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one of

the following:

• Create a new session from template.

• Create a new blank session.

• Open any other session on your system.

If you get a warning dialog about updating the firmware for your hardware, follow the on-screen instructions to perform the firmware update. See “Updating 003 Family Firmware” on page 14.

3 Enter the authorization code in the dialog

(making sure to type it exactly as printed, and observing any spaces and capitalization), then click Validate. (Your authorization code is located on the inside front cover of this guide.)

Quick Start dialog

For more information on the Quick Start dialog and session templates, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide (Help > Pro Tools Reference Guide).

Updating 003 Family 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.

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Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc

The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional software for your system, including audio drivers (for playing other audio applications through your Digidesign hardware) and a Pro Tools demo session.

Refer to your Pro Tools Installer disc for additional software and installers.

Digidesign ASIO Driver

The Digidesign ASIO (Audio Sound Input Output) Driver is a single-client multichannel sound driver that allows third-party audio programs that support the ASIO standard to record and play back through Digidesign hardware.

For detailed information on configuring the Digidesign ASIO Driver, see the Windows Audio Drivers Guide.

Digidesign WaveDriver

Third-Party Applications and Plug-ins

003 Factory Bundle Plug-ins

If you purchased a Factory version of the 003 family system, the installers for your Factory Bundle are located on your Pro Tools Installer disc in the \Additional Files\Factory Bundle Installers folder.

Windows Audio Drivers

The Digidesign ASIO Driver and WaveDriver Windows System Audio Driver let you use your 003 family interface with third-party applications that support the ASIO Driver or WaveDriver MME (Multimedia Extension).

(Windows XP Only)

The Digidesign WaveDriver Windows System Audio Driver is a single-client, stereo sound driver that allows third-party audio programs that support the WaveDriver MME (Multimedia Extension) standard to play back through Digidesign hardware.

For detailed information on configuring the Digidesign WaveDriver, see the Windows Audio Drivers Guide.

Standalone Windows Audio Drivers

Digidesign Windows Audio Drivers can be installed on Windows systems that do not have Pro Tools software installed. Use the standalone version of the Digidesign Windows Audio Drivers installer (Digidesign Audio Drivers Setup.exe), which is available on the Pro Tools LE Installer disc.

For information on installing and configuring the standalone version of the Digidesign Windows Audio Drivers, see the Windows Audio Drivers Guide.

The Digidesign ASIO Driver and WaveDriver for 003 family interfaces are automatically installed when you install Pro Tools.

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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 Tool LE is named “Filtered Dream.”

Before installing the demo session to your audio drive, make sure the drive is configured as described in “Formatting an Audio Drive” on page 158.

To install the demo session:

1 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc into your

DVD 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 your computer, and connect your 003 family interface to another FireWire port on the computer.

2 On the Pro Tools LE Installer disc, locate and

open the Additional Files\Pro Tools Demo Sessions Installer folder.

3 Double-click LE Demo Session Setup.exe.

4 Follow the onscreen instructions.

5 When prompted, select your audio drive as

the install location and click Next to begin the install.

6 When installation is complete, click Finish.

The demo session can be opened by doubleclicking the Filtered Dream.ptf file (located in the Filtered Dream Demo Session folder).

Connecting FireWire Drives

Connect FireWire hard drives directly to a FireWire port on your computer.

– or –

 If your computer has only one FireWire port,

connect the FireWire hard drive directly to your computer and then connect your 003 family interface to an available FireWire port on the drive.

For information on supported PCI/PCMCIA/ExpressCard FireWire options, visit the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).

Do not connect a FireWire hard drive to the second FireWire port on the back panel of your 003 family interface.

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Connecting Other FireWire Devices to 003 Family Interfaces

Uninstalling Pro Tools LE

The second FireWire port on your 003 family interface is available for daisy-chaining FireWire devices such as digital cameras or digital video recorders. Even when it is powered off, 003 and 003 Rack supply power from the computer through its FireWire ports, letting you recharge batteries in connected FireWire devices.

Connecting to Laptops with 4-Pin FireWire Cable

003 family interfaces include a 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. Some Windows laptops include only a 4-pin FireWire port (commonly labeled “‘1394”). To use your 003 family with these computers, a 4-pin to 6-pin cable is required. Purchase this cable (part number #9940-30779-

00) through your authorized Digidesign dealer or online through the DigiStore (www.digidesign.com).

Use the Uninstall Pro Tools application to uninstall Pro Tools software from your computer.

To uninstall Pro Tools from your computer:

1 Start Windows, logging in with Administrator

privileges. For details on Administrator privileges, refer to your Windows documentation.

2 Go to Program Files\Digidesign\

Pro Tools\Pro Tools Utilities and double-click Uninstall Pro Tools.exe.

3 Click Next.

4 Click Uninstall to proceed with the uninstalla-

tion.

This cable can also be purchased at computer supply stores. Maximum supported cable length for FireWire (IEEE-1394) is 14 feet (4.3 meters).

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chapter 4

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.

Start up your Pro Tools system in this order:

1 Lower the volume of all output devices in your

system.

2 Turn on any external hard drives. Wait ap-

proximately ten seconds for them to spin up to speed.

3 Turn on any control surfaces (such as Com-

mand|8).

4 Turn on any MIDI interfaces, MIDI devices, or

synchronization peripherals.

5 Turn on the 003 family interface.

6 Turn on your computer.

7 Launch Pro Tools or any third-party audio or

MIDI applications.

Shut down your Pro Tools system in this order:

1 Quit Pro Tools and any other running applica-

tions.

2 Turn off or lower the volume of all output de-

vices in your system.

3 Turn off your computer.

4 Turn off the 003 family interface.

5 Turn off any MIDI interfaces, MIDI devices, or

synchronization peripherals.

6 Turn off any control surfaces.

7 Turn off any external hard drives.

To quit Pro Tools, choose File > Exit (Windows) or Pro Tools > Quit (Mac).

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

Hardware Buffer Size

The Hardware Buffer Size (H/W Buffer Size) controls the size of the buffer used to handle host processing tasks such as Real-Time AudioSuite (RTAS) plug-ins. The H/W Buffer setting can also be used to manage monitoring latency.

 Lower Hardware Buffer Size settings reduce

monitoring latency, and are useful when you are recording live input.

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.

 Higher Hardware Buffer Size settings allow for

more audio processing and effects, and are useful when you are mixing and using more RTAS plug-ins.

In addition to causing slower screen response and monitoring latency, higher Hardware Buffer Size settings can increase the latency caused by RTAS plug-ins, and affect the accuracy of plug-in automation, mute data, and MIDI track timing.

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.

Playback Engine dialog (with Structure installed)

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