1.Name some of the folders and files that ProTools creates as part of the session hierarchy. Where is the session file (. ptx) stored?

• WaveCache File
• Audio Files
• Midi Files
• Sibelius Files
• Bounced Files
• Clip Groups
• Rendered Files
• Session File Backups
• Video Files

The session file is stored in the Pro Tools Session folder

2.What is the WaveCache.wtm file used for? What happens if the WaveCache file gets deleted or goes missing? 

It is used to store all of the waveform display data for any audio in the session and allows the session to open more quickly.

If the WaveCache file goes missing or is deleted, Pro Tools will recalculate the session waveform data; however, the session may open more slowly.

3. Where are audio files stored in the session hierarchy? 

Each take of the audio recording is stored as a separate file in the session’s specific `Audio Files folder, as .wav files by default.

4.Where are Pro Tool’s MIDI files normally stored? 

MIDI data is stored within the Pro Tools session, as .mid files.

5. Which components should you turn on first when powering up a Pro Tools system? Which component should you turn on last? 

Firstly should be the external hard drive. Lastly should be the audio monitoring system.

6. What type of processing does the hardware buffer size affect? What type of processing does it not affect?

The hardware buffer size affects native plug-in processing and DSP processing.

The hardware buffer size does not affect DSP processing on hardware-accelerated systems.

7. What kinds of commands can be found under the ProTools View menu? How does the view menu differ from the window menu?

Its commands control how Pro Tools windows, tracks, and track data are displayed.

Commands in the View menu affect parts of a window or change how the elements within a window are displayed. Commands in the Window menu show or hide entire windows or arrange the windows on the screen.

8.What kind of commands can be found under the Pro Tools Options menu? How does the options menu differ from the setup menu?

The Pro Tools Options menu commands let you select several editing, recording, monitoring, playback, and display options.

The Setup menu allows you to configure functions or operations that involve multiple settings

9. Which main Pro Tools window displays audio waveforms and can be used to work directly with audio, MIDI, and video files on tracks?

The Edit window.

10. Which ProTools window provides access to Pan controls and Volume faders for each track?

The mix window.