What icon is used for the Zoomer tool in the Edit window? How can you use this tool to quickly zoom out, filling the Edit window with the longest track in the session?
A magnifying glass. Alt + A allows you to zoom out to fill the Edit window.
Which Edit tool is represented by a hand icon? What is this tool used for?
Which tool is active when the Trim, Selector, and Grabber icons are all selected (highlighted in blue) in the Edit window toolbar?
Smart tool
What are the four Edit modes in Pro Tools? How can you switch between them?
You can use F1, F2, F3, F4 to switch between them.
Why should you use caution when editing synchronized material in Shuffle mode? When is Shuffle mode useful?
How does editing a clip in Slip mode affect the timing of other clips on the track?
It doesn’t affect the timing of other clips on the track.
When is it helpful to work in Spot mode? When it is helpful to work in Grid mode? (See “Spot Mode” and “Grid Mode” beginning on page 57.)
What are some ways to set the Main Time Scale in Pro Tools? (See “Main Time Scale” beginning on page 59.)
Click on the Main Counter selector (in the transport window) and select one of the time scales
What are the two types of Rulers available in Pro Tools? What is the difference between them? (See “Ruler Display Options” beginning on page 60.)
What are some ways to hide Rulers that you do not need displayed in a session?
In the View menu, click the Rulers you want to be displayed.
Which Pro Tools windows provide access to MIDI controls, such as Wait for Note, Metronome, and MIDI Merge?
The Edit and Transport windows.
What is the purpose of the Metronome button in the MIDI Controls area? What kind of track must be added to a session for the Metronome button to work?
What are the two states or modes available for controlling the current session tempo? How can you switch between these modes?
Using the Tempo Ruler button
What is displayed by the Tempo field in the MIDI Controls area? What are some ways to set the session tempo using this field?