You're one off the rare guy that I actually LEARN something about ProTools. I would really like to know why in 32bit float the indicator use a +1/-1 value. Would you mind to explain it?
well, floating point audio is basically 24bit audio with an 8 bit dynamic ruler so to speak. it is a little tricky to explain, but the neat thing about it is, you can have about 32bit of internal DAW dynamic range if your overall dynamic range of the project is very low, which happens to be a thing with lots of electronic music. since it is not an integer value you are working with, but narrowed values, it is better displayed as a number between -1 (-fullscale) and +1(fullscale) everything in between is "floating" except, as I explained, 24bit is the base quality, and the extra 8bit of extra precision the DAW uses when you are not totally awful in mixing. 32bit float gives you not so much extra precision when you try to mix very very silent signals with very loud ones. basically they invented it cause sometimes processing chains cause rounding errors and in rare cases that might even come to a limit of 24bit processing, even though 24bit processing is ample, as it gives you 144db (from top of my head) dynamic range - I did some tests back in the day with 32bit float vs 24bit projects and found out that while complex 32bit float projects sound besser, use more disk space, and less processing power than 24bit project. that last one with the processing power had to do with the operating system and the cpu running on 32bits, and it stresses the cpu less to play lots of complex audio streams, which usually occur in a DAW, with 32bit float files vs 24bit files as a base. from what I remember, the cpu needs to do a little extra work to get the 24bit audio streams to 32bit since engines usually are 32 or double that, 64bits, those extra 8 bits cause some extra heat for the cpu ;) I did those tests on windows xp and cubase back in the day, I could clearly see differences in handling and cpu load. apart from that, I ran into quantization noise issues when feeding a 32bit float stream into fixed point DSP solution, (Creamware) so for that setup it was better to use 24 bit audio files. I guess as a rule of thumb: unless you feed your audio stream to hardware DSPs that run on fixed point integer engines, it is better to use 32bit float! .) - I just recently came to protools but from what I heard their newest DSP solutions run on 64bit float or what?
Very informative, the slip/grid mode seems really useful. About the Auto-increment, I can't see why would I use it unless I wanted to compare different presets...
Option Shift Ctl 3 supposed consolidate a 1kHz sine on a selection, doesn't work here on PT 2018.7.0 under Mac OS 10.11.6 on a AZERTY board. Focus is on the edit window.
Rarely used?? I think I'm going to use them everyday from now ❤️ Also can you please make a video on workspaces and catalogue... I'm really struggling to find new samples after making a catalogue once...
I could do the 3rd trick : 1 khz consolidate clip on a mac with pro tools 9 but couldnt do it on a windows with pro tools 10.3. Could you find the right shortcut for windows? I just read this is a bug on pro tools 10 =) . Thank you so much
Hi, I have a question about Pro tools. Is it possible to skip from one marker to an other when listening to a session? I mean, you hit play from 0:00 and then at 1:30 it automatically jumps to 1:45 and continues to play until the end. This way I could skip the part between 1:30 and 1:45 and see if I like it. I could try to jump from 1:30 to 2:00, or to 2:15, or to 2:30, and see which version I prefer, and do the modifications within the clips when I'm ready. Thanks.
There's no way to set it up to do that as such but you can quickly recall memory locations by clicking on them in the memory locations window during playback. Playback will then jump to the marker you've just clicked. It won't be seamless but it should be good enough to give you an idea of whether something will work or not. Alternatively, select the area you don't want and from the Event menu choose Time Operations and then Cut Time. This will cut out the selected section and close the gap. Just remember to undo it if you don't like the result!
Protools 12 User. Do anyone know how to stop or turn off that add track fader when clicking in the mix window or edit window. I hate that when it do that. It adds extra tracks when you just click in the window.
Some really great tips here. Thank you. I have been a pro tools user for 10 years and I never knew bout slip/grid mode.
the selection one is fantastic...have never used it before!
Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your brilliant knowlege and teaching style; both most valuable and rare qualities, Pete
You're one off the rare guy that I actually LEARN something about ProTools. I would really like to know why in 32bit float the indicator use a +1/-1 value. Would you mind to explain it?
well, floating point audio is basically 24bit audio with an 8 bit dynamic ruler so to speak. it is a little tricky to explain, but the neat thing about it is, you can have about 32bit of internal DAW dynamic range if your overall dynamic range of the project is very low, which happens to be a thing with lots of electronic music. since it is not an integer value you are working with, but narrowed values, it is better displayed as a number between -1 (-fullscale) and +1(fullscale) everything in between is "floating" except, as I explained, 24bit is the base quality, and the extra 8bit of extra precision the DAW uses when you are not totally awful in mixing. 32bit float gives you not so much extra precision when you try to mix very very silent signals with very loud ones.
basically they invented it cause sometimes processing chains cause rounding errors and in rare cases that might even come to a limit of 24bit processing, even though 24bit processing is ample, as it gives you 144db (from top of my head) dynamic range - I did some tests back in the day with 32bit float vs 24bit projects and found out that while complex 32bit float projects sound besser, use more disk space, and less processing power than 24bit project. that last one with the processing power had to do with the operating system and the cpu running on 32bits, and it stresses the cpu less to play lots of complex audio streams, which usually occur in a DAW, with 32bit float files vs 24bit files as a base. from what I remember, the cpu needs to do a little extra work to get the 24bit audio streams to 32bit since engines usually are 32 or double that, 64bits, those extra 8 bits cause some extra heat for the cpu ;)
I did those tests on windows xp and cubase back in the day, I could clearly see differences in handling and cpu load. apart from that, I ran into quantization noise issues when feeding a 32bit float stream into fixed point DSP solution, (Creamware) so for that setup it was better to use 24 bit audio files.
I guess as a rule of thumb: unless you feed your audio stream to hardware DSPs that run on fixed point integer engines, it is better to use 32bit float! .) - I just recently came to protools but from what I heard their newest DSP solutions run on 64bit float or what?
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Wow just when I think I've fully learned protools..this video was very enlightening..thank you.
Very useful Tips! Thank u so much! 🤘🏼
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Wow. Excellent. Thanks for sharing Paul. George
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Great vid! Loads of really useful tips! Nice one
awesome video... loooooooooove the previous selection feature. mind blown...
Thanks!
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Tid bits i never thought of. Thanks Paul.
I am mostly in grid mode but for the odd cut or fade i hold down command for a momentary style swap to Slip mode.
Thanks for your Vidz :)
Awesome. Thank you.
As always very useful information :)
Thank you Paul!
+Panagiotis Begiazis Thanks for watching :)
Very informative, the slip/grid mode seems really useful.
About the Auto-increment, I can't see why would I use it unless I wanted to compare different presets...
+Do not Question Authority Cheers. I personally rarely ever use auto increment either. Some people might find it useful though.
thanks bro!!!
No problem!
Great video!
Option Shift Ctl 3 supposed consolidate a 1kHz sine on a selection, doesn't work here on PT 2018.7.0 under Mac OS 10.11.6 on a AZERTY board. Focus is on the edit window.
That's interesting. Are you using the 3 at the top of the keyboard, rather than on the num pad?
Thanks Paul.
Supper sir
Thanks a lot
No problem!
Excellent! Thank you very much.
No problem. Thanks for watching!
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Haha, thanks :)
Rarely used?? I think I'm going to use them everyday from now ❤️
Also can you please make a video on workspaces and catalogue... I'm really struggling to find new samples after making a catalogue once...
Nice. Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Very useful
Better and better 👍🏾
great! thx
Cheers!
I could do the 3rd trick : 1 khz consolidate clip on a mac with pro tools 9 but couldnt do it on a windows with pro tools 10.3. Could you find the right shortcut for windows?
I just read this is a bug on pro tools 10 =) . Thank you so much
Restore last selection never works for me, literally has never worked for me.
Not sure if I’m doing something wrong or if it just sucks.
Hi, I have a question about Pro tools. Is it possible to skip from one marker to an other when listening to a session? I mean, you hit play from 0:00 and then at 1:30 it automatically jumps to 1:45 and continues to play until the end. This way I could skip the part between 1:30 and 1:45 and see if I like it. I could try to jump from 1:30 to 2:00, or to 2:15, or to 2:30, and see which version I prefer, and do the modifications within the clips when I'm ready. Thanks.
There's no way to set it up to do that as such but you can quickly recall memory locations by clicking on them in the memory locations window during playback. Playback will then jump to the marker you've just clicked. It won't be seamless but it should be good enough to give you an idea of whether something will work or not. Alternatively, select the area you don't want and from the Event menu choose Time Operations and then Cut Time. This will cut out the selected section and close the gap. Just remember to undo it if you don't like the result!
Thank you for answering my question.
supper sir
Protools 12 User. Do anyone know how to stop or turn off that add track fader when clicking in the mix window or edit window. I hate that when it do that. It adds extra tracks when you just click in the window.
I'm afraid you can't turn that feature off
Thanks I thought so. I've tried everything.
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