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ProControl Guide94GROUPS: Working with Groups from ProControl One of the most powerful features of Pro Tools is its exten-sive grouping capability. Pr

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 95Creating New GroupsThe GROUPS/CREATE switch is used to create groups in empty group locations, or overwrite existing

ProControl Guide965 If the group is empty:• The ALPHA key LED flashes. The Create Group dialog box appears on-screen, with the default group name show

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 97To display any group name in the CHANNEL/GROUP display: While in any group mode, press CTL (CLUTCH) and a Group’s co

ProControl Guide98The CHANNEL/GROUP display shows the name of the se-lected group. The individual channel members of the group are indicated (lit soli

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 99Selecting GroupsThe GROUP/SELECT switch allows an existing group or groups to be selected in the CHANNEL MATRIX. This

ProControl Guide100Suspending GroupsThe SUSPEND groups switch allows all groups to tempo-rarily be disabled. To suspend all groups: Press the SUSPEND

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 1014 Press ENTER on the Numeric Keypad to delete the selected group. The DSP EDIT/ASSIGN LED displays will then revert

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Chapter 5: Recording 103chapter 5RecordingThis chapter presents instructions and ex-amples of recording, including:◆ Basics of audio and MIDI recordin

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 5chapter 2Installing ProControlThis chapter covers ProControl installation and setup:• Installing software• Assemblin

ProControl Guide104Starting the Recording ProcessBefore you start your first recording pass with ProControl, make sure you have configured the sample

Chapter 5: Recording 105Shortcuts To put all tracks in record-ready mode: Hold down the OPT(ALT)ALL switch and then press any unlit channel REC/RDY s

ProControl Guide106Step 2: Assigning Audio Track InputThis section explains how to route the appropriate input to audio tracks. (To assign MIDI routin

Chapter 5: Recording 107Step 3: Setting Monitor and Record ModesMonitoring ModesPro Tools TDM systems allow you to globally choose be-tween two input

ProControl Guide108Audio Recording Modes To enable Online recording: Press ONLINE. Refer to the Pro Tools Reference Guide for information about onlin

Chapter 5: Recording 109Step 4: Arming Pro Tools for Recording With channels in record-ready mode and their inputs as-signed, you are ready to arm Pro

ProControl Guide110To cancel out of a recording and discard the current take: Hold CTL (CLUTCH) and press STOP in the ProControl Transport section. T

Chapter 5: Recording 111Loop Record ModePro Tools provides a loop recording mode. Loop recording results in a multi-take file containing new regions f

ProControl Guide112To punch-on-the-fly using QuickPunch:1 Press QUICKPUNCH, located directly above the RECORD switch.The QUICKPUNCH red LED illuminate

Chapter 5: Recording 113Discrete Cue MixTo set up a discrete Sends-based, stereo cue mix:1 Route a pair of Pro Tools outputs to the ProControl AUX IN

ProControl Guide6To install ProControl software:1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc into the CD-ROM drive and launch the Pro Tools Installer. 2 Ch

ProControl Guide114DSP Considerations Creating a discrete, independent stereo cue mix might take a large amount of DSP mixing power (depending on how

Chapter 5: Recording 115Talkback Talkback features include the built-in Talkback mic with level control, and the TALKBACK switch in the Transport sect

ProControl Guide1162 Using the corresponding ASSIGN/ENABLE switches, se-lect MONITOR > TALKBACK. Talkback options are now listed in the DSP EDIT/A

Chapter 5: Recording 117where the input source is direct (such as DI’d keyboard) and there are otherwise no open microphones in the studio. By setting

ProControl Guide118Using the DUB Function (Slate/Rerecord)ProControl provides a pair of Slate/Dub outputs for Slate/Dub and Rerecord signals. These Sl

Chapter 5: Recording 119☞ For details on configuring these options from UTILITY, see Appendix A: UTILITY SettingsExamples of how Slate/Dub and Rerecord

ProControl Guide120and combines it with the vocalist (being picked up through the Talkback mic). This can be performed using internal or external Talk

Chapter 6: Editing 121chapter 6EditingThis chapter describes audio and MIDI ed-iting with ProControl. Navigating, Zooming and Selecting with ZOOM/SELT

ProControl Guide122Zoom Mode (Mode 2) When in zoom mode, the ZOOM/SEL arrow switches con-trol horizontal and vertical zoom. To enable Zoom mode: Pres

Chapter 6: Editing 123Selection Adjust Mode (Mode 3) The third mode for ZOOM/SEL is Selection Adjust mode, in which the UP, DOWN, PREVIOUS and NEXT sw

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 7Assembling an Expanded SystemAttaching Fader Packs to a Main UnitExpanded systems can be bracketed together or left

ProControl Guide124Window Navigation and ScrollingIn any of the three ZOOM/SEL modes, the following win-dow/display commands are available for Edit wi

Chapter 6: Editing 125Navigating with the Current Location IndicatorTo navigate with the Current Location indicator:1 Press the * (asterisk) key in t

ProControl Guide126To define a memory location to a specific numerical address: Press a number key (or keys) immediately before pressing ENTER. If avai

Chapter 6: Editing 127Creating On-screen SelectionsProControl lets you select audio and MIDI data in several different ways. These include manual sele

ProControl Guide128Using the Selection IndicatorsThe Selection Indicators allow you to make very precise se-lections based on specific time locations i

Chapter 6: Editing 129To edit a selection using basic SCRUB mode:1 Navigate to the beginning of the selection by pressing the PREVIOUS switch, or to

ProControl Guide130Moving a Highlight (Selection Range Only)To move the in and out points earlier or later in the track, preserving the selection leng

Chapter 6: Editing 131Separating RegionTo separate a new region with the Separate Region command:1 Select the portion of the waveform that you want t

ProControl Guide132Trimming RegionsRegions and other data can be trimmed using the Trackpad and the Trim tool. To select the Trim tool: Press TRIM (i

Chapter 6: Editing 133Grabbing/Placing and Moving RegionsThe Grabber is used to select, move and separate regions. Grab with Separate and the Object G

ProControl Guide85 Remove the bracket screws from the underside and back panels of the Main Unit and Fader Packs. 6 Align the rear bracket with the

ProControl Guide134Snap to Head/Sync/TailTo align a region to the head (start) of a selection: Hold down CTL/CLUTCH and drag the region to a track. T

Chapter 6: Editing 135Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete Once a region is selected, you can use the CUT, COPY, PASTE and DELETE switches to perform these sta

ProControl Guide136Nudging RegionsThe ability to nudge regions is a powerful editing tool, al-lowing you to move regions in precise, user-selectable G

Chapter 6: Editing 137FadesYou can apply fade ins/outs as well as crossfades directly from ProControl. For a detailed explanation of Fades fea-tures,

ProControl Guide138Editing Waveforms, MIDI and Automation with the Pencil ToolThe Pencil tool allows you to destructively “redraw” audio waveform data

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 139chapter 7Plug-Ins and SendsOverview of Plug-Ins, Sends and ProControlProControl provides a multi-purpose control sect

ProControl Guide140INFO, INSERT/PARAM and SENDS ModeTo the left of the main DSP EDIT/ASSIGN switches are the three mode switches INFO, INSERT/PARAM an

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 141Data Encoders and LED Displays The rotary data encoders in the DSP EDIT/ASSIGN section scroll and select parameters s

ProControl Guide142In SENDS mode The SELECT/ASSIGN switch toggles between pre- or post-fader routing for the associated send.ASSIGN/ENABLE The ASSIGN

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 143COMPARE and MASTER BYPASS Switches Below the DSP EDIT/ASSIGN section are the CHAN-NEL/GROUP display and switches. The

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 9Hardware ConnectionsThis section begins with a description of ProControl back panel connectors, followed by instruct

ProControl Guide144CHANNEL/GROUP Display The CHANNEL/GROUP Display shows:◆ the current channel name when working with inserts and sends, ◆ Plug-In nam

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 145The following chart of icons identifies their associated func-tion:Icons used tin DSP EDIT/ASSIGN

ProControl Guide146Assigning Plug-InsTo assign a Plug-In: 1 While Pro Tools is stopped, press a channel INS/SEND switch. The INS/SEND switch LED lig

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 147Plug-In EditingSelecting Plug-Ins for EditingOnce Plug-Ins are inserted you can use a number of meth-ods to open or d

ProControl Guide148Selecting an Insert by Double-Pressing◆ Double-press an INS/SEND switch (pressing twice in quick succession). This will directly ac

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 149Parameter Name/Value and Value-Only ViewThe normal display of Plug-In parameters on the DSP EDIT/ASSIGN scribble stri

ProControl Guide150Bypassing One of a Channel’s InsertsThe first bypass method is useful when you want to bypass a single Plug-In from among a channel

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 151To bypass all of a channel’s Plug-Ins with MASTER BYPASS: When the INSERTS/PARAM switch is set to INSERTS, it acts

ProControl Guide152About BYPASS/IN/OUT/Ø and Plug-In PagingWhen in PARAM (Plug-In editing) mode, the BY-PASS/IN/OUT/Ø switch’s function will vary depe

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 1532 In this mode, the INS/SEND switches for each channel strip in the current bank displays one of three bypass states

ProControl Guide104. Ext Talkback and Ext Listenback TrimThese two trim pots are used to adjust the input level of the optional External Talkback/List

ProControl Guide154To set In/Out or Edit EQ/DYN mode: Press the IN/EDIT switch, located to the left of the EQ IN/EDIT switch row, until the desired s

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 155To bypass all of a channel’s EQ or DYN Plug-Ins:1 Make sure the IN/EDIT switch is off, signifying IN (by-pass) mode.

ProControl Guide156To access another Plug-In page using the CHANNEL MATRIX While a Plug-In is in edit mode, press any lit switch in the CHANNEL MATRI

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 157Choosing a MethodFor access to a single send on any (or across all) channels, use the Fader section (method 1). For a

ProControl Guide158Method 2: Assigning Sends from the DSP EDIT/ASSIGN SectionWith the DSP EDIT/ASSIGN section you can view, assign and edit all five s

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 159Adjusting SEND LevelsYou can adjust mono or stereo send level from either the channel data encoders or from the DSP E

ProControl Guide160Send Name The left side of the display indicates the send name with a 3 character, abbreviated buss, I/O or other buss (from the Pr

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 161FLIP Mode BasicsTo enable FLIP mode: Press the FLIP switch in the SELECT/ASSIGN section. The switch LED (green) flash

ProControl Guide162To change Pre/Post status in FLIP mode: While in FLIP mode and Pro Tools is stopped, press PRE/POST|ASSIGN/MUTE. This toggles the

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 163from the faders using FLIP mode. Automation is greatly en-hanced with the touch-sensitive faders controlling send lev

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 11Making the Necessary ConnectionsStep 1. Power ConnectionThe ProControl back panel provides an IEC standard AC recep

ProControl Guide164Pre/Post Fader Send Status To set pre/post send status from the Fader section:1 Make sure playback is stopped. 2 Make sure ProCon

Chapter 7: Plug-Ins and Sends 165Viewing SEND Routing, Pre/Post and BYPASS/IN/OUT/Ø StatusTo view full SEND routing information on all sends for a cha

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Chapter 8: Mixing 167chapter 8MixingPro Tools is a powerful mix environment that offers many options for I/O, inserts, sends, Auxiliary Inputs, Master

ProControl Guide168During the assign process, up and until an assignment is committed, other controls on ProControl are active (such as faders). Bussi

Chapter 8: Mixing 169The NUDGE switch will flash if there are more than eight Master Faders in the session. If necessary, press the right or left BANK

ProControl Guide170AUTOMATION MODE and ENABLE The master AUTOMATION MODE switches augment the channel AUTO switch section, for selecting channel auto-

Chapter 8: Mixing 171To enable TRIM mode:1 Hold down TRIM in AUTOMATION/ENABLE, then press a channel AUTO switch. This enables TRIM mode on that chan

ProControl Guide172About Groups and Automation Mode AssignmentAs in Pro Tools, groups follow automation mode-assign-ment. To suppress Group behavior d

Chapter 8: Mixing 173AUTO SUSPEND This switch is located directly to the left of the MUTE switch row. The AUTO SUSPEND switch globally suspends record

ProControl Guide12About ProControl and Ethernet PerformanceThis section presents some general Ether-net concepts that can help you optimize system per

ProControl Guide174To disable a Plug-In parameter from automation: Press the ASSIGN/ENABLE switch again. The display briefly reads “AUTO OFF” and then

Chapter 8: Mixing 175Start and Write to All commands, you can quickly apply au-tomation parameter values to an entire selection/track. See the Pro Too

ProControl Guide176Recording Volume, Pan, or Mute AutomationTo record automation on a track:1 Use the AUTOMATION ENABLE switches to make sure that VO

Chapter 8: Mixing 1773 Display the appropriate SEND LEVEL control:• In the Fader section, press the master SEND switches A/F-E/J. In this mode, the d

ProControl Guide178FLIP mode The FLIP switch, located directly under the SEND E/J switch, remaps Send controls to the Fader strips:Send level This can

Chapter 8: Mixing 1794 With automation enabled and the track in the correct au-tomation record mode, press PLAY. Automation recording begins. 5 Adju

ProControl Guide180To record dynamic automation of a Plug-In:1 Make sure that Plug-In automation is enabled in the AU-TOMATION/ENABLE switch section.

Chapter 8: Mixing 181Punching out of Automation RecordingYou can punch out of automation recording at any time. To punch out of any automation recordi

ProControl Guide182Editing AutomationRead, Trim, Latch/Touch/Write ModesAlmost all types of automation data can be edited in any of several ways. You

Chapter 8: Mixing 183one of the automation ready modes. Alternately, “toggle” the automation modes on any given channel by repeatedly pressing the AUT

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 13Step 3. Audio Connections ProControl offers a great deal of flexibility for routing audio in the studio. While au-d

ProControl Guide184▲ TRIM automation is available only on fader and send level au-tomation. It is NOT available for items such as MUTES, SEND MUTES or

Chapter 8: Mixing 185Write to Start/End/AllWhen recording or trimming automation levels it is often desirable to write your current setting to an enti

ProControl Guide186new (or Trim) value written back to the beginning of the se-lected region or track. A dialog will be posted in Pro Tools warning yo

Chapter 8: Mixing 187Write to AllYou can write a current absolute or trim value across an en-tire selection/region/track. To write a new or Trim value

ProControl Guide188Advanced ApplicationsBecause ProControl puts so much at your fingertips at once, mixing can become more spontaneous. Here are a few

Chapter 8: Mixing 189Setting up a post mixGroup channels by stem and set each channel output ac-cordingly. Use Master Faders, auxiliary returns and/or

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Appendix A: UTILITY Settings 191appendix aUTILITY SettingsUTILITYCustomizing ProControl Preferences UTILITY lets you customize ProControl op-tions,

ProControl Guide192Reset and UNDOChanges to UTILITY parameters are applied as you make them. In other words, you cannot ESCAPE out of UTILITY mode wit

Appendix A: UTILITY Settings 193Remote (Local) UTILITY ModeThere are a number of UTILITY items which are adjustable on individual Fader Pack units.

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ProControl Guide14Stereo Monitor Mode Input and OutputAudio Connector Channels Signal/busInput Source/Output DestinationControl Room accessInput 11 &a

ProControl Guide194Local Test Page The local mode Test pages include menu items for testing various components and sections on individual ProControl u

Appendix A: UTILITY Settings 195UTILITY SYSTEM SettingsThe System page displays firmware revision and other unit-specific data. To access the System p

ProControl Guide196Stereo, Multi and Surround modes These modes determine how the SRC 1, SRC 2 and SRC 3 and other busses and switches function. See

Appendix A: UTILITY Settings 197Listenback SettingsA listenback microphone is used in a studio to allow the talent to communicate with the control r

ProControl Guide198Rotate the scrub/shuttle wheel on the Pro-Control main unit to increase or decrease the rate at which the LEDs update. Press any sw

Appendix A: UTILITY Settings 199Green LED Test Mode1 Press UTILITY > TEST > LEDs > GREEN. All Green LEDs illuminate.2 Press UTILITY to ex

ProControl Guide200Step Test ModeStep test mode places the faders on Pro-Control Main and Fader Expansion units in a test mode where the faders jump,

Appendix A: UTILITY Settings 201All faders will move from their current po-sition to the top of the fader path and then to the bottom. Once the reca

ProControl Guide202Reset (Factory Default) PageThe Reset page allows you to reset the Pro-Control Main and Fader Expansion units to the factory defaul

Appendix A: UTILITY Settings 203Sleep Mode PageSleep mode is an energy-saving feature which places the LEDs in a power-conserv-ing state. “Sleep aft

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 15Surround Monitor Mode Input and OutputAudio Connector Channel Signal/busInput Source / Output DestinationControl Ro

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Appendix B: Audio Wiring Pinout Diagrams 205appendix bAudio Wiring Pinout DiagramsAudio Input 1Figure 1. ProControl Audio Input 1GND_C(ground)LBMICIN

ProControl Guide206Audio Input 2Figure 2. ProControl Audio Input 2GND_C(ground)SRC 3 IN R - Source 3 In, RightSRC 3 IN L - Source 3 In, LeftSRC

Appendix B: Audio Wiring Pinout Diagrams 207Audio OutputFigure 3. ProControl Audio OutputGND_C(ground)CRMOUTL - CRMOUTR - SLOUTL - SLOUTR -

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Appendix C: ProControl Shortcuts and Equivalents 209appendix cProControl Shortcuts and EquivalentsNumeric Keypad Transport ModeTask Computer Key P

ProControl Guide210Numeric Keypad Shuttle Mode Task Computer Alpha Key ProControl NUMKPD1 X Forward 6 61 X Rewind 4 44 X Forward 9 94 X Rewind 7 71/4

Appendix C: ProControl Shortcuts and Equivalents 211Memory LocationsF KeysTask Key ProControl NUMKPDRecall memory location decimal - number - decima

ProControl Guide212Commands Focus ShortcutsAccessing Commands Focus ModesUsing the c (CTL) and OPT (ALT)ALL modifiers, you can select which of the fou

Appendix C: ProControl Shortcuts and Equivalents 213Selection and Navigation TasksCopy Edit Selection to Timeline Selectionalpha 0 SHIFT/ADD+OPT(ALT)A

ProControl Guide16Connections for Stereo ModeMain Inputs from Pro Tools To connect Pro Tools main L/R mix (Stereo Mix mode): Connect Pro Tools main s

ProControl Guide214 Nudge back by next Grid Value M M Nudge back by Grid Value < – (NUMERIC KEYPAD) Nudge forward by Grid Value > + (NUMER

Index 215Symbols#/NAMEdisplaying Pro Tools channel #/name 75+15V (Ext talkback/listenback phantom) 17∆ 183Numerics100 BaseT 1210Base-T 1110baseT 121-3

ProControl Guide216bit resolutionof DigiFaders 74brightnessof LEDs, adjusting 202BYPASSinsert bypass mode 91bypassinginserts 149Ccablesaudio 2calibrat

Index 217Edit Window Follows Bank Selection 53Editingautomation 175editing 121EEPROM 41ENABLEgroups 97enableautomation 172encoders 155END 32Entire Ses

ProControl Guide218GROUP/NAMEdisplaying channel group and name 75GROUPS 94group status indication 75Groupsand automation 170deleting 100editing 97enab

Index 219machinessee EXT TRANS 37MAIN (1-6) 20, 47MAIN IN 16Main In, right and left 9maintenance 5Markerssee MEM-LOC 39MASTER BYPASS 151MASTER FADERS

ProControl Guide220PAN 86local vs global 84Pan 82automation 176send pan in Flip mode 161PARAM/PAGES 67, 68PASTE 62Pause mode 33PENCIL 62, 131Pencil To

Index 221SEND A/F-E/Jlocal versus global 84Send Leveland channel data encoders/displays 82SEND MUTE 88Send Muteautomating 177Sends 156adjusting pan in

ProControl Guide222switched functionand Plug-Ins 152System Requirements 2TTALKBACK 116configuring 196Talkbackabout 51and footswitch control 38and Slat

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 17Pro Tools Cue Mix considerationsOne way to set this up is to use a Pro Tools Send bus (mono or stereo) as the cue m

ProControl Guide18To connect an external Talkback or Listenback mic: Connect your external Listenback mic signal to the ProControl External Listen-ba

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 19For even greater flexibility, wire the SLATE/DUB OUTPUT to a patch bay. This will make it easier to switch between

ProControl Guide20✽ It is not necessary to create/use stereo Aux Input tracks and configure them to control the surround channel outputs (stems) though

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 21ProControl Input Connections Connect the front left/right outputs to ProControl Main In Left/Right (Audio In-put

ProControl Guide22External MouseThe EXT MOUSE port can be used to attach a Windows-compatible mouse directly to ProControl. You can then use a mouse i

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 23Software ConfigurationEstablishing Communication between ProControl and Pro ToolsCommunication between ProControl (a

Contents iii contents Chapter 1. Introduction to ProControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Abo

ProControl Guide245 To rename a unit, see “Naming ProCon-trol Units” on page 24. By default, units are named either MAINUNIT or FADERPK.6 Click OK t

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 25QuickStart System Test and ConfigurationIt is assumed that you have completed the ProControl in-stallation and setup

ProControl Guide26Setup and Configuration OptionsAudio Monitoring DefaultsProControl provides the following moni-toring modes and options, along with a

Chapter 2: Installing ProControl 27To adjust Fader Resistance:Main Unit1 Press UTILITY > PREFS > FADER. 2 Use the Scrub/Shuttle wheel to raise

ProControl Guide28TroubleshootingCommunication ProblemsIf communication is ever lost, Pro Tools posts a dialog explaining that this has oc-curred and

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 29chapter 3ProControl BasicsThis chapter takes you on a guided tour through each section of the ProControl surface, and i

ProControl Guide30Channel SELECT/ASSIGN section• Twelve SELECT/ASSIGN switches to select data encoder function• Pan, send level, input and output, and

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 31The Main SectionTime Counter Display• LED time counter display for viewing current session time• COUNTER MODE switch to

ProControl Guide32Transport Switches Primary Transport Switches The Transport switches correspond to transport functions in Pro Tools. These switches

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 33In addition to the above, there are several modifier short-cuts for transport function:• CTL/CLUTCH + PLAY: engages Pro

ProControl Guide iv The TRACKPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ProControl Guide34Setting Pre- and Post-Roll AmountsTo enter a Pre/Post-Roll Time:1 Hold down c - (CTL) and then press PRE or POST. The ap-propriate

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 35OUT When in AUDITION mode the OUT button plays audio back-timed from the selection end by the pre-roll amount. In our e

ProControl Guide36The following table lists NUMERIC KEYPAD functions when Transport mode is enabled:For other modes/shortcuts, see the Pro Tools Refer

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 37Transport Control of External DevicesUsing the EXT TRANS switch, ProControl can toggle be-tween Pro Tools or your exter

ProControl Guide38Record The ProControl RECORD switch LED always tracks the state of the device under control. Keep in mind, how-ever, that this is di

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 39Level MetersAlong the top of ProControl are eight stereo, 15-segment LED meters for global pre- or post-fader level ind

ProControl Guide40Visibility of Inserts/Sends EditorThe PLUG-IN switch opens/closes the Inserts/Sends Editor for the currently selected Plug-In). When

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 41play shows which of the following modes is active. (Samples is indicated by all green Time Counter Display LEDs off.) S

ProControl Guide42nected in order to be changed/accessed, nor do they require Pro Tools software to be active.Here is an overview of the two monitor m

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 43Single Source (“X-OR”) and Multiple Input Source MonitoringInput sources can be toggled between single source X-OR (de-

Contents v Grabbing/Placing and Moving Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Selecting Regions

ProControl Guide44Selecting Monitor Mode Options The following instructions for monitor mode selection use UTILITY mode. In this mode, the DSP EDIT/AS

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 45Navigating in UTILITY ModeTo return to the previous UTILITY page at any time: Press the flashing ASSIGN/ENABLE switch

ProControl Guide46STEREO MIX Switch This switch turns the STEREO MIX input pair on or off (Au-dio Input 2, channels 7 and 8). This input is +4 dBu and

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 47room. If MIX TO AUX f it is disabled (LED off), they will hear their discrete mix (or whatever the source is).◆ In Surr

ProControl Guide48AUX (5-6)/Aux. Monitor Out This control acts as an output level control for the Aux out-put (in Stereo mode), or output 5-6 master t

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 49MUTE, DIM and MONO Controls Control Room MUTE SwitchThe MUTE switch acts as a control room master mute, al-lowing speak

ProControl Guide50Stereo mode Pressing MONO will mono-sum signals to the MAIN output as well as the (front-panel) headphone out-put.Surround mode Only

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 51Headphone A 1/4” stereo headphone jack is provided on the ProControl front-panel (just below the Trackpad) for engineer

ProControl Guide52The Numeric KeypadThe Numeric Keypad, located to the right of the WINDOWS selection switches, mimics keypad operation in Pro Tools a

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 53Bank Switching and Channel Scroll/NUDGEBeneath the ProControl numeric keypad are the BANK SE-LECT switches. These inclu

ProControl Guide vi Appendix B. Audio Wiring Pinout Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Appendix C. P

ProControl Guide54✽ The CHANNEL MATRIX’ GO TO and VIEW modes provide addi-tional bank/channel navigation controls. Instructions for these features beg

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 55To select a ZOOM/SEL mode: By default, ZOOM/SEL is in Navigation mode, and the ZOOM/SEL switch is unlit. To engage Z

ProControl Guide56KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS SectionModifier Key SwitchesThere are four switches that correspond to the various mod-ifier keys on Windows and M

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 57SCRUB/SHUTTLE Wheel The SCRUB/SHUTTLE wheel is used for Scrubbing, Shut-tling, making selections/regions, and other edi

ProControl Guide58To SCRUB starting from the Selection End: To begin scrubbing from the selection end position, press and hold down the OPT (ALT) ALL

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 59Using SHUTTLE ModeTo use shuttle:1 While Pro Tools is in stop mode, press the SHUTTLE but-ton. The shuttle button LED

ProControl Guide60About Scrub/Shuttle “Lock Out” BehaviorWhen scrub or shuttle is engaged almost all other controls are “locked out.” Only the followi

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 61When Shuttle is the selected Numeric Keypad shortcuts mode, the following tasks may be initiated from the keypad on Pro

ProControl Guide62EDIT MODE, EDIT TOOL and EDIT FUNCTION SwitchesThe EDIT MODE and EDIT TOOL switches access the pri-mary Edit function modes and tool

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 63The Master Faders Switch The MASTER FADERS switch allows mono or stereo Master Faders created in Pro Tools to be immedi

Chapter 1: Introduction to ProControl 1 chapter 1 Introduction to ProControl Welcome to ProControl™, Digidesign’s dedicated mixing and editing contro

ProControl Guide64DSP EDIT/ASSIGN SectionThe DSP EDIT/ASSIGN section is at the top left of the Main section. In the DSP EDIT/ASSIGN section, you can a

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 65• Seven STATUS switches (SELECT, MUTE, SOLO, REC/RDY, SNAPSHOT, CLR ALL and PARMS/PAGES).• VIEW switch• GO TO switch• A

ProControl Guide66These multi-purpose switches serve as a keypad for alpha entry, channel selection/navigation, and status viewing and editing. The fu

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 67STATUS SwitchesBelow the CHANNEL MATRIX area are the seven STATUS switches for SELECT, MUTE, SOLO, REC/RDY, ALL and PAR

ProControl Guide68Displaying Track Name from the CHANNEL MATRIX Hold down CTL/CLUTCH switch and select a channel us-ing the alpha-numeric switches. T

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 69Putting Channels at the Faders Using GO TO and VIEW modesThe BANK SELECT/Nudge switches are not the only method availab

ProControl Guide70To go to a specific channel/bank:1 Press the GO TO Switch. Its LED flashes. 2 Press any switch in the CHANNEL MATRIX, or press a BAN

Chapter 3: ProControl Basics 71name chosen in the CHANNEL MATRIX and holds the name until the VIEW mode is exited. 3 To exit VIEW mode, press either

ProControl Guide72About the SHIFT, CAP LCK, DELETE and SPACE SwitchesThe bottom row of the CHANNEL MATRIX now contains switches labeled SHIFT, CAP LCK

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 73chapter 4Working with TracksThe Fader section includes eight individual channel/fader strips, and the SELECT/AS-SIGN,

ProControl Guide 2 The following symbols are used to high-light important information: ✽ User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from ProC

ProControl Guide74DigiFadersEach ProControl unit provides eight touch-sensitive, mo-torized DigiFaders for level control of audio and MIDI tracks, aux

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 75GROUP/NAME mode Displays the track group to which the channel strip is associated, followed by an abbreviated channel

ProControl Guide76Channel MUTE and SOLO Switches The channel MUTE and SOLO switches are the same as the Solo and Mute switches in Pro Tools. When the

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 77To clear all soloed channels (master un-solo): Press the SOLO CLEAR switch. The SOLO CLEAR switch LED will stop flash

ProControl Guide782 Hold down c (CTL), then use the alpha-numeric keys 1/A, 2/B, and so on to solo or record safe channels in the current bank (A, B,

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 79To select more than one channel at a time Hold down the SHIFT/ADD key, then press additional channel SELECT switches

ProControl Guide80TM LED (yellow) Indicates Trim mode.is enabled (for Write, Touch or Latch). RD LED (green) Indicates Read mode.All LEDs Off Indicate

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 81PRE/POST ASSIGN/MUTE SwitchThe PRE/POST ASSIGN/MUTE switch, located underneath each channel strip’s data encoder, ser

ProControl Guide82ASSIGN/MUTE ModeWhen ProControl is in Assign mode the channel AS-SIGN/MUTE switch confirms and “locks in” assignment choices for ind

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 83Encoder Scribble Strip displayThis display indicates pan position, I/O routing and send levels for the encoder row. O

Chapter 1: Introduction to ProControl 3 About Fader Pack Expansion Units If you purchased one or more Fader Pack Expansion Units in addition to a mai

ProControl Guide84Local and Global SELECT/ASSIGN Behavior: Tip for Expanded System When using an expanded ProControl system, SELECT/AS-SIGN functions

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 85Changing Global/Local ModeTo change this behavior to local mode (or back to global mode): Press and hold the OPT(ALT

ProControl Guide86Velocity Sensitive and Linear Behavior on Encoders The channel data encoders, when editing pan or send level, exhibit linear respons

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 87To adjust stereo channel PAN:1 Press the PAN master switch a second time. The scribble strips will now show “R<&g

ProControl Guide88Master ASSIGN Switch The Master ASSIGN switch is used to assign input, output and send routing. Throughout this guide using instruct

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 89The FLIP SwitchThe FLIP switch, located directly under the SEND E/J switch, allows control of send levels from the to

ProControl Guide90appear by default when you first open a Pro Tools session). These switches provide a powerful means to go “right to work” editing EQ

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 91Master IN/EDIT Switch The IN/EDIT switch is located immediately to the left of the channel EQ IN/EDIT switch row. It

ProControl Guide92REC/RDY and MSTR REC SwitchesThese switches arm disk track channel strips for recording. The channel REC/RDY switch LED will flash w

Chapter 4: Working with Tracks 93To reset an encoder in the DSP EDIT/ASSIGN section to its default setting:1 Enable SENDS or PARAMs mode. 2 Press an