The Software Control Panel - M-Audio Pro Tools User Manual

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The Software Control Panel

Windows XP/Vista users: A small M-Audio logo
located at the bottom of your Windows desktop. Double-click this icon to open the Control Panel.
Mac OS X users: The Fast Track Control Panel can be found in System Preferences, under "Other."
Note: The Software Control Panel is available only after the Fast Track USB driver software
has been installed. It will not appear if Fast Track USB is being used as a class compliant
device (this means using the device with the drivers already built into the computer's operating
system). Also note that the Fast Track USB driver software must be installed and the device
connected in order for Pro Tools M-Powered Essential to function.
Latency Tab (Windows XP and Vista)
Latency is defined as the time it takes for your input
signal to pass through your audio software and
appear at the outputs. This latency can result in a
delay that is undesirable when overdubbing to exist-
ing tracks. The slider lets you select the size of the
buffer in samples. Smaller buffer sizes result in lower
latency, but may not function well with slower sys-
tems, causing clicks, pops and dropouts in the audio
playback. The default buffer size is 256 samples. If you are experiencing clicks and pops in your
audio, try increasing the buffer size. On Macintosh systems, the buffer size is normally adjusted
within your audio recording software.
Sample Rate Tab (Windows Vista Only)
This page allows you to choose a sample rate of
44.1kHz (audio CD format) or 48kHz (used in video).
This is provided in order for MME applications in
Vista to have access to both of the supported sample
rates. When using Pro Tools M-Powered Essential,
as well as ASIO and WDM applications, the sample
rate can be changed within the recording software,
regardless of the setting on this tab.
Pro Tools Recording Studio
will be placed in the system tray, generally
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