Chapter 4. Pro Tools Main Windows; The Mix Window; The Edit Window - DigiDesign Pro Tools Reference Manual

Chapter 4: Pro Tools Main Windows
Pro Tools provides two complementary ways of
viewing a session: the Mix window and the Edit
window. Pro Tools also lets you control the
transport and transport-related functions using
the Transport window.
To toggle between the Mix and Edit win-
dows, press Control+Equals (=) (Windows),
or press Command+Equals (=) (Mac).
For information on the main elements of the
Mix window and Edit window, see the page
references provided in Figure 3 on page 24,
and Figure 4 on page 25.

The Mix Window

In the Mix window, tracks appear as channel
strips, with controls for:
• inserts
• sends
• input and output assignments
• volume
• panning
• record enable
• automation mode
• solo/mute
• mic preamps (Pro Tools HD only)
To display the Mix window:
Choose Window > Mix.
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To display all Mix window view options:
Select View > Mix Window > All.
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For information on selecting individual view
options, see "Views in the Mix and Edit Win-
dows" on page 532.

The Edit Window

The Edit window provides a timeline display of
audio, as well as MIDI data and mixer automa-
tion for recording, editing, and arranging tracks.
As in the Mix window, each track has controls
for record enable, solo, mute, and automation
mode.
To display the Edit window:
Choose Window > Edit.
■
To display all Edit window view options:
Select View > Edit Window > All.
■
For information on selecting individual view
options, see "Views in the Mix and Edit Win-
dows" on page 532.
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