DigiDesign Pro Tools Reference Manual page 574

Viewing Inserts
Both the Mix and Edit windows can be config-
ured to show or hide inserts. Plug-in windows
provide complete access to plug-in controls.
To show (or hide) inserts, do one of the following:
In the Mix window (or Edit window), select
■
View > Mix Window (or Edit Window) > Inserts.
Inserts
Sends (A–F)
Showing Inserts in the Mix Window
– or –
Select Inserts View from the Edit Window or
■
Mix Window View selector.
Showing Inserts using the View selector
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Display of Plug-in Window Status
In the Mix and Edit window, the plug-in button
and selector display the currently inserted plug-
in, its bypass state (see "Bypassing Plug-ins" on
page 575), target status, and window status.
Indication of open plug-in window
Indicating the Controller Target
If you are using a control surface with Pro Tools,
only one plug-in can be targeted at a time. The
current controller target, if any, is indicated
with a color outline around its name:
The controller target
Making Inserts Inactive
Plug-in and hardware inserts can be made inac-
tive to free up their resources for other uses.
When a plug-in insert is inactive it retains its as-
signment, position, and related automation
View selector
playlists. However, it will not pass audio and
does not consume any DSP or TDM resources.
When opening sessions, inserts will automati-
cally be made inactive in any of the following
situations:
• The system has insufficient DSP resources.
• A plug-in is not installed.
• A plug-in type is not available (RTAS or TDM).
Lit plug-in name
Target outline