Setup Guide 003™ Family Version 8.
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Communications & Safety Regulation Information Compliance Statement The model 003, 003 Rack, and 003 Rack+ comply with the following standards regulating interference and EMC: • FCC Part 15 Class B • EN55022 Class B • EN55024 Class B • AS/NZS 3548 Class B • CISPR 22 Class B Radio and Television Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CE Compliance Statement: Digidesign is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Safety Statement This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL60065 7th /IEC 60065 7th and Canadian CAN/CSA C22.2 60065:03. Digidesign Inc.
contents Chapter 1. Welcome to the 003 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 003 Family Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pro Tools LE Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. Configuring Your Pro Tools System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Starting Up or Shutting Down Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Configuring Pro Tools LE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Optimizing a Mac System for Pro Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 10. Making Studio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Connecting a Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Connecting Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 12. Using MIDI Mode with 003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Overview of MIDI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Selecting MIDI Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Recalling MIDI Map Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Mapping Controls . .
Appendix D. Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Avoid Recording to the System Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Supported Drive Formats and Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Formatting an Audio Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Partitioning Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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chapter 1 Welcome to the 003 Family Welcome to the 003® family of cross-platform Pro Tools® workstations for music, sound design, and multimedia production from Digidesign. The 003 family includes 003, 003 Rack, and 003 Rack+ devices. • Optical connectors for eight channels of Optical (ADAT) I/O (supporting up to 48 kHz) or two channels of Optical S/PDIF I/O. • RCA connectors for two channels of S/PDIF digital I/O supporting up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio.
• One MIDI In port and two MIDI Out ports, providing up to 16 channels of MIDI input and up to 32 channels of MIDI output. 003 Rack+ • Eight analog audio inputs. • Each input channel features: • Transport controls, plus Transport mode switches for loop playback, loop record, and QuickPunch. • Dual-concentric Jog/Shuttle wheel. • Save, Undo, and Enter switches. Memory Location switch for recalling Memory Locations or opening the Memory Location window.
Pro Tools LE uses your computer’s CPU to mix and process audio tracks (host processing). Computers with faster clock speeds yield higher track counts and more plug-in processing. System Requirements and Compatibility 003 family interfaces can be used with a Digidesign-qualified Mac or Windows computer running Pro Tools LE software. A DVD drive is required to use the Pro Tools Installer disc. Digidesign can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
Hard Drive Requirements For optimal audio recording and playback, all Pro Tools systems require one or more Digidesign-qualified drives. For a list of Digidesign-qualified hard drives, visit the Digidesign website: www.digidesign.com/compatibility If you are using an ATA/IDE or FireWire hard drive, initialize your drive with the Disk Utility application included with Apple System software (Mac) or Windows Disk Management (Windows).
chapter 2 Installing Pro Tools on Mac This chapter contains information for Mac systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Windows computer, see Chapter 3, “Installing Pro Tools LE on Windows.” Before installing this version of Pro Tools, see the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc. Installation Overview Installing your 003 family system on a Mac includes the following steps: 1 “Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your Interface” on page 5.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with installation. 5 Click Continue each time you are prompted. 14 Plug one end of the FireWire cable into one of the ports marked “1394” on the back panel of your 003 family interface. Either port will work. 6 At the Installation Type page, do one of the following: • To install all Pro Tools application files and free plug-in suites (and associated content), leave the default Installation options selected and click Continue.
Installation Options Pro Tools LE Options To install a subset of Pro Tools software and plug-ins (and associated content), click the reveal triangle for the Pro Tools LE 8.0 option in the installer, and deselect any of the following options that you do not want installed. Application Files (Required for Pro Tools) Installs the Pro Tools application and supporting library files needed to run Pro Tools. This option also installs the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver.
4 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one of the following: • Create a new session from template. • Create a new blank session. • Open any other session on your system. Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional software for your system, including audio drivers for playing other audio applications through your Digidesign hardware and a Pro Tools demo session. Additional plug-in installers on the disc are paid options.
The CoreAudio Driver is installed by default when you install Pro Tools. For information on configuring the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver, see the Digidesign CoreAudio Guide. To install the demo session: 1 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc into your DVD drive. 2 On the Pro Tools LE Installer disc, locate and open the Additional Files/Pro Tools Demo Sessions Installer folder. Standalone CoreAudio Driver 3 Double-click Install demo session.pkg.
To connect a FireWire hard drive, do one of the following: If your computer has more than one FireWire port, connect the FireWire hard drive to one FireWire port on the computer, and connect your 003 family interface to another FireWire port on the computer. – or – If your computer has only one FireWire port, connect the FireWire hard drive directly to your computer and then connect your 003 family interface to an available FireWire port on the drive.
chapter 3 Installing Pro Tools LE on Windows This chapter contains information for Windows systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Mac computer, see Chapter 2, “Installing Pro Tools on Mac.” Before installing this version of Pro Tools, see the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc. Installing Pro Tools LE and Connecting Your 003 Family Interface Before connecting your 003 family interface to your computer, you need to install Pro Tools LE software.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with installation and click Next when prompted. 6 To install the complete compliment of Pro Tools software and plug-ins, leave Pro Tools selected. 7 At the Select Features page, do one of the following: • To install all Pro Tools application files and free plug-in suites (and associated content), leave the default Installation options selected and click Continue.
15 Wait for the installer to finish installing all software components, drivers, and PACE System files before proceeding to the next step. Avid Video Engine The Avid Video Engine is required to use Pro Tools with Avid video peripherals such as the Avid Mojo. 16 When installation is complete, click Finish and restart your computer. Command|8 Controller and Driver The Command|8® Driver is required if you are using the Digidesign Command|8 control surface.
Launching Pro Tools LE When launching Pro Tools the first time, you are prompted to enter an authorization code to validate your software. (The code begins with the letters DIGI.) 4 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one of the following: • Create a new session from template. • Create a new blank session. • Open any other session on your system. To authorize Pro Tools software: 1 Make sure your 003 family interface is connected to your computer and powered on.
Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional software for your system, including audio drivers (for playing other audio applications through your Digidesign hardware) and a Pro Tools demo session. Refer to your Pro Tools Installer disc for additional software and installers.
Pro Tools Demo Session The Pro Tools LE Installer disc includes a demo session that you can use to verify that your system is working. The demo session for Pro Tool LE is named “Filtered Dream.” Before installing the demo session to your audio drive, make sure the drive is configured as described in “Formatting an Audio Drive” on page 158. To install the demo session: 1 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc into your DVD drive.
Connecting Other FireWire Devices to 003 Family Interfaces The second FireWire port on your 003 family interface is available for daisy-chaining FireWire devices such as digital cameras or digital video recorders. Even when it is powered off, 003 and 003 Rack supply power from the computer through its FireWire ports, letting you recharge batteries in connected FireWire devices. Uninstalling Pro Tools LE Use the Uninstall Pro Tools application to uninstall Pro Tools software from your computer.
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chapter 4 Configuring Your Pro Tools System After you have connected your system and installed Pro Tools software, you are ready to start up and configure your Pro Tools system. Starting Up or Shutting Down Your System To ensure that the components of your Pro Tools system communicate properly with each other, you need to start them in a particular order. Start up your Pro Tools system in this order: 1 Lower the volume of all output devices in your system.
Configuring Pro Tools LE Software Pro Tools System Settings Hardware Buffer Size The Hardware Buffer Size (H/W Buffer Size) controls the size of the buffer used to handle host processing tasks such as Real-Time AudioSuite (RTAS) plug-ins. The H/W Buffer setting can also be used to manage monitoring latency.
RTAS Processors To set the number of RTAS Processors: The RTAS Processors setting determines the number of processors in your computer allocated for RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) plug-in processing. 1 Choose Setup > Playback Engine. With computers that have multiple processors, or that feature multi-core processing or hyperthreading, this setting lets you enable multiprocessor support for RTAS plug-ins.
CPU Usage Limit RTAS Engine (RTAS Error Suppression) The CPU Usage Limit setting controls the percentage of CPU resources allocated to Pro Tools host processing tasks. Used in combination with the RTAS Processors setting, the CPU Usage Limit setting lets you control the way Pro Tools tasks are carried out by the system. The RTAS Engine options determine RTAS error reporting during playback and recording. This is especially useful when working with instrument plug-ins.
Size, or at least 128 samples (whichever is greater). If you are on an older, slower computer, you may want to disable this option to avoid adverse performance. This option is only available on Mac if the Ignore Errors During Playback/Record option is enabled. DAE Playback Buffer Size The DAE Playback Buffer Size setting determines the amount of memory DAE allocates for disk buffers.
Using a larger Cache Size leaves less system memory for other tasks. The default setting of Normal is recommended unless you are encountering -9500 (“Cache too small”) errors. Using a larger Plug-in Streaming Buffer Size leaves less system memory for other tasks. The default setting of 250 ms (Level 2) is recommended unless you are experiencing problems with the audio quality of sample playback. To change the Cache Size: 1 Choose Setup > Playback Engine.
Pro Tools Hardware Settings Clock Source In the Hardware Settings dialog, Pro Tools lets you set the default sample rate and clock source for your system, and configure the digital inputs on the 003 family interface. The Pro Tools Hardware Setup dialog lets you select the Clock Source for the system. Default Sample Rate The Sample Rate setting appears as the default sample rate when you create a new session. (This setting is available in the Hardware Setup dialog only when no session is open.
2 Choose the clock source from the Clock Source pop-up menu. Optical Format The Optical port can be set for eight channels of ADAT Optical I/O (supporting up to 48 kHz) or two channels of S/PDIF Optical I/O. The Optical Format ADAT option is replaced by None for session rates 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. If you are using an optical device for recording, you need to set the Optical Format. To select the digital format of the Optical I/O port: Hardware Setup dialog 1 Choose Setup > Hardware.
Configuring I/O Setup Using the I/O Setup dialog, you can label Pro Tools LE input, output, insert, and bus signal paths. The I/O Setup dialog provides a graphical representation of the inputs, outputs, and signal routing of the 003 family interface. Pro Tools LE has default I/O Setup settings that will get you started. Use the I/O Setup dialog only if you want to rename the default I/O paths. To rename I/O paths in I/O Setup: 1 Choose Setup > I/O.
Optimizing a Mac System for Pro Tools To ensure optimum performance with Pro Tools, configure your computer before using Pro Tools hardware and software. To optimize a Windows system, see “Optimizing a Windows System for Pro Tools” on page 30. Before configuring your computer, make sure you are logged in as an Administrator for the account where you want to install Pro Tools. For details on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, refer to your Apple OS X documentation.
Disable or Reassign Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Used by Pro Tools To have the full complement of Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts, you need to disable or reassign any conflicting Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts in the Apple System Preferences, including the following: • “Show Help menu” Reassign Spaces Keyboard Shortcuts If you want to use Spaces, you should reassign the Spaces keyboard shortcuts to avoid conflicts with important Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts.
Disabling Spotlight Indexing The Mac OS X Spotlight feature automatically indexes files and folders on local hard drives in the background. In most cases, this is not a concern for normal Pro Tools operation. However, if Spotlight starts indexing drives while recording in a Pro Tools session with high track counts for an extended period of time, it can adversely affect Pro Tools system performance.
To enable DMA for any IDE hard drives: To configure Windows Power Management (Windows Vista): 1 Right-click Computer (Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP). 1 Choose Start > Control Panel. 2 In the left-hand pane of the Computer Man- 2 Double-click Power Options. agement window under System Tools, click on Device Manager. 3 In the Power Options window, select High Per- 3 In the right-hand pane, click the plus (+) sign to expand IDE ATA/API Controllers.
Disabling User Account Control Optional Optimizations (Windows Vista Only) The following system optimizations may help Pro Tools perform better on some systems. It is recommended that you only try these optimizations if necessary, as they may disable or adversely affect the functionality of other programs on your system. For optimal performance with Pro Tools on Windows Vista, disable User Account Control (UAC). To disable User Account Control (UAC): 1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
Adjusting Processor Scheduling To adjust Processor Scheduling performance: 1 Right-click Computer (Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP) and choose Properties. 2 in the System Properties window, click the Ad- vanced tab. 3 Under the Performance section, click the Set- tings button. 4 In the Performance Options window, click the Advanced tab. 5 Under the Processor Scheduling section, select the Background Services option. 6 Under the Memory Usage section, select the System cache option.
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chapter 5 003 Top Panel 003 Operating Modes 003 can be in any of five states when it is on: • Standby mode • Pro Tools mode • MIDI mode • Third-Party Software mode • Utility mode Standby Mode 003 is in this mode when you first power on the unit, waiting for you to launch Pro Tools (or another supported application). In Standby mode, the unit displays “003 Offline” in the top row of the 003 display and the Monitor Mute switch is enabled (lit).
To put 003 in Pro Tools mode: To use a third-party software application with 003: 1 Make sure the 003 unit is properly connected to the computer and powered on. 1 Make sure 003 is properly connected to the 2 If Mute is disabled (unlit), enable Mute by pressing the Monitor Mute switch so that it is lit. 2 Configure your system and software for ASIO, WaveDriver, or CoreAudio Driver. 3 Launch Pro Tools LE and open or create a Pro Tools session. computer and in Standby mode.
003 Top Panel Overview Figure 1 identifies each of the main 003 control sections. The 003 top panel is arranged in sections of controls with related functions. The Fader section includes standard channel strip controls, similar to any small-format mixer. The Console/Channel View section provides powerful multi-state controls for viewing and controlling inserts, plug-ins and sends in Pro Tools. The Transport and Navigation controls provide access to many of the on-screen navigation features of Pro Tools.
Display Section The top portion of the 003 includes an LCD display, Display mode switch, and status indicators. MIDI Data indicators Host ‚”1394” status indicator LCD display Display Mode switch Sync indicators 003 LCD, Display Mode switch, and status indicators LCD Display For all 003 operating modes, the LCD display provides status information. For information on the status information displayed for each 003 operating mode, see “003 Operating Modes” on page 35.
Display Mode Switch Sync Indicators This switch is used to change default LCD displays: The Sync LEDs indicate the current clock source. When the current clock source is not established, the respective LED flashes. • Full names of items with more than 6 characters can be temporarily displayed in the LCD. See “Displaying Full Names of Tracks, Insert Parameters, and Other Elements” on page 98. • The lower row of the LCD shows track or control names by default.
Fader Section The Fader section consists of eight channel strips, each with identical controls. Each fader has a motorized touch-sensitive fader, solo and mute switches, a multi-state Channel Select switch, a rotary encoder and its LED ring, and meter LEDs. The LCD display dedicates two rows, each with up to six characters, to each channel strip.
Muting Fader Movement Channel Select Switches Because 003 faders are motorized, they move to follow automation when playing back and recording (when the track is set to an automation read or write mode, and not Off). During critical listening passes, the sound of the fader motors and their automated movements may be distracting. You can temporarily shut off (or mute) motorized fader movement using the Fader Mute switch.
Record Arming Mode When the Rec Arm switch is enabled (flashing), the Channel Select switch for a track enables or disables its Record Enable button, plus acts as a record-enabled indicator. When a track is record-enabled, its Channel Select switch flashes when the Transport is stopped. When Pro Tools is recording, the switch is lit continuously. Tracks that are armed for recording will remain armed after Rec Arming mode is disabled.
Meter Switch and LEDs The Meter switch (located to the right of the encoder row) configures the display mode for Channel Meter LEDs and the rotary encoder LEDs. Global Fader Controls Default and Input switches Rec Arm switch Meter switch and LEDs Flip switch Mstr Faders switch Global Fader control switches Meter switch and LEDs The Meter switch also sets whether Left or Right pan is controlled by a channel’s rotary encoder.
Mstr Faders (Master Faders) Switch Default Switch When enabled (flashing), the Master Faders switch arranges all Master Fader tracks in the current session on the right-hand side of the control surface. Pressing this switch a second time returns the control surface to the previous view. The Default switch is used in conjunction with a Channel Select switch to reset a fader (or fader-mapped plug-in parameter) to its default setting.
Console/Channel View Section The Console and Channel View sections give you control over many on-screen elements in Pro Tools. Master Bypass switch Console View switches Channel View switches Plug-in Page switches ESC (Escape/Cancel) switch Insert/Send Position switches 003 Console and Channel View switches Both Console and Channel Views let you view and access pan, sends, or plug-ins for editing, and automation.
Insert/Send Position Switches Channel View Section Switches These switches determine which of the five available insert positions (marked A–E in Pro Tools) or ten available send positions (marked A–J in Pro Tools) are displayed in Console View. The first four Channel View switches determine the type of information displayed for a selected track. The first two switches focus on particular types of plug-ins (EQ and Dynamics), while the second two address all types of inserts and sends.
Think of Channel View as a way to temporarily focus on all the plug-ins, inserts or sends on a single channel. EQ Switch When enabled (flashing), 003 is in Channel View. In this view, 003 identifies channels with equalizer plug-ins assigned to them by illuminating their Channel View switches. The top row of the LCD shows “Select EQ” and the Main Counter. The bottom row shows track names. Dynamics Switch When enabled (flashing), 003 is in Channel View.
Transport and Navigation Controls The 003 provides a standard set of Transport controls that mirror Pro Tools on-screen controls (when in Pro Tools mode) and conform to standard MMC commands for controlling other devices (in MIDI mode). Navigation keys and shortcut switches support Pro Tools zooming, banking, and navigation features.
Jog/Shuttle Wheel Jog/Shuttle Wheel Takeover The dual-concentric Jog/Shuttle wheel provides additional navigation controls. When using the Jog/Shuttle wheel, keyboard and mouse commands are not supported, and most 003 controls are unavailable. 003 faders can be used at the same time as the Jog/Shuttle wheel. However, 003 transport controls disable the Jog/Shuttle wheel. Shuttle Mode The outer ring of the Jog/Shuttle wheel is a Shuttle control. When you move the Shuttle ring, 003 enters Shuttle mode.
Fader Bank, Nudge, and Zoom Display Switches Record/Playback Transport Mode Switches The Display switches define basic Arrow key functionality, as follows: Loop Play Switch Toggles Loop Playback on and off Bank Switch When enabled (lit), the Arrow keys let you bank 003 fader strips to the previous or next eight tracks. You can also control and adjust selections and scroll in the Pro Tools Edit window.
Miscellaneous Switches Save Switch Pressing the Save switch twice is equivalent to choosing File > Save in Pro Tools. Undo Switch Pressing the Undo switch is equivalent to choosing Edit > Undo in Pro Tools. (See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for details on multiple undo capabilities.) Enter (OK) Switch Pressing the Enter switch is equivalent to pressing Return or Enter on the computer keyboard. This lets you OK on-screen dialogs or create new Memory Locations in Pro Tools directly from the control surface.
Suspend Switch Automation Section This section provides switches for controlling how automation data is written and played back. Write switch Read switch Touch switch Off switch Latch switch Suspend switch Automation section Automation Mode Switches The Write, Touch, Latch, Read, and Off switches are used to set the Pro Tools Automation mode for any track. When the Meter switch is set to Auto, the Meter LEDs for each channel display its Automation status.
003 Shortcuts Mic/DI Input Controls Modifier switches provide shortcuts for 003 functions that can be accomplished without using your computer’s keyboard or mouse. For a list of 003 shortcuts, see “003 Top Panel Shortcuts” on page 111. There are four high-quality preamplifiers with adjustable gain and phantom power (switchable in pairs, for Inputs 1–2 and Inputs 3–4). The phantom power switches are on the back panel. Inputs 1–4 show up as “Analog 1–4” in the default Pro Tools I/O Setup.
Monitor Section The Monitor section provides the following control room monitoring features: 3/4-HP2 switch Aux In 7/8 switch Alt CR switch Aux In switch Mono switch Alt CR (Control Room) Switch This switch mutes the Main Monitor output and routes the signal to the Alt Monitor output. Mono Switch This switch temporarily combines Output 1–2 in the Main and Alt Monitor Outputs and the Headphone Outputs. This is helpful for checking the phase relationships of stereo material.
chapter 6 003 Rack Front Panel The 003 Rack front panel provides controls for Inputs 1–4, options for routing outputs and monitoring alternate input sources, and indicators for connections status, sync source, and MIDI data. Input 1-4 Gain control Power switch Mic/DI and HPF switches for Inputs 1–4 Status indicators Monitor section Headphone jacks Figure 2. 003 Rack front panel Power Switch Mic/DI Input Controls The Power switch is located on the front panel.
Mic/DI Switches (Inputs 1–4) Each switch toggles the corresponding input between microphone (unlit) or DI input (lit). The DI/Mic switch LEDs indicate the current source input. The LEDs blink rapidly when the input is clipping. Engage the Mic switch only if you have an XLR cable plugged into the mic connector. Leaving the switch engaged with nothing connected may introduce low-level noise.
Status Indicators Host (“1394”) Status Indicator The Host status LED, marked “1394” below its LED, indicates that communication has been established between the unit and Pro Tools LE software (or another software application) through FireWire. Sync Indicators The Sync LEDs indicate the current clock source. When the current clock source is not established, the respective LED flashes. If none of the Sync LEDs are lit, 003 Rack’s clock source is set to Internal.
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chapter 7 003 and 003 Rack Back Panels The 003 and 003 Rack back panels include audio, MIDI and computer connectors for the unit (see See Figure 3 on page 60). The functions of each connector and their associated switches are explained in this section. The 003 and 003 Rack have identical connectors. The 003’s Power switch is on its back panel, whereas the 003 Rack’s Power switch is on its front panel. Digidesign does not recommend the use of unbalanced cables.
Mic and DI Inputs 1-4 (and Phantom Power switches) Main and Alt MIDI In Analog Outputs 1-8 Monitor Outputs MIDI Outs Aux In Link indicator Analog Inputs 5-8 (and Level switch Footswitch Kensington Lock port Word Clock Optical I/O S/PDIF I/O AC power connector Power switch FireWire ports Figure 3. 003 back panel Analog Inputs Mic Inputs 1–4 These are balanced, three-conductor XLR connectors for microphone-level analog inputs.
Analog Inputs 5–8 and Operating Level Switches Analog Inputs 5–8 are balanced, 1/4-inch TRS jacks for line-level analog audio input connections. Operating levels for each of these line-level inputs is switchable between +4 dBu and –10 dBV, using the Operating Level switches immediately to the right of the input jacks. While Inputs 5–8 do accept unbalanced connections, this may result in a noisier signal than a balanced-to-balanced connection.
These outputs are enabled when the Alt CR switch is enabled (lit). Aux In These are balanced, 1/4-inch TRS connectors for connecting alternate audio sources such as CD players or tape decks. The signal from these inputs can be routed directly to the Main Monitor Outputs (for monitoring) or to Inputs 7–8 (for direct input into Pro Tools) from the top panel of 003, or the front panel of 003 Rack. Operating levels for these inputs are fixed at +4 dBu.
About Lightpipe-Compatible Devices Kensington Lock Port Lightpipe is an industry standard, eight-channel optical digital audio connection developed by Alesis. Lightpipe is found on many devices, including ADAT decks, modular digital multitracks (MDMs), sound cards, standalone A/D or D/A converters, and digital consoles. Use the Kensington Lock port to secure your interface with a Kensington Lock (not supplied). For more information, visit the Kensington website (www.kensington.com).
Connecting 003 or 003 Rack and FireWire Hard Drives The FireWire ports on 003 and 003 Rack do not pass data when they are powered off. If you daisy-chain FireWire devices from your computer, it is best to connect FireWire hard drives directly to your computer and not to the 003 family device. This will prevent hard drive errors and data loss in case the 003 family device is powered off.
chapter 8 003 Rack+ Front Panel The 003 Rack+ front panel provides controls for Inputs 1–8, options for routing outputs and monitoring alternate input sources, and indicators for connections status, sync source, and MIDI data. It also includes a single 1/4-inch DI input linked to channel 1.
Mic and Line/DI Input Controls The 003 Rack+ has eight input channels, each featuring a high-quality preamplifier with adjustable gain, phantom power, a high-pass filter, and a pad. These inputs show up as “Analog 1–8” in the default Pro Tools I/O Setup. Inputs 1–8 have the following controls: Input Channel Gain Controls Each knob adjusts gain for the input, with a range of +15 dB to +60 dB of gain. Gain control applies to mic, line, or DI input signals, as well as the front panel DI input.
Monitor Level Control These knobs control the volume of the Main and Alt Monitor Outputs. These outputs mirror Analog Outputs 1–2, which correspond to outputs 1–2 in Pro Tools. Alternate Input Routing Controls Aux In to 7/8 Switch This switch routes the Aux In input pair directly to Inputs 7–8 of Pro Tools, and does not send it to the Main and Alt Monitor Outputs. This lets you route an alternate input signal (such as a CD player) directly into Pro Tools without the need to repatch any cables.
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chapter 9 003 Rack+ Back Panel The 003 Rack+ back panel includes audio, MIDI and computer connectors for the unit (see Figure 5 on page 70) The functions of each connector and their associated switches are explained in this section. Digidesign does not recommend the use of unbalanced cables. Unbalanced connections may introduce noise into your audio system. Whenever possible, use balanced cables to make connections to the 003 Rack+.
Mic inputs 1-8 Analog Outputs 1-8 Main and Alt Monitor Outputs Aux In MAIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 3 2 4 2 3 4 5 7 AUX IN 5 7 L L L 6 8 R R R OUTPUTS 6 MIDI Out Designed in the USA Made in China S/N 8 INPUTS 1 ALT MIDI In 8 MONITOR IN LINE / DI FOOT SWITCH Line/DI inputs 1-8 Footswitch 1394 LINK MIDI OUT OPTICAL AC ~ 100-240V;50-60HZ; 1A Link indicator Word Clock Optical I/O AC power connector S/PDIF I/O FireWire ports Figure 5.
Analog Outputs Main Analog Outputs 1–8 These are impedance balanced, 1/4-inch TRS jacks for line-level analog audio output connections. Operating levels for these outputs are fixed at +4 dBu. While the Main Analog Outputs do accept unbalanced connections, this may result in a noisier signal than a balanced-to-balanced connection.
When the Alt CR switch is enabled (lit), audio routed to Aux In will pass out the Alt Monitor Outputs. Digital I/O The Optical I/O ports support 24-bit, 20-bit and 16-bit resolutions in both modes. Only one S/PDIF input pair can be used at a time. For example, if you use the Optical In for S/PDIF data, you cannot use the RCA inputs. S/PDIF Digital I/O The S/PDIF in and out ports are unbalanced two-conductor phono (RCA) connectors that utilize a full 24-bit, two-channel digital data stream.
MIDI Connectors IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Ports The MIDI In and MIDI Out ports are standard 5-pin MIDI ports. The MIDI In port supports 16 channels of MIDI input. The MIDI Out port supports 16 channels of MIDI output. These ports, marked “1394” in reference to their IEEE specification, are commonly known as FireWire ports. These provide connections to the computer and other FireWire devices.
Connecting Other FireWire Devices 003 Rack+ The second FireWire port on 003 Rack+ is available for daisy-chaining FireWire devices such as digital cameras or digital video recorders. Even when it is powered off, 003 Rack+ supply power from the computer through their FireWire ports, letting you recharge batteries in other FireWire devices. Link Indicator The Link indicator lights when a valid FireWire connection is established (between the 003 Rack+ and a computer).
chapter 10 Making Studio Connections To hear audio recorded into a Pro Tools session, you will need to connect headphones or an external sound system (such as powered monitors or a home stereo) to your 003 family interface. Sound from your 003 family interface cannot be played through your computer’s speakers or your computer’s sound output. To connect headphones: Connect headphones with a 1/4-inch stereo connector (or adapter) to the Headphone 1 or 2 jack.
When connecting to a stereo system, connect the left channel to Main Monitor Output L, and right channel to Main Monitor Output R. Main Monitor Outputs Monitor Outputs (all models) Home stereo systems often use RCA connectors for analog audio connections. You can use an adaptor or a special cable to convert from the TRS or TS connectors used by and 003 Rack to the RCA connectors on your home stereo. Main Monitor Outputs L and R play the audio that is routed to analog outputs 1 and 2 within Pro Tools.
Connecting Audio Inputs 003 family inputs support microphones, guitars, keyboards, and other types of instruments. On the 003 Rack+, XLR mic inputs are labeled 18, and the combination Line/DI 1/4-inch inputs are labeled 1-8. Mic Inputs 1-8 003 family interfaces have eight analog inputs. On the 003 and 003 Rack, one set of inputs is labeled Mic Inputs 1–4 and DI Inputs 1–4, and the other four are labeled Analog 5–8.
Connecting a Microphone There are several ways to use your 003 family interface with a microphone, depending on the type of microphone and cables you use. Mic Cables and Connectors Some microphone cables use an XLR connector to attach a microphone to an input (such as those on 003 family interfaces). Other microphones use a 1/4-inch connector. If you have a choice, use an XLR connector to connect the microphone to your 003 family interface to yield better results.
2 Depending on your device, do one of the fol- lowing: • If using the 003 or 003 Rack, press the Mic/DI switch (located on the top panel of the 003, and on the front panel of the 003 Rack) for the corresponding input so that it is in the Mic (unlit) position.
Using a Mic with a 1/4-Inch Connector To use a microphone that has a 1/4-inch connector with your 003 family interface: 1 Do one of the following, depending on your device: 2 Do one of the following, depending on your device: • If using the 003 or 003 Rack, press the Mic/DI switch (located on the top panel of the 003, and on the front panel of the 003 Rack) for the corresponding input so that it is lit (yellow).
Connecting Instruments to 003 Family Interfaces The 1/4-inch inputs on 003 family interfaces support both higher output “line-level” devices and low-output instruments (such as electric or acoustic guitars). This section contains examples for connecting both types to your 003 family interface. To use a guitar with the 003 family interface: 1 Do one of the following, depending on your device: • On the back of the 003 or 003 Rack, plug your guitar cable into one of the DI inputs.
2 Do one of the following, depending on your device: To use a keyboard or mixer with 003 or 003 Rack: • If using the 003 or 003 Rack, press the Mic/DI switch (located on the top panel of the 003, and on the front panel of the 003 Rack) for the corresponding input so that it is lit (yellow).
2 If you are using any DI inputs, press the 4 Set your instrument’s volume to its optimal Mic/DI switch (located on the top panel of the 003, and on the front panel of the 003 Rack) for the corresponding input so that it is in the DI (lit) position. level. For example, the optimal level for most keyboards is between 80% and 100% of maximum volume.
For stereo inputs, (such as a stereo keyboard or the stereo output from a mixer), use an odd/even pair of inputs. For example, connect the left channel to Line/DI Input 1, and right channel to Line/DI Input 2. 2 On the front panel, press the Input Channel Select switch (located on the front panel) for each corresponding input, making sure the Line-DI switch is enabled (lit) for each channel.
To connect your 003 family interface to a S/PDIF digital device using RCA cables: 1 Using RCA (coaxial) cables, connect the 003 family interface S/PDIF In to the S/PDIF output of the external device. 2 Connect the 003 family interface S/PDIF Out to the S/PDIF input of the external device. To connect your 003 family interface to a S/PDIF device using Optical (ADAT) cables: With both Word clock input and output, your Pro Tools LE system can act as Word clock “slave” or “master.
3 Launch Pro Tools. 4 Choose Hardware > Setup. 5 Click the Clock Source pop-up menu and select Internal. 6 Click OK. Pro Tools LE as Word Clock Slave In order to slave Pro Tools to an external Word clock source, you must configure Word clock as the Pro Tools Clock source, as follows: To configure Pro Tools LE with the 003 family interface as a Word clock slave: 1 Make sure all Word clock and audio connections are correct as described earlier in this section.
To set up a send to an external digital effects device (digital sends/returns only): 1 Connect the digital inputs and outputs of the external signal processor to the appropriate digital connectors (the S/PDIF RCA connectors or the Optical ports) on 003 family interface. 2 In Pro Tools, choose Setup > Hardware. 3 Under Optical Format, do one of the follow- ing: • If the external effects device is a S/PDIF device and connected to the S/PDIF RCA jacks, select ADAT (if the selected sample rate is 44.
To record an alternate sound source directly into Pro Tools: 1 Connect the outputs of the external device to the left and right Aux In connectors on the back panel of the 003 family interface. 2 Route the signal directly to Inputs 7–8 in Pro Tools by pressing the Aux In to 7–8 switch (located on the top panel of 003, and on the front panel of 003 Rack and the 003 Rack+) so that it is enabled (lit). When the Aux In to 7–8 switch is enabled, Inputs 7 and 8 on the back panel are inactive.
5 Click the Sample Rate pop-up menu and select a sample rate. The sample rate of the Pro Tools session and external digital device must match. If necessary, change the sample rate of the digital device. Connecting a Lightpipe-Compatible Device (ADAT) 6 Click OK. 1 Connect the Optical output on the ADAT to To connect a Lightpipe-compatible device (ADAT) to your 003 family interface: the Optical In port on the 003 family interface.
The 003 Rack+ only has one MIDI Out port. However, MIDI Out 2 may still appear in Pro Tools. When using the 003 Rack+ with Pro Tools, only use MIDI Out 1. Selecting MIDI Out 2 will produce no MIDI output information. Monitoring MIDI Instruments with 003 Family Interfaces If you have a MIDI instrument that has analog outputs, you can connect it to your 003 family interface to monitor its output.
chapter 11 Pro Tools Mode with 003 In Pro Tools mode, the 003 can be used as a control surface for your Pro Tools sessions. 003 is in this mode when the 003 unit is connected to a computer and Pro Tools LE software is running. If Pro Tools is running and no Pro Tools session is open, the unit normally displays “Open or create a new session.” When a session is being launched, the display changes to “Loading a session.
Working in Console View Console View provides a global view of a given control type across the 003 (such as send A for the current bank of channels). 003 is in Console View when any of the Console View switches (Pan, Send, or Insert) is lit in the Console View section. When you first open a Pro Tools session, the top row of the 003 is in Console View with the Pan switch enabled (lit). This default view is sometimes called the Home View.
3 Hold Shift (Add) and press the Channel Select Renaming Tracks switch for an unselected (unlit) track. All tracks between the first track selected and the additional track will also be selected. To rename a track: 1 Press the Pan switch to put 003 in Pan View. 2 Double-press the Channel Select switch for To remove subsequent tracks in range of selected tracks: 1 Press the Pan switch to put 003 in Pan View.
name to toggle its pre- and post-fader setting. The names of inserts on that insert position are displayed in the LCD. (While the names of hardware I/O inserts are displayed, they have no editable parameters, so the Channel Select switches and the rotary encoders have no effect on them.) Insert View Workflows To display the controls for a plug-in: To toggle a send between pre- and post-fader operation: 1 Press the Send switch to put 003 in Send View.
Working in Channel View Channel View provides a way to temporarily focus on all the plug-ins, inserts or sends on a single channel. 003 is in Channel View when any of the first four Channel View Select switches (EQ, Dynamics, Insert, or Pan/Send) is lit in the Channel View section. In Channel View, controls are displayed horizontally across the LCD and can be adjusted with the channel rotary encoders and switches.
To display the controls for a Dynamics plug-in: 1 Press the Dynamics switch to put 003 in Channel View. 2 Press a lit Channel Select switch. Controls for the first Dynamics plug-in on that track are assigned to the rotary encoders and displayed in the LCD. Switched controls (such as Master Bypass or Phase Invert) are controlled by Channel Select switches. 3 To display any additional pages of plug-in controls, press the Left and Right Page switches.
003 displays the plug-in controls across all channel strips. Controls are assigned to the rotary encoders. Switched controls (such as Master Bypass or Phase Invert) are controlled by Channel Select switches. 5 To display any additional pages of plug-in controls, press the Left and Right Page switches. The Left or Right Page switch flashes when an additional page is available. To cycle through all the inserts on a channel: Hold the Insert switch and repeatedly press the track’s Channel Select switch.
The Channel Select switches on channels 3–7 toggle pre- and post-fader metering for the corresponding send. Display Options in Console and Channel View To adjust send levels for any of the sends on a single track: Displaying Full Names of Tracks, Insert Parameters, and Other Elements 1 Press the Pan/Send switch in the Channel View switch section. 2 Press the Channel Select switch for the track with sends you want to view. 3 Adjust a channel’s send level by turning its ro- tary encoder.
Depending on the current Console or Channel View, you can display insert, plug-in, or pan/send settings. See “Working in Console View” on page 92 and “Working in Channel View” on page 95 for information on the different Console and Channel Views. In most temporary display views, faders and rotary encoders can be used to change settings as you are temporarily viewing them. To reset the LCD display to show settings for all views instead of track or control names: Hold Command/Ctrl and press Display.
Creating Custom Plug-In Maps You can customize the arrangement of plug-in parameters on 003 and save them in customized plug-in maps. Plug-in maps can be saved as presets and exported for use across different sessions and systems. For complete information on creating and managing plug-in maps, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide.
4 Do the following for each parameter mapping you want to change: • In the plug-in window, click the new plug-in parameter. The parameter name appears in the plug-in window Parameter menu. • On the control surface, page to the encoder or Select switch (or in Flip mode, fader) where you want to change the mapping, and turn the encoder, press the switch, or touch the fader.
Naming Tracks of Adding Track Comments To open the Track Name/Comments dialog (to change a track’s name or comments): In Pan View, double-click the track’s Channel Select switch. To close the Track Name/Comments dialog: In the Channel View section, press the ESC switch. Navigating Track Name Field in the Track Name Dialog You can move the cursor when you are naming tracks in the Track Name dialog.
5 Do one of the following: • When the desired path is displayed, press the flashing Channel Select to confirm the assignment. If you have multiple assignments in progress, hold Opt/Alt All and press any flashing Channel Select to save all assignments at once. • Hold Command/Ctrl and press the Channel Select switch if you need to return to the previous menu level. • Press the flashing ESC switch to cancel the assignment.
To remove a send: 1 On the channel where you want to remove the assignment, press its Channel Select switch for 2 seconds. 2 For the assignment you want to remove, hold Command/Ctrl and press the Channel Select switch the amount of times necessary to return to the main menu for assigning sends. This menu includes a dash (“–”) for no assignment, intrfc (interface), and bus. 3 Turn the rotary encoder counter-clockwise un- til the dash (“–”) for no assignment is visible.
6 Do one of the following: • Press the flashing Channel Select to confirm the assignment. If you have multiple assignments in progress, hold Opt/Alt All and press any flashing Channel Select to save all assignments at once. Working with Output Windows Output windows for tracks and sends can be opened or closed, and the track output can be made active or inactive. Track Output Windows • Hold Command/Ctrl and press the Channel Select switch if you need to return to the previous menu level.
To open (or close) a send’s Output window: 1 Press the Send switch to put 003 in Send View. 2 Hold Ctrl/Win and press the Channel Select switch for a track to open (or close) its Output window. To open (or close) multiple send Output windows: 1 Press the Send switch to put 003 in Send View. 2 Hold Shift (Add) and Ctrl/Win and press the Channel Select switch for each track whose window you want to open (or close).
Navigating with the Shuttle/Jog Wheel 2 Hold Shift and press the Up or Down Arrow Shuttle Mode Setting Selection Start and End Points key. To play forwards at a variable rate: Rotate the outer Shuttle ring clockwise. To play backwards at a variable rate: Rotate the outer Shuttle ring counter-clockwise. Jog Mode You can make a selection in the Edit window: during playback with the Arrow keys. To make a selection while playing: 1 Make sure to select Options > Link Timeline and Edit Selection.
Undoing Pro Tools Operations When the switch is enabled (flashing), the LCD shows the first eight Memory Locations in the bottom row of the LCD display. You can undo Pro Tools operations from 003. (See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for details on multiple undo capabilities.) 2 To display any additional pages of Memory To undo an action: Locations, press the Left and Right Page switches. Press the Undo switch. The Left or Right Page switch flashes when an additional page is available.
To exit Flip mode (and transfer controls from faders back to the rotary encoders): While in Flip mode, press the Flip switch. Flip Mode Views There are several types of Flip mode, depending on the view. Send Flip Mode When you are in Console Send View, the Flip switch moves the send level controls to the channel faders, and the send pan controls to the rotary encoders. The LCD shows the selected send (A–E, or F–J) for each channel.
To scroll the display of tracks on 003 backwards: Hold the Nudge switch and rotate the inner Jog wheel counter-clockwise to scroll tracks to previous faders. Banking Master Faders To bank all Master Fader tracks in the current session to the right-hand side of the control surface: Press the Mstr Fader switch so that its LED is flashing. To return the control surface to the previous view: The Automation mode can be set from 003 for a single track, all selected tracks, or all tracks in the session.
003 Top Panel Shortcuts 003 provides shortcuts for many common 003 tasks in Pro Tools mode.
Track Shortcuts Task Shortcut Move to next track in Track Name/Comments dialog (Bank, Nudge, or Zoom mode) Command/Ctrl+Down or Right Arrow key Scroll Timebase formats in New Track dialog (Bank, Nudge, or Zoom mode) Command/Ctrl+Ctrl/Win+Opt/Alt All+Up or Down Arrow key Add or Remove entries in New Track dialog (Bank, Nudge, or Zoom mode) Command/Ctrl+Shift (Add)+Up or Down Arrow key Make track’s output inactive or active (Pan View) Hold Command/Ctrl+Ctrl/Win and press Channel Select switch for a t
Output Window Shortcuts Task Shortcut Open or close send Output window (Send View) Hold Ctrl/Win and press Channel Select switch for a track send Open or close multiple send Output windows (Pan View) Hold Ctrl/Win+Shift (Add) and press Channel Select switch for each track send Plug-in Shortcuts Plug-in Shortcuts Task Shortcut Open or close a plug-in window (Console or Channel Insert View) Hold Ctrl/Win and press Channel Select switch for a plug-in Inactivate or activate a plug-in (Console or Chann
Editing Shortcuts Task Shortcut Reset all faders or plug-in parameters to their factory default settings (Plug-in Edit mode) Hold Default+Opt/Alt All and press Channel Select switch for a track or plug-in Redo an edit (Edit > Redo in Pro Tools) Command/Ctrl+Shift (Add)+Undo Memory Location Shortcuts Memory Location Shortcuts Task Shortcut Choose a Marker Memory Location Hold Mem Loc switch and press Channel Select for a Memory Location Open or close the Marker Memory Location dialog Shift+Mem Loc
chapter 12 Using MIDI Mode with 003 Overview of MIDI Mode In MIDI mode, 003 can control hardware MIDI devices and software other than Pro Tools. Each of 003’s faders, rotary encoders, and 45 of its switches and the footswitch can be custom programmed to send control data on any continuous controller (0–127) and MIDI channel (1–16). 003 switches can also send MIDI Machine Control (MMC) transport control messages (RW, FF, ST, PL, and RC).
Selecting MIDI Mode To select MIDI mode, do one of the following: Press the unlit MIDI Map A switch for the MIDI Map A presets (A1–4). About Preset Pages Each 003 MIDI Map preset includes two pages of unique assignments for each mappable fader, rotary encoder, and switch. Press the unlit MIDI Map B switch for the MIDI Map B presets (B1–4).
Recalling MIDI Map Presets To recall a MIDI Map preset (A1–4 or B1–4) from flash memory: 1 Press either the MIDI Map A switch or the MIDI Map B switch. 6 Do one of the following: • To confirm and load the preset, select OK by pressing the Master Bypass switch (Master Bypass). – or – • To cancel without loading the preset, select Cancel by pressing the ESC switch. 2 Press MIDI Recall. The MIDI Recall switch LED For information on editing preset MIDI maps, see “Editing MIDI Map Presets” on page 119.
Mapping Controls 003 faders, rotary encoders, and switches can be assigned, or mapped, to MIDI continuous controllers (CC) and MIDI channels. As many as eight presets (A1–4 and B1–4) can store unique, custom MIDI maps, each with two pages of unique MIDI assignments for each control. The following switches are assignable controls: • Channel Mute switches • Channel Solo switches • Channel View switches Channel View switches are also used to navigate, select, and save MIDI mode presets.
The following controls are not assignable in MIDI mode: • Mic/DI Input controls • Monitor section controls • Miscellaneous controls The switch’s LED flashes, and the LCD display shows parameters similar to the following tables (which show default assignments for Fader 1 as an example): MIDI Edit display, channels 1–4 (Fader 1 example) ch 1 • Automation section switches • Modifier section switches Though the Mic/DI Input controls and the Monitor section controls are not assignable in MIDI mode, they conti
To set the MIDI channel: Turn the rotary encoder for channel 3 (Chan) until the channel you want is displayed (1–16). 6 When you are done, do one of the following: • To confirm the new control name, select OK by pressing the Master Bypass switch. – or – To set the CC#: Turn the rotary encoder for channel 4 (CC#) until the CC value you want is displayed (0–127). Any control can be set to no assignment (“No Asgn”) by turning the encoder below 0.
Naming MIDI Map Presets Saving MIDI Map Presets MIDI Map presets can have custom names of up to 28 characters. This makes it easier to manage multiple presets for different devices. Presets are snapshots of MIDI mapping assignments that can be saved and recalled. You can store up to eight presets (A1–4 and B1–4) to save custom CC mapping and MIDI channel assignment for a variety of devices, with custom names. Presets can be recalled at any time to switch to a different MIDI mapping.
3 Do one of the following: • To confirm and save the preset, select OK by pressing the Master Bypass switch. – or – • To cancel without saving the preset, select Cancel by pressing the ESC switch. 003 comes with factory presets saved in flash memory. Presets A1–4 and B1–4 provide factory preset MIDI Maps for the following: Factory Default Standard MIDI Map Use this preset for standard MIDI controller mappings (for example, with a third-party application). See Table 13 on page 123.
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appendix a Utility Mode (003 Only) 003 is in this mode when the Utility switch is enabled (flashing). In Utility mode, you can run pre-programmed diagnostic tests of the 003 unit. The Utility switch is unavailable in Pro Tools mode. Utility functions include the following: Accessing Utility Mode To enter Utility mode: 1 If Pro Tools is running, choose Pro Tools > Quit (Mac) or File > Exit (Windows). • Software and firmware version display 2 Press the Utility switch.
Exiting Utility Mode To exit Utility mode: The LCD shows the first page of Utility tests. 3 Select the LCD test by pressing the flashing Dynamics switch. 1 If a test is running, press ESC or Display Mode to exit the test. The 003 automatically scrolls all of its character sets across the LCD display. 2 Press the flashing Utility mode switch.
Switch Test Use this test to evaluate the performance of switches. 4 Rotate any encoder (or the Jog/Shuttle wheel) to test it. Encoder value is displayed in the LCD while testing. 5 To exit the test at anytime, press the Display Mode switch. To test switches: 1 Enter Utility mode. If the Utility switch is not enabled (flashing), press it. 2 Select the Test menu by pressing the flashing Insert switch. The LCD shows the first page of Utility tests.
Fader Group Test 4 Enter the Touch test by select the flashing Page Right switch. To test fader group resolution: 1 Enter Utility mode. If the Utility switch is not enabled (flashing), press it. 2 Select the Test menu by pressing the flashing Insert switch. 5 One by one, touch and move each fader. The LCD shows the resolution for each fader as they move through their range. 6 To exit the test at anytime, press the flashing Display Mode switch. The LCD shows the first page of Utility tests.
MIDI Test Audio Test 003 includes a MIDI loopback test to check MIDI input and output connections. A standard 5-pin MIDI cable is required. 003 includes audio loopback tests (see “Routing Path for Audio Tests” on page 148) to check various audio connections. For each test, a valid audio source and external sound system must be set up for the specific inputs or outputs being tested. See “Making Studio Connections” on page 75 for information on connecting devices.
Routing Path for Audio Tests Testing Audio Connections : Audio Test Routing Path Intl Internal loopback of all analog and digital I/O channels (Analog Input 1 to Analog Output 1, Analog Input 2 to Analog Output 2, and so on). Sgnl 003 generates a 440 Hz sine wave on all analog and digital outputs. Level is adjustable from 0 dB to –42 dB with the rotary encoder in the second fader strip. SpIn 1/2 SpIn 3/4 SpIn 5/6 148 S/PDIF (RCA) Inputs to Analog Outputs 1–2.
appendix b Configuring AMS (Mac OS X Only) Audio MIDI Setup Pro Tools recognizes the ports on your MIDI interface as generic ports. With Mac OS X, you use Apple’s Audio MIDI Setup (AMS) utility to identify external MIDI devices connected to your MIDI interface and configure your MIDI studio for use with Pro Tools. 2 Click the MIDI Devices tab. AMS scans your system for connected MIDI interfaces. If your MIDI interface is properly connected, it appears in the window with each of its ports numbered.
5 Connect the MIDI device to the MIDI interface by clicking the arrow for the appropriate output port of the device and dragging a connection or “cable” to the input arrow of the corresponding port of the MIDI interface. 2 Select a manufacturer and model for the new device from the corresponding pop-up menus. (If the Manufacturer and Model pop-up menus do not provide a name for your particular device, you can type a name.
3 Click the More Properties arrow to expand the 4 Click the device image. The window expands dialog, then enable the appropriate MIDI channels (1–16) for the Transmits and Receives options. (These determine which channels the device will use to send and receive MIDI.) to show images for various MIDI devices (such as keyboards, modules, interfaces, and mixers). Select an icon for your device.
Patch Name Support Pro Tools supports XML (Extensible Markup Language) for storing and importing patch names for you external MIDI devices. Pro Tools installs MIDI patch name files (.midnam) for the factory default patch names of many common MIDI devices. These files reside in directories, sorted by manufacturer, in /Library/Audio/MIDI Patch Names/Digidesign. 4 In the Patch Select dialog, click Change.
appendix c Configuring MIDI Studio Setup (Windows Only) MIDI Studio Setup MIDI Studio Setup (MSS) lets you configure the MIDI controllers and sound modules that are connected to your system, and control the routing of MIDI data between your MIDI equipment and Pro Tools. MSS automatically finds MIDI interfaces, and lets you specify a custom name for each of the MIDI ports within the MIDI Studio Setup document. MIDI Studio Setup Window The MIDI Studio Setup window is organized into three sections.
Interface Controls Properties Section Create Adds a new instrument to the Instrument Name list. The Properties section lets you edit information for new instruments, or instrument currently selected in the Instrument list. Delete Deletes the instrument or instruments selected in the Instrument Name list. Import Imports an existing MIDI Studio Setup file. Export Exports the current MIDI Studio Setup file.
6 From the Output pop-up menu, select the output port on your MIDI interface that is connected to the MIDI In of your instrument. 7 Enable the appropriate MIDI channels (1–16) for the Send Channels and Receive Channels options (These determine which channels send and receive MIDI.) face port that is set and displayed here is the port through which MIDI data is sent from the external MIDI device specified in the Instrument Name field into your MIDI interface.
To import MIDI patch names into Pro Tools: 1 Verify the MIDI Device name in the MIDI Stu- dio Setup window (see “MIDI Studio Setup” on page 153). The Patch Select dialog is populated with patch names and the Patch Name Bank pop-up menu appears in the upper left hand corner of the window. 2 Verify the Instrument or MIDI track output is correctly assigned to the MIDI device. 3 Click the Instrument or MIDI track Patch Select button.
appendix d Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance It is recommended that you start with a newly formatted external or secondary internal audio drive. You should also periodically defragment your audio drive to ensure continued system performance. Always back up any important data on your drive before formatting it, as it will erase all data on the drive. Avoid Recording to the System Drive Recording to your system drive is not recommended.
SCSI Hard Drives Digidesign recommends qualified SCSI hard drives and a qualified SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) card or (on Windows systems) a qualified built-in SCSI HBA connector on the motherboard. For complete information on track count and the supported number and configuration of SCSI drives, visit the Digidesign website at: www.digidesign.com/compatibility Formatting an Audio Drive Formatting Mac Audio Drives For optimum performance, audio drives should be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
Formatting Windows Audio Drives 4 If the volume is “Unallocated,” do the follow- ing: For optimal performance, audio drives should be formatted as NTFS. Pro Tools only supports Basic drive types. Do not convert the drive to a Dynamic type. To format an audio drive: 1 Right-click Computer (Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP) and choose Manage. • In the Disk Management window, Rightclick the hard drive you will use for audio and choose New Partition.
Seek Times on Partitioned Drives Seek times are actually faster on partitioned drives (assuming that reads and writes are performed on a single partition), since the heads only have to seek within the partition boundaries, rather than the whole capacity of the drive. Smaller partitions perform faster than larger partitions, but this comes at the expense of contiguous storage space. When you partition a drive, you will need to find the compromise that best suits your performance and storage requirements.
Defragmenting Windows Audio Drives To defragment an audio drive (Windows Vista): 1 Choose Start > Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click Performance Information and Tools. 4 Click Advanced Tools. Using Mac Drives on Windows Systems Pro Tools for Windows lets you record and play back sessions directly from a Mac-formatted (HFS+) drive connected to a Windows system. This functionality requires that all Mac session and audio files be stored on Mac-formatted drives.
Hard Disk Storage Space Mono audio tracks recorded with 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz (CD quality) require approximately 5 MB of hard disk space per minute. The same tracks recorded with 24-bit resolution require about 7.5 MB per minute. Stereo audio tracks recorded with 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz (CD quality) require approximately 10 MB of hard disk space per minute. The same tracks recorded with 24-bit resolution require about 15 MB per minute.
Mono audio tracks recorded with 24-bit resolution at 96 kHz require approximately 16.5 MB of hard disk space per minute (a little more than twice as much as at 44.1 kHz). Stereo audio tracks recorded with 24-bit resolution at 96 kHz require about 33 MB per minute. Table 6 lists the required disk space for certain track numbers and track lengths at 88.1 and 96 kHz, to help you estimate your hard disk usage. Table 6. Required hard drive space for audio tracks (88.
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appendix e Troubleshooting Backing Up Your Work It is highly recommended that you back up your work on a regular basis, and especially before making changes to your system configuration. Backing Up Your Session Data Back up your session and audio data frequently. There are a variety of media that are suited to back up projects of various sizes, including additional hard drives, automated tape backup systems, high-capacity optical drives, or CD/DVD burners.
Common Issues Audio Interface Is Not Recognized Problem Pro Tools Won’t Launch Problem When you double-click the Pro Tools application or a Pro Tools session file, Pro Tools doesn’t launch, or displays an error message. When you launch Pro Tools it does not recognize an audio interface, or a connected audio interface is not available.
Before You Call Digidesign Technical Support Digidesign Hardware • Type of cards, interfaces, or peripherals Hard Drives Register Your System Register your purchase immediately after reviewing the Digidesign Registration Information Card included with every Pro Tools system. Registering your purchase is the only way you become eligible to receive complimentary technical support and future upgrade offers. Registering is one of the most important steps to complete as a new user.
Diagnostic Information Note any DAE errors or other error codes you encounter. Additonally, note the ability to reproduce the problem under different conditions, for example, with another session, or after changing settings (such as the Hardware Buffer Size).
appendix f Resources Whether you are new to Pro Tools or just starting out with your new system, we encourage you to read and utilize the many guides that Pro Tools provides. There are also useful online resources available, giving you everything from Pro Tools tips to Pro Tools answers.
Documentation Installed Automatically with Pro Tools When you install Pro Tools, you get useful PDF versions of many Pro Tools guides and Read Mes. This documentation can be found in the following locations: Mac Applications/Digidesign/Documentation Windows C:\Program Files\Digidesign\Documentation To view or print PDF guides, you can use Adobe Reader or Apple Preview (Mac only).
index Numerics A 003 AC power connector 64, 74 ADAT connecting 85, 89 LED (003 Rack) 57 LED (003 Rack+) 67 LED (003) 39 Optical I/O 62, 72 additional software Mac 8 Alt CR switch 003 54 003 Rack 56 003 Rack+ 67 Alt Monitor Outputs (003 and 003 Rack) 61 Alt Monitor Outputs (003 Rack+) 71 Analog Inputs 5–8 61 analog tape deck, connecting 89 Arrow keys 49 ASIO driver (Windows) 15 Assign mode 102 assigning inputs and outputs 102 inserts 104 sends 103 audio drivers ASIO driver (Windows) 15 CoreAudio driver (
Aux In (to Monitor) switch 003 54 003 Rack 56, 67 Aux In to 7/8 switch 003 54 003 Rack 56 003 Rack+ 67 Aux Ins (003 and 003 Rack) 62 Aux Ins (003 Rack+) 71 B Bank switch 50 banking Master Faders 110 banking channels eight channels at a time 109 one channels at a time 109 scrolling 109 bypassing all plug-ins 97 single plug-in 94, 97 C cables, microphone 78 Cache Size 23 cancel 47 CC# (Stand-alone mode) 120 Chan (Stand-alone mode) 120 channel controls Channel Select switches 41 faders 40 Mute switch 41 Rec
displaying channel pan setting and send levels temporarily 99 Dynamics plug-in controls 96 Dynamics plug-ins on a track 95 EQ plug-in controls 95 EQ plug-ins on a track 95 fader level temporarily 99 full names of insert parameters 98 full names of tracks 98 insert settings temporarily 99 inserts on a track 96 Memory Locations 108 plug-in controls 94, 96 plug-in settings temporarily 99 send level temporarily 99 sends on a track 97 settings instead of control names 98 settings instead of track names 98 DMA op
G guitar, connecting 81 H hard drives drive formats 157 FireWire 64, 73 FireWire (Mac) 9, 10 FireWire (Windows) 16 FireWire requirements 158 formatting 158, 159 formatting (Mac) 158 IDE/ATA requirements 158 maintenance 157, 160 optimizing 160 partitioning 159 requirements 4 SCSI requirements 158 space requirements 162, 163 Hardware Buffer Size 20 Hardware Setup dialog 25 headphones connecting 75 jacks (003 Rack) 55 jacks (003 Rack+) 65 jacks (003) 54 Level controls (003 Rack) 56, 66 Level controls (003) 54
L MIDI Latch Automation LED 52 switch 52 launching Pro Tools 7, 14 LCD display 38 test 144 LEDs Automation modes 52 test 144 Left Channel Meter LED 43 Lightpipe 63, 72 Link indicator 64, 74 Loop Play switch 50 Loop Rec switch 50 connections 89 editing maps in MIDI mode 120 monitoring 90 requirements 3 setup (Mac) 149 setup (Windows) 153 Stand-alone CC assign 120 Stand-alone channel assign 120 test 147 MIDI Data LEDs 003 39 003 Rack 57 003 Rack+ 67 MIDI Edit 120 MIDI Edit switch 51 MIDI In (003 and 003 Ra
modes Flip mode 44 MIDI mode 36 Pro Tools mode 35 Standby mode 35 Third-Party Software mode 36 Utility mode 36, 143 modifier keys 53 Command 52 Control 52 Option 52 Shift 52 Monitor Level control 003 54 003 Rack 56, 67 Monitor Mute switch 003 54 003 Rack 56 003 Rack+ 67 Monitor section 003 54 003 Rack 56 003 Rack+ 66 monitoring MIDI instruments 90 Mono switch 003 54 003 Rack 56 003 Rack+ 67 Mstr Faders switch 44 Mute switch 41 muting fader movement 110 N navigating 106 network cards (Windows), disabling 32
plug-ins bypassing all 97 bypassing one 97 displaying controls 94, 96 multiprocessors 21 RTAS Processors setting 21 toggling views 51 power 64, 74 management settings (Windows) 31 Power switch 003 64 003 Rack 55, 65 Pro Tools as Word clock master 85 as Word clock slave 86 authorizing 7, 14 demo session 9 demo session (Windows) 16 hardware settings 25 installing (Mac) 5 installing (Windows) 11 launching 7, 14 removing (Mac) 10 removing (Windows) 17 setting defaults 107 Pro Tools LE capabilities 2 Pro Tools
R Read Automation LED 52 switch 52 Rec Arm switch 43 recalling a Memory Location 108 Record 48 recording disabling tracks 106 enabling tracks 106 removing Pro Tools Mac 10 Windows 17 renaming a track 93 Return to Zero 48 REW 48 Rewind 48 Right Channel Meter LED 43 rotary encoders 42 Flip mode 108 LEDs 42 test RTAS Engine 22 RTAS Processors setting 21 RTZ 48 S S/PDIF connecting Optical devices 85 connecting RCA devices 85 input and output ports 62, 72 LED (003 Rack) 57 LED (003 Rack+) 67 LED (003) 39 Safe U
switches 3/4-HP 2 (003 Rack) 56, 67 3/4-HP 2 (003) 54 Alt CR (003 Rack) 56 Alt CR (003 Rack+) 67 Alt CR (003) 54 Automation modes 52 Aux In (to Monitor) (003 Rack) 56, 67 Aux In (to Monitor) (003) 54 Aux In to 7/8 (003 Rack) 56 Aux In to 7/8 (003 Rack+) 67 Aux In to 7/8 (003) 54 Bank switch 50 Channel View 46 Console View 45 Default 44 Display Mode 39 Dynamics 47 Edit window 50 Enter 51 EQ 47 ESC 47 Fader Flip 44 Fader Mute 51 Focus 51 HPF (003 Rack) 56, 66 HPF (003) 53 Input 44 Insert (Channel View) 47 Ins
Third-Party Software mode 36 toggling plug-in views 51 Touch Automation LED 52 switch 52 Touch test 146 tracks adding comments 102 decreasing number of 101 increasing number of 101 naming 102 navigating New Tracks dialog 101 renaming 93 selecting 92 selecting a range 92 selecting all 93 selecting noncontiguous tracks 93 Transport and MMC 118 controls in MIDI mode 118 moving one frame at a time 107 U Undo operations 108 Undo switch 51 uninstalling Pro Tools Mac 10 Windows 17 User Account Control (UAC) disab
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