Pro Tools 101_ An Introduction to Pro Tools 11 ( PDFDrive )

Tip: Files in a supported format (WAV or AIFF) that match the session
sample rate are directly compatible with the session.
Tip: Files that are not directly compatible must be converted to match
the session parameters during import.
To import audio, follow these steps:
1. Choose FILE > IMPORT > AUDIO. The Import Audio dialog box will
appear.
2. Select an audio file in the navigation window to display its properties
and any clips it contains.
3. Place a file or clip in the clip import window by clicking any of the
following buttons:
• Add/Add All. Use these buttons to import compatible files or clips
without copying them to the Audio Files folder. Clips that do not match
the sample rate of the current session can also be added using these
buttons, but they will not play back at the correct speed and pitch.
Note: The Add and Add All buttons reference the original audio file(s)
and do not copy them into your session’s Audio Files folder. If the
original files are moved or become unavailable, or if the session is
transferred to a different system, the session may no longer be able
to play the referenced files.
• Copy/Copy All. Use these buttons to import compatible files or clips
and force-copy them to the session’s Audio Files folder. The
Copy/Copy All buttons change to Convert/Convert All buttons when the
selected audio file or clip is not directly compatible with the current
session.
• Convert/Convert All. Use these buttons to convert files or clips that
are not directly compatible with your session and copy them to the
session’s Audio Files folder. All converted files will automatically be
copied into new files that match the session parameters, with the correct
speed, length, and pitch.
4. Click DONE to begin importing the audio to your session.