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

MIDI in Pro Tools
Pro Tools includes an integrated MIDI sequencer that lets you import, record,
and edit MIDI in much the same way that you work with audio. MIDI data
appears in tracks in the Pro Tools Edit window, referencing the same
Timeline as your Audio tracks. Corresponding channel strips appear in the
Pro Tools Mix window and include familiar mixer-style controls that affect
MIDI data in the track. MIDI Editor windows are also available in Pro Tools
for detailed MIDI composition and editing tasks.
As you learned in Lesson 3, Pro Tools provides two types of tracks for
working with MIDI data: MIDI tracks and Instrument tracks.
▪ A MIDI track stores MIDI note and controller data only; no audio can
pass through a MIDI track. MIDI tracks are often used in conjunction with
Aux Input tracks for monitoring and playback of a synthesizer or virtual
instrument that is triggered by the MIDI data.
▪ An Instrument track provides MIDI and audio capability in a single
channel strip. Like MIDI tracks, Instrument tracks store note and
controller data. Instrument tracks can also route audio signals for
monitoring and playback of an instrument associated with the MIDI data
on the track. This capability simplifies the process of recording, editing,
and monitoring MIDI data.
Creating MIDI-Compatible Tracks
If your session does not already contain them, you will have to create one or
more MIDI-compatible tracks for your MIDI recording. The type of track you
use (MIDI track or Instrument track) will depend on how you prefer to work
with your MIDI devices. Some considerations include whether you will be
using a virtual instrument with the track (see the “Using Virtual Instruments”
section later in this lesson) and the complexity of your setup. For basic MIDI
recording or working with virtual instruments, you will probably find
Instrument tracks to be easier to use, due to the simplified manner in which
they allow you to route audio from your MIDI devices through your session.
To add MIDI-compatible tracks, do the following:
1. Choose TRACK > NEW to open the New Tracks dialog box.
2. Input the number of desired tracks in the TRACK TOTAL field.