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

5. In the OPTIONS section of the Input Quantize window, select any other
desired options.
Using Virtual Instruments
Virtual instruments are the software equivalents of outboard synthesizers or
sound modules. Many virtual instruments are available for Pro Tools in the
form of real-time plug-ins. The Xpand! 2 , Boom, and Structure Free plug-ins
are examples of virtual instruments that are included with Pro Tools.
Virtual instrument plug-ins can be added to Auxiliary Input tracks or
Instrument tracks and triggered by MIDI events routed through the respective
tracks.
For basic recording with a virtual instrument, you will want to create an
Instrument track and connect a MIDI controller as described earlier in this
lesson.
Placing a Virtual Instrument on an Instrument Track
A virtual instrument plug-in can be placed directly on an Instrument track,
allowing the instrument to be triggered by the MIDI data on the track during
playback or by MIDI data passing through the track for live input monitoring.
To add a virtual instrument such as Xpand! 2 , Boom, or Structure Free to an
Instrument track in Pro Tools, do the following:
1. Display the track inserts, if not already shown, by choosing VIEW > MIX
WINDOW VIEWS or VIEW > EDIT WINDOW VIEWS and selecting INSERTS
A-E or INSERTS F-J.
2. Click an insert on the Instrument track, choose PLUG-IN > INSTRUMENT,
and select the virtual instrument to use on the track. The track’s MIDI
Output will automatically be assigned to the virtual instrument plug-in,
and the instrument’s user interface will open.
Figure 6.13 Selecting the Xpand! 2 virtual instrument plug-in