The new generation of audio software called Pro Tools is coming back with a new look and a new feature that hasn’t been there before!
Pro Tools is now more than a decade old, but has kept up with the times by introducing updates and changes to the program. These updates have included new plug-ins, displays, and features that have been added over the years.
This article will talk about some of these newer features that you should consider using into your digital audio production workflow.
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PTX is a compressed format
Compressed formatzek is a new file format that has been created for the recording and playback of audio in Adobe Audition.
Compressed formatzek was created as an option when converting audio files to or from other formats such as MP3 or WAV. This allows users of newer Audition software to use older features such as a filters function or Convert feature without losing the quality of the audio.
It also makes it easier to transfer tracks between devices since they will all use the same file format. This is helpful for recording users who have limited storage space available on their devices.
This new file format has become popular among professional sound engineers and music producers as an alternative to the old compressed format which did not keep quality well.
DSP is an uncompressed format
Most audio processors are in the compressed format. This is called uncompressed format because it uses aformat
compressed format audio to represent sound. This reduces storage space when you have a large collection of music. You would have to buy multiple versions of the same music to keep all of its information in the format.
With digital audio, there is an important distinction made between sound and image. The image does not change until an analog signal is converted to a digital form.
When recording with an analog recorder, such as a camcorder or phone recorder, you must convert the signal to a digital format before using it with Pro Tools. This requires an expensive digital-to-analog converter(DAC), or filter, system.
This article will discuss how to easily convert an analog recordera into a digital recordera that can be used in Pro Tools 11 plug ins foe editing and adding effects.
PTX files are much smaller than DSP files
DSP files are the native format of Pro Tools, whereas PTX files are smaller versions of DSP files. Both formats are compatible with each other, making it easy to move your sounds between your software and other software devices.
There are two main ways to import sounds into Pro Tools: through the File/Import menu or via the Plug-in/Convert menu. The former is much slower and more cumbersome, but the latter is much faster.
In order to use a PTX file as a plug-in in your application, you first have to convert it into a DSP file. This can be done via the File/Import/Convert menu or via an external application such as Audacity.
Then you can use Pro Tools’ Plug-in/Convert to import it into your system.
PTX files can not be opened by older versions of Pro Tools
When you open a PTX file in an older version of Pro Tools, it will either open or save as a .axp or .pao file, respectively.
However, if you want to use the effect in a new project, you will need to convert the effect to another audio format such as .wav or .mp3.
This has to be done before sending the project in connection with your next project. Once sent, you can convert the affected files once its received and converted correctly.
DSP files can be opened by older versions of Pro Tools
In newer versions of Pro Tools, a DSP plug in format is required. This format can be opened by previous versions of Pro Tools but it is recommended that it be done in conjunction with a project so that all members of the project can benefit from it.
If your project does not have a DSP plug in format, you can still open the file. You will need to convert the plug in to another format first. The program will not recognize it as a DSP plug in file unless changed.
Some programs do not support supporting unsupported formats and files, which is why you must look for the compatibility checkbox on files and dsp plug ins before use.
Pro Tools can convert between the two formats
When converting between formats, Pro Tools allows you to save the new format you choose as a saving format. This can be useful if you need to switch formats or restore a file in the new format.
If you do not plan to change your device or computer visual appearance, then there is no need to update Pro Tools. It will still work in the new format but your computer and device will look different.
If you plan on editing files in an existing file or folder, then it is best to create a new folder and give it an appropriate name for files and folders, as well as deciding what rights they should have on the disk.
This way, if someone were to try to open the file or folder on their device, they would have access to only their new safe haven.
Use the DSP format for busses and tracks you want to keep
When using Pro Tools, you can create new DSPs or edit an existing DSP to change the channels it’s connected to.
The channels you create can be for left, right, buss, and tracks. The buss can be used for combining audio from multiple sources, such as music and video. The tracks can be used for organizing audio layers, such as a vocal track with music.
The new format changes how files are named and stored. In the old format, files were named with a suffix that matched their content type, such as .mp3 or .wav. With the new format, suffixes are not used and all files are named with an ellipsis (…) at the end.
Use the PTX format for busses and tracks you want to edit later
When you install and use Pro Tools, you create a new project called PTX on the computer where you installed the software. In this new project, you can add and remove all of the buses and tracks you want to edit in later.
This is great! You can also divide a one time recording into several tracks using this feature.
You can then merge or chop up these tracks into a single piece of music or video. It is also possible to import these pieces of music or video directly into a PC-based video editing program like Adobe Premiere or Apple iPhone/iPad video apps like iMovie/Apple TV 4K.
Once imported, you can then play it, export it as MPEG-4 or AVC depending on what format your recording was in, or import it directly into your video editing program.