Specifications

Chapter 8: Preferences 141
DSP Management Section
(Avid HDX and Pro Tools|HD Systems Only)
These preferences determine DSP management
behavior for converting DSP plug-ins to Native
and also for the HEAT software option.
Open Unresourced DSP Plug-Ins as
Native
When this option is enabled, any DSP
(AAX or TDM) plug-ins that exceed the available
DSP processing are converted to Native (AAX or
RTAS) format plug-ins wherever possible. When
this option is disabled, any DSP plug-ins that ex-
ceed the available DSP processing are made inac-
tive.
Enable HEAT in New Sessions (Avid HDX and
Pro Tools|HD Only)
When enabled, new sessions
are created with HEAT enabled for all audio
tracks. When disabled, HEAT is disabled in new
sessions by default. This option is only available if
the HEAT software option is installed. For more
information, see the HEAT Software
Option Guide.
MIDI Preferences
Basics Section
Remove Range Selection After Opening the
MIDI/Score Editor
When selected, the MIDI Editor
and Score Editor open with no Edit selection.
When this option is disabled, the MIDI Editor and
Score Editor open with the current Edit selection
intact.
Use MIDI to Tap Tempo When enabled, you can
tap a MIDI keyboard to enter a new tempo value
into a tempo field.
Display Events as Modified by Real-Time Proper-
ties
When enabled, Pro Tools displays the effects
of Real-Time Properties in the Edit, MIDI Editor,
and Score Editor windows, and the MIDI Event
List.
Use F11 Key for Wait for Note When enabled,
pressing the F11 Function key puts MIDI record-
ing in Wait for Note mode.
Automatically Create Click Track in New
Sessions
When enabled, Pro Tools automatically
creates a new click track in new sessions.