Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

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Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

Post by ksonix » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:15 pm

Hello, wondering if anyone could answer this volume setting problem: In any project, I will use a Master track. Occasionally, the Volume level peaks into the 'red area'. I can pull the volume down so that the peaks are lower however, the 'red area' still stays highlighted during Play mode. How do I reset the Master track to test the new volume setting? So far, the only way I am able to reset it is to close the session and reopen it. To me, this seems like a waste of time. When I use ACID software, as soon as I hit Stop button, the volume resets itself automatically. I'm sure there is a simple solution to this. Please assist.K

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Re: Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

Post by nickbatzdorf » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:27 pm

Option/click on any of the peak indicators.And use a good peak limiter so it doesn't get red again.

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Re: Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

Post by twilsbach » Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:20 am

you don't even have to hit option. just a click does the trick

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Re: Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

Post by nickbatzdorf » Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:28 am

Option-clicking on *any* one clears them all. Clicking on the one that peaked clears that one.At least that's how it used to work - I don't have PT open right now.

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Re: Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

Post by twilsbach » Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:34 am

a-ha. good to know.

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Re: Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

Post by aubreyz » Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:25 pm

Also there is a preference that determines how long the peak stays on... though I prefer the forever setting because if something peaks I want to know and not miss it because I didn't notice it in X seconds.

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Re: Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

Post by ksonix » Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:17 pm

Thanks, all is well now......And I'll work on the limiter also....K

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Re: Adjusting volume Peaks in ProTools

Post by stick » Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:47 pm

Quote:Option-clicking on *any* one clears them all. Clicking on the one that peaked clears that one.At least that's how it used to work - I don't have PT open right now.Yep. That's how it works.

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