Apple Soundtrack Pro 3 - Manual (Page 17)

To select a default input device
Do one of the following:
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Double-click Audio MIDI Setup in the Utilities folder, then choose the device from the
Default Input pop-up menu.
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Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Sound, then click Input. Select the audio
interface in the list that appears.
Audio MIDI Setup
The Audio MIDI Setup utility is a program that comes with Mac OS X for adjusting a
computer’s audio input and output settings and managing MIDI devices. You can select
audio channel input and output devices, configure output speakers, set clock rates, and
control levels. You may also be able to open a configuration utility provided by your audio
device.
For more information, go to http://developer.apple.com/audio/overview.html .
Adding Audio Units Plug-ins to Your Computer
Soundtrack Pro includes an extensive set of professional-quality effects plug-ins.
Soundtrack Pro uses effects in the Audio Units plug-in format, the native plug-in format
of Mac OS X.
Audio Units plug-ins are also available from third-party manufacturers. When adding
third-party effects to your computer, be sure to read the documentation, including any
Read Me and installation files, that came with the plug-in. Supported Audio Units effects
plug-ins appear in the Effects window under the manufacturer’s name.
Soundtrack Pro does not support VST, ASIO, MAS, or RTAS effects plug-ins.
Connecting Equipment
You can use a variety of audio equipment with Soundtrack Pro for both recording and
playback. For information on connecting a specific piece of equipment to your computer,
read the documentation that came with the equipment. For general information about
connecting a control surface to your computer, see
Connecting Control Surfaces .
Final Cut Studio editing systems can be configured to meet the most demanding
professional requirements. An advanced editing system can be built by expanding the
basic system described in the Final Cut Pro User Manual. The following list includes
equipment commonly used in Final Cut Studio editing systems:
• Macintosh computer with Final Cut Studio installed: The core of your editing system
• Professional video and audio devices: For capturing footage and outputting finished
projects. (For more information about video and audio devices, see Working with
Professional Video and Audio Equipment .)
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