Vidami Pro Tools User guide

Hello! I've reviewed the user manual for the Vidami Blue foot controller. This device offers hands-free control of Pro Tools using buttons on the pedal. The document provides instructions on how to switch to Pro Tools mode, navigate, record, and perform other functions. I'm ready to answer your questions about its features and how to use it.
How do I switch to Pro Tools mode?

How do I nudge forward by 1 bar?

How do I undo?

How do I turn metronome on/off?

PROTOOLS MODE & FUNCTIONS GUIDE (PC)

PROTOOLS MODE

HOLD Loop and Play/Pause

To switch to PROTOOLS MODE, place Vidami Blue on a ﬂat surface and HOLD Loop and Play/Pause as

you TAP Back. The blue LED will blink 3 times to show that you successfully changed modes.

PROTOOLS MODE FUNCTIONS

NOTE

TAP Speed to nudge back by 1 bar or other

HOLD Speed to go to memory location 1

TAP Loop to nudge forward by 1 bar or other

HOLD Loop to go to memory location 2

TAP Back for recordin/out HOLD Back to undo

TAP Play/Pause to play or pause HOLD Play/Pause to create vmemory location

TAP Forward to turn on/oﬀ metronome (click)

HOLD Forward to create a new duplicate track

TAP Back

To check which mode your Vidami Blue is in, open a blank document on your computer or iOS device and

place cursor on document. On the Vidami Blue, HOLD Speed and Forward as you TAP Play/Pause. The blue

LED will blink 3 times and the name of the current mode will print out on your document.

PRO TOOLS DAW SETTINGS

PRO TOOLS TRACK & PREFERENCE SETUP

In order to optimize the use of your Vidami Blue, the following settings need to be conﬁgured.

Track Setup

Under the Track menu, select Duplicate to open the Duplicate Tracks dialog box. In the Dupli-

cate Tracks box: de-select Active Playlist, Alternate Playlist, and Automation. Click "OK” to

save.

(Navigation: Track menu/Duplicate/Duplicate Tracks)

Preferences Setup

Under the Pro Tools menu, select Preferences / Operation. Under the Record quadrant: use

the drop-down menu next to Record Enable Buttons, and select Cancel Previous on All Tracks.

Click "OK” to save.

(Navigation: Pro Tools menu/Preferences/Operation/Record/Record Enable Buttons)

Edit Window Setup

In the upper left corner of the Main Edit Window, beneath the Tool Bar, there are a series of

buttons depending on your version of Pro Tools, there may be up to seven.

Conﬁgure these buttons as follows:

• Tab to Transients > Active

• Link Timeline and Edit Selection > Active

• Link track and Edit Selection > Active

• Insert Follows Playback > Inactive

• Automation Follows Edit > Active

• Mirrored MIDI Editing > Inactive

• Layered Editing > Inactive