Which of the following describes two valid ways to execute PREPARE DPE TRACKS?

• A. Delete all audio files and re-record.
• B. Record-enable the tracks and use destructive punch (or right-click the record button and select destructive punch), or choose Menu > Options > Prepare DPE Tracks.
• C. Change the DP file length before preparing.
• D. Bounce the session to disk then prepare tracks.

Answer: (B)

Preparing DPE tracks can be done in two valid ways. One approach is to record-enable the tracks and use destructive punch (you can also right-click the record button and select destructive punch). This method overwrites the existing material with new takes as you record, ensuring the DPE processing applies to fresh audio on those tracks. The other approach is to use the menu path: Menu > Options > Prepare DPE Tracks. This automatic option configures the selected tracks for DPE processing without performing a live take.

The other options don’t describe valid preparation methods: deleting all audio files and re-recording isn’t how you set up DPE tracks, changing the DP file length isn’t part of the preparation step, and bouncing the session to disk isn’t required to prepare the tracks.