In this video, learn about playlists, the process of switching between multiple recorded takes on a track by rotating through the playlists, and how to switch between takes during playback to audition each one.
- [Instructor] After recording multiple takes, … you next need to audition the various options … to determine which one works the best. … The playlist's function in Pro Tools … makes this process simple, … if you've recorded your takes to alternate playlists … using the preference settings I described … in the last video. … In this case you can rotate through your record takes … from the playlists, … placing them on the track one at a time, … and auditioning them each in turn. … Let's take a look. … Here, I'm working in the Crash Down session … after recording multiple takes to playlists … for a section of the guitar one track. … Now I'll use the cycle audio feature in Pro Tools … to audition each of the record takes … and determine which one to use. … Pro Tools lets you cycle the audio within your selection … from the record takes … that exists on your alternate playlists … using convenient keyboard shortcuts. … You can press Command + Shift + Down Arrow … to cycle to the audio on the next playlist …
Author
Frank D. Cook
Updated
9/25/2020Released
5/30/2019- Customizing I/O settings
- Managing session data
- Importing media files
- Recording multiple takes
- Recording in layers
- Working with virtual instruments
- Troubleshooting MIDI
- Editing MIDI
- Warping sound with Elastic Audio
- Quantizing options
- Editing with fades
- Creating clip loops
- Exporting clips
- Using sends and returns
- Working with plugins
- Adding automation
- Grouping tracks
- Creating final media
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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1. Getting Started
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Customizing I/O settings5m 48s
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2. Managing Session Data and Media Files
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Pro Tools software options3m 55s
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Working with digital video7m 31s
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Using Workspace browsers4m 48s
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Using Soundbase5m 51s
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3. Recording MIDI and Audio
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Working with meter changes4m 54s
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Recording with a click3m 59s
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Making and saving selections4m 51s
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Recording multiple takes6m 10s
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4. Working with MIDI and Virtual Instruments
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Changing the track timebase4m 13s
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Editing MIDI clips2m 41s
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5. Working with Elastic Audio
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Elastic Audio basics4m 29s
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Experimenting with tempo5m 38s
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6. Editing and Fine-Tuning a Performance
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Using the Smart Tool3m 2s
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Editing with fades5m 6s
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7. Advanced Editing and Media Management
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Track color-coding2m 32s
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Modifying clip loops3m 56s
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Editing on the grid4m 45s
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Exporting clips3m 59s
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8. Basic Mixing and Signal Flow
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Evaluating a session5m 57s
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Using sends and returns5m 22s
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Working with sends4m 51s
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Working with plug-ins3m 50s
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Working with Master Faders2m 25s
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9. Writing and Editing Automation
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Automation overview3m 48s
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Automation modes4m 22s
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Working with automation2m 43s
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10. Using Advanced Mixing Techniques and Creating Final Media
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Working with track subsets5m 12s
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Grouping tracks3m 40s
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Working with groups4m 20s
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10. Using Advanced Mixing Techniques and Creating Final Media
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Working with track subsets5m 12s
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Grouping tracks3m 40s
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Working with groups4m 20s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 9s
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Video: Auditioning multiple record takes