Learn about Recap Off, Read, and Write modes and the Touch and Latch modes.
- [Narrarator] In my Pro Tools 101…Essential Training Course,…I introduced three primary automation modes,…off mode, read mode, and write mode.…Here I'll expand on that discussion by covering touch mode…and latch mode.…These modes offer greater flexibility than write mode.…So let's take a look.…I'll use a section of the keys track here…to write some volume automation during the pre-chorus.…I'll start playback a little before bar 13…(Rock Music)…And what I'll want to do is push up the levels a bit…to feature those keyboards during the break.…
(Rock Music)…So this track is currently in read mode,…which means that it will play back in the existing…automation on the track…but I can't write automation.…If I'd like to ignore existing automation,…I can put the track in off mode…and I can use write mode as one option for writing…automation changes to the track.…But the problem with right mode…is that whenever the transport is rolling,…I'll be writing automation…to all enabled parameters.…
That means I can easily end up overwriting pan…
Author
Frank D. Cook
Released
4/21/2017- Starting a new session
- Customizing settings
- Optimizing the performance of Pro Tools
- Importing loops and tracks
- Working with meter changes
- Recording multiple takes
- Changing the track timebase
- Editing MIDI clips
- Warping sound and tightening rhythm with Elastic Audio
- Using the Smart Tool
- Color coding tracks
- Editing on the grid
- Working with AudioSuite plug-ins
- Working with sends, plug-ins, and master faders
- Working with track subsets
- Finalizing and exporting media
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 33s
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1. Getting Started
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Customizing I/O settings5m 3s
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2. Managing Session Data and Media Files
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Pro Tools software options3m 33s
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Working with digital video6m 27s
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Workspace browser overview4m 17s
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3. Recording MIDI and Audio
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Working with meter changes4m 21s
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Recording multiple takes3m 40s
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4. Working with MIDI and Virtual Instruments
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Changing the track timebase4m 10s
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Editing MIDI clips2m 42s
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5. Working with Elastic Audio
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Elastic Audio basics4m 20s
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Experimenting with tempo5m 20s
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6. Editing and Fine-Tuning a Performance
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Using the Smart Tool3m 20s
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Editing with fades5m 5s
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7. Advanced Editing and Media Management
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Track color coding2m 54s
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Creating clip loops3m 47s
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Modifying clip loops3m 53s
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Editing on the grid5m 25s
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Exporting clips4m 18s
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8. Basic Mixing and Signal Flow
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Evaluating a session5m 43s
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Using sends and returns4m 46s
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Working with sends4m 9s
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Working with plugins4m 12s
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Working with master faders2m 24s
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9. Writing and Editing Automation
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Automation overview4m 4s
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Automation modes3m 44s
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Working with automation2m 41s
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10. Using Advanced Mixing Techniques and Creating Final Media
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Working with track subsets4m 11s
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Grouping tracks3m 50s
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Working with groups4m 20s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 11s
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