Learn the options for creating a stereo mix of a session and the considerations that apply to each option.
- [Instructor] Mixing down is the process…of recording the output of your session to a stereo file.…This process is also commonly called bouncing your session,…and it's often the last phase of production.…Two common methods for creating a stereo mix down are…one record your mix to a stereo track within your session,…sometimes called bounce to tracks,…or two render an external file of your stereo mix,…also known as bounce to disk.…Regardless which technique you use…the basic principle applies.…What you hear is what you will get.…
That literally means that the mix you hear during playback…is exactly what will be included in the bounce.…Let me give you some examples of things to watch for…and believe me I've heard bounces…that exhibit each of these flaws.…First muted tracks.…If you have a track in your session muted,…such as the lead vocal,…your bounce is going to sound incomplete.…(bass tone chimes)…Not good, alright we don't want that.…
Another potential problem…is a session that has a single track soloed.…In this case that's the only thing that we'll hear.…
Author
Frank D. Cook
Updated
3/23/2017Released
1/19/2017- Getting started with Pro Tools menus, windows, and edit tools
- Creating a session
- Creating a click track
- Recording audio
- Importing audio and video
- Recording, viewing, and editing MIDI data
- Selecting and navigating within tracks
- Adding markers
- Editing clips
- Creating fade effects
- Mixing tracks and adding automation
- Backing up a session
- Bouncing a mix to disk
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Q. This course was updated on 03/23/2017. What changed?
A. Challenges and solutions were added to chapters 3–10 and three videos were updated in the first couple chapters.
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Introduction
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Welcome50s
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1. Getting to Know Pro Tools
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2. Getting inside Pro Tools
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The Pro Tools file structure3m 26s
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The Pro Tools menu structure4m 20s
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The Pro Tools main window5m 47s
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Overview of the edit tools3m 34s
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Overview of the edit modes4m 30s
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3. Creating Your First Session
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Using the dashboard3m 19s
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Working with tracks5m 28s
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Playing back a session3m 39s
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Solution: Creating a session2m 34s
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4. Making Your First Audio Recording
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Creating a click track4m 13s
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Preparing to record4m 39s
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Organizing after recording5m 36s
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Challenge: Recording audio1m 32s
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Solution: Recording audio2m 41s
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5. Importing and Working with Media in a Session
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Importing video4m 29s
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Challenge: Importing media1m 31s
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Solution: Importing media3m 51s
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6. Making Your First MIDI Recording
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MIDI in Pro Tools4m 48s
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Using virtual instruments4m 44s
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7. Selecting and Navigating
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Working with markers3m 8s
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Challenge: Adding markers1m 29s
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Solution: Adding markers1m 53s
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8. Basic Editing Techniques
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Editing on the grid7m 34s
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Editing clips4m 38s
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Creating fade effects3m 11s
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Undoing a mistake2m 20s
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Challenge: Editing audio1m 25s
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Solution: Editing audio4m 44s
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Challenge: Arranging media3m 15s
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Solution: Arranging media6m 19s
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9. Basic Mixing Techniques
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Basic automation5m 20s
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Challenge: Using effects1m 50s
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Solution: Using effects5m 29s
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10. Finishing Your Work
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Backing up your session3m 36s
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Bouncing your mix to disk2m 43s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 12s
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