In this video, learn MIDI basics, how MIDI is different from audio, and what kind of tracks are available in Pro Tools for working with MIDI data.
- [Instructor] Music production in Pro Tools … commonly involves work with MIDI data in a session. … When using MIDI, you'll be able … of virtual instruments available for Pro Tools, … to life-like strings, horns, and orchestral sounds, … and everything in between. … The term MIDI stands … a protocol for connecting sound modules, … Like a piece of sheet music, … a MIDI file is a set of instructions … How the performance sounds depends a whole lot … on what instrument is being used to play it. … Beethoven's Ode to Joy will sound much different … when played on a trumpet than when played on a piano, … at any time, thereby changing the sound source … The reason for this difference has to do with file size. … Pro Tools provides two types of tracks … MIDI tracks and instrument tracks. … with a MIDI clip in the clip list. … instrument tracks do include audio routing … and we typically use stereo tracks for them. … Let's go ahead and add both tracks, … and they're created next to the vocal track, …
Author
Frank D. Cook
Released
5/21/2019- Pro Tools menus, windows, and basic controls
- 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
- Considerations for bouncing audio
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Using the exercise files1m 4s
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1. Background Information
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Pro Tools hardware options2m 39s
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2. Getting Started with Pro Tools
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Software installation5m 6s
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The Pro Tools file structure3m 44s
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The Pro Tools menu structure4m 57s
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The main Pro Tools windows5m 52s
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3. Pro Tools Basic Controls
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Edit tool functions3m 26s
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Functions of the Smart Tool2m 15s
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Modifiers and shortcuts6m 48s
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Edit mode behaviors4m 32s
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Timescales and rulers3m 20s
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MIDI control features5m 5s
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4. Creating Your First Session
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Using the dashboard2m 40s
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Working with tracks5m 36s
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Controlling playback3m 17s
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Solution: Creating a session2m 37s
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5. Making Your First Audio Recording
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Setting the session tempo2m 45s
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Creating a click track4m 38s
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Preparing to record4m 39s
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Organizing after recording5m 57s
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Challenge: Recording audio1m 35s
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Solution: Recording audio2m 45s
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6. Importing and Working with Media
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Importing video4m 31s
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Challenge: Importing media1m 34s
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Solution: Importing media3m 55s
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7. Making Your First MIDI Recording
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MIDI in Pro Tools4m 57s
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Using virtual instruments4m 56s
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8. Selecting and Navigating
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Changing your track display5m 44s
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Working with markers3m 37s
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Challenge: Adding markers1m 33s
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Solution: Adding markers1m 56s
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9. Editing Your Media
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Editing with Shuffle mode4m 48s
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Editing on the grid5m 51s
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Editing clips4m 45s
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Fine-tuning your edits3m 43s
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Creating fade effects3m 51s
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Challenge: Editing audio1m 29s
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Solution: Editing audio4m 48s
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Undoing a mistake2m 52s
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Beyond the Undo command4m 18s
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Challenge: Arranging media3m 19s
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Solution: Arranging media6m 22s
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10. Mixing and Finishing Your Project
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Basic mixer terminology1m 54s
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Challenge: Using effects1m 54s
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Solution: Using effects5m 32s
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Using basic automation5m 41s
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Backing up your session3m 54s
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Creating a stereo mixdown2m 53s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 10s
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Video: MIDI in Pro Tools