Join Skye Lewin for an in-depth discussion in this video Overdubbing and record modes, part of Pro Tools 12 Essential Training.
- Pro Tools offers several different record modes,…normal or nondestructive,…loop, destructive, quick punch, track punch,…and destructive punch.…The current record mode is indicated…by the record button icon in the transport controls.…You can see that up here in our edit window…or we can open our transport,…and we can see this here.…To change the record mode…just right-click on the record enable button…or you can choose the record mode from the Options menu.…You can see that a few of these even have key commands,…so they can be enabled and disabled quickly…while you're working.…
You'll usually record in normal mode,…which is nondestructive.…Destructive, and destructive punch mode…will record over existing audio…erasing whatever it records over.…This can be useful in certain situations…like when you are updating a mix stem for example.…But for general recording…it can actually cause you to lose takes…that you may otherwise want to keep.…So recording a normal nondestructive mode…is better these circumstances…because it does not erase the existing material…
Author
Skye Lewin
Updated
1/15/2016Released
7/31/2015- Exploring the Pro Tools interface
- Connecting hardware
- Adjusting preferences and settings
- Selecting inputs, outputs, and busses
- Understanding signal paths and gain stages
- Defining input and output settings
- Importing audio
- Recording and editing audio and MIDI
- Composing with virtual instruments
- Adjusting time, tempo, meter, key, and chords in arrangements
- Using delay compensation
- Mixing and mastering
- Exporting to MP3
- Setting up an effects loop (sends and returns)
- Importing and working with video
- Working to picture with music, Foley, ADR, and FX
- Archiving a session
- Using cloud collaboration in Pro Tools 12.5
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 09/25/2015. What changed?
A: We updated seven videos for Pro Tools 12.2.
Q: This course was updated on 11/24/2015. What changed?
A: We added six new movies and updated three more to reflect changes in Pro Tools 12.3. This version of Pro Tools includes Track Commit, drag-and-drop MIDI Track Commit, batch fades, and many other enhancements.
Q: This course was updated on 04/29/2016. What changed?
A: We added three tutorials covering the cloud collaboration features in the Pro Tools 12.5 update, and updated one video to reflect the cloud-based options for creating a new session in Pro Tools 12.5.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 19s
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Choosing a Pro Tools version2m 36s
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Troubleshooting Pro Tools1m 48s
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Using the exercise files2m 9s
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1. Getting Started
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Creating a new session5m 48s
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Creating new tracks5m 32s
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2. Learning the Interface
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Working in the Edit window6m 32s
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Exploring the Mix window4m 8s
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Exploring the menus3m 41s
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3. Importing
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Using the Workspace browser4m 55s
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Importing audio3m 58s
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Importing session data4m 57s
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4. Recording Audio
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Creating a click track6m 1s
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Recording audio5m 47s
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Overdubbing and record modes5m 56s
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Understanding latency3m 51s
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Creating a group6m 40s
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Creating a headphone mix7m 39s
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Assigning disk allocation2m 42s
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5. Using the Edit Tools
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Using the Smart tool3m 10s
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6. Editing Audio
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Understanding the edit modes6m 29s
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Editing and arranging clips8m 10s
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Using Undo3m 20s
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Applying fades and crossfades11m 41s
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Locking and muting clips2m 47s
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Creating an audio loop4m 47s
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Editing a voice-over11m 15s
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7. Arranging a Session
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Working with clip groups7m 34s
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Using memory locations9m 23s
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8. Recording MIDI Data
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Setting up MIDI on a Mac2m 58s
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Setting up MIDI on a PC1m 31s
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Recording MIDI data4m 49s
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Using Step Input4m 4s
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9. Editing MIDI
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Using the MIDI Event list2m 28s
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Applying event operations7m 19s
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Quantizing MIDI tracks8m 36s
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Using groove templates5m 7s
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Using MIDI Learn4m 24s
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10. Scoring
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Setting up a score4m 14s
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11. Automation
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12. Mixing and Mastering
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Creating an effects loop9m 2s
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Using equalization9m 54s
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Adding delay5m 47s
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Using reverb7m
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Using AudioSuite plugins4m 32s
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Bouncing to disk7m 45s
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Making an MP31m 57s
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Using Track Bounce1m 52s
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13. Working with Video
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Bouncing to QuickTime2m 26s
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14. Archiving
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15. Using Cloud Collaboration
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 8s
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