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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- [Frank] My name is Frank Cook, and welcome to my Pro Tools 101 course. I've been teaching and writing about Pro Tools for over 14 years in support of Avid's Learning Partner program. In this course, I'm going to walk you through the fundamentals of using Pro Tools, from installation to startup, and from creating your first session to completing a final mix. I'll cover working with tracks, recording audio and MIDI, using virtual instruments, navigating your session with ease, and a host of powerful editing operations. Then I'll walk you through basic signal processing options and automation techniques.
I'll also include some of my favorite tips and tricks along the way to help you get up to speed quickly. Thanks for joining me, I'm glad you're here, and I hope you're ready to explore. Let's get started on a journey towards unlocking the power of Pro Tools and putting your creativity to work. ♪ I don't want to lose you ♪
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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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