Author
Brian Lee White
Updated
2/13/2014Released
3/30/2012- What is mixing? Exploring the past, present, and future
- Mixing "in the box"
- Setting up monitors and ensuring proper acoustics in the studio
- Staying organized with labels, memory locations, and window configurations
- Working with the Pro Tools Mixer
- Building healthy and profitable mixing habits when putting together a final mix
- Using volume and pan to balance the mix
- Employing corrective versus creative EQ strategies to create clarity and contrast
- Knowing when and when not to process the audio of a track
- Working with compressors and dynamics processors
- Using saturation effects to capture an analog-type sound
- Adding reverb and delay to create depth in a mix
- Working with limiting and multiband compression during the mastering process
- Dealing with plug-in delay and latency in a mix
- Using the bundled plug-ins in Pro Tools to add clarity, punch, and width to a mix
- Recording and editing automation to add drama and excitement
- Using clip based gain to control headroom and gain staging
Skill Level Intermediate
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- [Voiceover] Hi, I'm Brian Lee White and welcome to Pro Tools Mixing and Mastering. In this course, I'll show you how to take your projects to the next level using Pro Tools to tie together all of the pieces into a killer sounding mix. Together, we'll explore the Pro Tools mixer and understand the basics of signal flow, plug-ins, effects returns, and sub mixing. I'll discuss the importance of setting up a solid mixing plan and give you advice on working through the critical stages of the mix.
I'll cover the basic mixing tools every producer should know, from using EQ to add clarity and focus, to effectively using dynamics processors to add impact and power to your mixes. I'll explain how to achieve that commercial, radio-ready sound during the mastering stage by using compression and limiting to maximize the level of your mix. And if you're already using Pro Tools 11, I'll cover some of the exciting new mixing features in a special new chapter at the end of the course.
So if you're ready, I'm ready. Let's get started with Pro Tools Mixing and Mastering.
Q: This course was updated on 2/12/2014. What changed?
A: This update includes one additional chapter that covers the latest features in Pro Tools 11, including 64-bit plugins, advanced metering options, mixing shortcuts, and offline bouncing.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 15s
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Using the exercise files1m 17s
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1. Preparing to Mix
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Mixing "in the box"4m 45s
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2. Working with the Pro Tools Mixer
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Using inserts and plug-ins8m 54s
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Using groups while mixing5m 32s
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3. Mixing Tools and Strategies
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4. Understanding and Using EQ (Equalization)
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Using DigiRack EQ 36m 42s
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5. Understanding and Using Dynamics Processors
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Using gates and expanders8m 26s
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Using Avid Channel Strip7m 27s
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6. Mixing with Reverb, Delay, and Other Time-Based Effects
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Exploring DigiRack D-Verb15m 48s
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Using the DigiRack delays11m 10s
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Mixing with reverb11m 28s
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Mixing with delays10m 40s
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7. Introducing the Pro Tools Creative Collection
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8. Automating the Mix
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Understanding automation4m 10s
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Viewing and editing automation13m 12s
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Using clip gain10m
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Automating plug-ins9m 34s
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9. Putting It All Together
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Avoiding common pitfalls10m 59s
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10. Mastering in Pro Tools
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Understanding mastering5m 13s
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Bouncing the mix8m 4s
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11. Additional Topics
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Setting up side-chains7m 27s
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Master bus processing11m 6s
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Creating and using mix templates10m 35s
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Drum sample replacing12m 59s
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12. Pro Tools 11 Addendum
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Conclusion
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