Pro Tools 101 Introduction to Pro Tools

Length

16 to 24 hours.

Overview

This course covers basic Pro Tools principles. It provides everything you need to complete a Pro Tools project-from initial set up to final mixdown. The course focuses on Pro Tools 8 software and covers a multitude of new functions and feature enhancements. Whether your project involves recording live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesizers, or audio editing or region looping, this course will give you the basic skills to succeed.

Objectives

This course takes you inside Pro Tools to show you how to :

  • Create your first session
  • Make your first audio recording
  • Import media into your session
  • Make your first MIDI recording
  • Select and navigate
  • Apply basic and mixed editing techniques
  • Finish your work
  • Create a music hands-on project
  • Create a post hands-on project

Software Configuration

  • Pro Tools HDTM 8, Pro Tools LETM 8, or Pro Tools M-PoweredTM 8
  • EQ III
  • Dynamics III
  • Xpand!
  • Boom
  • Eleven Free
  • Structure Free
  • Maxim

System Configurations

  • MBox® 2 Family
  • 003 Family
  • Legacy LE Interfaces (Mbox, Digi 002)
  • Compatible M-Audio® Hardware
  • Pro Tools|HD®