PT210M Pro Tools Production II (Music Production)

DELIVERY OPTIONS & LENGTH

eLearning (Avid Learning Central): 20 hrs

Instructor-Led (In-Person*): 24 hrs

• Three 8-hr days of live classroom training

Overview

The PT210M Pro Tools Production II (Music Production) course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101), Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) and Pro Tools Production I (PT201) courses are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.

This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified | Pro Tools Music Professional certification exam. Candidates wishing to take this certification exam must have firstly passed the Avid Certified | Pro Tools Specialist certification exam.

Audience

This course is designed for end-users with intermediate Pro Tools skills with an interest in learning how to use Pro Tools Ultimate systems in a professional music environment.

Prerequisites

Completion of the following courses and passing of the associated certification exams:

• PT101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I
• PT110 Pro Tools Fundamentals II
• PT201 Pro Tools Production I

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Work with Tempo Events, Bar|Beat Markers, and the Graphic Tempo Editor
• Set up MIDI devices for use with Pro Tools
• Route MIDI Signals in Pro Tools
• Work with Complex Song Structures, Key Changes, and Chord Symbols
• Use Track Presets and Import Session Data
• Control plugins with MIDI controllers
• Utilize advanced MIDI and audio recording options
• Record multiple takes to playlists
• Use Playlists view to comp a performance
• Use Dynamic Transport mode
• Edit and fine-tune audio using a variety of methods
• Use advanced MIDI production techniques, including the Event Operations, MIDI Real-Time Properties, MIDI plugins, and the MIDI Event List
• Use MIDI Editor windows and the Score Editor window
• Use Beat Detective to generate a tempo map and edit multi-track drums
• Enhance drum performances with MIDI drums and/or drum samples
• Manage Sound Libraries and work with catalogs
• Change the arrangement of a song
• Use HEAT to enhance mixes
• Apply static automation techniques
• Use Preview and Punch Preview workflows
• Fine-tune automation using Trim mode
• Create final mixes and render stems in a variety of ways
• Export media in different formats
• Sit the associated certification exam

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* Public In-Person courses are offered only at Avid Learning Partners.