Explore part-time, self-paced online courses designed by the industry professionals at Metalworks Institute—Canada’s premiere school for music and entertainment. Whether you’re diving into audio production, recording, music business, or songwriting, earn a recognized certificate and gain real-world skills from the comfort of your own home.
In this course, we’ll build on your foundational Pro Tools knowledge and dive deeper into the more advanced features and techniques that will elevate your workflow. You’ll learn how to efficiently select and navigate your session, apply basic editing techniques, and work with I/O setups to optimize your system. We’ll also cover essential mixing skills, giving you the tools to balance and enhance your tracks, and show you how to finalize and export your projects for the professional standard.
In this course, we’ll build on your foundational Pro Tools knowledge and dive deeper into the more advanced features and techniques that will elevate your workflow. You’ll learn how to efficiently select and navigate your session, apply basic editing techniques, and work with I/O setups to optimize your system. We’ll also cover essential mixing skills, giving you the tools to balance and enhance your tracks, and show you how to finalize and export your projects for the professional standard.
In this module, we’ll explore the essential tools and techniques for navigating your session efficiently and making precise selections. From utilizing the Universe View to manage large sessions, to creating and recalling markers for quick navigation, you’ll learn how to work seamlessly through your project.
In this module, we’ll cover the foundational editing techniques in Pro Tools that form the backbone of any audio or MIDI project. From separating and trimming clips to creating fades and utilizing Pro Tools’ powerful editing modes, you’ll learn to manipulate and arrange your tracks with precision. We’ll also dive into key commands for efficient workflows and demonstrate how to apply advanced functions like crossfades, nudges, and clip consolidation. Mastering these techniques will help you take full control of your sessions and bring your creative ideas to life with ease.
In this module, we’ll explore how to effectively manage I/O (Input/Output) settings and hardware configurations in Pro Tools. You’ll learn how to save and reuse I/O setups, optimize playback performance, configure hardware preferences, and add tracks to sessions efficiently. We’ll also dive into editing display options for both the Mix and Edit windows and managing track visibility with the Track List.
In this Module, we delve into the essentials of mixing within Pro Tools, exploring key terminologies, practical techniques, and built-in tools to enhance your mixes. By the end of this module, you’ll understand the signal flow, optimize your plugin usage, and create dynamic, professional mixes.
This module covers essential techniques for bouncing, backing up, and exporting your work in Pro Tools, ensuring a polished, professional final product ready for distribution or collaboration.
Required Hardware (minimum):
Apple Laptop Computer – MacBook Pro
Specifications (minimum):
Apple M4 chip with most current macOS
16GB of RAM (minimum) 512GB SSD Storage (minimum)
Pro Tools Studio Software
Pro Tools iLok Key or iLok Cloud
Shareable Certificate
Taught in English
Self-paced Learning
Course Evaluations:
5 Quizzes & 1 Final Exam
Estimated Time to Complete:
13-18 Hours
Course Availability:
On-Demand
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