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This course takes your Pro Tools skills to the next level by diving into more advanced techniques and workflows. We’ll explore advanced recording methods, optimizing your I/O setup, and adding and managing tracks within your session. You’ll also learn how to work with scrolling, grouping tracks, and setting up drum buses for efficient signal routing. We’ll cover Beat Detective for timing corrections and drum replacement, ensuring your tracks are tight and polished.
This course takes your Pro Tools skills to the next level by diving into more advanced techniques and workflows. We’ll explore advanced recording methods, optimizing your I/O setup, and adding and managing tracks within your session. You’ll also learn how to work with scrolling, grouping tracks, and setting up drum buses for efficient signal routing. We’ll cover Beat Detective for timing corrections and drum replacement, ensuring your tracks are tight and polished.
In this module, we’ll dive into advanced recording techniques that enhance your workflow and streamline the process. From using Quick Punch for efficient re-recording to managing multiple takes with Playlists, these tools are essential for capturing the best performances and refining your recordings with precision.
In this module, we will explore the essential tools and settings within Pro Tools that allow you to optimize your audio setup and workflow. From configuring input/output (I/O) settings to managing hardware preferences, understanding these components is key to ensuring a smooth recording and mixing process. We’ll dive into how to set up and save custom I/O paths, adjust playback and buffer settings, and work with dedicated control panels and peripherals to enhance performance.
In this section, we’ll focus on the essential techniques for managing and organizing tracks within your Pro Tools session. From adding new tracks to customizing your workspace for efficient editing and mixing, mastering these tools is key to a streamlined workflow. You’ll learn how to quickly create and duplicate tracks, organize your session with track comments and lists, and navigate through different display options.
In this section, we’ll explore advanced track management and routing techniques that will enhance your mixing and editing workflow in Pro Tools. You’ll learn how to efficiently apply functions across multiple tracks, such as using the Do-To-Selected function for bulk adjustments or leveraging submaster tracks to control groups of related tracks. We’ll also dive into routing signals, cascading outputs for larger setups, and managing I/O paths to streamline your session. Additionally, we’ll cover how to group tracks for easier editing and mixing, making it simpler to work with complex arrangements and ensure a more organized session.
In this module, we will explore the power and efficiency of using groups in Pro Tools. Grouping tracks allows you to manage multiple elements of a session simultaneously, streamlining both the editing and mixing processes. You’ll learn how to identify, select, modify, and delete groups, as well as how to leverage groups for automation, Elastic Audio, and creating final media.
In this module, we will delve into the powerful tools and techniques available in Pro Tools for rhythm and drum editing. Central to this module is Beat Detective, a feature designed to help you analyze, edit, and quantize rhythmic audio with precision. You’ll learn how to use Beat Detective to correct timing issues, create detailed drum edits, and generate tempo maps. Additionally, we’ll explore integrating tools like Sound Replacer, MIDI triggers, and groove templates to further enhance and refine your drum tracks.
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)
Required Software
Pro Tools Studio Software
Pro Tools iLok Key or iLok Cloud
Shareable Certificate
Taught in English
Self-paced Learning
Course Evaluations:
6 Quizzes & 1 Final Exam
Estimated Time to Complete:
15-20 Hours
Course Availability:
On-Demand
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