Pro Tools Fundamentals I 2020-2021

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DRM removed PRO TOOLS FUNDAMENTALS I Copyright Acknowledgments About the Author Contents Introduction About This Book Pro Tools 2020 Edition The Download Media Course Prerequisites Course Organization and Sequence Section I Section II Conventions and Symbols Used in This Book The Avid Learning Partner Program Curriculum and Certification Levels Courses Offered in the Pro Tools Learning Program Avid Course Configuration Avid Certified. Real Skills, Proven. How Can I Learn More? SECTION I: Lessons and Exercises LESSON 1: Pro Tools Background The Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation Audio Processing MIDI Production Notation and Scores Mixing and Automation Audio for Video and Post Production Pro Tools History and Evolution Roots in Digidrums Digidrums Becomes Digidesign Digidesign Merges with Avid Technology Pro Tools in the 2010s Recent Pro Tools Features Related Product Releases Audio Characteristics: Waveform, Frequency, and Amplitude Waveform: The Shape of a Sound Frequency: The Pitch of a Sound Amplitude: The Intensity of a Sound Recording and Playing Back Analog Audio Converting Audio to Digital Format The Importance of Sample Rate The Importance of Bit Depth Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and File Size Recording in Digital Format Pro Tools System Configurations Software Options Host-Based Systems Versus DSP-Accelerated Systems Audio Interface Options Cross-Platform Issues Keyboard Commands File-Naming Conventions Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 1: Audio Interface Options LESSON 2: Getting Started with Pro Tools Target Systems Software Installation and Operation Installing Pro Tools Using Avid Link for Plug-In Installations Included Plug-Ins and Extras Pro Tools Software Features Pro Tools File Structure File Organization Session Components Starting Pro Tools Powering Up Your Hardware Using the PACE iLok System Launching Pro Tools Accessing Connected Audio Devices Optimizing Host-Based Pro Tools Performance The Pro Tools Menu Structure File Menu Edit Menu View Menu Track Menu Clip Menu Event Menu AudioSuite Menu Options Menu Setup Menu Window Menu Avid Link Menu Help Menu Main Pro Tools Windows Edit Window Mix Window Transport Window Additional Editor Windows Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 2: Pro Tools Main Windows LESSON 3: Pro Tools Basic Controls Edit Tool Functions Zoomer Tool Trim Tool Selector Tool Grabber Tool Scrubber Tool Pencil Tool Smart Tool Edit Modes Shuffle Mode Slip Mode Spot Mode Grid Mode Time Scales and Rulers Main Time Scale Sub Time Scale Ruler Display Options MIDI Control Features Wait for Note Metronome Countoff Controls MIDI Merge Mode Tempo Ruler Enable Meter Display Tempo Field Tool Tips Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 3: Primary Tools and Controls LESSON 4: Creating Your First Session The Dashboard Creating and Configuring a Pro Tools Document Creating and Using Session Files Creating and Using Project Documents Using Templates Choosing Parameter Settings File Size Considerations Working with Tracks Adding Tracks Selecting and Deselecting Tracks Renaming Tracks Deleting Tracks Adding Audio to Tracks Controlling Playback Timeline Selections Edit Selections Working with Linked Timeline and Edit Selections Starting and Stopping Playback Locating the Playback Cursor Selecting the Scrolling Behavior Saving, Locating, and Opening Pro Tools Files Saving a Session or Project Locating and Opening a Session File Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 4: Creating a Session Getting Started Creating and Naming Tracks Setting Display Options Finishing Up LESSON 5: Making Your First Audio Recording Before Recording Audio Storage Requirements Disk Usage Window Preparing to Record Creating a Click Track (Optional) Checking Hardware Connections Record-Enabling Tracks Setting Input Path, Level, and Pan Recording and Managing Audio Organizing after Recording Returning to Playback Mode Organizing Audio Files and Clips Removing Audio Clips and Deleting Audio Files Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 5: Recording Audio Option 1: Live Recording from a Microphone Option 2: Bus Recording from a Starter Session Finishing Up LESSON 6: Importing and Working with Media Considerations Prior to Import File Characteristics Split Stereo versus Interleaved Files Importing Audio Import Audio Dialog Box Importing Audio with the Import Command Importing Audio with Workspace Browsers Batch Importing Audio Importing Video Video Track Display Working with Video Tracks Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 6: Importing Audio Getting Started Importing Audio to the Clip List Importing Audio to Tracks Finishing Up LESSON 7: Making Your First MIDI Recording MIDI Basics MIDI in Pro Tools Creating MIDI-Compatible Tracks Sample-Based Operation versus Tick-Based Operation Time Scale and Rulers for Working with MIDI Setting the Base Meter and Tempo Setting the Base Meter Setting the Base Tempo Preparing to Record MIDI Connecting a MIDI Device Checking MIDI Inputs/Outputs Record-Enabling MIDI-Compatible Tracks Setting Record Options Using Virtual Instruments Placing a Virtual Instrument on an Instrument Track Working with Xpand!2 Working with Boom Working with UVI Falcon Recording MIDI Viewing MIDI Data on MIDI-Compatible Tracks MIDI Clips View MIDI Notes View Velocity View MIDI Editor Window Views Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 7: Working with MIDI Getting Started Configuring the Session Creating New Tracks Recording a MIDI Performance (Optional) Importing MIDI Clips Finishing Up LESSON 8: Selecting and Navigating Using the Universe View Resizing the Universe The Current View Indicator Moving and Scrolling from the Universe View Types of Selections Creating Timeline Selections Creating Edit Selections Working with Selections Creating Separate Timeline Selections and Edit Selections Making Selections on Multiple Tracks Selecting Material Based on Selected Tracks Using the Tab Key to Navigate with Clip Boundaries Tabbing to Transient Points Adjusting the Session View Adjusting Track Height Changing the Track Order Using the Zoomer Tool Using Zoom Toggle Changing the Horizontal and Vertical Zoom Storing and Recalling Zoom Presets Adding Markers to Your Session About Memory Locations Creating a Marker The Memory Locations Window Recalling a Marker Location Deleting a Marker Location Creating a Selection Using Markers Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 8: Configuring the Session and AddingMemory Locations Getting Started Configuring the Session Creating Memory Locations Finishing Up LESSON 9: Editing Your Media Selecting Playback Options Scrolling Modes Loop Playback Using the Edit Modes Editing in Shuffle Mode Editing in Slip Mode Editing in Spot Mode Editing in Grid Mode Using the Snap To Grid Function Configuring the Grid Editing Clips Basic Editing Commands Special–Purpose Editing Commands Moving and Trimming Clips Using the Grabber Tool Using the Trim Functions Using the Nudge Function Creating Fade Effects Applying Fade-Ins and Fade-Outs Applying Crossfades Fade Settings Undoing Your Work Using Multi-Level Undo Using Restore Last Selection Using Revert to Saved Restoring from Session Backups Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 9: Editing Audio Getting Started Editing the Voiceover and Placing the Fire Sound Effect Shortening the Music Tracks Finishing Up LESSON 10: Mixing and Creating a Bounce Basic Mixer Terminology Inputs Outputs Inserts Sends and Returns Working in the Mix Window Configuring the Mix Window Using Plug-In Processors Real-Time Plug-In Formats EQ and Dynamics Processors Using Basic Automation Recording Automation (Write Mode) Playing Back Automation (Read Mode) Turning Off Automation (Off Mode) Viewing Automation Playlists Editing Breakpoint Automation Backing Up Your Session Considerations for Backup and Archive Copies Saving a Session Copy Creating a Stereo Mixdown Mixdown Options Considerations for Bouncing Audio Bouncing to Disk Adding a Bounce File to Your iTunes Library Review/Discussion Questions EXERCISE 10: Automating Shared Effects andCreating a Stereo Bounce Getting Started Creating a Delay Effect Recording Automation and Setting Levels Bouncing to Disk Finishing Up SECTION II: Supplemental Projects Getting to Know the Sessions Project 1 Project 2 Pro Tools System Requirements Media Files for Supplemental Projects Disk Space Requirements for Project Sessions Download Instructions PROJECT 1: Hands-On Music Session Powering Up Opening the Music Session Locate and Open the Session Template Orient the Session Windows Set the Preferences Connect Monitoring Devices Creating New Tracks Create and Name Tracks Save Your Session Working with MIDI Data Add a Virtual Instrument Create a MIDI Clip Add Another Virtual Instrument Drag in a MIDI Clip Edit a MIDI Performance Save Work in Progress Working with Audio Data Import an Audio File to a Track Import a Clip Group to a Track Insert Time Edit the Tracks Save Work in Progress Mixing in Pro Tools Add EQ Add Effects to the RadioVox Track Add Reverb Save Work in Progress Mix the Project Save Work in Progress Finishing Your Work Print the Score Add Maxim Add Dither Bounce the Song Archive Your Work PROJECT 2: Hands-On Post Session Powering Up Opening the Post Session Locate and Open the Session Template Orient the Session Windows Set the Preferences Connect Monitoring Devices Creating New Tracks Create and Name a Track Save Your Session Importing Media Import a Movie Import Files to the Clip List Import Files from the Workspace Browser Save Work in Progress Editing in Pro Tools Review the Project Add Sound Effects Change the Music Save Work in Progress Mixing in Pro Tools Remove the Hum Add Reverb Enhance the Knock Save Work in Progress Listen to the Automated Mix Finishing Your Work Bounce the Video Archive Your Work APPENDIX A: Course Completion Information Locating an Avid Learning Partner Course Completion Exam Pro Tools 110 and Beyond APPENDIX B: AIR Effects and Instrument Plug-Ins INDEX