PT 101: Pro Tools Fundamentals I (Live Online)

Students attending this class will learn covers basic pro tools principles, giving you everything you need to complete a pro tools project, from initial set up to final mix down. Students learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of live audio, MIDI sequences and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalize a production. Included with the course material is a download of media files and Pro Tools sessions to accompany the exercises and projects in the text.Who is this class for?This course is designed for both new and experienced Pro Tools users seeking to build a solid foundational understanding of the software.Prerequisites: No experience with Avid Pro Tools software is requiredA working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh or operating systemsBasic audio recording and DAW knowledge, such as a familiarity with microphones, understanding of basic audio and MIDI recording techniques, knowledge of basic multi-track mixing concepts (such as setting levels and panning), and familiarity with digital audio equipment such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces.At the end of this course you will be able to:Create a Pro Tools session with appropriate parameter settingsAccomplish common audio production tasksEmploy navigation and editing skills in a multi-track Pro Tools sessionIncorporate proper recording and mixing techniques for audio and MIDI filesAnalyze and interpret session file structuresRecognize and navigate the user interface and tool set Pro Tools environmentSYLLABUS:Getting to Know Pro ToolsWhat Is Pro Tools?AudioMIDINotationMixingPost ProductionThe Story of Pro ToolsIn the BeginningEvolving into DigidesignThe Birth of Pro ToolsPro Tools MaturesExpansion of Avid AudioICON Integrated Console EnvironmentVENUE Live Sound EnvironmentPro Tools in This DecadeWhere We Are TodayBasics of Digital AudioBasic Parameters of Sound: Waveform, Frequency, and AmplitudeRecording and Playing Back Analog AudioAnalog to Digital ConversionRecording in Digital FormatPro Tools System ConfigurationsSoftware OptionsHost Based Systems Versus DSP Accelerated SystemsAudio Interface Options (Non HD)Pro Tools |HD Series Audio InterfacesPro Tools Software FeaturesIncluded Plug Ins and ExtrasCross Platform IssuesKeyboard CommandsFile Naming ConventionsGetting Inside Pro ToolsTarget SystemsPro Tools File StructureFile OrganizationSession ComponentsStarting Pro ToolsPowering Up Your HardwareUsing the PACE iLok SystemLaunching Pro ToolsAccessing Connected Audio DevicesOptimizing Host Based Pro Tools PerformanceThe Pro Tools Software InterfaceThe Menu StructureMain Pro Tools WindowsTool TipsEdit Tool FunctionsZoomer ToolTrim ToolSelector ToolGrabber ToolScrubber ToolPencil ToolSmart ToolEdit ModesShuffle ModeSlip ModeSpot ModeGrid ModeTime Scales and RulersMain Time ScaleSub Time ScaleRuler Display OptionsMIDI Control FeaturesWait for NoteMetronomeCountoff ControlsMIDI Merge ModeRuler EnableMeter DisplayTempo FieldCreating Your First SessionThe DashboardCreating and Configuring a Pro Tools SessionChoosing Session Parameter SettingsFile Size ConsiderationsCreating the SessionWorking with TracksAdding TracksNaming TracksDeleting TracksAdding Audio to TracksThe Playback Cursor and the Edit CursorPlayback CursorEdit CursorSetting the Playback PointLocating the Playback CursorScrolling OptionsSaving, Locating, and Opening Existing SessionsSaving a SessionLocating and Opening a SessionMaking Your First Audio RecordingBefore RecordingAudio Storage RequirementsDisk Usage WindowPreparing to RecordCreating a Click Track (Optional)Checking Hardware ConnectionsRecord Enabling TracksSetting Input Path, Level, and PanRecording and Managing AudioOrganizing after RecordingReturn to Playback ModeOrganize Audio Files and ClipsRemoving Audio Clips and Deleting Audio FilesImporting and Working with Media in a SessionConsiderations Prior to ImportBit Depth, Sample Rate, and File FormatConfiguration of Stereo FilesImporting AudioImport Audio Dialog BoxImporting Audio with the Import CommandImporting Audio with Workspace BrowsersBatch Importing AudioImporting Audio from an Audio CDImporting VideoVideo Track DisplayWorking with Video TracksMaking Your First MIDI RecordingMIDI BasicsMIDI in Pro ToolsCreating MIDI Compatible TracksSample Based Operation versus Tick Based OperationTime Scale and Rulers for Working with MIDISetting the Session Meter, Tempo, and Key SignatureSetting the Session MeterSetting the Session TempoSetting the Session Key SignaturePreparing to Record MIDIConnecting a MIDI DeviceChecking MIDI Inputs/OutputsRecord Enabling MIDI Compatible TracksSetting Record OptionsUsing Virtual InstrumentsPlacing a Virtual Instrument on an Instrument TrackUsing Xpand!2Using BoomUsing Structure FreeRecording MIDIViewing MIDI Data on MIDI Compatible TracksMIDI Clips ViewMIDI Notes ViewVelocity ViewMIDI Editor Window ViewsSelecting and NavigatingUsing the Universe ViewResizing the UniverseThe Current View IndicatorMoving and Scrolling from the Universe View Types of SelectionTimeline SelectionsEdit SelectionsWorking with SelectionsCreating Separate Timeline Selections and Edit SelectionsMaking Selections on Multiple TracksUsing the Tab KeyTabbing to Transient PointsAdjusting the Session ViewAdjusting Track SizeChanging the Track OrderUsing the Zoomer ToolUsing Zoom ToggleChanging the Horizontal and Vertical ZoomStoring and Recalling Zoom PresetsAdding Markers to Your SessionAbout Memory LocationsCreating a MarkerThe Memory Locations WindowRecalling a Marker LocationDeleting a Marker LocationCreating a Selection Using MarkersBasic Editing TechniquesSelecting Playback OptionsScrollingLoop PlaybackUsing the Edit ModesShuffle ModeSlip ModeSpot ModeGrid ModeSnap To GridConfiguring the GridEditing ClipsCommon Editing CommandsPro Tools Specific Editing CommandsMoving and Trimming ClipsUsing the Grabber ToolUsing the Trim FunctionsUsing the Nudge FunctionCreating Fade EffectsFade Ins and Fade OutsCrossfadesFade SettingsUndoing Your WorkUsing Multi Level UndoUsing Restore Last SelectionUsing Revert to SavedRestoring from Session BackupsBasic Mixing TechniquesBasic Mixer Terminology InputsOutputsInsertsSends and ReturnsThe Pro Tools Mix WindowConfiguring the Mix WindowBasic AutomationRecording Automation (Write ModePlaying Back Automation (Read Mode)Turning Automation OffViewing Automation PlaylistsEditing Breakpoint AutomationReal Time Plug InsReal Time Plug In FeaturesReal Time Plug In FormatsPlug Ins Provided with Pro ToolsFinishing Your WorkBacking Up Your SessionSaving a Session CopySharing a Session between SystemsCreating a Stereo MixdownConsiderations for Bouncing AudioBouncing to TracksBouncing to DiskAdding a Bounce File to Your iTunes LibraryBurning Songs to CD from iTunes