Pro Tools Tips & Tricks-Vol 2
Vol 2 of Kenny Gioia's amazing Pro Tools tips and tricks video tutorials are sure to please and further expand your Pro Tools knowledge. Shown in Pro Tools 7 and compatible with version 8 and 9, you owe it to yourself to get this smash hit followup and peek further into Kenny's bag of tricks!
Editing and Mixing
• Dynamic Delay (08:57) - Learn how to mimic an expensive hardware delay unit with this great technique. This will bring your delays to life as well as provide you with some great production techniques.
• Paste to Fill (11:00) - Learn about this often overlooked function of Pro Tools. This feature allows you to fill up empty space with existing data from your project.
• Region Groups (09:49) - Learn how you can use Region Loops to enhance your Pro Tools workflow and projects.
• Region Loops (08:03) - Learn how you can use Region Loops to enhance your Pro Tools workflow and projects.
• Replace Regions (07:23) - The Replace Regions command can be useful in a lot of different ways. This video will introduce the concepts and features of this command, and also show you some great ways to start using it.
• Vocal Exciter (07:59) - Learn how to build a Vocal Exciter from scratch. This is used to emulate the effect hardware devices like the Aural Exciter where you add a certain harmonic character to the vocal that helps it stand out in the mix.
Keyboard Shortcuts
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Pt. 1 (08:53) - Kenny works extremely fast in Pro Tools and these shortcuts are key to that speed and efficiency. This is the first part of a 4 part series that will show you some of the best keyboard shortcuts Pro Tools has to offer.
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Pt. 2 (13:19) - In part 2 of the series Kenny shows you a bunch of Editing and selection shortcuts.
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Pt. 3 (13:47) - In part 3 of the series you will learn about Automation shortcuts, as well as shortcuts that will help with groups and multiple tracks.
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Pt. 4 (09:44) - n the final video of this series you will learn shortcuts that will help you zoom and view your project, as well as manage tracks and FX.
Beat Detective
• Full Song - Pt. 1 (13:55) - This is the first part of a 4 part series dedicated to using Beat Detective to tighten up the percussion for an entire song.
• Full Song - Pt. 2 (07:22) - Part 2 of this series guides you through working on the Tag and Chorus sections of the song.
• Full Song - Pt. 3 (19:06) - Part 3 walks you through working on the solo and bridge sections of the song.
• Full Song - Pt. 4 (04:08) - The last part of this series demonstrates how to clean up and organize your song after you are done using Beat Detective to tighten up the performance.
• Swing Mode (11:24) - This tutorial walks you through the process of using Beat Detective to tighten up a groove, while still retaining the Swing feel of the original beat.
Utility and Workflow
• Favorite Plug-Ins (03:06) - Learn how to speed up the process of selecting plug-ins that you use frequently, and how to further organize your plug-in lists and windows.
• Reason with Pro Tools (12:34) - See how Kenny creates a killer template so he can work with Reason in Pro Tools, super fast. This is a must see for anyone who uses Reason with Pro Tools.
• Import Session Data (08:02) - Learn some great ways to utilize the Import Session Data feature.
• Prepare Session for Mix Engineer (23:13) - This tutorial walks you through the steps of preparing your session to be sent to another engineer for mixing, editing or other production work.
• Bounce to Session (07:59) - Learn how Kenny bounces his mix within a session and why he chooses to use this alternative method.
• Using a Macro Program (13:31) - Kenny using lots of time-saving tools in his Pro Tools workflow. One of his indispensable tools is a Macro Program that allows you to perform actions, that would normally take many keystrokes, in one keystroke.
• Window Configurations (18:35) - Window Configurations allow you to save presets of how you have the various windows in Pro Tools arranged, their visibility, and tons of other great stuff. This is another great way to use the functions in Pro Tools to customize your workflow and workspace.