Pro Tools Tips & Tricks-Vol 3

Kenny’s back with more amazing Pro Tools tips and tricks! Shown entirely in the new Pro Tools 8, you'll learn creative ideas and techniques for setting up, viewing, recording, editing, using the new included virtual instruments, and so much more, you must see these tutorials if you use Pro Tools 8 or 9.

Editing
The MIDI Editor (12:55) - The new MIDI Editor in Pro Tools 8 is one of the more powerful features added to this new update. Kenny shows you the ins and outs of this new time-saving window.
Locking Regions (02:51) - Discover the different locking modes in Pro Tools 8, including the standard locking mode and the new helpful version 8 exclusive Time locking of regions.
Command Focus Keys (13:47) - The Command Focus Keys have been around for quite a while but many of us don't use or know about each key's function. In this video, Kenny will take you through each and every time saving keystroke.
Real-Time Properties (15:58) - The real-time properties addition to Pro Tools has made it a much more powerful productive MIDI tool, allowing for real-time auditioning of all your changes without committing to any of them. Kenny explains it thoroughly in this video tutorial.
Track Lanes (05:38) - Track Lanes is a welcome addition to Pro Tools 8 and in this video, you explore how to get the most out of this time saving feature.
Comping Tracks in PT8 (10:06) - Now that Pro Tools 8 has added a playlist feature which allows you to view all your playlists at once, there's a whole new way to compile vocal tracks. In this video, Kenny shows you how to take advantage of this welcomed feature.
Mixing
Comparing Multiple Plugins & Effects (05:49) - See a very different way of trying out different plug-ins and effect chains to see what works best in the context of your mix. Rather than being limited to simple bypass A/Bing, Kenny shows you how to compare very complicated options.
Solo Modes (02:44) - Explore the different Solo modes and their specific uses in Pro Tools 8. Latch, X-Or and Momentary are all discussed.
Advanced Grouping (10:15) - Most people constantly use Groups in sessions, yet there is so much more to Grouping than having the faders moving together. Kenny breaks down all the more complicated things that you can use Groups for in Pro Tools 8.
Headphone Mixes (11:07) - Setting up headphone mixes in Pro Tools can seem quite complicated and monitoring each artist's mix can be even more difficult to figure out. This tutorial shows you the best way to set up multiple headphone mixes and gives you the ability to monitor any of them in a very simple way.
Monitoring in Mono (04:42) - While Pro Tools 8 has yet to provide a simple Mono button, Kenny shows you how easy it is to create one for yourself. It is important to check your mixes in Mono and with this simple tutorial, you can learn how.
Automation Enable Window (16:13) - Learn about the very important and powerful Automation Enable Window. Step by step you'll discover what each button does.
MIDI Learn Function (11:26) - The recently added MIDI Learn Function allows you to control just about any parameter on any Pro Tools 8 virtual instrument. Discover how to route all the controller data so that any standard MIDI or USB controller can be mapped quickly for changing any parameter or automating instrument plug-ins.
Virtual Instruments
Boom (17:37) - Explore Pro Tool's first drum machine. While a bit limited it can be very inspiring.
DB-33 Organ (10:02) - Besides this being a killer organ plugin, you can run any sound thru it's unique amplifier, learn how.
Mini Grand (03:35) - A really good Piano that fits nicely into Pro Tools 8's new bag of tricks, learn about its options and uses.
Structure Free (16:50) - This basic sample player still has some powerful features with the ability to easily create your own patches, discover how.
Vacuum (12:08) - Pro Tools 8's synthesizer which is about as powerful as they come, sounds great and is simple to program after watching this video tutorial.
Xpand2 (09:13) - Explore the power of this staple of a plug-in. It's like having a multi-timbral keyboard workstation built into your computer. See how to use it like a pro.
Printing Virtual Instruments (11:39) - Although many people leave Virtual Instruments running in real-time in productions, it's always a good practice to print all of your tracks to audio to save on DSP and for future archiving purposes. Discover how easy this task can be.
Utility
Shift Commands (08:17) - Learn about the new Shift Key commands for Record, Input, Solo and Mute, as well as useful applications for them.
Using the Color Palette (08:14) - See how to handle and manage color and the color palette in Pro Tools 8. Color Coding for Tracks, Regions, Markers, and Groups are all covered.
Track Latency w/o ADC (09:26) - Discover how to handle track and plug-in latency using time adjuster to compensate without using Auto Delay Compensation. Useful for tracking and mixing in Pro Tools LE or even tracking in HD where you might prefer to avoid ADC altogether.
Auto-Delay Compensation (13:35) - Learn about this simple yet often confusing feature found in Pro Tools HD version 8. Kenny explains the ins and outs of this very powerful feature while explaining it's many uses in mixing.
Workspace & Project Window (14:42) - Learn about the many functions and uses of both the Workspace and Project Windows in Pro Tools 8.
Preparing Loops for Pro Tools 8 (06:27) - Now that Elastic Audio is a staple in the newer Pro Tools versions, many old loop libraries and CDs are not formatted for easy drag and drop use in Pro Tools. See how to easily convert those old libraries for quicker future use in your sessions.
Drums to MIDI Output (10:19) - Many companies are creating products to allow drum replacement using midi triggers. In this video, discover how to do that very thing with nothing more than Pro Tools 8 and Beat Detective.
Pro Tools Preferences
Display Preferences (07:52) - Discover the features and functions and helpful uses for the Display Preference options.
Operation Preferences (10:03) - Explore the features and functions and helpful uses for the Operation Preference options.
Editing Preferences (08:00) - Learn about the features and functions and helpful uses for the Editing Preference options.
Mixing Preferences (08:21) - Discover the features and functions and helpful uses for the Mixing Preference options.
Processing Preferences (02:59) - Explore the features and functions and helpful uses for the Processing Preference options.
MIDI Preferences (03:42) - Learn about the features and functions and helpful uses for the MIDI Preference options.