Structure Explained

Solve the Structure puzzle! AIR Users Blog founder and Pro Tools maven Russ Hughes takes you step by step through Pro Tool's full version flagship virtual sampler, Structure. Learn all about its incredible features and functions, tips & tricks and more.

Videos
Introduction (13:21) - Get a basic overview of Structure. See how to load it, learn about the interface, what a patch is, how to load patches, various options in Structure's preferences and much more.
Navigation (06:05) - Discover advanced navigation techniques in Structure. See how load patches and libraries from different places on your computer, how to create 'Favorites', how to drag loops from the timeline into Structure and much more.
Parts Overview (03:50) - Learn all about 'Parts' in Structure and how they are affected by the different parameters such as Transpose, Pitch, Mono Mode and many more.
Part Filters (08:23) - Explore the endless filtering possibilities in Structure and how they can make your sounds fatter and more interesting.
Part Amplifiers (05:52) - Discover how Structure's Part Amplifier section is used to control the length and duration of your sounds.
Part Modulation (04:09) - See how Structure's in-depth Modulation Matrix can be used to turn your otherwise plain sounds into dynamic sonic masterpieces.
Part Output FX (02:43) - Learn how to apply effects to a Part's Output Section to create deeper and more interesting sounds. See how to share effects to save CPU resources and more.
Create a Part & Patch (13:28) - See an in-depth look on how to turn audio of individual electric guitar notes played in Pro Tool's timeline into a beautiful sounding patch and part in Structure. Discover how Structure recognizes numbers in the file name and assigns a MIDI note number accordingly, how to tune individual samples to a reference pitch, apply effects and much more.
Smart Knobs (05:17) - Learn all about Structure's powerful Smart Knobs feature that allows you to easily assign various parameters for easy tweaking and automation control.
Key Switches (02:09) - Explore Structure's in-depth Key Switching features that allow you to create more interesting patches and or more variation to your sound.
Modulation & LFO (02:58) - Discover Structure's awesome LFO section and what it can do for your patches. See how it can affect panning, modulation and more.
Using Zones (02:52) - Learn all about Structure's Zones and how to use them to create more complex patches.
Building Drum Kits (14:54) - Get the lowdown on creating drum kits in Structure. See how to map individual sounds and set amplitude, decay, velocities, hi-hat mode for realistic hi-hat sample control and much more.
Make a Magic Pad (07:10) - Watch Russ create a wondrous sounding complex pad patch in Structure that responds to your slightest touch, tempo and nuance. Russ applies everything you've learned so far to create the 'Magic Pad'.
Using Effects (06:01) - Russ goes in-depth into Structure's exhaustive effects section and routing. See what you can really do with Structure's effects.
The REX Player (07:12) - See how you can import and utilize REX files within Structure. Discover how you can then replay them differently and create something entirely new… truly endless possibilities!
The Waveform Editor (06:51) - Russ wraps up the series with an in-depth look at Structure's powerful Sample Waveform Editor where you'll learn about it's features and functions, creating fade ins and outs, setting loop points, cross-fades and more.