Pro Tools 11-12 Explained

DAW guru Eli Krantzberg takes you on a Pro Tools journey, showing you the basics, as well as more advanced Pro Tools features and functions, and makes getting on board with Pro Tools, fast and easy. If you're new to Pro Tools or want to learn more, this is the series for you.

Getting Started

• First Contact (09:43) - Learn about the fundamentals of the Pro Tools file structure, how to create a new session, and how to work with the QuickStart Dialogue Box.

• Audio & MIDI Hardware Setup (04:33) - Eli discusses how the Playback Engine settings effect system performance, and to use the MIDI Studio window to recognize connected MIDI devices.

• IO Setup (07:22) - Discover how to label and map your audio interface's physical inputs and outputs within Pro Tools 11, and how manage internal bus pathways.

• The Main Windows (04:18) - See the Main Pro Tools interface, including the Edit Window, Mix Window, Edit Window ToolBar, Transport Window, Plug-In Window, MIDI Editor, Score Editor, Event List, and Workspace Browser.

• Creating Tracks (07:02) - Learn how to create, name, select, move, and delete tracks.

• Importing Audio (06:34) - Eli shows how import options are set, how files are previewed at either original tempo or session tempo, and how the various drag and drop options work.

• Playback & Navigation (07:32) - Learn how to position the playback location in the timeline and control playback using various Transport functions.

• Additional Playback Functions (05:05) - Discover how to loop playback, use the scrolling options, and how to work with the Link Timeline and Edit Selection , and Insertion Follows Playback functions.

Recording

• Click Track Setup (06:22) - See how to create a click track, set the count off options, and work with the new Pro Tools 11 Click ll plug-in.

• Tempo, Meter & Counters (07:48) - Learn how to work with manual tempo mode, tap tempo, the conductor track, meter changes, and how to customize the ruler and counter displays.

• Track Anatomy (12:11) - Eli explores where the controls are and what all the fields do when viewing channel strips in the Mix Window, and tracks in the Edit Window.

• Simple MIDI Recording (04:54) - Learn how to work with the MIDI Input Device, MIDI Input Filter, and MIDI Thru settings as we record a basic MIDI track.

• Quantizing (05:14) - Learn how to correct the timing of MIDI performances and position notes either directly on, or near to, specific grid increments.

• MIDI Merge & Loop Record (00:00) - Watch as Eli shows how loop recording MIDI with MIDI merge enable work for building up compile parts, and how to use the Wait For Note function as an alternative to the Countoff.

• Loop Recording Multiple Takes (03:25) - Discover how the Loop Record mode is used with MIDI to record multiple takes over the same range.

• Punch-In Recording with Pre-Roll (06:54) - Explore how to use MIDI tracks in conjunction with Instrument Tracks, and how to punch in over a specified range using a predetermined amount of pre-roll before recording begins.

• Audio Recording (10:04) - Learn about the different record modes, shortcuts for record enabling tracks, input monitoring, and basic audio recording.

• Headphone Mix & Punch Prep (06:33) - Discover how bus routing is used and set up to route a parallel signal to an alternate set of physical outputs, and how to set preferences in advance of multi take audio loop and punch recording.

• Audio Punch-In Recording (04:16) - Watch as we record a live guitar player, and then punch on the fly using TrackPunch to correct a couple of problem areas.

• Audio Loop Recording (02:36) - Watch as a guitar solo is loop recorded several times over the same section in order to create alternate takes to choose from later.

Editing

• Edit Modes & Tools (09:49) - Explore the various edit modes and edit tool functions.

• Basic Clip Editing (00:00) - Discover some clip editing selection and editing tips and shortcuts, including nudging, trimming, and clip gain functions.

• Working with PlayLists (08:47) - Eli shows how alternate playlists are created and managed, and how to audition and assemble together clips from different playlists to create a composite take.

• Basic MIDI Editing (09:19) - Fasten your seat belt for a whirlwind tour of basic MIDI note creation and editing functions using the various Pencil (and Smart Tool) modes.

Mixing

• Working with Plug-Ins (04:46) - Discover how the Plug-In window is used to manage insert effects.

• Using Compression & EQ (07:53) - Explore how compressors are used to reduce the dynamic range of a track and then bring up the whole level, and how EQ plug-ins are used to boost or cut selected areas of the frequency spectrum so tracks blend better together.

• Working with Sends (05:48) - Eli explores how to set up an effects/return send routing along with the destination Aux track all in a single step, and learn about some useful send display and workflow functions.

• Metering (04:16) - Explore some of the new Pro Tools 11 metering options.

• Working with Automation (09:44) - Discover how to animate parameters so they change over time, either by drawing in values with the mouse, or by capturing the values generated by moving controls in real time.

• Mixdown (08:04) - Learn about preparing and setting up for final mix down, and how the various bounce to disc functions work.