Pro Tools 11-12 Explained^®

Chapter 1 : Getting Started

• 9:43

  First Contact

  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.

• 4:33

  Audio & MIDI Hardware Setup

  Eli discusses how the Playback Engine settings effect system performance, and to use the MIDI Studio window to recognize connected MIDI devices.

• 7:22

  IO Setup

  Discover how to label and map your audio interface's physical inputs and outputs within Pro Tools 11, and how manage internal bus pathways.

• 4:18

  The Main Windows

  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.

• 7:02

  Creating Tracks

  Learn how to create, name, select, move, and delete tracks.

• 6:34

  Importing Audio

  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.

• 7:32

  Playback & Navigation

  Learn how to position the playback location in the timeline and control playback using various Transport functions.

• 5:05

  Additional Playback Functions

  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.

Chapter 2 : Recording

• 6:22

  Click Track Setup

  See how to create a click track, set the count off options, and work with the new Pro Tools 11 Click ll plug-in.

• 7:48

  Tempo, Meter & Counters

  Learn how to work with manual tempo mode, tap tempo, the conductor track, meter changes, and how to customize the ruler and counter displays.

• 12:11

  Track Anatomy

  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.

• 4:54

  Simple MIDI Recording

  Learn how to work with the MIDI Input Device, MIDI Input Filter, and MIDI Thru settings as we record a basic MIDI track.

• 5:14

  Quantizing

  Learn how to correct the timing of MIDI performances and position notes either directly on, or near to, specific grid increments.

• 0:00

  MIDI Merge & Loop Record

  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.

• 3:25

  Loop Recording Multiple Takes

  Discover how the Loop Record mode is used with MIDI to record multiple takes over the same range.

• 6:54

  Punch-In Recording with Pre-Roll

  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.

• 10:04

  Audio Recording

  Learn about the different record modes, shortcuts for record enabling tracks, input monitoring, and basic audio recording.

• 6:33

  Headphone Mix & Punch Prep

  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.

• 4:16

  Audio Punch-In Recording

  Watch as we record a live guitar player, and then punch on the fly using TrackPunch to correct a couple of problem areas.

• 2:36

  Audio Loop Recording

  Watch as a guitar solo is loop recorded several times over the same section in order to create alternate takes to choose from later.

Chapter 3 : Editing

• 9:49

  Edit Modes & Tools

  Explore the various edit modes and edit tool functions.

• 0:00

  Basic Clip Editing

  Discover some clip editing selection and editing tips and shortcuts, including nudging, trimming, and clip gain functions.

• 8:47

  Working with PlayLists

  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.

• 9:19

  Basic MIDI Editing

  Fasten your seat belt for a whirlwind tour of basic MIDI note creation and editing functions using the various Pencil (and Smart Tool) modes.

Chapter 4 : Mixing

• 4:46

  Working with Plug-Ins

  Discover how the Plug-In window is used to manage insert effects.

• 7:53

  Using Compression & EQ

  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.

• 5:48

  Working with Sends

  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.

• 4:16

  Metering

  Explore some of the new Pro Tools 11 metering options.

• 9:44

  Working with Automation

  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.

• 8:04

  Mixdown

  Learn about preparing and setting up for final mix down, and how the various bounce to disc functions work.