PRO TOOLS FUNDAMENTALS I (PT101)

✍ Scribed by Frank D. Cook

• Publisher: NextPoint Training Inc.
• Year: 2020
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 334
• Series: Avid Learning Series, PT101
• Edition: 2020/2021
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Certification textbook for Avid Pro Tools.

✦ Table of Contents

PRO TOOLS FUNDAMENTALS I
Copyright
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Pro Tools 2020 Edition
The Download Media
Course Prerequisites
Course Organization and Sequence
Section I
Section II
Conventions and Symbols Used in This Book
The Avid Learning Partner Program
Curriculum and Certification Levels
Courses Offered in the Pro Tools Learning Program
Avid Course Configuration
Avid Certified. Real Skills, Proven.
How Can I Learn More?
SECTION I: Lessons and Exercises
LESSON 1: Pro Tools Background
The Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Processing
MIDI Production
Notation and Scores
Mixing and Automation
Audio for Video and Post Production
Pro Tools History and Evolution
Roots in Digidrums
Digidrums Becomes Digidesign
Digidesign Merges with Avid Technology
Pro Tools in the 2010s
Recent Pro Tools Features
Related Product Releases
Audio Characteristics: Waveform, Frequency, and Amplitude
Waveform: The Shape of a Sound
Frequency: The Pitch of a Sound
Amplitude: The Intensity of a Sound
Recording and Playing Back Analog Audio
Converting Audio to Digital Format
The Importance of Sample Rate
The Importance of Bit Depth
Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and File Size
Recording in Digital Format
Pro Tools System Configurations
Software Options
Host-Based Systems Versus DSP-Accelerated Systems
Audio Interface Options
Cross-Platform Issues
Keyboard Commands
File-Naming Conventions
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 1: Audio Interface Options
LESSON 2: Getting Started with Pro Tools
Target Systems
Software Installation and Operation
Installing Pro Tools
Using Avid Link for Plug-In Installations
Included Plug-Ins and Extras
Pro Tools Software Features
Pro Tools File Structure
File Organization
Session Components
Starting Pro Tools
Powering Up Your Hardware
Using the PACE iLok System
Launching Pro Tools
Accessing Connected Audio Devices
Optimizing Host-Based Pro Tools Performance
The Pro Tools Menu Structure
File Menu
Edit Menu
View Menu
Track Menu
Clip Menu
Event Menu
AudioSuite Menu
Options Menu
Setup Menu
Window Menu
Avid Link Menu
Help Menu
Main Pro Tools Windows
Edit Window
Mix Window
Transport Window
Additional Editor Windows
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 2: Pro Tools Main Windows
LESSON 3: Pro Tools Basic Controls
Edit Tool Functions
Zoomer Tool
Trim Tool
Selector Tool
Grabber Tool
Scrubber Tool
Pencil Tool
Smart Tool
Edit Modes
Shuffle Mode
Slip Mode
Spot Mode
Grid Mode
Time Scales and Rulers
Main Time Scale
Sub Time Scale
Ruler Display Options
MIDI Control Features
Wait for Note
Metronome
Countoff Controls
MIDI Merge Mode
Tempo Ruler Enable
Meter Display
Tempo Field
Tool Tips
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 3: Primary Tools and Controls
LESSON 4: Creating Your First Session
The Dashboard
Creating and Configuring a Pro Tools Document
Creating and Using Session Files
Creating and Using Project Documents
Using Templates
Choosing Parameter Settings
File Size Considerations
Working with Tracks
Adding Tracks
Selecting and Deselecting Tracks
Renaming Tracks
Deleting Tracks
Adding Audio to Tracks
Controlling Playback
Timeline Selections
Edit Selections
Working with Linked Timeline and Edit Selections
Starting and Stopping Playback
Locating the Playback Cursor
Selecting the Scrolling Behavior
Saving, Locating, and Opening Pro Tools Files
Saving a Session or Project
Locating and Opening a Session File
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 4: Creating a Session
Getting Started
Creating and Naming Tracks
Setting Display Options
Finishing Up
LESSON 5: Making Your First Audio Recording
Before Recording
Audio Storage Requirements
Disk Usage Window
Preparing to Record
Creating a Click Track (Optional)
Checking Hardware Connections
Record-Enabling Tracks
Setting Input Path, Level, and Pan
Recording and Managing Audio
Organizing after Recording
Returning to Playback Mode
Organizing Audio Files and Clips
Removing Audio Clips and Deleting Audio Files
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 5: Recording Audio
Option 1: Live Recording from a Microphone
Option 2: Bus Recording from a Starter Session
Finishing Up
LESSON 6: Importing and Working with Media
Considerations Prior to Import
File Characteristics
Split Stereo versus Interleaved Files
Importing Audio
Import Audio Dialog Box
Importing Audio with the Import Command
Importing Audio with Workspace Browsers
Batch Importing Audio
Importing Video
Video Track Display
Working with Video Tracks
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 6: Importing Audio
Getting Started
Importing Audio to the Clip List
Importing Audio to Tracks
Finishing Up
LESSON 7: Making Your First MIDI Recording
MIDI Basics
MIDI in Pro Tools
Creating MIDI-Compatible Tracks
Sample-Based Operation versus Tick-Based Operation
Time Scale and Rulers for Working with MIDI
Setting the Base Meter and Tempo
Setting the Base Meter
Setting the Base Tempo
Preparing to Record MIDI
Connecting a MIDI Device
Checking MIDI Inputs/Outputs
Record-Enabling MIDI-Compatible Tracks
Setting Record Options
Using Virtual Instruments
Placing a Virtual Instrument on an Instrument Track
Working with Xpand!2
Working with Boom
Working with UVI Falcon
Recording MIDI
Viewing MIDI Data on MIDI-Compatible Tracks
MIDI Clips View
MIDI Notes View
Velocity View
MIDI Editor Window Views
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 7: Working with MIDI
Getting Started
Configuring the Session
Creating New Tracks
Recording a MIDI Performance (Optional)
Importing MIDI Clips
Finishing Up
LESSON 8: Selecting and Navigating
Using the Universe View
Resizing the Universe
The Current View Indicator
Moving and Scrolling from the Universe View
Types of Selections
Creating Timeline Selections
Creating Edit Selections
Working with Selections
Creating Separate Timeline Selections and Edit Selections
Making Selections on Multiple Tracks
Selecting Material Based on Selected Tracks
Using the Tab Key to Navigate with Clip Boundaries
Tabbing to Transient Points
Adjusting the Session View
Adjusting Track Height
Changing the Track Order
Using the Zoomer Tool
Using Zoom Toggle
Changing the Horizontal and Vertical Zoom
Storing and Recalling Zoom Presets
Adding Markers to Your Session
About Memory Locations
Creating a Marker
The Memory Locations Window
Recalling a Marker Location
Deleting a Marker Location
Creating a Selection Using Markers
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 8: Configuring the Session and AddingMemory Locations
Getting Started
Configuring the Session
Creating Memory Locations
Finishing Up
LESSON 9: Editing Your Media
Selecting Playback Options
Scrolling Modes
Loop Playback
Using the Edit Modes
Editing in Shuffle Mode
Editing in Slip Mode
Editing in Spot Mode
Editing in Grid Mode
Using the Snap To Grid Function
Configuring the Grid
Editing Clips
Basic Editing Commands
Special–Purpose Editing Commands
Moving and Trimming Clips
Using the Grabber Tool
Using the Trim Functions
Using the Nudge Function
Creating Fade Effects
Applying Fade-Ins and Fade-Outs
Applying Crossfades
Fade Settings
Undoing Your Work
Using Multi-Level Undo
Using Restore Last Selection
Using Revert to Saved
Restoring from Session Backups
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 9: Editing Audio
Getting Started
Editing the Voiceover and Placing the Fire Sound Effect
Shortening the Music Tracks
Finishing Up
LESSON 10: Mixing and Creating a Bounce
Basic Mixer Terminology
Inputs
Outputs
Inserts
Sends and Returns
Working in the Mix Window
Configuring the Mix Window
Using Plug-In Processors
Real-Time Plug-In Formats
EQ and Dynamics Processors
Using Basic Automation
Recording Automation (Write Mode)
Playing Back Automation (Read Mode)
Turning Off Automation (Off Mode)
Viewing Automation Playlists
Editing Breakpoint Automation
Backing Up Your Session
Considerations for Backup and Archive Copies
Saving a Session Copy
Creating a Stereo Mixdown
Mixdown Options
Considerations for Bouncing Audio
Bouncing to Disk
Adding a Bounce File to Your iTunes Library
Review/Discussion Questions
EXERCISE 10: Automating Shared Effects andCreating a Stereo Bounce
Getting Started
Creating a Delay Effect
Recording Automation and Setting Levels
Bouncing to Disk
Finishing Up
SECTION II: Supplemental Projects
Getting to Know the Sessions
Project 1
Project 2
Pro Tools System Requirements
Media Files for Supplemental Projects
Disk Space Requirements for Project Sessions
Download Instructions
PROJECT 1: Hands-On Music Session
Powering Up
Opening the Music Session
Locate and Open the Session Template
Orient the Session Windows
Set the Preferences
Connect Monitoring Devices
Creating New Tracks
Create and Name Tracks
Save Your Session
Working with MIDI Data
Add a Virtual Instrument
Create a MIDI Clip
Add Another Virtual Instrument
Drag in a MIDI Clip
Edit a MIDI Performance
Save Work in Progress
Working with Audio Data
Import an Audio File to a Track
Import a Clip Group to a Track
Insert Time
Edit the Tracks
Save Work in Progress
Mixing in Pro Tools
Add EQ
Add Effects to the RadioVox Track
Add Reverb
Save Work in Progress
Mix the Project
Save Work in Progress
Finishing Your Work
Print the Score
Add Maxim
Add Dither
Bounce the Song
Archive Your Work
PROJECT 2: Hands-On Post Session
Powering Up
Opening the Post Session
Locate and Open the Session Template
Orient the Session Windows
Set the Preferences
Connect Monitoring Devices
Creating New Tracks
Create and Name a Track
Save Your Session
Importing Media
Import a Movie
Import Files to the Clip List
Import Files from the Workspace Browser
Save Work in Progress
Editing in Pro Tools
Review the Project
Add Sound Effects
Change the Music
Save Work in Progress
Mixing in Pro Tools
Remove the Hum
Add Reverb
Enhance the Knock
Save Work in Progress
Listen to the Automated Mix
Finishing Your Work
Bounce the Video
Archive Your Work
APPENDIX A: Course Completion Information
Locating an Avid Learning Partner
Course Completion Exam
Pro Tools 110 and Beyond
APPENDIX B: AIR Effects and Instrument Plug-Ins
INDEX