Beginner's Guide to Pro Tools
In this Pro Tools tutorial, we'll learn how to use Pro Tools in a music production project. Software required: Pro Tools HD 11.3.1, OSX 10.9.5.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial, we'll look at the steps required to navigate seamlessly between the editor tools and mixing environment. We'll start with the basics of organization, file management and dive deep into bus routing for mixing with plugins. By the end of this Pro Tools training, you'll have a solid understanding of how to use Pro Tools for your own projects. Software required: Pro Tools HD 11.3.1, OSX 10.9.5.
Table of contents
- Setting up Pro Tools Session 8m
- Navigating Through the Pro Tools Environment 4m
- Using the Edit Modes and Tools 7m
- Audio Recording Setup 6m
- Setting up a Click Track 8m
- Recording Midi Tracks and Instruments 7m
- Correcting Mistakes in a Midi Recording 7m
- Making a Beat Using Boom 8m
- Adjusting for Audio Latency 5m
- Organizing Large Sessions 10m
- Arranging a Beat into a Song 13m
- The Basics of the Pro Tools Mixer 10m
- Getting Started with Our First Mix 13m
- How to Automate Volume and Plugin Parameters 10m
- Mastering Your Songs 13m
- How to Troubleshoot Pro Tools 8m
About the author
I’m Alex, a professional music producer and mixer. I’ve studied music all my life and even have a bachelor's degree in Music Technology. And for 20 years, I’ve produced tracks for international hit artists all over the world. I’ve mixed tracks for genres such as Latin Urban, Reggae/Dancehall, Electronic, Pop, Tamil, Afrobeats, Rap, and more. It’s my goal that you’ll never be unsatisfied with your mixes again.