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Pro Tools Basics

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Pro Tools Basics

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Instructor: Chrissy Tignor

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

613 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Identify the various components in the Pro Tools interface and organize session files
Discuss difference between a synthesizer and sampler and know how to use each of them
Record a live performance into Pro Tools
Balance your production mix by adjusting levels, using pan, and applying effects such as EQ, reverb, and compression

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Producing music is an incredibly creative process, and knowing the tools of the trade is essential in order to transmit the musical ideas in your head into the DAW in a creative and uninhibited way. Whether you have used a computer to create music before, or you have been curious about production for years, this 4-week course will give you an introductory look into the world of Avid Pro Tools and Pro Tools First.

Module details

Welcome to Pro Tools Basics! Here we will cover all the details about the course and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your experience. Then, we will roll up our sleeves and dive into the Pro Tools interface. We'll learn how to set up a session and how to add instrument and audio tracks. We'll also learn how to save and bounce our work while keeping everything organized.

What's included

10 videos6 readings3 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

10 videosTotal 43 minutes

Welcome to Pro Tools Basics!1 minute
What You'll Need For This Course2 minutes
The Pro Tools Interface7 minutes
MIDI and Software Instrument Tracks7 minutes
Audio Tracks6 minutes
Working From Templates7 minutes
Organizing Your Session3 minutes
Bouncing Your Session5 minutes
Saving Your Session2 minutes
Giving and Receiving Feedback2 minutes

6 readingsTotal 41 minutes

Course Notice: Pro Tools First Discontinued1 minute
Course Resources10 minutes
Earn A Course Certificate10 minutes
Connect with Your Classmates5 minutes
Download Pro Tools Intro or the FREE Trial Version10 minutes
Course Assessments5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 52 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes
Self-Assessment: Practice Exercise #115 minutes
Review: Diving In7 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Practice Exercise #1: Working with the Basics60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes

Meet and Greet5 minutes

In this module, we'll focus on MIDI and software instruments. We'll start by learning about the different kinds of sound waves. Next, we'll learn the difference between samplers and synthesizers and how to use them in music production. We'll also learn how to manipulate and automate MIDI.

What's included

6 videos3 readings3 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 34 minutes

Introduction to On-Board Software Instruments2 minutes
Wave Basics2 minutes
Synthesizers12 minutes
Samplers5 minutes
MIDI Manipulation7 minutes
Automation6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Wave Basics10 minutes
More About Waves10 minutes
Simple Automation in Pro Tools10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes
Self-Assessment: Practice Exercise #215 minutes
Review: Synths, Samplers, and Automation15 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Practice Exercise #2: Working with MIDI and Software Instruments60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Even MORE About Waves10 minutes

In this module, we'll dive into the world of audio. We'll learn how to properly import and manage audio in Pro Tools. We'll learn how to record into Pro Tools, and we'll also learn how to use AudioSuite to manipulate audio regions.

What's included

5 videos1 reading3 assignments1 peer review

5 videosTotal 37 minutes

Importing and Managing Audio5 minutes
Audio Suite (Reverse)7 minutes
Tempo Operations6 minutes
Recording In8 minutes
Playlists11 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Audio Samples10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Module 3 Quiz30 minutes
Self-Assessment: Practice Exercise #330 minutes
Review: Recording and Manipulation Audio15 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Practice Exercise #3: Working with Audio60 minutes

In this final module, we will be discussing mixing and mastering. You'll learn how to make a radio-quality production by adding reverb, EQ, compression, and limiters.

What's included

6 videos4 readings3 assignments1 peer review

6 videosTotal 43 minutes

Overview of Plugin Effects and Creating a Rough Mix8 minutes
EQ11 minutes
Compression7 minutes
Reverb, Buses, and Aux Tracks10 minutes
Limiters7 minutes
Course Wrap-Up0 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Frequency Graph10 minutes
Compression Recap10 minutes
More About Reverb10 minutes
Credits10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Module 4 Quiz30 minutes
Self-Assessment: Practice Exercise #430 minutes
Review: Overview, EQ, and Compression15 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Practice Exercise #4: Practicing Mixing and Mastering60 minutes

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Reviewed on Nov 18, 2019

after the 2nd week, I'm very excited to continue learning more and more in an audio engineering and music production fields.Very clear presenting carefully arranged topicsvery helpful course

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2023

This course covers everything you need to know to understand how to navigate the interface and start making digital music!

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2020

This course as helped me a lot I work a lot in Logic Pro x but took on this course and I have learnt so much over the past weeks and will apply what I have learnt to creating music.

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