Pro Tools Basics

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.

610 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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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

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 videos Total 43 minutes

Welcome to Pro Tools Basics! 1 minute
What You'll Need For This Course 2 minutes
The Pro Tools Interface 7 minutes
MIDI and Software Instrument Tracks 7 minutes
Audio Tracks 6 minutes
Working From Templates 7 minutes
Organizing Your Session 3 minutes
Bouncing Your Session 5 minutes
Saving Your Session 2 minutes
Giving and Receiving Feedback 2 minutes

6 readings Total 41 minutes

Course Notice: Pro Tools First Discontinued 1 minute
Course Resources 10 minutes
Earn A Course Certificate 10 minutes
Connect with Your Classmates 5 minutes
Download Pro Tools Intro or the FREE Trial Version 10 minutes
Course Assessments 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 52 minutes

Review: Diving In 7 minutes
Module 1 Quiz 30 minutes
Self-Assessment: Practice Exercise #1 15 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Practice Exercise #1: Working with the Basics 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

Meet and Greet 5 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 videos Total 34 minutes

Introduction to On-Board Software Instruments 2 minutes
Wave Basics 2 minutes
Synthesizers 12 minutes
Samplers 5 minutes
MIDI Manipulation 7 minutes
Automation 6 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Wave Basics 10 minutes
More About Waves 10 minutes
Simple Automation in Pro Tools 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 60 minutes

Review: Synths, Samplers, and Automation 15 minutes
Module 2 Quiz 30 minutes
Self-Assessment: Practice Exercise #2 15 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Practice Exercise #2: Working with MIDI and Software Instruments 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Even MORE About Waves 10 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 videos Total 37 minutes

Importing and Managing Audio 5 minutes
Audio Suite (Reverse) 7 minutes
Tempo Operations 6 minutes
Recording In 8 minutes
Playlists 11 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Audio Samples 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 75 minutes

Review: Recording and Manipulation Audio 15 minutes
Module 3 Quiz 30 minutes
Self-Assessment: Practice Exercise #3 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Practice Exercise #3: Working with Audio 60 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 videos Total 43 minutes

Overview of Plugin Effects and Creating a Rough Mix 8 minutes
EQ 11 minutes
Compression 7 minutes
Reverb, Buses, and Aux Tracks 10 minutes
Limiters 7 minutes
Course Wrap-Up 0 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Frequency Graph 10 minutes
Compression Recap 10 minutes
More About Reverb 10 minutes
Credits 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 75 minutes

Review: Overview, EQ, and Compression 15 minutes
Module 4 Quiz 30 minutes
Self-Assessment: Practice Exercise #4 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Practice Exercise #4: Practicing Mixing and Mastering 60 minutes

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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.

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

Learning this course is one of the best things that's happened to me in my music career. The content, the instructor is excellent. Thanks so much.

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