This course is designed to introduce students to AVID Pro Tools, the industry-standard software for audio recording, editing, and mixing. Whether you are an aspiring music producer, audio engineer, podcaster, or content creator, this course will provide a comprehensive foundation in digital audio production.
You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of sound, including frequency, amplitude, and digital audio concepts such as sample rate and bit depth. From there, you’ll set up your Pro Tools session, configure essential settings, and get familiar with the Edit and Mix windows. As you progress, you’ll develop recording techniques, from setting up a microphone or instrument to properly capturing high-quality audio.
Mixing is another key component of this course. You’ll learn how to balance audio levels for a pro sound. Additionally, we’ll cover file management and session organization, ensuring efficient workflows for professional audio production.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of Pro Tools workflows, enabling you to confidently tackle projects in music production, podcasting, film sound, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on, step-by-step guide will prepare you to create high-quality, professional audio projects with confidence.
What you’ll learn
•Students will understand the properties of digital sound.
•Students will demonstrate proper audio capture in ProTools.
•Students will master essential key commands for ProTools.
•Students will explore essential mixing concepts for ProTools.
•Students will learn how to create Pro Tools sessions and articulate file structure.
•Students will navigate the Edit and Mix windows, understand key menus and tools, and customize window views for a more efficient workflow.
•Students will understand the different track types, name and color-code tracks for organization, and adjust Input/Output (I/O) settings for proper routing.
•Students will learn the basics of audio signal flow, set up and record audio using microphones while using playback controls and transport function.
•Students will use the Main Counter and Rulers to track time, change tempo and adjust the grid to match their project.
•Students will use advanced editing tools, apply fades for seamless transitions, adjust clip gain for volume balance, and edit multiple tracks simultaneously.
•Students will adjust scrolling options, link track and edit selections, use the Link Timeline and Edit Selection feature for precise navigation.
•Students will create Aux Tracks for submixing, differentiate series vs. parallel processing, and adjust levels and limiting for a final mix
