BAIN MUSC 540/(737)
(Advanced) Projects in Computer Music

Learning ProTools

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1. What is ProTools (PT)?
   • What is ProTools?
   • Videos:
     • Introducting Pro Tools 12 {YouTube}
       • Introducing ProTools 12.7 {YouTube}
   • How do I license PT? {Avid}
   • Is there are free version of PT?
     • What is ProTools First? {Avid}
2. iPad Control
   • PT Control for iPad {Avid | App Store}
3. Documenation
   • PT 12 Documentation All {Avid}
4. Tutorials
   • Jeff Towne, ProTools Guide – an introductory-level PT tutorial @ Transom.org
     • 1. Overview
     • 2. Editing Basics
     • 3. Mixing Basics
     • Extras:
       • ProTools Shortcuts
   • SOS Tutorials, Techniques & Workshops
5. ProTools Tips, Techniques & Tools
   • Mike Thorton, SOS Digidesign (Avid) Pro Tools Tips & Techniques
     • Tips for Beginners {SOS}
     • Automation {SOS}
     • Headroom & Master Fader {SOS}
     • Using Pro Tools' Strip Silence Function {SOS}
     • Fades
       • Fades {SOS}
       • Using Fades & Crossfades {SOS}
     • Reverb
       • Making The Most Of D-Verb {SOS}
     • Preferences & Key Commands
       • Setting Up Preferences {SOS}
       • Hidden Keyboard Shortcuts In Pro Tools {SOS}
       • Using Pro Tools' Keyboard Commands Focus {SOS}
     • What's New
       • Pro Tools 10 New Features {SOS}
       • Avid Prool Tools 11 {SOS}
6. Topics
   • Compression
     • Mike Senior, Compression Made Easy {SOS}
     • Paul White
       • Compressors {SOS}
       • Advanced Compression Techniques, Parts 1 & 2 {SOS}
   • Limiting
     • Pro Tools Mastering Limiter Shootout {SOS}
   • Reverb
     • Mike Senior, Use Reverb Like A Pro {SOS}
     • Convolution Reverb
       • Space - convolution reverb
       • Plug-in Masterclass: TL Space {SOS}
       • Convolution Plug-ins {SOS}
   • Surround Sound
     • Surround Sound; TDM & LE {SOS}
7. Plug-ins
   • Plug-in Lists
     • Pro Tools Expert, The FREE Pro Tools Plug-ins List
     • ProTools Plug-in Library
   • Dynamics
     • Maxim - Optimizes the overall level of the audio input while preserving the integrity of the original sound
     • Smack! - Professional compressor/limiter plug-in designed specifically for music applications
   • Reverb
     • Dverb - Reverb and ambience processing
     • Space - Convolution reverb
       • Space Impulse Response (IR) Library
     • Smack! - Professional compressor/limiter plug-in designed specifically for music applications
   • Older plug-ins
     • Bomb Factory Studio - compressor/limiter and other tools
     • D-Fi - analog and retro effects
     • D-verb- reverb
     • EQ
       • Dynamics III
       • EQ III
     • Maxim - peak limiter, sound level maximizer
     • SamsAmp PSA-1 - tube amp simulation
     • SurroundScope - surround mixing and editing
     • Time Shift - time stretching/pitch shifting
     • TL AutoPan - panning effects
     • TL Utilities
     • Xpand! - virtual instruments {SOS}
8. Video Tutorials
   • Infinite Skills, Learning Pro Tools 11 Training Video

Bibliography

Collins, Mike. 2013. Pro Tools 11: Music Production, Recording, Editing, and Mixing. New York: Focal Press. {GB}

Wherry, Mark. 2016. Avid Pro Tools 12.3: Digital Audio Workstation Software For Mac OS & Windows. {SOS}

Updated: May 22, 2017