Pro Tools 8 For Mac Os X And Windows

This bestselling reference’s visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have readers up and running with Pro Tools in no time. With this latest release of Pro Tools, Digidesign establishes its audio recording platform as a serious contender in the music creation market, with a long list of enhanced capabilities for the home studio. In this completely new edition of our bestselling guide to Pro Tools, readers will learn how to use the new features in the latest release, including automation lanes, track comping, MIDI and Score editors, notation, and more. Musician and producer Tom Dambly has been an audio consultant and music technology writer for over ten years and has written product documentation and training materials for seven major releases of Pro Tools. From beginners to accomplished users, readers will benefit from his clear instructions that cover everything from creating a session and recording to editing, mixing, and final delivery.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. This best-selling reference's visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have readers.

Ever wondered how to record using a click track or mix to a master deck in Pro Tools? How about wishing you had step-by-step guidelines, to get it done right and get it done quickly? In one convenient, easy-to-follow package, Pro Tools master Rob Shimonski brings you the Pro Tools 8 Kit, a book and website combination that will take you through every step of the production process and all the tips, tutorials and tricks that pros use to create perfect recordings. The book has full color screen shots illustrating the tools, functions and the new look of Pro Tools 8, and the website walks you through creating a recording, from setup through bouncing down your final track. The Pro Tools 8 Kit covers more than just the software - it will help you make the most out of every recording session. * KEY COMMANDS - how to use them practically to create a professional session * PRODUCTION FAQs - answers you need for common production specific problems * METHODS - pro methods for successful recording and editing, including information on additional equipment and running smooth production sessions * WEBSITE - training modules lead the reader through live Pro Tools sessions, highlighting topics such as recording, editing and mixing http://booksite.focalpress.com/Shimonski/protools8kit.

Learn how to use Pro Tools to the max through every stage of the production process and become expert with the colossal power of this system with this book/website kit. This book and web combination shows exactly what Pro Tools can deliver at EVERY stage of the production process: set up, composition, tracking, editing, mixing and mix session delivery. Focusing on how to use the software, and covering usage, practice and problem solving across all areas, Pro Tools 8 Kit illustrates that there in't just one way to work with Pro Tools, but each situation can have multiple resolutions. With an in-depth section on speed editing techniques, effective use of commands and hidden features, comprehensive explanation of drum replacement and triggering VITAL to many areas of modern production, the author shows you the key to getting the most from producing with Pro Tools, demonstrating the logic behind the different approaches as well as providing practical advice and examples for all areas discussed. The website walks you through creating a recording, from setup through bouncing down your final track. The book and web combination offer the complete package--read the concepts, see the video and hear the accompanying audio and really nail the concepts.

"I'd recommend this book to anyone, whether beginner or expert." --From the Foreword by Peter Buck of R.E.M. "Because everything is explained so concisely, you spend less time wading through pages and more time recording music." --Sound on Sound magazine "An excellent book for any engineer or home recordist just getting into Pro Tools." --Tape Op magazine

Setting up your pro tools le system - Software basics - The mix and edit Windows - Recording in Pro Tools : starting a new session - Working with tracks - Getting ready to record - Recording and playing back audio - Audio file management : file management basics - Managing audio files with digibase - Editing audio : editing basics - Working with regions - Advanced editing - Mixing audio : mixing basics - Adding effects to a mix - Automating a mix - Mixdown and mastering - Recording MIDI - Editing MIDI - Getting the most from pro Tools : pro Tools for digital video - Optimizing performance.

Hone your Pro Tools music production skills and create better tracks with Pro Tools 11: Music Production, Recording, Editing, and Mixing. With Pro Tools 11, you’ll get more than descriptions of Pro Tools features and menus—this book grounds its Pro Tools instruction thoroughly in real-world music production. Learn to leverage this powerful DAW and bend it to your will, whether you’re recording and mixing a band or producing a dance track. Get tips that will save you time, even if you’re an old hand at Pro Tools. Extensive full-color screenshots visually guide you through the book, and an informal writing style keeps you engaged. Includes coverage of additional features incorporated into version 10.3.6, which can be co-installed alongside Pro Tools 11 to allow use of TDM and RTAS plug-in formats. Author Mike Collins, an independent music producer and music technology consultant who has worked with Pro Tools since 1991, gives you a frank view of the software without the hype. This book is carefully designed for users with basic music production experience or knowledge, but can serve as a quick learning guide for ambitious beginners or as a reference for the advanced or professional user. Pro Tools 11 includes coverage of the application’s new features, including: Avid Audio Engine Dynamic Host-based Plug-in Processing Low-latency Input Buffer Offline Bounce Unified Workspace Browser Advanced Metering for Pro Tools HD 11 Co-Install with Pro Tools 10.3.6 Level: Intermediate

A new edition of this definitive guide to the Pro Tools system for new and professional users. Extensively illustrated in colour and packed with time saving hints and tips the book takes a real-world approach and shows how to build the right system to suit your needs. Detailed chapters on recording, editing and mixing blend essential knowledge with tutorials and practical examples from actual recordings. This edition features a wealth of new and updated material, including HD systems and Pro Tools 8 software.