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More about ProToolsMore about ProTools
The 800 pound GorillaThe 800 pound Gorilla
Different Interfaces - Different flavors
Different Interfaces - Different flavors
M-PoweredUses M-Audio interface connected via USB or IEEE1394 (sold separately from software)
Host-based processingLE - Light Edition
Uses M-Box or “00x” series interfaces connected via USB or IEEE 1394 (software comes with interface)
Host-based processingHD interfaces - 192 I/O, 96 I/O, ICON
Connects via “HD” PCI cardUses Core and Accel on-board DSP processing as well as host-based .
Uses TDM software
M-PoweredUses M-Audio interface connected via USB or IEEE1394 (sold separately from software)
Host-based processingLE - Light Edition
Uses M-Box or “00x” series interfaces connected via USB or IEEE 1394 (software comes with interface)
Host-based processingHD interfaces - 192 I/O, 96 I/O, ICON
Connects via “HD” PCI cardUses Core and Accel on-board DSP processing as well as host-based .
Uses TDM software
TDM vs. LETDM vs. LETDM LE/M-Powered
Inputs Limited by interface/cards
18
Track Count
Limited by interface/cards
32 Audio tracks (stereo counts as 2)LE - expandable to 48
DSP/Plug-Ins
Host processor (RTAS)Audiosuite (file-based)DSP cards (TDM)Latency compensationSurround sound
Host processor (RTAS)Audiosuite (file-based)
Automation
advanced basic
Time Code Yes No
Price $10k + $300 - $3000
What’s the big deal?What’s the big deal?
Integrated hardware/software - no drivers to deal with (LE & HD)
Integrated controllers“Industry standard” - most studios have some form of ProTools.
Designed for film post productionDesigned for quick workflow
Integrated hardware/software - no drivers to deal with (LE & HD)
Integrated controllers“Industry standard” - most studios have some form of ProTools.
Designed for film post productionDesigned for quick workflow
Other OptionsOther Options
High-End Audio Recording/EditingSequoiaPyramixSonic SolutionsRadar
Music Production - integrated Audio & MIDINuendoDigital PerformerLogic
High-End Audio Recording/EditingSequoiaPyramixSonic SolutionsRadar
Music Production - integrated Audio & MIDINuendoDigital PerformerLogic
Practical StuffPractical Stuff
Customizing your viewCustomizing your view
6.x - Display Menu; 7.x - View MenuMix window
comments, inserts, sendsFat or narrow fadersVolume, peak, or relative latency (apple+click)
Edit windowmenu or button;Comments, inserts, sends, I/OTimeline
6.x - Display Menu; 7.x - View MenuMix window
comments, inserts, sendsFat or narrow fadersVolume, peak, or relative latency (apple+click)
Edit windowmenu or button;Comments, inserts, sends, I/OTimeline
ZoomingZooming
R,T (or apple + ]/[) - zoom in/out on cursor
E - toggle zoom on selectionZoom presets - alpha 1,2,3,4,5
Apple + click on number to set custom
Vertical zoom controlsAudio - alt + apple + ]/[MIDI - shift + apple + ]/[
R,T (or apple + ]/[) - zoom in/out on cursor
E - toggle zoom on selectionZoom presets - alpha 1,2,3,4,5
Apple + click on number to set custom
Vertical zoom controlsAudio - alt + apple + ]/[MIDI - shift + apple + ]/[
Edit ModesEdit ModesShuffle
no overlap or space between regionsSlip
Free movement on the timelineSpot
Specify exact place on timeline when moving region
GridAbsolute - snap region to grid lineRelative - maintain relationship to grid when moving region
Shuffle no overlap or space between regions
SlipFree movement on the timeline
SpotSpecify exact place on timeline when moving region
GridAbsolute - snap region to grid lineRelative - maintain relationship to grid when moving region
Edit ToolsEdit Tools Zoom
Normal - stays on zoom tool until another is selected Single - reverts to previously used tool after one zoom
Trim Standard - acts like a “razor blade” TCE - expands or compresses region to fill the specified time - i.e. speed up or slow down (legalese guy)
Selector Place cursor on timeline Make selections (duh)
Grabber Time - slide whole regions in time Separation - move selection - instant “cut”
Scrub - listen forwards/backwards; fast/slow Pencil
draw your own notes/waveforms Can be used to “repair” clicks/errors in audio
Zoom Normal - stays on zoom tool until another is selected Single - reverts to previously used tool after one zoom
Trim Standard - acts like a “razor blade” TCE - expands or compresses region to fill the specified time - i.e. speed up or slow down (legalese guy)
Selector Place cursor on timeline Make selections (duh)
Grabber Time - slide whole regions in time Separation - move selection - instant “cut”
Scrub - listen forwards/backwards; fast/slow Pencil
draw your own notes/waveforms Can be used to “repair” clicks/errors in audio
Counters and their uses
Counters and their uses
MainAutomatically sets Grid, Nudge and “BIG COUNTER”
Sets other parameters - start, end, length
Sub - alternate referenceStart/End/Length
Shows start and end times of the current selection as well as absolute length
MainAutomatically sets Grid, Nudge and “BIG COUNTER”
Sets other parameters - start, end, length
Sub - alternate referenceStart/End/Length
Shows start and end times of the current selection as well as absolute length
NudgeNudge
Allows you to precisely move region in a predefined step
Can be set to min:sec, bars:beats or samples (like Grid)
Set nudge valueUse +/- keys on number pad or >/< on alpha numeric
Allows you to precisely move region in a predefined step
Can be set to min:sec, bars:beats or samples (like Grid)
Set nudge valueUse +/- keys on number pad or >/< on alpha numeric
File managementFile management
Audio and MIDI menus (hidden panel on right)
Import - shift + apple + IClear/delete - shift + apple + BRename selected - shift + apple + R
Export - shift + apple + KShow full pathnames
Audio and MIDI menus (hidden panel on right)
Import - shift + apple + IClear/delete - shift + apple + BRename selected - shift + apple + R
Export - shift + apple + KShow full pathnames
Fades, Cross fadesFades, Cross fades
Fades provide clean beginnings and endingsStart at “zero” - no click
Crossfades provide smooth transitions between regionsUseful to blend in a punch or edit
SuperTool - draw fade or crossfadeD, G - fade In/Out to cursorApple + F - customize fadeAlt + Shift +3 - consolidate selection
Fades provide clean beginnings and endingsStart at “zero” - no click
Crossfades provide smooth transitions between regionsUseful to blend in a punch or edit
SuperTool - draw fade or crossfadeD, G - fade In/Out to cursorApple + F - customize fadeAlt + Shift +3 - consolidate selection
AutomationAutomationLook Ma - no hands!Automation modes
Off - channel will not follow automationRead - channel will follow automationWrite - record automation in real-timeTouch - fader will snap back to pre-recorded automation “touch-up”
Latch - fader will remain at last position and overwrite existing automation - “latch-to”
You can draw it in too…Pencil, Trim, and Grabber toolsChange track view
Look Ma - no hands!Automation modes
Off - channel will not follow automationRead - channel will follow automationWrite - record automation in real-timeTouch - fader will snap back to pre-recorded automation “touch-up”
Latch - fader will remain at last position and overwrite existing automation - “latch-to”
You can draw it in too…Pencil, Trim, and Grabber toolsChange track view
PlaylistsPlaylists
Doing multiple takes on the same track
Makes editing easy later
Doing multiple takes on the same track
Makes editing easy later
Playlist selection
Menus to knowMenus to knowSetups
I/O Hardware Setup - set your clockPlayback Engine - set your latency and CPUDisk Allocation - know where your files arePreferences
Display - Draw grids in Edit WindowOperation
Timeline insertion follows playback (N) Edit insertion follows Scrub/Shuttle Audio During Fast Forward/Rewind Link Mix and Edit Group enables Numeric Keypad Mode Open Ended Record Allocation
SetupsI/O Hardware Setup - set your clockPlayback Engine - set your latency and CPUDisk Allocation - know where your files arePreferences
Display - Draw grids in Edit WindowOperation
Timeline insertion follows playback (N) Edit insertion follows Scrub/Shuttle Audio During Fast Forward/Rewind Link Mix and Edit Group enables Numeric Keypad Mode Open Ended Record Allocation
Continued…Continued…
OperationsAlt+k - auto input or input onlyLow latency monitoringLink Edit and Timeline selection
OperationsAlt+k - auto input or input onlyLow latency monitoringLink Edit and Timeline selection
GroupingGrouping
Grouping tracks allows you to perform the same operation simultaneously on multiple tracks
Mix groups - control multiple faders
Edit groups - cut, copy, move, trim,etc on multiple tracks
Grouping tracks allows you to perform the same operation simultaneously on multiple tracks
Mix groups - control multiple faders
Edit groups - cut, copy, move, trim,etc on multiple tracks
Busing/BussingBusing/Bussing
Bus - a means of transporting a number of things to the same destination
In PT - a “Bus” is an I/O path inside the box
Busses can be used when creating “sub-groups” - processing a group of tracks together
Busses can be used for side-chain effects inside the box (reverb, delay, etc.)
Bus - a means of transporting a number of things to the same destination
In PT - a “Bus” is an I/O path inside the box
Busses can be used when creating “sub-groups” - processing a group of tracks together
Busses can be used for side-chain effects inside the box (reverb, delay, etc.)
Bounce to DiskBounce to Disk
Renders your mix in real time to a stereo audio file (or dual-mono)
Prints automation and effectsSets format for output fileLow latency monitoringUSE A MASTER FADER WHEN RENDERING MIXES IN THE BOX!!!
Renders your mix in real time to a stereo audio file (or dual-mono)
Prints automation and effectsSets format for output fileLow latency monitoringUSE A MASTER FADER WHEN RENDERING MIXES IN THE BOX!!!
For more informationFor more information
Help MenuPdf’s of
the ProTools Menus GuideKeyboard ShortcutsProTools Reference Guide
Help MenuPdf’s of
the ProTools Menus GuideKeyboard ShortcutsProTools Reference Guide
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