How To: Pitch correct with Antares Auto-Tune in Pro Tools 8
Learn how to use the Antares Pitch correction plug-in when working in Pro Tools 8. Whether you're new to Digidesign's popular DAW or a seasoned audio pressional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Pro Tools 8 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started tuning your own vocal tracks in Pro Tools 8, watch this free video guide.
How To: Produce and mix hip hop drums in Avid Pro Tools 9
Produce and mix drums using Pro Tools in this video tutorial. Pro Tools is used in this project to begin with several drum tracks, add effects, add compression and mix down to a final stereo drum track all within the Pro Tools software environment.
How To: Burn your mix to CD with Pro Tools® SE
Pro Tools is THE software choice for digital audio recording and editing. You've got some serious power at your disposal and you'll want to know how to handle it all. This video shows how to take your finished Mix from Pro Tools SE, and burn it to a CD that will play in any CD Player.
How To: Use the new features in Avid's Pro Tools 9
Move over Pro Tools LE— Pro Tools 9 is here! One of the most exciting things about Pro Tools 9 is that there's more tracks without having to have a Toolkit. Another great thing is being able to run Pro Tools without having to use Digidesign, M-Audio or any Avid hardware. Also, there's Delay Compensation Engine on a native system that doesn't require HD hardware or HD native. And this is just the beginning. To see more of the features in Pro Tools 9, watch this overview video.
How To: Set up a mastering session in Pro Tools 9
In need of a quick guide on how to master a finished mix within Pro Tools 9? This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview of the process. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW, you're sure to find much of value in this brief view.
How To: Access and use the MIDI event list in Pro Tools 9
In need of a quick guide on how to use and make edits with the MIDI event list within Pro Tools 9? This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview of the process. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW, you're sure to find much of value in this brief view.
How To: Use virtual instruments in Avid Pro Tools 9
In need of a quick guide on how to create and use virtual MIDI-controlled synthesizer instruments within Pro Tools 9? This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview of the process. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW, you're sure to find much of value in this brief view.
How To: Undo an edit when mixing in Avid Pro Tools 9
Want to quickly undo an edit in Pro Tools 9? This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview of the process. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW, you're sure to find much of value in this brief view.
How To: Remove Vocals from a Song in Pro Tools
If you need to remove vocals from a song in Pro Tools first you need to open Pro Tools and load the song. First, you need to split this track so go to Track and click split to mono. Now, mute this first track. Next, you want to remove the stereo by panning each the bottom to 0. Now, flip the phase by going to the bottom clicking EQ plugin. Now the vocal is pretty much gone.
How To: Import an audio track from a CD in Pro Tools 9
Learn how to transfer audio files from a compact disc or DVD into Pro Tools 9 for mixing or mastering. This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview of the process. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW (or digital audio workstation), you're sure to find much of value in this brief video.
How To: Use the menus in Avid Pro Tools 9
Learn to navigate and use the menu system in Pro Tools 9! This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW, you're sure to find much of value in this brief view.
How To: Create a new session in Pro Tools 9
Before you can get started recording or mixing in Pro Tools 9, you'll need to create a new session for your project. This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview of the process. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW, you're sure to find much of value in this brief video.
How To: Adjust Playback Engine and hardware settings in Pro Tools 9
In need of a quick guide on how to change playback engine and hardware settings within Pro Tools 9? This free video software tutorial from Lynda presents a complete and thorough overview of the process. Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just new to Pro Tools 9, Avid's first native, software-only version of their popular Pro Tools DAW, you're sure to find much of value in this brief view.
How To: Use the guitar amp effect in Pro Tools
This tutorial covers the guitar amp feature in Pro Tools. You can distort the sound, change the tone of your guitar sound or even shape the track to your liking after it's been laid down. It also coveres how you can save guitar amp presets.
How To: Add effects to your track when using Pro Tools
Want to create some really killer track effects for your project in Pro Tools? This tutorial covers how you can make your audio and instrumental tracks sit well in the mix, and add certain special sound effects to your final project.
How To: Use the Transport tool in Pro Tools SE
This video is for anyone looking to increase their ability with Pro Tools. You're shown how to make use of the Transport tool, and also how to implement several QWERTY commands which will make your recording process much easier and more efficient.
How To: Comp together a finished audio track in Pro Tools
Whether you use a Mac or PC, you'll be able to use this tutorial to figure out how to compile multiple tracks into a single final track using Pro Tools. You can copy, paste and even mute or un-mute specific sections of particular tracks.
How To: Record an audio track with Pro Tools
It's easy to record an audio track with Pro Tools! This tutorial walks you through everything you need to know to set an input channel, establish a level for your instrument and setting up record. You're also shown how you set up loops and cycles when recording.
How To: Run a basic recording session in Pro Tools
This tutorial covers several aspects of using Pro Tools. You'll learn not only how to record an audio track to include in your final project, but also how to record at a specific point and make use of cycle or loop recording.
How To: Add loops to your session when using Pro Tools
Pro Tools comes with an extensive library that you can use to add in your own loops to your session. This tutorial shows you how to find the loop library in Pro Tools SE and how to incorporate loops into your final session.
How To: Delete notes from tracks using Pro Tools
Pro Tools is extensive enough that you can actually delete individual notes from tracks that you don't like. This tutorial shows you how to go into the built in MIDI editor and delete or alter notes for your own music projects.
How To: Add a second instrument track to your project in Pro Tools
So you've already laid down your first instrumental track for your project in Pro Tools, and now you want to include a second one as well. The process is actually quite easy once you get the hang of it, and this tutorial shows you exactly how to get it done.
How To: Record an instrument track in Pro Tools
Add a instrumet (or MIDI) track to your project in Pro Tools! This tutorial shows you how you can take advantage of many of the various functions available to you in Pro Tools and incorporate instruments into your current music project.
How To: Get a handle on the Quick Start menu in Pro Tools
Whether you're a Mac user or a Windows 7 user who has just installed Pro Tools on your machine, you can still find this tutorial useful. Take a tour of the Quick Start Menu and learn about all the different tools at your disposal when editing music in Pro Tools.
How To: Fix a Flash error when you launch Pro Tools in Windows 7
This troubleshooting tutorial is aimed at those who are running Pro Tools on a Windows 7 machine, and who are experiencing a Flash error when they try to run the program. Make sure you have the most current version of Flash Player installed on your computer!
How To: Configure Windows 7 to have maximum performance to run Pro Tools
Pro Tools can be resource-heavy when it comes to running on your computer. This tutorial walks you through all the necessary steps so you can configure Windows 7 in just the right way to maximize the performance of Pro Tools on your computer.
How To: Disable disk compression on your desktop to increase Pro Tools' performance
Want to get better results when you run Pro Tools on your PC? This tutorial shows you the easy step of disabling disk compression and indexing, two steps you can use to get the maximum efficiency out of real time applications like Pro Tools.
How To: Use the Power option on Windows 7 to maximize Pro tools
Want to optimize your computer for peak performance so you can avoid error messages and hiccups when using Pro Tools? This tutorial shows you how to go into your computer's system directly and set the power option to customize it for using Pro Tools.
How To: Optimize user account control in Windows 7 to get the most out of Pro Tools
This tutorial shows you a very simple thing you can do to your computer in order to maximize Pro Tools' performance on your hard drive and cut down on the number of error messages you might receive - just by making a a few changes to user account controls.
How To: Disable startup items on your computer to maximize performance
If you disable as many startup items as possible, you can remedy many common error messages in Pro Tools, as well as improve the overall performance of your machine. This tutorial shows you how use MSCONFIG to disable startup applications you don't want to run.
How To: Disable your network drivers to improve computer performance
This tutorial is aimed at users of Pro Tools, but anyone interested in improving their computers' performance can use it, too. It's possible that an incompatible network adapter might give you an error message in Pro Tools, and this tutorial shows you how to disable it.
How To: Create a new Admin account on your computer to help troubleshoot Pro Tools
If you're trying to troubleshoot Pro Tools, one way to help is to set up a new Admin account on your computer. This will help you determine if the problem you're experiencing is global, or is just restricted to your own account.
How To: Troubleshoot the installation of Pro Tools on Windows 7
Are you having problems installing Pro Tools on your PC? If you're running Windows 7, this video takes you through many common errors one can experience during the install process, and shows you how to troubleshoot or work around each issue.
How To: Troubleshoot the installation of Pro Tools on a Mac
You've just gotten your brand new copy of Pro Tools, and can't wait to install it on your Mac and get started with music editing! But what if the installation has problems? This video shows you some common problems when trying to install Pro Tools on a Mac, and how to fix them.
How To: Optimize a Microsoft Windows 7 PC for Pro Tools 8
This video describes how to optimize a Microsoft Windows 7 PC for running Pro Tools 8. Whether you're new to Digidesign's Pro Tools 8 or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you are certain to benefit from this free software video tutorial. For complete instructions, take a look.
How To: Troubleshoot Pro Tools problems on a Mac by creating a new user account
This video describes how to create a new user account on an Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) computer to tell whether your Pro Tools problem is user-specific or global. Whether you're new to Digidesign's Pro Tools 8 or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you are certain to benefit from this free software video tutorial. For complete instructions, take a look.
How To: Troubleshoot Pro Tools problems on a Mac by resetting the PRAM
This video describes how to reset the PRAM, or parameter random access memory, on an Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) computer. Whether you're new to Digidesign's Pro Tools 8 or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you are certain to benefit from this free software video tutorial. For complete instructions, take a look.
How To: Delete your Pro Tools user preferences on a Mac running OS X 10.6
This video describes how to trash your Pro Tools user preferences, restoring them to their factory default setting, on an Apple Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) computer. Whether you're new to Digidesign's Pro Tools 8 or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you are certain to benefit from this free software video tutorial. For complete instructions, take a look.
How To: Sound like T-Pain with Antares Auto-Tune and Pro Tools 8
In this video tutorial, we learn how to achieve that now-classic T-Pain sound with Antares Auto-Tune and Pro Tools 8. Whether you're new to Digidesign's popular DAW (digital audio workstation) or simply new to Auto-Tune, you're sure to be well served by this video guide.
How To: Use Antares Auto-Tune Evo in Graphical Mode in Pro Tools 8
In this video tutorial, we learn how to use the Antares Auto-Tune Evo pitch-correction plug-in in Graphical Mode when running Pro Tools 8. Whether you're new to Digidesign's popular DAW (digital audio workstation) or simply new to Auto-Tune, you're sure to be well served by this video guide.