Pro Tools Features
How To: Edit drums in Digidesign Pro Tools
This is the first drum editing video in Pro Tools from thestudiofiles.com.
How To: Bounce a project to disk in Pro Tools LE
This audio editing software tutorial will show you how to bounce a project in Pro Tools LE. Connor Smith shows you how to select the region to bounce, choose which export options you'd like, and make the bounce from Pro Tools LE.
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: Manipulate timing with warp markers in Pro Tools 8
Want to selectively adjust the timing of an audio region? Whether you're new to Digidesign's Pro Tools digital audio workstation (or DAW) or just want to learn how to take advantage of Pro Tools 8's new features, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial from the folks at Lynda. Specifically, this software tutorial provides a complete overview of how to use warp markers to manipulate timing in your Pro Tools projects.
How To: Edit pictures within Microsoft Excel 2010
Learn how to work with digital images within MS Excel 2010. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular spreadsheet application or a seasoned business professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the unique features of Excel 2010, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started editing pictures in your own 2010 worksheets, watch this free video guide.
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: Edit in Pro Tools
Bob and Brett guide you through the various editing tools available to you in Pro Tools - some covered are the trimmer and the selector. The key to remember is Pro Tools never removes audio, only edits. The second video in the editing series covers how to use the four edit modes.
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: Use Layer Styles in Adobe Photoshop CS3, CS4 or CS5
Almost everyone who is a regular user of Photoshop knows and loves Layer Styles - but what if you're just coming to it! This clip covers the basics of Layer Styles for creative titles and elements. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-s...
How To: Sweeten drum sounds in Pro Tools 8
Learn how to punch up your drum tracks 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 improving drum sounds in your own Pro Tools projects, watch this free video guide.
How To: Adding music, foley, ADR, and FX with Pro Tools 8
Learn how to add audio to video using the Pro Tools 8 software. Adding music to a video that does not have any audio creates a more professional effect. The tutorial shows how to add various layers of sounds including bass, drums, horns and more. You can also learn how to alter sound presets and change the tones to your liking. Follow the steps outlined in this video to learn how to create your own unique sound and then add it into a video using Pro Tools.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Set inputs in Pro Tools
Bob and Brett demonstrate how to set inputs when using Pro Tools on your computer.
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: 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: 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: Use Pro Tools
Got audio that needs to be edited? Learn how to use protools with expert tips and advice on sound and music editing software in this free video.
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: Use automation in Pro Tools
Pro Tool is in almost every big studio in the world. Learn how to use the automation function of this industry standard software and record your own music in this free video series.
How To: Use Pro Tools MIDI technology
Pro Tools is one of the most popular software packages for recording music. Learn the basics of how to use Pro Tools MIDI technology in this free music recording software video from a professional musician.
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: 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: 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: Use the click track recording mode in Pro Tools
Bob and Brett walk you through the different recording modes. In this section you'll learn about the Click Track.
How To: Use memory locations in Pro Tools
Bob and Brett discuss memory location within tracks and setting up location points to help you find what you're after.
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: Record in Pro Tools program
Bob and Brett show you two different record modes in your Pro Tools interface - Quick punch and the Transport window.
How To: Use track groups in Pro Tools
Bob and Brett show you how to set up groups of parts in tracks when using Pro Tools.
How To: Record in Pro Tools
Pro Tool is in almost every big studio in the world. Learn how to use it and record your own music in this free video series.
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: Add tracks in Pro Tools
Bob and Brett show you how to add tracks to your Pro Tools program and how to use them. You are only as limited as your hardware!
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: 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: Use compressors and filters in Pro Tools
Bob and Brett show you how to use some of the different compressors and filters in Pro Tools.