Pro Tools 7 Power: The Comprehensive Guide

by Colin MacQueen, Steve Albanese

Overview

Get the most out of the latest version of Pro Tools with the definitive guidebook! Covering the LE, M-Powered, and HD versions of Pro Tools, Pro Tools 7 Power! - Second Edition is the perfect resource for both newcomers looking to get up and running and more advanced users who would like a complete desk reference on the new version. Everything from basic audio concepts and setting up your system to editing, mixing, plug-ins, MIDI, and much more is here in a usable format that explains techniques in plain language. Helpful keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Macintosh as well as informative notes and practical tips are included throughout the text. The companion CD-ROM includes more than 60 minutes of interactive movie tutorials from Cool School Interactus that cover the key concepts and new features of Pro Tools.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598636574
Publisher:	Course Technology PTR
Publication date:	01/12/2007
Sold by:	CENGAGE LEARNING
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Colin MacQueen is a musician, composer, technical writer, sound designer and virtual audio engineer. He has been involved with the music and video industries for years, both in production and as a live performer, as a Digidesign distributor in Spain and as an educator on digital audio-related topics. Colin co-authored Pro Tools Power! and Digital Audio Dictionary and wrote and produced all the movie tutorials for the interactive CD-ROMs: "CSi Starter - Pro Tools LE", and "CSi Starter - Cubase SX2", and the IK Multimedia movie tutorials on "CSi volume 10". He was a contributing writer or editor on other CD-ROM volumes in the CSi series. In addition, he has served as an independent composer, producer and sound designer for many interactive CD-ROM titles. Colin is a freelance writer on digital audio topics and has taught digital audio courses at both the university level and at broadcast schools.

Steve Albanese is an interactive media producer, audio engineer, and entrepreneur. Steve is currently President and founder of TutorialFACTORY and TutorialDEPOT, where he specializes in the development and online distribution of HOW TO video content for platforms ranging from mobile devices through large-screen HD systems. His years of educational and development experience include his role as Media Production Supervisor at the Recording Workshop, Chief Instructor at Pro School Midwest, President and founder of Cool Breeze Systems, Inc., and creator of the Cool School Interactus training environments. Steve has also worked for years as an audio professional, recording, mixing and mastering many music projects, as well as posting videos and films, television commercials, radio spots, and interactive media.

Table of Contents

About the Authors Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 About Pro Tools Chapter 2 Pro Tools Terms and Concepts Chapter 3 Your System Configuration Chapter 4 Creating Your First Pro Tools Session Chapter 5 The Transport Window Chapter 6 The Edit Window Chapter 7 The Mix Window Chapter 8 Menu Selections: Highlights Chapter 9 Plug-ins, Inserts and Sends Chapter 10 MIDI Chapter 11 Synchronization Chapter 12 The Pro Tools Groove Chapter 13 Music Production Chapter 14 Postproduction and Soundtracks Chapter 15 Sound Design for Interactive Media Chapter 16 Bouncing to Disk, Other File Formats Chapter 17 Pro Tools Power: The Next Step APPENDIX A: Further Study, and Resources on the Web APPENDIX B: Add-ons, Extensions and Cool Stuff for Your PT Rig APPENDIX C: Archive and Backup APPENDIX D: Pro Tools Free 5.01 Power! APPENDIX E: Power Tips and Loopy Ideas APPENDIX F: Signal Flow in Pro Tools INDEX