201 “Pro Tools Production Essentials”

201 Pro Tools 201: Pro Tools Production Essentials covers the core concepts and skills needed to operate a Digidesign Pro Tools|HD system in a professional studio environment.

Topics include:

  • Introducing Pro Tools|HD — Component parts of an HD system, HD technology, the 48-bit mixer
  • Customizing Pro Tools — Optimizing the system, I/O setup, preferences
  • Session configuration and navigation — voice allocation, disk allocation, auto scrolling to tracks
  • Session management — DigiBase browsers, locating and relinking missing files
  • Selection techniques — Creating timeline and edit selections, nudging and shifting, auditioning
  • Editing — Alternate tools, auto fades, advanced nudging techniques
  • Automation — HD automation modes, using AutoMatch, automating plug-ins
  • Mixing with Pro Tools|HD — Solo modes, VCA Master tracks, in-depth plug-in usage, DSP-induced delays
  • Finishing the session — Creating a final mixdown, using PhaseScope

Prerequisites

  • Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
  • Pro Tools 110: Essentials of Pro Tools

This course continues to build on the fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses. Access to the 201 exam requires passing all previous exams.

Course Length:
Two days (16-20 course hours)
10am to 6pm (approx)

Course Times & Availability
(10am to 6pm) Click here for scheduled course dates and availability.