Producing music is an incredibly creative process, and knowing the tools of the trade is essential in order to transmit the musical ideas in your head into the DAW in a creative and uninhibited way. Whether you have used a computer to create music before, or you have been curious about production for years, this 4-week course will give you an introductory look into the world of Avid Pro Tools and Pro Tools First.
Pro Tools Basics
Pro Tools Basics
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Instructor: Chrissy Tignor
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What you'll learn
Identify the various components in the Pro Tools interface and organize session files
Discuss difference between a synthesizer and sampler and know how to use each of them
Record a live performance into Pro Tools
Balance your production mix by adjusting levels, using pan, and applying effects such as EQ, reverb, and compression
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There are 5 modules in this course
Welcome to your Berklee massive online course! Before you begin the course, we will cover all the details about the course and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your experience.
What's included
2 videos6 readings1 assignment
In this first lesson, we will roll up our sleeves and dive into the Pro Tools interface. We'll learn how to set up a session and how to add instrument and audio tracks. We'll also learn how to save and bounce our work while keeping everything organized.
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9 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review
In this lesson, we'll focus on MIDI and software instruments. We'll start by learning about the different kinds of sound waves. Next, we'll learn the difference between samplers and synthesizers and how to use them in music production. We'll also learn how to manipulate and automate MIDI.
What's included
7 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
This week we'll dive into the world of audio. We'll learn how to properly import and manage audio in Pro Tools. We'll learn how to record into Pro Tools, and we'll also learn how to use AudioSuite to manipulate audio regions.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review
In this final lesson we will be discussing mixing and mastering. You'll learn how to make a radio-quality production by adding reverb, EQ, compression, and limiters.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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CT
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Reviewed on May 21, 2017
Really fun course. Especially nice to take right after the Technology of Music Production, which was very theoretical.
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Reviewed on Sep 11, 2016
Amazing course. I loved each lesson, the examples, the methodology, the teacher is Amazing!!! (Feel like we're friends now!) Very easy to follow exercises and achievable assignments.
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Reviewed on Feb 28, 2017
I absolutely enjoyed this course! I gained the confidence I was looking for through the positive instructor
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