Synopses & Reviews
Real-world tips, techniques, and shortcuts from a renowned audio professional Put the power of Pro Tools to work for you with help from this no-nonsense guide. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest software versions, The Musician's Guide to Pro Tools, Second Edition, shows step-by-step how to record, edit, and mix professional-quality music. Learn to configure your computer and hard drive, lay down sizzling audio tracks, create Grid mode and loop-based songs, and tune vocals. Easy-to-follow tutorials in the book and sample projects on the CD-ROM illustrate each point along the way. Covers Mac and PC versions 7.3.x
- Record rhythm tracks and overdub instruments and vocals
- Punch in, edit, trim, slide, and crossfade tracks
- Mix down using Pro Tools' virtual mixer and third-party plug-ins
- Correct rushed or dragging drum parts and eliminate rumbles and squeaks
- Time-align and pitch-correct bass and guitar tracks
- Build a song using loops, samples, and time compression/expansion
- Use Grid mode to create a click track and simplify editing
- Set up multiple headphone mixes for full-band tracking sessions
- Comp, Auto-Tune, de-ess, and EQ vocal tracks
Ready-to-use sample session files and classroom materials on CD-ROM
Synopsis
This expertly written guide will show you exactly why Pro Tools shrinks a full music studio into a computer, replacing the bulky recording infrastructure of multi-track analog mixing boards and rolls of two-inch-wide magnetic tape. Ideal for beginning, intermediate, and advanced producers, sound engineers, and musicians.
Synopsis
This expertly written guide will show you exactly why Pro Tools shrinks a full music studio into a computer, replacing the bulky recording infrastructure of multi-track analog mixing boards and rolls of two-inch-wide magnetic tape. Ideal for beginning, intermediate, and advanced producers, sound engineers, and musicians.
Synopsis
"I'd recommend this book to anyone, whether beginner or expert." --From the Foreword by Peter Buck of R.E.M.
"Because everything is explained so concisely, you spend less time wading through pages and more time recording music." --Sound on Sound magazine
"An excellent book for any engineer or home recordist just getting into Pro Tools." --Tape Op magazine
Synopsis
A real-world guide to getting the most out of Pro Tools
Written by a professional musician and recording engineer, this book explains how to use the premier digital audio software to create professional-quality recordings. Fully revised to cover the latest versions of Pro Tools, this step-by-step guide provides a wealth of practical information, editing techniques, shortcuts, computer set-up advice, and maintenance tips. The CD-ROM includes sample Pro Tools sessions and free plug-ins.
About the Author
John Keane is a producer, engineer, and musician. His studio in Athens, Georgia (johnkeanstudios.com), has been host to a variety of artists such as R.E.M., Indigo Girls, the B52s, Widespread Panic, and Cowboy Junkies. John has been involved in the creation of numerous gold and multi-platinum albums and has been working with Pro Tools since 1991.