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Make your sound better, your recordings crisper, and your songs more powerfulReady to record songs that sound like they were created in the biggest studios? Then use the software the pros do and learn how to get the most out of Pro Tools 10 with this guide! From mic placement and multitrack recording to mixing and mastering, you'll quickly gain the skills to create the best possible recordings and release your own music.
Tackling recording basics — get a grip on the components of a studio, learn how to make analog and digital connections, and enhance your music with MIDI
Enter the Pro Tools world — dive into the software and make it work with your recording hardware
Test 1-2-3 — discover how to set levels, achieve the best sounds, and record single and multiple tracks
Edit like an engineer — follow steps to edit audio and work with clips to turn your raw tracks into usable pieces
Put your mixing hat on — take your tracks and blend them to create your finished masterpiece
Mastering magic — learn the steps for mastering your music to make it sound the very best
Be heard — share your finished music on the web and get tips for promoting your band
Open the book and find:
Advice for selecting the right mics
Steps for configuring your software
Tips for proper recording and playback
Ways to build your editing prowess
Techniques for recording and editing MIDI data
How to blend tracks to create a finished song
Plans for mastering your own track
Secrets for getting your music to the masses
8 Books in 1
Synopsis
A professional musician guides serious hobbyists through Pro ToolPro Tools puts professional recording and music production software in the hands of anyone with the appropriate hardware and the knowledge to use it. Musician and recording engineer Jeff Strong guides you through the latest version of this complex program, offering twice the content of the official guide at a lower price. Eight minibooks cover recording basics, getting started with Pro Tools, recording audio, editing audio, managing MIDI, mixing, mastering, and getting your music to the masses.
- The latest version of Pro Tools offers a whole range of new possibilities for the recording artist; this soup-to-nuts guide explains everything you need to know to take full advantage of it
- Written by a professional musician and recording engineer who has authored two previous editions of this book as well as Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies and Drums For Dummies
- Eight minibooks cover recording basics, getting started with Pro Tools, recording audio, editing audio, managing MIDI, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music
- Explains how to configure your computer and attach hardware, proper microphone settings, steps for getting your music to sound the way you want, tips on putting your tracks together professionally, and much more
If making music is your passion, Pro Tools All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is exactly what you need to start sharing your sounds with the world.
About the Author
Jeff Strong is an experienced musician, recording engineer, and teacher. He serves as founder and director of the Strong Institute, a group creating products to assist in therapy through music. He is also author of all editions of Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies and Drums For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Book I: Home Recording Basics 7
Chapter 1: Discovering What You Need 9
Chapter 2: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio 33
Chapter 3: Meeting the Mixing Board 57
Chapter 4: MIDI and Electronic Instruments 75
Chapter 5: Understanding Microphones 91
Book II: Getting Started Using Pro Tools 115
Chapter 1: Confi guring Your Computer 117
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Hardware 135
Chapter 3: Examining Software Basics 155
Chapter 4: Understanding the Pro Tools Windows 173
Chapter 5: Importing and Exporting Files 215
Book III: Recording Audio 239
Chapter 1: Taking Care of Tracks 241
Chapter 2: Miking: Getting a Great Source Sound 259
Chapter 3: Preparing to Record 289
Chapter 4: Recording Audio 311
Book IV: Editing Audio 335
Chapter 1: Audio Editing Basics 337
Chapter 2: Selecting Material to Edit 359
Chapter 3: Getting into Editing 387
Chapter 4: Adding to Your Editing Palette 413
Book V: Managing MIDI 437
Chapter 1: Preparing to Record MIDI 439
Chapter 2: Recording MIDI 455
Chapter 3: Editing MIDI Data 473
Chapter 4: Performing MIDI Operations 501
Book VI: Mixing In Pro Tools 523
Chapter 1: Mixing Basics 525
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Mix 541
Chapter 3: Using Equalization 567
Chapter 4: Digging into Dynamics Processors 581
Chapter 5: Singling Out Signal Processors 599
Chapter 6: Automating Your Mix609
Chapter 7: Making Your Mix 627
Book VII: Mastering with Pro Tools 635
Chapter 1: Mastering Basics 637
Chapter 2: Mastering Your Music 643
Book VIII: Getting Your Music to the Masses 657
Chapter 1: Putting Your Music on CD and Vinyl 659
Chapter 2: Getting Your Music on the Internet 673
Index 693