Avid Protools 101: Recording, Editing & Mixing Made Easy!

AVID ProTools Music and Audio Production for beginners

What you'll learn

Students will understand the properties of digital sound.

Students will demonstrate proper audio capture in ProTools.

Students will master essential key commands for ProTools.

Students will explore essential mixing concepts for ProTools.

Students will learn how to create Pro Tools sessions and articulate file structure.

Students will navigate the Edit and Mix windows, understand key menus and tools, and customize window views for a more efficient workflow.

Students will understand the different track types, name and color-code tracks for organization, and adjust Input/Output (I/O) settings for proper routing.

Students will learn the basics of audio signal flow, set up and record audio using microphones while using playback controls and transport function.

Students will use the Main Counter and Rulers to track time, change tempo and adjust the grid to match their project.

Students will use advanced editing tools, apply fades for seamless transitions, adjust clip gain for volume balance, and edit multiple tracks simultaneously.

Students will adjust scrolling options, link track and edit selections, use the Link Timeline and Edit Selection feature for precise navigation.

Students will create Aux Tracks for submixing, differentiate series vs. parallel processing, and adjust levels and limiting for a final mix.

Requirements

Students will need AVID Pro Tools software (artist or studio), an iLok account, a computer that meets Pro Tools' system requirements, an audio interface, quality cabled headphones or monitors, and a microphone (for recording-focused lessons).

Description

This course is designed to introduce students to AVID Pro Tools, the industry-standard software for audio recording, editing, and mixing. Whether you are an aspiring music producer, audio engineer, podcaster, or content creator, this course will provide a comprehensive foundation in digital audio production.You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of sound, including frequency, amplitude, and digital audio concepts such as sample rate and bit depth. From there, you’ll set up your Pro Tools session, configure essential settings, and get familiar with the Edit and Mix windows. As you progress, you’ll develop recording techniques, from setting up a microphone or instrument to properly capturing high-quality audio.Mixing is another key component of this course. You’ll learn how to balance audio levels for a pro sound. Additionally, we’ll cover file management and session organization, ensuring efficient workflows for professional audio production.By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of Pro Tools workflows, enabling you to confidently tackle projects in music production, podcasting, film sound, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on, step-by-step guide will prepare you to create high-quality, professional audio projects with confidence.   wdiajopgeihjghrepiohge[ejgew[0ij nidn w0fh =0 j0=9 u0=9 u=0 9j90 u

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Basics of Audio Capture

Lecture 2 Lesson 1 Video Part 1

Lecture 3 Lesson 1 Video Part 2

Section 3: Getting to Know ProTools

Lecture 4 Lesson 2 Video

Section 4: File Management

Lecture 5 Lesson 3 Video

Section 5: ProTools Windows and Menus

Lecture 6 Lesson 4 Video

Section 6: Tracks

Lecture 7 Lesson 5 Video

Lecture 8 Lesson 5 Exercise Video

Section 7: Recording in ProTools

Lecture 9 Lesson 6 Video

Section 8: Rulers + Time

Lecture 10 Lesson 7 Video

Section 9: Editing Modes + Tools

Lecture 11 Lesson 8 Video

Section 10: ProTools Editing Workflow Part 1

Lecture 12 Lesson 9 Video

Section 11: ProTools Editing Workflow Part 2

Lecture 13 Lesson 10 Video

Section 12: ProTools Editing Workflow Part 3

Lecture 14 Lesson 11 Video

Section 13: Importing Audio

Lecture 15 Lesson 12 Video

Section 14: Basic Mixing Part 1

Lecture 16 Lesson 13 Video

Section 15: Basic Mixing Part 2

Lecture 17 Lesson 14 Video

Section 16: Routing In ProTools

Lecture 18 Lesson 15 Video

This AVID Pro Tools course is designed for aspiring producers, musicians, audio engineers, and content creators who want to develop professional recording, editing, mixing, and sound design skills using industry-standard software. If you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation, this courses provide step-by-step, easy to understand training tailored to real-world applications. This course is ideal for music producers, podcasters and sound designers who want to ensure that they can confidently navigate Pro Tools and produce high-quality audio projects.