Pro Tools LE & M-Powered: The Complete Guide

Description

Pro Tools LE and M-Powered is an authoritative guide to Digidesign's entry-level hardware and software systems. Illustrated throughout with color screen grabs, the book starts by giving you useful overviews and advice about the hardware options available. Subsequent chapters are packed with easy-to-follow instructions, valuable hints and time-saving tips on how to use the software.

Includes:

* Full coverage of all new features in version 7
* Information on tempos, clicks and grooves
* Two chapters on MIDI
* Useful tutorials on using Reason, Live and SampleTank
* Recommendations on backups and transfers
* Guidance on the DV Toolkit for post production

For troubleshooting technical problems, advice on purchasing decisions or inspiration for new ideas, keep this book by your side as a vital reference point.

* Become an expert in Pro Tools LE and M-Powered and learn how to maintain a healthy computer system
* Gain the skills you need quickly with step-by-step tutorials to help you master the tools and techniques of the software
* Get creative with recording, mixing and editing projects and realise the full potential of your system

CONTENTS:

Introduction; Understanding the Hardware options for Pro Tools LE; The Digi 002 and the Command|8; Understanding Pro Tools LE Software; Getting Started; Recording MIDI and using Virtual Instruments; Recording Audio; Editing; Mixing; The Outro: Final Mixdown, Burning to CD, and Backup; Appendix 1 Transferring Projects; Appendix 2 DV Toolkit for LE; Jargon Buster