Pro Tools 7 Power: The Comprehensive Guide 2nd Edition

Description

Get the most out of Pro Tools with the definitive guidebook! Covering the LE, M-Powered, and HD versions of Pro Tools for music, post, and multimedia users at all levels, Pro Tools 7 Power!, Second Edition is the perfect resource for both newcomers looking to get up and running, and more advanced users who would like a complete desk reference on the new version. Completely updated for Pro Tools 7.4, everything from basic audio concepts and setting up your system to editing, mixing, plug-ins, MIDI, and much more is here in a usable format that explains techniques in plain language. Helpful keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Macintosh as well as informative notes and helpful tips are included throughout the text. The companion CD-ROM includes more than 60 minutes of interactive movie tutorials from Cool School Interactus that help reinforce what you?ve learned.

CONTENTS:

About the Authors

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 About Pro Tools

Chapter 2 Pro Tools Terms and Concepts

Chapter 3 Your System Configuration

Chapter 4 Creating Your First Pro Tools Session

Chapter 5 The Transport Window

Chapter 6 The Edit Window

Chapter 7 The Mix Window

Chapter 8 Menu Selections: Highlights

Chapter 9 Plug-ins, Inserts and Sends

Chapter 10 MIDI

Chapter 11 Synchronization

Chapter 12 The Pro Tools Groove

Chapter 13 Music Production

Chapter 14 Postproduction and Soundtracks

Chapter 15 Sound Design for Interactive Media

Chapter 16 Bouncing to Disk, Other File Formats

Chapter 17 Pro Tools Power: The Next Step

APPENDIX A: Further Study, and Resources on the Web

APPENDIX B: Add-ons, Extensions and Cool Stuff for Your PT Rig

APPENDIX C: Archive and Backup

APPENDIX D: Pro Tools Free 5.01 Power!

APPENDIX E: Power Tips and Loopy Ideas

APPENDIX F: Signal Flow in Pro Tools

INDEX