The Recording Arts Center TRAC

School for Audio Engineering & Production

Now Offering an Associate Degree in Recording Arts

858-592-9497

Offering classes in North County San Diego & Downtown San Diego

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Pro tools Training

Audio Production

 

Our most comprehensive program, starting with a solid foundation in audio techniques and including Pro Tools Operator Certification.  Scroll down for pricing.  Click here to register.


Topics covered:

 

  • Audio Recording Techniques


    • The key principles of sound/hearing and acoustics - Microphone design and techniques - Gain staging and signal flow - The basics of signal processing - Understanding recording terminology - How to mic vocals, piano, bass, guitars, synths and drums - Includes 2 full days of hands-on studio time

     

  • Pro Tools 101


    • File structure and navigation - Edit tools and edit modes - Time scales, ruler views and MIDI controls - How to create and manage tracks - How to locate, open and save sessions - Making your first recording - How to import media into your session - Making your first MIDI recording - Basic editing techniques - Basic mixing techniques - How to manage and finalize a session

     

  • Pro Tools 110


    • Controlling Pro Tools - Managing sessions and tracks - Recording MIDI and audio - Working in a relative timescale - Editing MIDI - Editing audio - Automation Mixing



  • Pro Tools 201


    • Pro Tools|HD overview - Customizing Pro Tools to your session requirements - Session management - Selection techniques - Editing techniques - Using automation - Mixing - In-depth plug-in usage - Completing a session - Creating a final mixdown



  • Pro Tools 210 (choose 210M or 210P)


    • Pro Tools 210M Topics:
    How to prepare a session - Tracking and overdubbing (use of QuickPunchTM) - Virtual instruments - MIDI composition - Professional editing techniques - Sampling in Pro Tools (using software samplers) - Arranging and producing - Mixing and automation in music production - Synchronizing with an external recorder - Mixing and DSP usage (using sends, inserts, mix buses, and groups for music applications) - Synchronization basics for music applications - Using a Digidesign worksurface in music production


    Pro Tools 210P Topics:
    Synchronizing Pro Tools for audio post - Linear video in Pro Tools - Non-linear video in Pro Tools, including QuickTime video and Avid®-compatible media - Video inoperability (using Media Station|PT software) - Recording and editing ADR in Pro tools - Organizing a post session - Editing multi-channel audio in a stereo environment - Mixing to picture, including snapshot automation - Digital picture integration with an emphasis on working with Avid® media - Layback and export options - Using a Digidesign worksurface in post production

     

  • Signal Processing with Waves


    • Installation and authorization of Waves plug-ins - Features and usage of EQ processors (featuring Waves Renaissance EQ) - Features and usage of compressors (featuring Waves Renaissance Compressor and C1 Parametric Compander) - Features and usage of reverb (featuring Waves Renaissance Reverb) - Features and usage of delays (featuring Waves SuperTap)

     

  • The Art of Mixing

    How to prepare for a mix session - Approaches to mixing and the importance of listening levels and environment - Historical perspective and different approaches to mixing - Understanding and applying mixing concepts - Mix down formats and preparation for mastering

     

Price: $5,495.00  Click here to register.