Pro Tools 8 Kit

Learn how to use Pro Tools to the max through every stage of the production process and become expert with the colossal power of this system with this book/DVD kit. This book and DVD combination shows exactly what Pro Tools can deliver at every stage of the production process: set up, composition, tracking, editing, mixing and mix session delivery. Focussing on how to use the software and covering usage, practice and problem solving across all areas, this book illustrates that there is not just one way to work with Pro Tools but each situation can have multiple resolutions. With an in-depth section on speed editing techniques, effective use of commands and hidden features, comprehensive explanation of drum replacement and triggering VITAL to many areas of modern production, the author shows you the key to getting the most from producing with Pro Tools, demonstrating the logic behind the different approaches as well as providing practical advice and examples for all areas discussed. The DVD includes exceptional demos, with screen captures for each example and copies of the Pro Tools sessions for you to work on. The book and video offer the complete package. Read the concepts, see the video and hear the accompanying audio and really nail the concepts. This book offers detailed look at practical usage of key commands, know how they relate to running a professional session. It provides a detailed study of a production from its inception through to the final mix, for full understanding of process. It explores a large amount of production-specific problems and their solutions throughout the book, providing answers to FAQ's. It describes many 'hidden' and unusual features in ProTools, including unconventional usage of certain functions (such as beat detective), achieve unexpected goals, and discover several hidden key commands and their functions.