Book description
A complete Pro Tools reference - from recording to mixing to mastering
Pro Tools has long been the recording industry's leading solution for capturing, mixing, and outputting audio. While it was once a tool known and used exclusively by engineers in pro studios, it is now readily available to anyone wishing to create their own recording.
This updated edition of Pro Tools All-in-One For Dummies covers the features you’ll encounter in both Pro Tools | First as well as the versions designed for next-level recording. It guides you through the very basics of recording, capturing both live and digital instruments, how to sweeten your sound in mixing, and how to tweak and output your final master. Now get ready to make some beautiful sounds!
- Get up to speed with recording basics
- Pick the Pro Tools version that works for you
- Record acoustic audio
- Get to know MIDI
- Discover how to set compression and EQ
- Sweeten your final product with mastering
- Create a final file you can stream online
Assuming no past experience with audio recording, this book shares the basics of recording and how to capture both live and digital instruments using Pro Tools.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Introduction
- Book 1: Getting Started with Pro Tools
- Book 2: Understanding Recording Basics
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Book 3: Recording Live Audio and Acoustic Instruments
- Chapter 1: Taking Care of Tracks
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Chapter 2: Understanding Microphones
- Meeting the Many Microphone Types
- Assessing Your Microphone Needs
- Deciding How Many Microphones and What Kind
- Finding the Right Mic for the Situation
- Partnering Mics with Preamps
- Considering Compressors
- Looking at Preamp, Compressor, and Equalizer Combos
- Analyzing Some Microphone Accessories
- Caring for Your Microphones
- Chapter 3: Miking: Getting a Great Source Sound
- Chapter 4: Preparing to Record
- Chapter 5: Recording Audio
- Book 4: Recording Electronic Instruments with MIDI
- Book 5: Editing Your Performances (Audio and MIDI)
- Book 6: Mixing
- Book 7: Mastering
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Book 8: Getting Your Music to the Masses
- Chapter 1: Putting Your Music on CD and Vinyl
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Chapter 2: Getting Your Music on the Internet
- Understanding Downloadable Music Files
- Creating MP3 Files
- Setting Up Your Own Music Website
- Putting Your Music on a Music Host Site
- Engaging in Social Media Networking
- Offering Free Downloads
- Selling Your Music Digitally
- Licensing Your Music
- Podcasting
- Selling Your CDs
- Promoting Your Music
- Connecting with an Email Newsletter
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- Index
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Pro Tools All-In-One For Dummies, 4th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2018
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119514558
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