PT 210M Music Production

The PT210M Pro Tools Production II (Music Production) course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101), Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) and Pro Tools Production I (PT201) courses are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.

This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Post certification exam.

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for end-users with intermediate Pro Tools skills with an interest in learning how to use Pro Tools Ultimate systems with HD-series hardware in a professional music environment.

PREREQUISITES

Completion of the following courses and passing of the associated certification exams:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Set up MIDI devices for use with Pro Tools
  • Match a session’s tempo to an existing audio performance
  • Control plugins with MIDI controllers
  • Utilize advanced MIDI and audio recording options
  • Share tracks for collaboration using a variety of techniques
  • Record multiple takes to playlists
  • Use Playlists view and assemble a composite performance
  • Use Dynamic Transport for working with loops
  • Use Beat Detective for a variety of purposes
  • Use advanced MIDI production techniques, including the Restore Performance function, the Select/Split Notes function, MIDI Editor windows, and the Score Editor window
  • Create drum patterns using MIDI and enhance drum performances with MIDI drums and/or drum samples
  • Work with Bar|Beat Markers and the Graphic Tempo Editor
  • Add and edit Key Change events
  • Use catalogs for sound libraries
  • Use Cut Time, Insert Time, and clip groups for song arrangement
  • Apply static automation techniques
  • Use Preview and Punch Preview workflows
  • Fine-tune automation using Trim mode
  • Bounce and render stems and create final bounces in a variety of ways
  • Sit the associated certification exam

Video Editing and Audio Production