Getting The Most Out Of Pro Tools

Using Pro Tools software for the first time can seem overwhelming, but after a few practice sessions, you will soon discover why so many musicians, recording professionals, and people from all professions choose it on a daily basis. This article will provide general background information about this software suite, as well as some basic tips and information to help you get started.

Digidesign Pro Tools is a digital audio program that is used for sound mixing, recording, production, and other related tasks. There are several different versions of this software, the most common being Pro Tools LE, which is sold with Digidesign hardware, ie the Mbox, or the Mbox 2 Pro, or any of the other supported versions, the least expensive being the Mbox 2 Pro. Another cost effective software option is the M Powered version of ProTools, which is less feature inclusive, but provides a good introduction for beginners.

One of Digidesigns Pro Tools platforms is the Mbox 2 Micro, which is as small as USB flash drive, and as such, is extremely portable and allows users to mix, edit, and sequence recording sessions that have been created on Pro Tools LE, Pro Tools HD, and Pro Tools M Powered systems.

Before you begin using your new software, it is a good idea to purchase a second hard drive for your saved files and recorded audio. You should also buy a high quality pair of headphones or powered monitor speakers, and any other small studio components that you think you might need. This could include a small mixer, because even though most mixer functions can be performed by a computer, having a dedicated, permanently wired mixer can be a big help in a small studio. You should also think about purchasing a mic preamp if you are planning on doing a significant amount of voice recording.

Once you are ready to begin, make sure that all of your Digidesign hardware is connected, and then open Pro Tools, and select the File New Session option. Name your project, select the save location, and you are ready to begin. If you plan on using more than one workstation for your project, keep in mind that you will need to copy the entire contents of your project folder, including all audio files, fade files, ptf files, and any other internally created Pro Tools files.

There are many more aspects of this software still to learn, which is why you should plan on familiarizing yourself with both the manual, and other online resources. Good luck and happy recording.

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