Video: Zoom Tools and Zooming in Pro Tools LE December 18, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , 1 comment so farThis is a short introduction to the different ways to zoom in Pro Tools LE
Pro Tools a…z Mode?? December 14, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Studio Setup , add a commentI’ve noticed a few people ending up on the site while searching for this^^
Those buttons (located at different parts of both the edit and mix window) turn on/off keyboard focus, which is an editing mode that greatly reduces the need for modifier keys (like ctrl, option, and command). Each editing command is set to a single keystroke.
Try checking out this page for an article explaining keyboard focus
Click here for a few more related articles and videos (more…)
Video: Introduction to DB33 Organ in Pro Tools LE February 20, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Pro Tools, Videos, Virtual Instruments , add a commentThis is a short introduction to DB33, Digidesign’s new B3 organ instrument in Pro Tools LE. I go through the basic functions of each section and show you how each alters the organ’s sound.
Video: Saving Different Sample Rates and Formats in Pro Tools LE February 20, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , add a commentIf you need to change the sample rate of your Pro Tools session or need to save a session in an earlier version of Pro Tools, this video will show you how. Both actions are done from the same file menu option.
Video: Choosing Default Plug-Ins in Pro Tools LE February 20, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , 2commentsThis video will show you how to quickly access your favorite plug-ins in Pro Tools. By selecting default dynamics and EQ, these plug-ins will show up in the first drop down insert menu (saving you lots of time searching through menus)
Video: Importing Audio in Pro Tools LE February 12, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , add a commentThis quick video will show you how to import audio using Pro Tools LE (version 8). I show how to import audio into your session timeline (edit window) as well as add imported audio to the region list.
Video: Elastic Audio Drum Editing in Pro Tools LE February 11, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , 2commentsElastic audio is a very powerful tool to use while editing drums. I show you how to manually create warp markers and move drums into sync.
Video: Using SansAmp in Pro Tools LE February 11, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , add a commentSansAmp is an extremely powerful distortion plug-in. In this video,I will show you the basic functions of each knob while affecting a vocal track.
Video: Using BOOM in Pro Tools 8 January 31, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , 4commentsThis video is a quick introduction to using Boom (Digidesign’s new drum machine in Pro Tools 8). I show how to select different kits (as well as individual drums), program hits, and change the speed.
Video: Using Mini Grand in Pro Tools 8 January 31, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , add a commentThis is a quick introduction to Mini Grand (Digidesign’s new grand piano virtual instrument in Pro Tools 8).
Video: Organizing a Session Before Mixing January 31, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital Audio Workstations, Studio Setup, Videos , add a commentOnce you are done tracking a session and are ready to mix, its a good idea to spend a few minutes doing some organization and routing. This video will show you how to color code tracks (in Pro Tools 8), how to create aux tracks and sum like-instruments together, and how to create a mix bus with an aux track.
Pro Tools 8 is now shipping! December 17, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools , add a commentPro Tools 8 is shipping (at least from Sweetwater)!! (more…)
Post-Thanksgiving Weekend Stuff November 30, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Chit Chat , add a commentOnce I get back from Thanksgiving break tomorrow, I will be posting more articles in the series that I’ve started (as well as some articles covering new topics).
Also remember to keep your browser on thestudiofiles.com after December 10th. Pro Tools 8 ships on the 10th, and as soon as we get our copies, expect articles and videos covering all of the new features.
Coming soon… June 10, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital home recording studios, General Announcements, Studio Setup , add a commentJust thought I’d give a heads up of what is coming up for thestudiofiles.com
Video: Automating tempo changes in Logic Pro April 24, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Logic Studio 8, Studio Setup, Videos , add a commentThis is just like the Pro Tools video on automating tempo tracks, except now I show you how to make tempo changes in Logic Pro. (more…)