Audio Production Basics With Pro Tools First [Mixed media product]

Learn the basics of recording, editing, and mixing audio using Pro Tools ? First software, a free version of the industry-standard professional platform used by artists, producers, engineers, and mixers worldwide. Audio Production Basics with Pro Tools ? First will guide you every step of the way. With this book and the included online media files, you'll get hands-on with Pro Tools and cover everything from setting up your computer to the fundamentals of audio production, including: Basic Digital Audio Workstation operations and audio hardware options Principles of sound production and microphone use Essential Pro Tools concepts and operations MIDI fundamentals for playing and recording virtual instruments Multi-track recording Mixing your project and outputting your final mixdownPro Tools ? First is free, easy, and fun. And everything you learn here will apply if you move on to more advanced versions of Pro Tools. Take the first step now, with Audio Production Basics with Pro Tools ? First.Introduction. Welcome to the World of AudioGetting Started in Audio ProductionWho Should Read This BookWhat Is Pro Tools | First?About This BookRequirements and PrerequisitesMedia FilesCourse Organization and SequenceConventions and Symbols Used in This BookKeyboard Shortcuts and ModifiersIconsChapter 1. Computer ConceptsSelecting a ComputerMac Versus Windows ConsiderationsThe Importance of RAMProcessing PowerStorage SpaceStorage OptionsOnboard Sound Options (Audio In and Out)Other Options to ConsiderWorking with Your ComputerFile ManagementLaunching ApplicationsSaving FilesWorking with an ApplicationMenusKeyboard ShortcutsReview/Discussion QuestionsExercise 1. Exploring Audio on the ComputerChapter 2. DAW ConceptsFunctions of a DAWWhat Can a DAW Do?Common DAWsPlug-In FormatsWhat Is a Plug-In?Common Plug-In FormatsPro ToolsPro Tools Software OptionsPro Tools Hardware OptionsPro Tools | HDX Versus Pro Tools | HD NativeDownloading and Installing Pro Tools | FirstAccessing thlC˜