70F ProTools 310M

Class Description

Avid Pro Tools Certified course completes skills needed to operate sophisticated Pro Tools systems in professional music production environments. Music production techniques, composing with MIDI, loop editing, sampling in Pro Tools, Beat Detective, drum replacement and augmentation, final mixing and mastering. Collaborate workflows between home studios and commercial recording facilities. Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts for increased efficiency. Practical examples and experience with exercise files from professional recording artists. Successful completion achieves Avid Pro Tools Operator Music Certification.

Overview

The Advanced Music Production Techniques (PT310M) course focuses on the advanced operation of a Pro Tools | Ultimate system with HD-series hardware in a professional music production environment. It offers technical insights into both Pro Tools | Ultimate software and Pro Tools | HD-series hardware.

This course uses a combination of instructor-led sessions and hands-on student activities. It builds on the concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I and II and Pro Tools Production I and II courses and prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Expert: Pro Tools | Music certification exam. Candidates wishing to take this certification exam must have firstly passed both the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools and Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Music certification exams.

Learning Objectives

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

• Configure and troubleshoot basic Pro Tools | Ultimate system components with HD-series hardware
• Work with Avid HD-series peripherals
• Correct common problems with Pro Tools settings and database files
• Monitor system resource usage and adjust settings as needed
• Use keyboard shortcuts and focus modes to quickly execute tasks and control Pro Tools operations
• Configure advanced settings for cloud collaboration
• Perform advanced audio importing and recording
• Perform advanced MIDI editing
• Use shortcuts for Nudge settings, Grid settings, and pre-and post-roll auditions
• Apply advanced Beat Detective operations using Collection mode
• Apply advanced Elastic Audio principles
• Understand synchronization concepts and Pro Tools | SYNC HD settings
• Configure and use Satellite Link for music production
• Use real-time cloud collaboration techniques
• Understand Pro Tools | Ultimate mixing concepts and principles
• Perform advanced mixing, apply mixing shortcuts, and recognize proper use of Master Faders and VCA Master tracks
• Use advanced automation techniques, including Latch Prime, static automation options, and Preview and Capture modes
• Prepare and export MIDI data for various transfer scenarios
• Deliver music using AAF and MXF export options
• Be ready to sit the Avid Certified Expert: Pro Tools | Music certification exam

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Pro Tools 210P: Pro Tools Production II (Post Production)is highly recommended.