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Switching the Sends View in Pro Tools

Written by ptkt on September 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Pro Tools has two banks of five Sends on each channel. Sometimes you want to see the detailed settings of a single Send. Other times, you want to see a birds-eye view of all five Send assignments in a bank. In today’s video, you’ll learn how to switch between these two views.

Create a Simple Reverb Send and Return in Pro Tools

Written by ptkt on September 25, 2008 | 3 Comments

In this video, you’ll learn another essential Pro Tools mixing skill: using a Bus to create an Effects Send and Return. In the tutorial Chris will bus some drum tracks to the Digidesign D-VERB plug-in. This is a “must-see” for everyone who is new to mixing in Pro Tools!

Digidesign Pro Tools Plug-In Automation 101

Written by ptkt on September 23, 2008 | 3 Comments

In this video, Chris Bryant introduces you to plug-in automation - a core feature in Digidesign Pro Tools that is absolutely necessary for creating dynamic and engaging mixes. Essential know-how for all Pro Tools users!

The Key to a Classic Gated Synth Sound in Pro Tools

Written by ptkt on September 18, 2008 | 7 Comments

In this video Chris shows you how to create a classic synth sound using the key input on the Digidesign Expander/Gate plug-in, an old Boss drum machine hihat sample and the Xpand virtual instrument. This is a must-see for everyone producing music!

Rename Pro Tools I/O Labels in Record Time

Written by ptkt on September 9, 2008 | 1 Comment

Fly through the process of customizing your Pro Tools mixer by making use of yet another great, time-saving, right-mouse-click feature. Rename inputs, outputs and busses in a fraction of the time it used to take. Get on it now!

How to Set the Color of Tracks in Pro Tools

Written by ptkt on September 7, 2008 | 2 Comments

The ability to customize and organize your Digidesign Pro Tools session appearance is extremely helpful. One of the best features for doing so is Track Colors. But for some reason, finding out exactly how to color tracks has been a bit of a challenge for many users. Until now…

Unlock Hidden Pro Tools Features With The Mighty Mouse

Written by ptkt on September 7, 2008 | 1 Comment

Got an Apple Mighty Mouse but haven’t started taking advantage of all the cool right-clicking features in Digidesign Pro Tools yet? What are you waiting for! In this video, Chris Bryant shows you a simple OSX Mouse setting that will make the mighty mouse….even mightier.