Recording and Mixing with Pro Tools (Studio Recording 3) Syllabus

1. Refresher of Pro Tools Basics (File Management, Creating Sessions, Basic PT interfaces along with an overview of what we would like to achieve during the class.

2. Editing Basics which will include vocal and music editing, Music looping, time stretching, editing in grid and shuffle mode. 1st Lab assigned (vocal Editing Project)

3. Creating and Modifying Edit groups- creation of edit groups and advanced editing techniques using edit groups. Flying vocals and general music editing

4. Automation- We will cover automation of Chanel volume, pan, and effect sends as well as basic automation of Plug ins. Lab 2 assigned (using automation)

5. Importing Video and creating audio for video using music and sound effects with in class demonstration. Final Project assigned - creating audio soundtrack for a short film clip)

6. Making Midi Recordings-A second look at Midi recording and music production. Midi editing, looping and export as audio files.

7. Basic Mastering Techniques Featuring Guest Speaker Dave Harris of Studio B mastering.

8. Final presentation of final projects and written final exam

See insructor for Lab Hours