Avid Pro Tools 210M: Music Production Techniques

Course Description

Avid Pro Tools 210M covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learned in 101, 110, and 201 are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.

Prerequisites:

• Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X
• Avid Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools class or equivalent experience
• Avid Pro Tools 110: Essentials of Pro Tools class or equivalent experience
• Avid Pro Tools 201: Pro Tools Production Essentials class or equivalent experience

Course Outline:

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: Preparing a Session

Lesson 2: Tracking and Overdubbing - Use of QuickPunch

Lesson 3: Virtual Instruments

Lesson 4: Advanced MIDI Production

Lesson 5: Professional Audio Editing Techniques

Lesson 6: Key and Tempo

Lesson 7: Arranging and Producing

Lesson 8: Mixing and Automation in Music Production

Lesson 9: Synchronizing with an External Recorder

Lesson 10: Mixing and DSP Usage

Lesson 11: Synchronization Basics for Music Applications

Lesson 12: Using an Avid Worksurface in Music Production