Pro Tools Foundations: Recording & Editing. - Audiovarsity

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Learn how to record and edit professional-quality audio using industry-standard Pro Tools. This beginner-to-intermediate course covers essential recording techniques, audio and MIDI editing, virtual instruments, and session workflow. Ideal for aspiring producers, sound engineers, and content creators who want to build strong studio skills and confidence in Pro Tools.

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Demonstrate a clear understanding of digital audio concepts
Navigate the Pro Tools interface and manage sessions effectively
Configure hardware, I/O settings, and session parameters correctly
Apply proper recording techniques for vocals
Perform accurate audio editing
Apply basic audio cleanup and editing best practices
Organise, label, and archive sessions
Prepare edited audio files for mixing
Work efficiently within a professional Pro Tools workflow

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Pro Tools & Digital Audio

Overview of Pro Tools and its industry applications
Basic digital audio concepts (sample rate, bit depth, file types)
Understanding DAWs and production workflows

Week 2: Pro Tools Interface & Navigation

Week 3: Session Creation & Management

Week 4: Tracks, Signal Flow & Routing

Week 5: Recording Fundamentals

Week 6: Recording Vocals

Week 7: Recording Instruments (Audio Sources)

Week 8: Virtual Instruments in Pro Tools

Week 9: Editing Virtual Instruments & MIDI

Week 10: Introduction to Audio Editing Tools

Week 11: Audio Editing Techniques

Week 12: Playlists & Comping

Week 13: Timing & Basic Corrections

Week 14: Cleaning & Preparing Audio

Week 15: Session Organisation & Workflow

Week 16: Final Practical Project & Review

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Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Pro Tools & Digital Audio

Overview of Pro Tools and its industry applications

Basic digital audio concepts (sample rate, bit depth, file types)

Understanding DAWs and production workflows

Week 2: Pro Tools Interface & Navigation

Edit Window and Mix Window overview

Transport controls, rulers, and toolbars

Basic navigation, zooming, and shortcuts

Week 3: Session Creation & Management

Creating and saving sessions correctly

Session templates and track organisation

File management and session folders

Week 4: Tracks, Signal Flow & Routing

Understanding signal flow in Pro Tools

Audio tracks, Aux tracks, Instrument tracks, and Master Faders

Inputs, outputs, buses, and basic routing

Week 5: Recording Fundamentals

Recording workflow and best practices

Setting recording levels and gain staging

Monitoring and latency basics

Week 6: Recording Vocals

Microphone types and placement basics

Recording clean vocal takes

Using playlists for multiple takes

Week 7: Recording Instruments (Audio Sources)

Recording guitars, bass, and line-level instruments

DI boxes and instrument inputs

Multi-track recording techniques

Week 8: Virtual Instruments in Pro Tools

Introduction to Instrument Tracks

Using MIDI and Virtual Instruments

Recording MIDI performances

Week 9: Editing Virtual Instruments & MIDI

MIDI editing tools and workflow

Quantisation and timing correction

Editing velocity and note data

Week 10: Introduction to Audio Editing Tools

Edit tools (Trim, Selector, Grabber)

Grid, Slip, Shuffle, and Spot modes

Non-destructive editing principles

Week 11: Audio Editing Techniques

Cutting, trimming, and arranging audio

Fades and crossfades

Editing for clarity and continuity

Week 12: Playlists & Comping

Using playlists for vocals and instruments

Comping multiple takes into final performances

Editing for musical flow

Week 13: Timing & Basic Corrections

Manual timing corrections

Introduction to Elastic Audio

Tightening performances

Week 14: Cleaning & Preparing Audio

Removing noise, clicks, and unwanted sounds

Clip gain adjustments

Editing for music and spoken-word content

Week 15: Session Organisation & Workflow

Naming conventions and colour coding

Markers and memory locations

Professional session preparation

Week 16: Final Practical Project & Review

Recording and editing a complete session

Virtual instruments and audio tracks combined

Final review, assessment, and feedback

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