Digital Audio Workstation software and hardware system produced by the Avid company
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Why is Pro Tools the industry standard in high end audio production?
Are there some specific features which make Pro Tools so popular in high end audio? Most comparisons I've found with other DAW's are several years old and are pretty subjective. I'm interested in ...
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Has anybody tried using GIT version control for session control of audio recordings?
Has anybody tried using GIT version control for session control of audio recordings?
I have used GIT in programming and it works very well, and is easy to use too. It works great for collaboration, ...
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Useful reviews or “best” iPad remote automation controller for Pro Tools?
The iPad seems to have quite a few remote automation controllers for DAWs, and it's hard to know which one is any good -- they are all fairly pricey (even by iPad app standards).
Anyone have ...
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Quick CD from Pro Tools mixes
I'm looking for a quick way to get an in-process Pro Tools mix onto an audio CD.
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Pro Tools MIDI setup
I would like to get set up to record MIDI through Pro Tools. I'm hoping I can just connect my MIDI devices to a MIDI interface like this:
then run it through USB to the Mac, and then be able to ...
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How do I keep a recording session tidy and organised
Pro Tools is my DAW of choice. I often work with large sessions, usually over 50 channels, plus auxiliary returns and masters. I try to be as efficient as possible, but try as I might, I usually end ...
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Reason ReWire Problem in ProTools LE 7.4.2
Pro Tools LE 7.4.2 on my Mac running OSX Leopard will not detect Reason 3.0.4.
I have done the following:
Installed reason first, then Protools
Started a new session
Created an aux input, instr. ...
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In ProTools, how does one record live volume changes?
For instance, I am replaying a track I just recorded, but I want to mute some parts of it on the playback.
What is the best way to accomplish this?
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Pro Tools Freeware Replacment
Many people believe Pro Tools to be the standard in high end audio production. Can anyone recommend a free replacement that has as many of the essential features of Pro Tools as possible? I ...
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Can I copy tracks in Pro Tools without copying audio regions?
Can I copy tracks in ProTools without copying the audio regions on those tracks but still preserving the input, output, and pan settings?
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Is there a way to use Virtual Instruments from ProTools in Logic?
I have both ProTools and Logic. But currently I've had more practice with using Logic, but I like some of the Virtual Instruments ProTools offers. I'm guessing it's possible to use those instruments ...
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Pro Tools tutorials
Can somebody point me to some good pro tools tutorial from beginners to pro level.
Your suggestion/feedback are welcome.
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Can you buy Pro-Tools standalone? (software only)
Can you buy Pro-Tools standalone? (software only)
I have a Mac with a Tascam 144MkII audio IO and MIDI.
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Better Options than M-Audio Keystudio
I have been a musician for years and decided a few months ago to record some music at home. I got the M-Audio Keystudio that came with ProTools SE because it was cheap and I wanted to make sure I was ...
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How does one setup a simple ducker in ProTools?
This seems like a simple thing to do, but for some reason no one's been able to give me a clear answer at all. If I'm working with one stereo full mix track and one vocal track, how can I get the ...
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What are the best techniques to looping in ProTools?
I've been doing this technique but I think its very "hacky".
I trim a region to the exact beginning and exact ending and use the loop trim tool to drag it out.
The reason why this is hacky is ...
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Unmute D-Command on startup
Every time I start up the D-Command the main output is muted by default. How can I make it start up unmuted?
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Gradual pitch correction
I'm involved with recording a lot of a capella choir performances, and it's not uncommon for the group to drop 1/2 to a full step through the course of a song. I was hoping with Pro Tools' elastic ...
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1answer
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Match two sounds with a level of certainty
For instance I would like to tell with what percentage of accuracy a recorded sound match those given by a preexistent library of sounds
Plus, is there any tool or algorith that could be used?
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My Oxygen25 midi keyboard wont work with Pro Tools 9, help..?
So, I have Pro Tools 9 and a 3rd Gen Oxygen25 midi keyboard (usb). Both are made by Avid, yet I can't get them to work together.. The keyboard even works with Logic Pro 9, just not Pro Tools 9...
I'm ...
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2answers
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Automatic crossfades after comping a track
I'm using Pro Tools' comping feature to use pieces of multiple takes. Can I make Pro Tools automatically create crossfades on the transition points between regions?
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Why does my Oxygen25 work with Logic, but not Pro Tools? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
My Oxygen25 midi keyboard wont work with Pro Tools 9, help..?
So, I have an Oxygen25 midi keyboard. When I use it with Logic, things work fine; but when I try to use it ...
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Melodyne nightmare
Does anyone else started noticing weird "sampling" noises on Melodyne over last updates of RTAS version (running old - aka before DNA Melodyne - last updated and Protools 8 or 9). Problem is on both ...
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Help with Pro Tools recording issues
First off, I've looked through the Pro Tools help and such, and couldn't find an answer.
I'm trying to record my guitar in Pro Tools 9, through an MBox mini. When I try to assign it to an audio ...
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Printing stems back to stereo for international versions in Protools and the volume seems to be slightly higher…why is this?
I'm doing what should be a simple mixdown of stems back onto a stereo track for the international version...stereo music stem, stereo sfx stem, mono narr stem and mono dial stem. I've taken out the ...
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Original Mbox with protools 8
I'm running Pro tools 8 on OS X 10.7.3 I have a MBox2 Micro all works fine. But I also have an original Mbox is there anyway to get this working with this version of pro tools and OS X?
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Can I consolidate one file into multiple individual files in pro tools?
Software: Pro Tools 10
The problem is,
on one track, i have a very long file which i can trim with STRIP SILENCE.
now i have multiple regions.
On another track, i have the same long file, which i ...
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How do I record sounds in Pro Tools LE 8 from Komplete 7 (specifically Absynth 5)?
I have Pro Tools LE 8 and I just picked up Komplete 7. After much effort I finally figured out how to add a plugin to a track. Right now I'm testing with Absynth.
Note: I have no midi controller. ...
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FireWire on MacBook Air - Help!
I've got an M-Audio FireWire Solo and just bought a new Macbook Air so I could run Pro Tools. Didn't think to notice whether the Air would have a Firewire port (it does not). So now I've got a brand ...
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Add new playlist to selected tracks
In Pro Tools, I can add a new playlist to a single track using the track's Playlist menu:
And if I hold down option it will create a new playlist for all tracks in the session.
How do I create a ...
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What is the best setup under $10K? [closed]
I've always wanted to have a home studio and I figured that with around 10K I could build a semi-descent setup. I'm interested in everybody's opinion on what is the best (Pro Tools preferably) setup I ...
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1answer
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Expand Track Playlist from D-Command
Is there a way to expand the playlist of a track from the D-Command?
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1answer
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Pro Tool 10.3.4 and Ableton 9.0.4 no rewire visible
I have Pro Tools HD 10.3.4 and Ableton Live 9.0.4 and for some reason Ableton doesn't show up as an instrument at all. I can't even get so far as to have it tell me it won't work since I can't choose ...
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Setting New Interface Up in Protools10
I recently got the scarlett 2i4 as a first interface, I am having trouble however getting it fully set up in Protools10, I have no idea how to work the I/O settings and just generally do not know ...
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How do you use the Caps-lock keyboard in Pro Tools?
I can't seem to get the Caps-lock keyboard in Pro Tools to work.. I even have had trouble with my midi keyboard; so maybe I'm just having all around trouble with midi input. Anyway, both the Caps-lock ...
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Switch to playlist view from D-Command
In Pro Tools:
I know how to switch a track to volume, pan, mute, and waveform views, but how do I get to playlist view from the D-Command?
