Avid Certified | Pro Tools Specialist

The Fundamentals of Audio Production

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Course Overview

This course follows Avid’s Pro Tools Fundamentals II and Pro Tools Fundamentals II curriculum. The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown. The Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) course expands upon the basic principles taught in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course and introduces the core concepts and techniques students need to competently operate a Pro Tools system running mid-sized sessions.

Course outcome

Upon completing this course, students will master essential aspects of audio production using Pro Tools, including session creation, navigation, and editing in a multi-track environment. They will effectively manage complex projects with numerous tracks and input/output channels, configure appropriate software and hardware settings, and integrate virtual instruments and specialized plugins. By employing advanced recording methods like capturing multiple takes in succession and utilizing techniques such as Elastic Audio and MIDI Real-Time Properties, they will achieve desired tempo and rhythmic effects. Additionally, students will apply automated mixing strategies for selective post-production tasks and be fully prepared to sit for the associated certification exam.

Your new skills

Create a Pro Tools session document or cloud-enabled project with appropriate parameter settings
Accomplish common audio production tasks
Employ navigation and editing skills in a multi-track Pro Tools document
Incorporate proper recording and mixing techniques for audio and MIDI files in the Pro Tools environment
Analyze and interpret session file structures
Recognize and navigate the user interface and tool set
Manage large track counts and multiple channels of simultaneous inputs and outputs
Create appropriate Pro Tools software and hardware settings
Select appropriate settings in the Playback Engine dialog
Set up and modify input/output (I/O) settings
Assess and integrate virtual instruments and specialized plugins for specific music and
Utilize advanced recording techniques to capture multiple record takes in succession
Analyze Elastic Audio processors and methods to select appropriate options
Utilize Elastic Audio techniques MIDI Real-Time Properties to achieve desired tempo and/or rhythmic effects and outcomes
Apply clip-based editing techniques to audio and MIDI tracks
Incorporate automated mixing techniques into a Pro Tools workflow for selective during a session post-production tasks automation
Be ready to sit the associated certification exam

Prerequisites:

Knowledge: Basic Computer Literacy: Ability to navigate operating systems (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Experience: No prior experience with audio technologies or Avid Pro Tools software is required

Hardware: A supported Avid Pro Tools computer, and preferably an external USB, Thunderbolt, or PCIe connected soundcard (Windows users must have an external soundcard)

Software: Avid Pro Tools (Artist, Studio, or Ultimate) software license

Access: Internet access - a stable fiber connection of at least 10 Mbps up and down speeds is recommended.

What is included in the price?

Fully led by an authorized instructor.

All materials needed to complete the course are included in the course fee. This includes course literature, exercise assignments and fees for the certification exam.

The course is held remotely in a virtual classroom. All lectures are recorded and are available as reference material for two weeks after course completion.