Pro Tools 8 - Advanced Level goes deep into the digital-audio application providing insights and techniques for using this powerful and amazing software to help you create spectacular music. This program begins witha tutorial that introduces you to how synthesizers work preparing you to use the new onboard soft synths in Pro Tools® 8. You'll learn how to set up and use ReWire instruments and you'll get acquainted with each of the newsynths in Pro Tools 8 including the Boom drum module the DB-33 organ and the Mini Grand piano. You'll explore Structure Free (a sample player) Xpand2 (a multitimbral virtual synth) and Transfuser (a virutalsynth-workstation). Using sounds from these modules host Andrew Eisele will build up an arrangement using a variety of tools such as combining analog and electronic drum tracks working with loops and groove clips and using themany onboard audio and MIDI editing tools in Pro Tools 8. In the mixing segment you'll learn advanced techniques such as isolating tracks setting up busses inserting dynamic and real-time effects writing automation andapplying effects both to tracks and to the stereo bus during mastering. Throughout this video you'll learn tips and tricks you can use right away to make your own productions sound amazing! 2 hours 55 minutes. Pro Tools 8 – Advanced Level goes deep into the digital-audio application providing insights and techniques for using this powerful and amazing software to help you create spectacular music. This program begins with a tutorial that introduces you to how synthesizers work preparing you to use the new onboard soft synths in Pro Tools 8. You'll learn how to set up and use Rewire instruments and you'll get acquainted with each of the new synths in Pro Tools 8 including the Boom drum module the DB-33 organ and the Mini Grand piano. You'll explore Structure Free (a sample player) Xpand2 (a multitimbral virtual synth) and Transfuser (a virutal synth-workstation). Usingsounds from these modules host Andrew Eisele will build up an arrangement using a variety of tools such as combining analog and electronic drum tracks working with loops and groove clips and using the many onboard audio and MIDI editing tools in Pro Tools 8. In the mixing segment you'll learn advanced techniques such as isolating tracks setting up busses inserting dynamic and real-time effects writing automation and applying effects both to tracks and to the stereo bus during mastering. Throughout this video you'll learn tips and tricks you can use right away to make your own productions sound amazing!

Experience the creative power of Pro Tools® 8! Whether you're an M-Powered LE or HD user the new Pro Tools 8 software will allow you to work with sound in exciting new ways! Featuring a brand-new interface new virtualinstruments and plug-ins new MIDI features and more Pro Tools 8 is an exciting step forward for the world's best-known digital audio workstation. Even if you're a beginner the information in this DVD will help you get ProTools 8 up and running in no time. Host Andrew Eisele starts with hardware introducing you to the Mbox 2 the low-cost high-quality interface you can use with Pro Tools 8 LE. Next he'll take you on a guided tour of thesoftware's new look explaining the file menus workflow screens transport controls and other aspects of the program. You'll be introduced to many of the new virutal synths in Pro Tools 8 including the amazing Transfuservirtual synth-workstation. You'll learn how to record audio and MIDI into Pro Tools 8 be guided through the mixing process and learn how to bounce your mix to disk so you can create your own CD or upload your music to the web.Along the way Andrew will demonstrate many of the tips and techniques he's developed from teaching Pro Tools 8. No matter what level of hardware you use this DVD is a must-have for your Pro Tools-based studio! 2 hours 55minutes.Experience the creative power of Pro Tools 8! Whether you're an M-Powered LE or HD user the new Pro Tools 8 software will allow you to work with sound in exciting new ways! Featuring a brand-new interface new virtual instruments and plug-ins new MIDI features and more Pro Tools 8 is an exciting step forward for the world's best-known digital audio workstation. Even if you're a beginner the information in this DVD will help you get Pro Tools 8 up and running in no time. Host Andrew Eisele starts with hardware introducing you to the Mbox 2 the low-cost high-quality interface you can use with Pro Tools 8 LE. Next he'll take you on a guided tour of thesoftware's new look explaining the file menus workflow screens transport controls and other aspects of the program. You'll be introduced to many of the new virutal synths in Pro Tools 8 including the amazing Transfuser virtual synth-workstation. You'll learn how to record audio and MIDI into Pro Tools 8 be guided through the mixing process and learn how to bounce your mix to disk so you can create your own CD or upload your music to the web. Along the way Andrew will demonstrate many of the tips and techniques he's developed from teaching Pro Tools 8. No matter what level of hardware you use this DVD is a must-have for your Pro Tools-based studio!