Pro Tools 101_ An Introduction to Pro Tools 11 ( PDFDrive )

LESSON 8
Basic Editing Techniques
This lesson covers the basics of editing audio and MIDI data in Pro Tools. It
provides details on playback options, Edit modes, edit commands, and
moving and trimming operations. It also introduces techniques for creating
fades and for undoing edit actions.
Duration: 120 Minutes
GOALS
▪ Set options for scrolling and looping during playback
▪ Understand the Pro Tools Edit modes
▪ Recognize the difference between Absolute Grid mode and
Relative Grid mode
▪ Configure Grid and Nudge values
▪ Use standard editing commands to modify your playlists
▪ Understand the effects of Edit modes on moving and trimming
operations
▪ Create fade-in, fade-out, and crossfade effects on your tracks
Any time you add audio or MIDI data to the tracks in your session, you are
likely to need to do some editing. Whether you need to adjust timing, smooth
out a transition, or improve a performance, editing techniques will play a
large part in transforming a session from a basic recording to a polished final
product. The processes described in the following sections will help you
make that transformation, enabling your recordings and compositions to
sound their best.
Selecting Playback Options