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

LESSON 2
Getting Inside Pro Tools
This lesson covers basic Pro Tools operations and functions. It introduces
the user interface as well as common tools and modes of operation.
Duration: 120 Minutes
GOALS
▪ Recognize the basic Pro Tools session file structure
▪ Power up a Pro Tools system
▪ Navigate the Pro Tools menu system to locate common
commands
▪ Recognize and work in the main Pro Tools windows
▪ Recognize the Edit tools and Edit modes
▪ Display desired Time Scales, Timebase Rulers, and MIDI controls
This lesson presents an overview of basic Pro Tools operations and
functions. You will be introduced to the filing structure that Pro Tools uses
for its sessions and backups, the steps required to start up a Pro Tools
system, the primary elements of the Pro Tools interface, and some of the
common tools and modes you will use to work in Pro Tools.
Target Systems
Although most of the concepts discussed in this book are applicable to all
Pro Tools systems, the book is specifically written for Pro Tools 11
software. While Pro Tools 11 can be used with various Avid and third-party
audio interfaces, certain menus, commands, and functions may differ slightly
from one configuration to another. Additionally, Pro Tools HD users will
have access to various features that are not represented in this book.