The PT210M Pro Tools Production II (Music Production) course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101), Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) and Pro Tools Production I (PT201) courses are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.

This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools HD | Music certification exam. Candidates wishing to take this certification exam must have firstly passed the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools | Software certification exam

Audience

This course is designed for end-users with intermediate Pro Tools skills with an interest in learning how to use Pro Tools HD systems in a professional music environment

Prerequisites

Completion of the following courses and passing of the associated certification exams:

• PT101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I
• PT110 Pro Tools Fundamentals II
• PT201 Pro Tools Production I

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Set up MIDI devices for use with Pro Tools
• Match a session’s tempo to an existing audio performance
• Control plug-ins with MIDI controllers
• Utilize advanced MIDI and audio recording options
• Share tracks for collaboration using a variety of techniques
• Record multiple takes to playlists
• Use Playlists view and assemble a composite performance
• Use Dynamic Transport for working with loops
• Use Beat Detective for a variety of purposes
• Use advanced MIDI production techniques, including the Restore Performance function, the Select/Split Notes function, MIDI Editor windows, and the Score Editor window
• Create drum patterns using MIDI and enhance drum performances with MIDI drums and/or drum samples
• Work with Bar|Beat Markers and the Graphic Tempo Editor
• Add and edit Key Change events
• Use catalogs for sound libraries
• Use Cut Time, Insert Time, and clip groups for song arrangement
• Apply static automation techniques
• Use Preview and Punch Preview workflows
• Fine-tune automation using Trim mode
• Bounce and render stems and create final bounces in a variety of ways
• Sit the associated certification exam