Music Production QuickStart Guide
Music Production QuickStart Guide PDF.
The complete 165 page PDF QuickStart Guide that walks you step-by-step through the basics of setting up and using Pro Tools to create music is currently available for exclusively when you subscribe to PTTUTS.com Premium Access monthly or annual membership.
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You also get the Music Production QuickStart Guide PDF.
This is a 165 page PDF that you’ll download. It will take allot of the confusion and wasted time out of learning the basics of Pro Tools by walking you step-by-step through the stages of producing a music project using your Pro Tools system and the included download tutorial files.
Why Choose PTtuts.com?
PTtuts.com training content is created and presented by Chris Bryant. Chris has 20+ years of professional experience as both a creative user, producing and writing music, and also as an educator helping others learn to about Pro Tools, MIDI and audio production techniques.
“It’s true that there’s allot to learn about using Pro Tools and making music. But the good news is, you don’t need to know everything in order to make great music!
In fact, your love of music – listening, creating, playing, expressing – is the most important ingredient. Now, it’s just a matter of learning the techniques and tools in Pro Tools to give your creativity a voice. That’s what I’m going to help you with at pttuts.com.” ~ Chris
Testimonials from QuickStart readers & from ‘live’ students.
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“…I’m not a very technical person but …”
“I have been in radio for over 30 years and have used Pro Tools… for at least 10 years. Chris is an amazing teacher. I’m not a very technical person but he was able to teach me with terms I understood and analogies that made it easy to learn.”
Byron Close ~ Producer, Corus Entertainment
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“…quite impressive”
“Before my lessons I thought I had a good handle on Pro Tools but I wanted to learn more. Chris showed me things that I would have never picked up on without his help. His knowledge is vast and quite impressive. He made sure I understood the material and challenged me along the way. I recommend Chris to anyone who is interested in learning Pro Tools.”
Dom Leong ~ Producer & Composer, Intrax Studios
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“…reduces the complexity of recording into clear, learnable chunks”
“I had bought a new studio and was at a complete loss. Chris helped me get the studio up and running immediately. He is an excellent teacher. He reduces the complexity of recording into clear, learnable chunks. I am now completing my first CD recording as an engineer and am loving it.”
Kristine Theurer ~ Singer & Songwriter
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“… getting attention from industry ears”
“Having basically no recording experience going into my training with Chris, I was praying that I would be able get my music to sound the way I heard it in my head. Chris was able to give me that knowledge without getting too technical too quickly… I am now recording my own song writing demos which are getting attention from industry ears with no complaints (and even some praise) about the quality of the recording.”
Michael Millman ~ Songwriter
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“…I don’t have time to learn by trial-and-error”
“I use Pro Tools as a hobby during the evenings and weekends. Because I have two young children and a full-time job, I don’t have a ton of time to learn all the Pro Tools basics by trial-and-error. Chris has been invaluable, by teaching me the fundamentals of ProTools… with speed and ease.”
Michael Leowen ~ Musician
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“…knowledge to record like a pro”
“I bought a MBox 2 about three years ago …because I didn’t want to pay a engineer to record me. That was one mistake I regret in my life. Until I found this web site. After reading this wonderful book (QuickStart Guide), it gave me the confidence and knowledge to record like a pro.”
Anonymous ~ sent in via Website
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“…made it easy for me”
“Chris was intelligent and fast with his demonstrations during my Pro Tools training. He made it easy for me to move forward with my recording schedule… Thank you Chris for saving me time and money.”
Kenny Holliday ~ Producer, Musician, Performer
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“…an eye-opener for me”
“Although I’ve been using Pro Tools LE now for two years reading your Quickstart Guide is an eye-opener for me. It’s really a big help in improving my work flow. I would like to express my big thanks to you for providing me… with all the helpful information.”
Hans ~ Musician, The Netherlands
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“…inspiring”
“I’ve worked with Chris for a number of years in the Pro Audio Industry and found his knowledge and enthusiasm inspiring. During my conversations with Chris, I always came away with some new piece of knowledge, or a new way to do something.”
Allan Gauld ~ Avid-Digidesign
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“…answering all my questions”
“I found my Pro Tools course very beneficial to my job. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable of Pro Tools, answering all my questions and then some!”
Tami Reade ~ Producer, The Beat 94.5 FM
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“…clarity”
“As a student at the Berklee College of Music majoring in Electronic Production and Design, I use Pro Tools for many of my projects. … I often will take out your QuickStart Guide because of the clarity of explanations, as I did just the other day when setting up some work in MIDI.”
Marc Edelstein ~ Student at Berklee College of Music
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“…control over my own music creations”
“Your tutorials are far superior to any others I have researched. Your comprehensive, easy to follow and visually gratifying lessons have supplied me with the self-confidence I need to exercise competent and easy control over my own music creations. Old dogs most certainly can learn new tricks with the welcome aid of your expertly-executed tutorial presentations.”
Don “Yu Yo” Stewart ~ Musician & Songwriter
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“…the best I’ve seen”
“Thank you for your wonderful Web site and Quick Start Guide… I found it wonderfully clear and helpful! … the way you have outlined the edit tools and modes are the best I’ve seen.”
Roy Finch ~ Composer, Teacher at Los Angeles Film School
Premium Access Content
The library of premium content is expanding. You can preview exactly what is here now by surfing around the site using the menus at the top. You’ll find how-to’s on:
- Setting up
- Recording
- Editing
- Mixing
- MIDI
- Session Management
- Plugins
You will learn how to:
- Ensure your system is setup not to crash
- Use Audio Recording features ~ including setting levels correctly
- Edit with Tools and Modes
- Connect Hardware Instruments and MIDI Devices to your system
- Use Inserts and Sends for plugins
- Create music with MIDI and Virtual Instruments
- Mix using effects like reverb, delay and compression
- Create a final mix of a Pro Tools session
- more essential topics…
QuickStart Guide PDF Features
- 164 pages of Pro Tools tips, instruction, and mini tutorials
- Pro Tools 8 Tutorial Sessions with audio make it fast and easy to learn
- Full Color Screen shots
- Written for Pro Tools 8
- Includes links to online Video tutorials
- Explores Recording, Editing, Mixing, MIDI and Pro Tools Core Concepts
QuickStart Guide is clear and easy to follow
Table of Contents
| Chapter | Tutorial Sessions | |
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| 01: Introduction | 11: Edit Tools | 01: Using Modes |
| 02: Crash Proofing Pro Tools | 12: Edit Modes | 02: Importing Audio |
| 03: Pro Tools Concepts | 13: MIDI Recording | 03: Electric Guitar Editing |
| 04: Pro Tools File Structure | 14: Basic MIDI Editing | 04: Boom Drum Machine |
| 05: Getting Started | 15: MIDI Bass | 05: Boom Editing |
| 06: Creating a New Session | 16: Mixing Basics 2 | 06: MIDI Bass |
| 07: Creating Tracks | 17: Mixing Down the Session | 07: Mixing |
| 08: Pro Tools User Interface | Appendix | 08: Mix Effects Tutorial |
| 09: Recording Audio | Next Steps | 09: Mixing Down the session |
| 10: Importing Audio | About the Author | |
- Download files refers to various audio or Pro Tools session download files that are sometimes included as part of a lesson ↩
