Pro Tools Books - Page 2

Pro Tools LE 7 Ignite!: The Visual Guide for New Users

Andrew Lee Hagerman

Amazon Price: $14.95 List Price: $21.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Course Technology PTR Amazon Marketplace: 38 new & used starting at $9.15

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General AAS
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Neccesary. 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

It's a quick start guide that is much needed if you are new to Pro-Tools.

Wealth of information 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great book if you want to learn step by step with lots of useful information to make your project much easier. I use it often for reference. It saved a lot of time when I am looking for "how to".
Recommended reference.

Great book for beginners! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I'm currently on chapter 5 and have to say this is a great book if you're just starting out with Pro Tools. Some of the information is pretty basic in the beginning, but it really gives you a good grasp on what's going on. Plus the examples from the book are great practice and learning tools. I'll probably be looking for more of Mr. Hagerman's books when I'm finished with this one.

Editorial Review:

Get ready to explore the world of computer music creation with Pro Tools LE 7! Even if you've never created music on your computer, Pro Tools LE 7 Ignite! will give you the skills you need to record and mix with confidence. Steps are presented with easy-to-follow clarity and are accompanied by screen shots that make it easy to dive into the features of this amazing digital audio workstation. Begin with the basic techniques of recording, editing, and mixing MIDI and digital audio. Then, get ready to harness the power of Pro Tools as you explore software effects, virtual instruments, and mixes that you can automate and edit with some of the best tools in the business.

Multi-Platinum Pro Tools: Advanced Editing, Pocketing and Autotuning Techniques

Nathan Adam, Brady Barnett

Amazon Price: $34.62 List Price: $54.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Focal Press Amazon Marketplace: 20 new & used starting at $34.60

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General AAS
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Learn how a real professional uses Pro Tools to make multi-platinum records with this jam-packed, fast-paced guide. Including over 300 color illustrations, Multi-Platinum Pro Tools takes you inside the minds of one of the top Pro Tools engineers in the business, giving you the skills you need to succeed. Using the interactive DVD (featuring a real Nashville recording session) you watch, listen, learn and edit alongside Multi-Platinum and Gold record engineer Brady Barnett in a real Pro Tools editing session!

Essential reading for current and aspiring recording engineers, students, musicians and all those who have some prior knowledge of Pro Tools but wish to become expert users, Multi-Platinum Pro Tools enables you to really enhance your Pro Tools skills without having to spend thousands on special 'digidesign training.'

* Provides step-by-step techniques for using Pro Tools in a session, enabling you to edit, tune, and pocket everything from rhythmic and melodic instruments to lead and background vocals
* High-quality DVD includes an interactive editing session and close-up movie screenshots giving you an in-depth look at the editing techniques used on major record label releases
* Pre-edited and final mix versions of the session demonstrate just how these techniques will take your mixes from Demo to Promo

Editing Audio in Pro Tools: Skill Pack

Michael White

Amazon Price: $19.79 List Price: $29.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Course Technology PTR Amazon Marketplace: 25 new & used starting at $14.40

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Computer Science -> Software Engineering -> Information Systems
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Software -> General

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Editing audio is one of the most important and often one of the least understood and most confusing functions of any DAW. However, it is also a function to which Pro Tools is particularly well suited. Editing Audio in Pro Tools: Skill Pack is your key to demystifying and mastering all of the audio editing tools available in Pro Tools. This unique book/CD-ROM learning tool provides an interactive and hands-on method for learning the art of editing audio in Pro Tools. Unlike other books with companion discs, the source files on your Skill Pack CD-ROM are an essential part of the book's tutorials-they are not there as mere examples; they are the building blocks from which you'll construct the projects. The result is a fully integrated learning experience. You'll learn by applying the skills you’ve been taught through real-life experience. By the end of the book, you'll have a fundamental understanding of the design and philosophy of editing audio in Pro Tools, you'll be able to work faster, and you'll know how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. Editing Audio in Pro Tools: Skill Pack truly has something for users of every skill level. Whether you are already a seasoned engineer looking to refine your editing skills, are switching to Pro Tools from another recording application, or are a songwriter or musician looking to make sense of this professional-level DAW, Editing Audio in Pro Tools: Skill Pack is sure to help you improve your projects. Beginners can progress from the start of the book to the end to get a comprehensive look at the entire Pro Tools editing system, and more advanced users can skip directly to a chapter that focuses on a particular editing feature they want to study-the source files on the CD are set up so that you don't necessarily need to start from the beginning. So what are you waiting for? Better audio editing skills will never be easier to attain!

The Complete Pro Tools Handbook: Pro Tools/HD, Pro Tools/24 MIX, and Pro Tools LE for Home, Project, and Professional Studios

Jose Chilitos Valenzuela

Amazon Price: $36.46 List Price: $49.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Backbeat Books Amazon Marketplace: 37 new & used starting at $19.98

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General AAS
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

So much unfulfilled promise 2 out of 5 stars.
34 of 38 people found this review helpful.

This book looked to be the definitive Pro Tools tome, but falls FAR short. Some good stuff on MIDI setup and recording, but only half a page on mixing techniques? Uh, ok.

Lots of diagrams of HD, MIX and other big rig setups, but who cares? Folks that own that kind of gear already know how to set up and get maximum performance from their equipment.

Should have spent more time on the 002, 001, and MBox. If you own one of those systems don't waste your time with this book.

This is one of the best reference books for Pro tools!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I found this book to be a great reference book to have even though I am a Pro Tools instructor. It has everything for the beginer and for the more advanced user, which makes it a real bible then!
Everything is clearly written, with great illustration that make it the simplest thing to read for this kind of books.
As far as teaching pro tools, I find it's the best book to recommend to my students, and always had great feedback about it.
It is, to me, the best of the lot in the pro tools books, the most clear, and also the fun one, you can see that M. Valenzuela wrote this with humor and no pretention at all!

Editorial Review:

Offering tips and tricks on everything from recording and editing to mixing and mastering, this easy-to-use reference unlocks the secrets of Pro Tools, one of the most powerful computer-based digital audio production systems available. Providing step-by-step instruciton, this fully illustrated guide covers getting up to speed, configuring and connecting equipment, plus beginning and advanced practical applications that will enable musicians to record, edit, reformat, and reorganize music into an aural masterpiece.

Pro Tools Surround Sound Mixing

Rich Tozzoli

Amazon Price: $25.51 List Price: $34.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Backbeat Books Amazon Marketplace: 35 new & used starting at $13.98

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools
Subjects -> Entertainment -> Music -> Recording & Sound
Subjects -> Entertainment -> Music -> Reference -> General

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

good... 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

straight to the point, includes basics of 5.1 mixing in pro tools, and also valuable if you already know about 5.1 mixing and want to learn more...

Surround Yourself with Pro Tools 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

We have two Pro Tools rooms equipped for surround mixing. I was made aware of the book by Frank Pappalardo who is the mixer for the PBS program "Sound Stage". There is a lot of information that is referenced to the Pro Tools environment but much is related to general surround information. The book is well worth the price.

Editorial Review:

This essential guide takes you through all the steps you need to record, mix and produce multi-channel music with Digidesign's Pro Tools. It covers preproduction, recording, setup, mixing and delivery of surround music, and explains how you can use Pro Tools to deliver mixes in DVD-Vdieo, DVD-Audio, and SACD. You'll also learn about encoding mixes for Dolby Digital and DTS, mixing to picture, and the strengths of the Pro Tools platform. In addition, the included DVD provides audio examples of the concepts illustrated in the book.

Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools

David Franz

Amazon Price: $26.56 List Price: $34.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Berklee Press Amazon Marketplace: 42 new & used starting at $5.00

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Web Development -> Web Design -> General
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Web Development -> Web Design -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Get the most out of Digidesign's Pro Tools software with this comprehensive home studio guide that will show you how to create the highest quality recordings by honing your production skills and engineering techniques. This new second edition features the latest Pro Tools 6. It also covers new Digidesign home studio hardware, including Digi 002, Mbox and Digi 001, showing you how to use each. New HANDS-ON PROJECTS in every chapter reinforce the power of the new technology. With a complete explanation of the entire production process, you'll find out everything you need to know to make your music projects stand out from the rest. You'll learn how to mix and master recordings like the pros; run a recording session and produce great songs; set up your home studio and improve its efficiency; set up mics to capture superior sounds; master the intricacies of Pro Tools with keystroke shortcuts and technical instruction; record real-sounding MIDI tracks; and much more. !

Ideal for producers, engineers, songwriters and artists.

Pro Tools Recording Guide (Graphics Series)

Clayton Walnum

List Price: $39.50 By: Charles River Media Amazon Marketplace: 24 new & used starting at $0.90

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Arts & Photography -> Design & Decorative Arts -> Graphic Design -> Graphic Arts -> General
Subjects -> Business & Investing -> Job Hunting & Careers -> Guides
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General

Editorial Review:

Learn to Create Professional Quality Recordings with Pro Tools®!

Pro Tools is quickly establishing itself as the standard software in digital recording, and is available in a variety of versions from free to professional level. Pro Tools Recording Guide teaches musicians and other audio professionals how to record, engineer, and produce music using Pro Tools 6.1, the latest version of the software. Throughout the book, hands-on labs and tutorials focus on the essential features of the program and guide readers through every step of an audio production. Each step of the project includes practical advice on how to handle different situations that might arise, and easy-to-consume sidebars cover the more technical details. The book begins with setting up the studio, and then guides users through the complete process of recording tracks, mixing to a stereo track, and mastering the final tracks. Along the way, it teaches everything from properly recording tracks to using compression, EQ, and other audio processors with Pro Tools.

KEY FEATURES
* Teaches everything from the user interface to creating a session, editing, adding new tracks with overdubbing, and equalization and compression
* Provides a hands-on approach to recording, mixing, and editing audio with Pro Tools
* Takes a low-budget approach toward creating a professional product
* Features step-by-step labs that detail exactly what to do to get specific results

On the CD!
* LABS - Contains the most important labs from the book
* SONG CONSTRUCTION SET - Contains a construction set for an original song named "The Way You Smile" that can be used to experiment with music loops and mixing choices
* DRUM LOOPS - Contains a selection of drum loops you can use with your own Pro Tools sessions
* FIGURES - Includes all of the figures from the book

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP (Pentium III Processor or greater, Pentium IV recommended) or Macintosh OS X (Mac G4 or greater, G5 recommended); CD-ROM drive; Hard drive; 512 MB of RAM minimum, 1024 recommended; Pro Tools LE 6.1 or better; 700 MB of hard drive space for the Pro Tools session examples.

Mixing in Pro Tools - Skill Pack

Brian Smithers

Amazon Price: $19.79 List Price: $29.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Course Technology PTR Amazon Marketplace: 22 new & used starting at $14.87

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> General AAS
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

great book 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Overall, great resource. If you're new to the world of recording and Pro Tools this book will help demystify mixing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about mixing in the Pro Tools world

Editorial Review:

Mixing in Pro Tools: Skill Pack is designed to help you boost your understanding of the art and craft of creating great-sounding mixes using Digidesign's industry-standard DAW Pro Tools. Starting with the basics of essential processors and working up to advanced signal routing and sophisticated sonic manipulation, this book will help you to produce polished professional-sounding mixes. As you work with the sample sessions on the included CD-ROM and the hands on tutorials in the book, you will develop your ears as you expand your knowledge. Unlike other books with companion discs, the source files on your Skill Pack CD-ROM are an essential part of the book's tutorials-they are not there as mere examples; they are the raw materials you'll use to work through the hands-on exercises. The result is a fully integrated learning experience-you'll learn by applying the skills you've been taught through real-life experience.

Pro Tools LE and M-Powered: The complete guide

Mike Collins

Amazon Price: $32.08 List Price: $43.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Focal Press Amazon Marketplace: 31 new & used starting at $26.36

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Software -> General
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Software -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Pro Tools LE and M-Powered is an authoritative guide to Digidesign's entry-level hardware and software systems. Illustrated throughout with color screen grabs, the book starts by giving you useful overviews and advice about the hardware options available. Subsequent chapters are packed with easy-to-follow instructions, valuable hints and time-saving tips on how to use the software.

Includes:

* Full coverage of all new features in version 7
* Information on tempos, clicks and grooves
* Two chapters on MIDI
* Useful tutorials on using Reason, Live and SampleTank
* Recommendations on backups and transfers
* Guidance on the DV Toolkit for post production


For troubleshooting technical problems, advice on purchasing decisions or inspiration for new ideas, keep this book by your side as a vital reference point.

* Become an expert in Pro Tools LE and M-Powered and learn how to maintain a healthy computer system
* Gain the skills you need quickly with step-by-step tutorials to help you master the tools and techniques of the software
* Get creative with recording, mixing and editing projects and realise the full potential of your system

Working with Beats in Pro Tools: Skill Pack

Andrew Lee Hagerman

Amazon Price: $23.40 List Price: $29.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Course Technology PTR Amazon Marketplace: 33 new & used starting at $15.00

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Computer Science -> Software Engineering -> Information Systems
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Digital Music -> Pro Tools
Subjects -> Computers & Internet -> Graphic Design -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

These days, manipulating and editing beats is one of the most important functions of a DAW, and it's one that Pro Tools excels at. Working with Beats in Pro Tools: Skill Pack teaches readers how to use the industry-leading beat manipulation tools Pro Tools software such as Beat Detective, the Beat Inspector, and Sound Replacer. It includes hands-on exercises to take readers from the novice stage to being able to perform advanced beat manipulation and editing. A key part of Working with Beats in Pro Tools: Skill Pack is the CD-ROM included with the book. It's full of sample content and examples that you will use to build a song and, in the process, learn all the beat manipulation tools of this dynamic and flexible software. Unlike other books with companion discs, the source files on every Skill Pack CD-ROM are an essential part of the book's tutorials - they are not there as mere examples, but are the building blocks from which users construct the projects. The result is a fully integrated learning experience.