In this Instructional DVD you will learn the essentials needed to get any beginner with a basic knowledge of recording from start to finish in 30 minutes. All aspects will be covered from opening a new file to creating your first 2 bar drum loop to recording your first song. We will be covering multi-track recording using midi sync, arranging tracks separately and naming them. Plus, other tips and tricks to help to move your recording sessions on quicker and easier.

Finally, we will be covering automation, eq's, mixing techniques & plug-ins. Plus, arm you with a deeper understanding of why Protools has become the music industry's standard for audio recording.

• Getting started - Learn to create a new file
• Create and Save NEW sessions
• M-box setup - Details on how to set up audio interface
• MPC 2000 XL w/M-BOX - Record drums from MPC to Protools
• Sync set up - Learn to sync sampling drum machines with Protools via MTC
• Protools mid sync setup - Learn to use correctly
• Learn to Multi track w/ midi sync mode - tracking multiple drum sounds at once
• The TOOLS - viewing options and edit modes
• Mix PREPARATION - naming individual songs
• Mixing 1 grid - setting up a 2 bar loop
• Mixing 2 - Plugin EQ Techniques
• Mixing 3 - The Master Volumes and Pan Settings
• Mixing 4 - Automation Mode
• Learn How to convert, bounce and save audio tracks to disk
• Quick Keys : LEARN the shortcuts used by the PROS!!!