Pro Tools

The Region List in Pro Tools is easy to overlook, but provides the most powerful way to keep track of what's in your Session.

Working on lots of songs within one project can be annoying. Why not use Pro Tools' advanced features to create a tailor-made Session for each one?

What to do when Pro Tools reports that files have gone missing? Find out in this month's invaluable assortment of tips and tricks.

Newcomers and power users alike need to know how to make things right when their Pro Tools Sessions run into trouble.

We continue our newcomer's guide to Pro Tools with a selection of techniques that every user should know.

Our short series on getting started with Pro Tools continues with some advice on configuring the software and your first Sessions.

Tempted to invest in a Pro Tools rig but don't know where to begin? You need our handy guide to choosing a system.

One of the major new features in Pro Tools 8 is a system for easily assembling 'comp' tracks from multiple takes. We explain how it all works.

At the heart of Digidesign's drive to turn Pro Tools into a serious tool for music creation are the MIDI and Score editors in Pro Tools 8. We explain how to get the best from these new heavyweights.

As well as the new user interface, MIDI and score editors described in Part 1 of our review, Pro Tools 8 offers an impressive collection of instruments and plug-ins, new ways of working with Playlists, and even the option of surround mixing in LE.

Eight is considered a lucky number in Chinese culture. Will this eighth version of Pro Tools bring prosperity to Digidesign, as they try to establish their world-leading recording and mixing application as a serious contender in the music-creation market?

You can save time and cut down on mouse-clicks by using Pro Tools' window management features.

Digidesign's Transfuser plug-in is a sequencer within a sequencer — not to mention a sampler, loop-slicer, synth, drum machine and effects unit! We offer some expert tips to help you get to grips with it.

The addition of comprehensive support for right-clicking in recent versions of Pro Tools has revolutionised the user experience. We explain how to get the best from the new functionality.

Used correctly, VCA groups can make a big difference when you're faced with a complex mix and lots of automation.

Has a broken iLok or a power cut brought your Pro Tools rig to a shuddering halt? All may not be lost...

When your Pro Tools mix is finished, you'll need to export it as a stereo file. We explain why the obvious Bounce To Disk option might not be the best choice for you...

Like many DAW manufacturers, Digidesign offer their own convolution plug-in as an add-on for Pro Tools. We explain how to get the best from TL Space.

Pro Tools doesn't officially support macros or assignable keyboard shortcuts, but with a little know-how and a copy of QuicKeys, you can use custom key commands to bring up anything from simple menu items to complex chains of commands.

The focus is on better project management in this month's Pro Tools workshop, as we explain the advantages of using template Sessions, and look at some tools that can help you avoid data loss.

Small and affordable it may be, but Digidesign's Command-8 is also a surprisingly versatile and powerful tool for controlling Pro Tools.