70 MINS OF AUDIO ENGINEER KNOWLEDGE Given to You by a billboard charting audio engineer
 
1. Introduction to Pro Tools Interface
Setting Up Pro Tools: A guide to installing and launching Pro Tools. Gabriel explains the basic setup, such as creating a new session, selecting the appropriate settings (sample rate, bit depth), and navigating the workspace.
Workspace Overview: This part covers the main windows in Pro Tools: the Edit Window, Mix Window, and Transport Window. Gabriel highlights how to use the tools available in each window for various tasks.
2. Understanding Tracks and Channels
Track Types: Gabriel breaks down the different types of tracks in Pro Tools, including Audio Tracks, MIDI Tracks, Aux Tracks, and Master Tracks. He explains how to set up each type and when to use them.
Track Inputs and Outputs: Explanation of how to route audio from input devices (e.g., microphones, instruments) into Pro Tools and out to speakers or headphones.
3. Recording Basics
Setting Up for Recording: The video covers how to properly set up tracks for recording, including setting the input source, selecting the correct track, and checking the monitoring settings.
Recording Audio: Gabriel demonstrates how to arm a track for recording, start and stop recording, and ensure proper gain staging to avoid clipping or distortion during the recording process.
Overdubbing and Punching In/Out: How to record multiple takes and use the punch-in/punch-out feature to replace specific sections of a recording.
4. Editing Audio in Pro Tools
Basic Editing Tools: Gabriel covers how to use Pro Tools’ editing tools, like the Trim, Fade, and Cut tools, to manipulate your recordings.
Clip Gain and Volume Automation: A detailed look at how to adjust the gain on individual clips and automate volume adjustments throughout the track.
Timeline Navigation: How to zoom in and out on the timeline, navigate between different sections, and manage session markers (e.g., bar/beat markers).