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An often asked question about Pro Tools… is it Pro Tools or protools? The official product owned by Avid Technology is Pro Tools but often when people are searching for Pro Tools on Google or other search engines they will type protools.
With the release of Pro Tools 2024.3 comes the usual tranche of bug fixes. Here is the full list.
Today Avid released Pro Tools 2024.3 The first Pro Tools release of the year, It introduces several significant enhancements for both music and audio post including AAX MIDI plugins, custom live re-renders in the integrated Atmos renderer and detachable tabs for the ARA Melodyne and Clip Effects editors.
In this tutorial Julian Rodgers looks at the various ways you can zoom into and out of information in Pro Tools, from timeline zooms through track, waveform and MIDI from the keyboard and using the mouse.
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - Analog Snarl - Sub Growl.
In this article and video Julian checks out the new marker features introduced in Pro Tools 2023.12 - The new rulers options and the new features added to the Memory Locations window.
In the latest update to the Pro Tools Inner Circle Loyalty rewards scheme Pro Tools Subscribers and Perpetual licence holders with active upgrade plans can get professional sounding drums with Goran Grooves Handy Drums Studio Standard.
For us one of the most welcome new features of Pro Tools 2023.12 was the introduction of custom colours in the IO Setup window. In this article Julian shows just how easy and useful this feature is.
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - Loopcloud Selects Vol 1.
In this article, as follow up to our article 5 Ways Pro Tools Changed in 2023 Which Made It More Useable Julian highlights five more new features introduced in Pro Tools in 2023 which he thinks make Pro Tools that bit more useable.
Usability is a priority in any tool which gets used day in and out. In this article Julian highlights five new features introduced in Pro Tools in 2023 which he thinks make Pro Tools that bit more useable.
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - SynthCell Industries
With more and more people using different DAWs, the need to be able to transfer a project from one DAW to another has grown. In this article we are going to show you how to move projects from one DAW, like Pro Tools, Studio and Logic Pro, to another DAW. In this article we will also cover the pitfalls in the export and import processes and how to overcome them.
We all love buying new gear. Whether it’s hardware or software, the acquisition of new stuff is often exciting, but even more importantly, it should allow us to do our job more effectively. In this article, Russ Hughes talks about some of the tools which he wishes he’d had sooner.
With the release of Pro Tools 2023.12 comes the usual tranche of bug fixes. Here is the full list.
Today Avid released Pro Tools 2023.12. As well as delivering an integrated Dolby Atmos Renderer, as previewed at IBC in September. It features a significant update to the markers and memory locations functionality, introduces the use of colour in the IO setup and adds updates to video features and Pro Tools Sketch. We have the details.
In the latest update to the Pro Tools Inner Circle Loyalty rewards scheme Pro Tools Subscribers and Perpetual licence holders with active upgrade plans can combine up to three different compressors with T-Compressor by Techivation.
Here are five Pro Tools Automation Techniques you should check out, most of which are unfortunately only available to Studio And Ultimate users, from simple additions to basic automation use through to the more advanced stuff.
For years, the term ‘Industry Standard’ has been applied to Pro Tools. Users of competitor DAWs argue against this, citing features and other reasons why this isn’t really the case. We explain how it got this prestigious title and why, when compared to other ‘Industry Standard’ applications, Pro Tools is missing a vital piece of the puzzle, to really earn the title.
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - Tea Time Breaks.
A lot of those coming to mix in Dolby Atmos for the first time are struggling with the basic setup of their DAW sessions, so, with the help of LiquidSonics, we asked three familiar faces (Steve Genewick, Eli Krantzberg and Tom Lowe, who are all users of the company’s reverb plugins) to share their own Atmos templates and advice.
Back and Play is invaluable for writing automation but it only available In Pro Tools Ultimate. There is an extremely effective workaround which gives nearly identical functionality to all versions of Pro Tools. We explain all in this article and video.
Is Avid certification actually worth it and will it help you to succeed working in audio? In this article, we hear from four people involved in the Avid Pro Tools certification program to get their perspectives on the courses offered and what they consider the value of the certification to be.
Our team use lots of different DAWs, the BEST DAW is the one that works best for you, but that’s not the question we’re asking… Pro Tools is the industry standard and that seems unlikely to change anytime soon.
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - Brutal Vegetables.
We've been able to customise the previously fixed Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts since Pro Tools 2022.4.. Memorising shortcuts is no longer the challenge it was. More significant is which functions beyond the basics really help professionals? The list could be endless, so which keystrokes do we find useful enough to credit a special mention in this article?
In this tutorial we show you how to get up to 50 audio tracks using the free version of Pro Tools, Pro Tools Intro
In the latest update to the Pro Tools Inner Circle Loyalty rewards scheme Pro Tools Subscribers and Perpetual licence holders with active upgrade plans can get Mixup.Audio. PureMix’s project management and collaboration tool.
Displayed at the top of the left-hand side bar in Pro Tools, the tracks list is particularly useful when navigating larger sessions but there are a few basic operations that can be carried out more conveniently in the tracks list than anywhere else. Here are 4 ways it can help you.
Since the announcement of Pro Tools 2023.9 there have been questions from the community and with the reintroduction of new perpetual licences and new pricing we wanted to know which option was most suitable for both long term and occasional users. In this article we have answers to those questions and a breakdown of the numbers.
In this article and video, producer and longtime Logic user Ashea tries the new Pro Tools Sketch app in iPad and within Pro Tools. See how she finds creating in this new non-linear workflow in Pro Tools.
In this article Julian Rodgers offers solutions to 7 common issues in Pro Tools which less experienced users can find frustrating.
In this premium video tutorial, Julian Rodgers looks at the various ways to bring collections of tracks together for extra control and convenience. What is the difference between using submixes or VCAs and how do Folder Tracks fit in?
Avid today released Pro Tools 2022.5. This release fixes several bugs but no new features have been announced. We have the details.
10 years ago the current version of Pro Tools was Pro Tools 10. What would a Pro Tools user of 2012 make of Pro Tools 2022.4?
The 2022.4 release of Pro Tools was dominated by the changes to the product lineup. However there is one feature which surprised many and deserves close examination as it affects one of the things we have taken for granted for so long - Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts can now be customised!
In this exclusive everything-you-need-to-know guide to mixing music in Dolby Atmos we look at what it takes to make your studio suitable, as well as our exclusive 6 part tutorial series on setting up and using Pro Tools Ultimate and Dolby Atmos Production Suite to work together in Dolby Atmos.
The Pro Tools Inner Circle Loyalty rewards scheme continues to expand and Avid has announced further loyalty rewards worth over $2000 for those users on annual rental subscription plans. Qualifying users can now get INSPIRATA Lite by Inspired Acoustics worth $99
GrooveCell is the new rhythm based virtual instrument introduced in Pro Tools 2022.4. It’s a great addition for Pro Tools users but we’ve identified 5 areas where this rhythm VI could be improved.
In this article Mark M Thompson shares his thoughts on why the new Pro Tools Artist might be all he needs to do the work he does. If it’s true for a working pro like Mark how many more Pro Tools users might be able to do the same?
With each release of Pro Tools Avid squashes another raft of bugs in Pro Tools. In this article, we list out all the bug fixes that come with the Pro Tools 2022.4 release.
Along with the Pro Tools 2022.4 release a corresponding 2022.4 release of Eucon has been released with some useful new features. We have the details…
With Pro Tools 2022.4 Avid have shaken up their product lineup, adding value for everyone but particularly for aspiring producers and continuing their progression towards moving customers to a subscription model. We have all the details.
All the new versions of Pro Tools in Pro Tools 2022.4 feature the two new virtual instruments, GrooveCell and SynthCell, We have the details.
The news of the new tiers in the product lineup and the changes to the licensing in Pro Tools 2022.4 are likely to be the biggest news of this release but there are some very significant changes in Pro Tools in terms of its features and the bundle of content and software which comes with a subscription. Here are the details:
With any change a big as those introduced in Pro Tools 2022.4 with new customers no longer having the option of buying a perpetual licence and the inevitable questions holders of Perpetual licences will have here are the answers to the most common questions users will have.
Playlists are incredibly useful. They bring simplicity and speed to managing takes and if you get comfortable with them they can do more to improve the quality of your music than any premium plugin or mixing technique. Find out more here.
We've compiled these 20 Pro Tools shortcut articles and hot tips to help you speed your way around Pro Tools. Bookmark them today so when you have a second and a coffee in your hand you can improve you Pro Tools chops.
In this article, aimed at people new to Pro Tools, Julian looks at how to get the audio you want onto the timeline and how what is on the Pro Tools timeline relates to the files on your hard drive.
Anyone who has a Pro Tools subscription already has a ton of plugins, and there are probably some you haven’t even opened. I just checked and found one, you’ll have to read on to find out which though. Here are 5 plugins Pro Tools users might have been neglecting.
Avid has today announced an update to Pro Tools plug-ins bundle 2022.2, which now together with Pro Tools 2021.12 offers Monterey and Apple Silicon support for Pro Tools plugins. We have the details.
Given all the processing choices we have available to us in Pro Tools it can be easy to, rather than improve things, just to change them. To make sure your choices are actually working you have to check them to make sure that they are actually doing what you think they are doing.
In this free tutorial brought to you with the support of Avid we take a whistle stop tour of Folder Tracks. Both how and why to use them by looking a 5 ways Folder Tracks are Awesome!
Back to basics this week with a look at buses. These are a very common source of confusion for novice users. Exactly what buses are and how you might use them is so important that even if you think you’re getting by without them, you’re already using them in your sessions even if you don’t know it yet.
The Pro Tools Inner Circle Loyalty rewards scheme continues to expand and Avid has announced further loyalty rewards worth over $1700 for those users on annual rental subscription plans. Qualifying users can now get Antares Duo worth $69
Has Avid tempted you to move to DSP plugins with the Hybrid Engine? Take our poll and let us know.
All Pro Tools sessions are a combination of nine different track types. Some are self explanatory, others less so and some duplicate the functionality of other track types leaving you deciding which to choose and why. If you have questions we have answers.
It came to our attention that in mid December Avid announced the end of Pro Tools First, their free version of Pro Tools. What does this mean for Pro Tools users and will it be replaced?
Damian Kearns from 217 Audio in Toronto in Canada reached out offering to share his 5.1 with stereo fold down Pro Tools template, that you can download for free.
The Pro Tools Inner Circle Loyalty rewards scheme continues to expand and Avid has announced further loyalty rewards worth over $1700 for those users on annual rental subscription plans. Qualifying users can now get the Minimal Audio Rift Filter Lite worth $49
Avid has released Pro Tools 2021.12. This release is largely a bug fix release with one new feature, which adds support for Avid’s own Artist I/O range of video hardware units. We have all the details.