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Pro Tools Basics
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by Berklee
  • Offered by

About

Producing music is an incredibly creative process, and knowing the tools of the trade is essential in order to transmit the musical ideas in your head into the DAW in a creative and uninhibited way. Whether you have used a computer to create music before, or you have been curious about production for years, this 4-week course will give you an introductory look into the world of Avid Pro Tools and Pro Tools First.

Modules

Welcome to Pro Tools Basics!

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to Pro Tools Basics!

3 Readings

  • Course Notice: Pro Tools First Discontinued
  • A Note From Chrissy
  • Connect with Your Classmates

Orientation

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What Are Your Goals?

1 Videos

  • What You'll Need For This Course

3 Readings

  • Course Resources
  • Earn A Course Certificate
  • Tell Time

Diving In

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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7 Videos

  • The Pro Tools Interface
  • MIDI and Software Instrument Tracks
  • Audio Tracks
  • Working From Templates
  • Organizing Your Session
  • Bouncing Your Session
  • Saving Your Session

1 Readings

  • Download Pro Tools Intro or the FREE Trial Version

Working with The Basics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Basics

1 Peer Review

  • Working with The Basics

2 Videos

  • Working with The Basics
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback

Exploring MIDI and Software Instruments

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Even MORE About Waves

6 Videos

  • Introduction to On-Board Software Instruments
  • Wave Basics
  • Synthesizers
  • Samplers
  • MIDI Manipulation
  • Automation

3 Readings

  • Wave Basics
  • More About Waves
  • Simple Automation in Pro Tools

Working with MIDI and Software Instruments

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • MIDI and Software Instruments

1 Peer Review

  • Working with MIDI and Software Instruments

1 Videos

  • Working with MIDI and Software Instruments

1 Readings

  • Beatport

Recording and Manipulating Audio

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Importing and Managing Audio
  • Audio Suite (Reverse)
  • Tempo Operations
  • Recording In
  • Playlists

1 Readings

  • Audio Samples

Working with Audio

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Recording and Manipulating Audio

1 Peer Review

  • Working with Audio

1 Videos

  • Working with Audio

Mixing and Mastering

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Overview of Plugin Effects and Creating a Rough Mix
  • EQ
  • Compression
  • Reverb, Buses, and Aux Tracks
  • Limiters

3 Readings

  • Frequency Graph
  • Compression Recap
  • More About Reverb

Practice Mixing and Mastering

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Mixing and Mastering

1 Peer Review

  • Practicing Mixing and Mastering

1 Videos

  • Practice Mixing and Mastering

Course Wrap-Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Wrap-Up

1 Readings

  • Credits

Auto Summary

"Pro Tools Basics" is an engaging foundation-level course designed for aspiring music producers and enthusiasts within the Arts & Humanities domain. This 4-week program offers an introductory exploration of Avid Pro Tools and Pro Tools First, essential tools for translating musical ideas into digital audio workstations (DAWs) creatively and efficiently. Whether you are new to computer-based music production or have long been curious about it, this course, provided by Coursera, is tailored to your needs. With subscription options available at both Starter and Professional levels, learners can choose the plan that best suits their commitment and goals. Join this course to embark on your journey into the dynamic world of music production and unleash your creative potential.

Chrissy Tignor
Instructor

Chrissy Tignor