PT310M Advanced Music Production Techniques
- Three 8-hour days of live classroom training
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Overview
The Advanced Music Production Techniques (PT310M) course focuses on the advanced operation of a Pro Tools Ultimate system with HD-series hardware in a professional music production environment. It offers technical insights into both Pro Tools Ultimate software and Pro Tools | HD-series hardware.
This course uses a combination of instructor-led sessions and hands-on student activities. It builds on the concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I and II and Pro Tools Production I and II courses and prepares candidates for the Avid Certified | Pro Tools Music Expert certification exam. Candidates wishing to take this certification exam must have firstly passed both the Avid Certified | Pro Tools Specialist and Avid Certified | Pro Tools Music Professional certification exams.
Audience
This course is designed for end-users with intermediate Pro Tools music engineering skills.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following courses or equivalent experience:
- PT101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I
- PT110 Pro Tools Fundamentals II
- PT201 Pro Tools Production I
- PT210M Pro Tools Production II (Music Production)
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Configure and troubleshoot basic Pro Tools Ultimate system components with HD-series hardware
- Work with Avid HD-series peripherals
- Correct common problems with Pro Tools settings and database files
- Monitor system resource usage and adjust settings as needed
- Use keyboard shortcuts and focus modes to quickly execute tasks and control Pro Tools operations
- Configure advanced settings for cloud collaboration
- Perform advanced audio importing and recording
- Perform advanced MIDI editing
- Use shortcuts for Nudge settings, Grid settings, and pre-and post-roll auditions
- Apply advanced Beat Detective operations using Collection mode
- Apply advanced Elastic Audio principles
- Understand synchronization concepts and Pro Tools | SYNC HD settings
- Configure and use Satellite Link for music production
- Use real-time cloud collaboration techniques
- Understand Pro Tools Ultimate mixing concepts and principles
- Perform advanced mixing, apply mixing shortcuts, and recognize proper use of Master Faders and VCA Master tracks
- Use advanced automation techniques, including Latch Prime, static automation options, and Preview and Capture modes
- Prepare and export MIDI data for various transfer scenarios
- Deliver music using AAF and MXF export options
- Be ready to sit the Avid Certified Expert: Pro Tools | Music certification exam
* Public In-Person courses are offered only at Avid Learning Partners.