Stage One Recording Studios

Recording classes

PRO TOOLS^®

Class #2: Pro Tools^® Recording

Recording multiple audio tracks of drums or other instruments at one time.

- Create multiple tracks (show example of 8 tracks)

- Name each track relative to instrument and session name

How to name tracks and why its SO important, Quick Keys for toggling between tracks

- INPUT ONLY monitoring Vs. AUTO INPUT monitoring

- How to set the INPUT and REC ENABLES using a group function

Clocking Issues while using ADAT or S/PDIF Inputs

- Create a MIX/EDIT Group for the Drum Tracks

- Setup Pre Roll Count-In for click

Turning OFF and ON Pre Roll

- Verifying audio levels in Pro Tools^®

Importance of NOT clipping, Brief description on digital metering, Leave some headroom

- Start Recording

Using the Transport Window, Using the Apple+Space bar

- Setting and Naming Memory Locations while Recording

- Stop Recording

Using the Transport Window, Using the Space bar, Abort Recording Vs. Undo Recording

- Punching IN and OUT to fix performances

Why punching is better than editing, Quick punch, Using Memory Locations to assist in punching, Using Tab-to-Transient to assist in punching, Using Pre Roll and Post Roll to assist in punching

- Creating new Play List to store multiple performances

How to create and change play list using a group function

- Spotting In Audio files if computer crashes during recording

- Using Session Data Transfer to create a new song once a session is created

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Welcome to Stage One rehearsal and recording studios, Orange County's PREMIER music facility. Located in Southern Orange County, we offer the nicest, cleanest rehearsal rooms designed to appeal to musicians ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals and the most discerning ear.

Among our services are a TOP NOTCH, STATE-OF-THE-ART RECORDING STUDIO, the best rehearsal rooms available in Orange county, musical instruction and a SHOWCASE ROOM with a 20' by 15' stage and over 6,000 watts of power.