Pro Tools 12 for Songwriters Lesson 1

[@jaaaaakeb]

Please don't stop these. They are awesome. Thanks!

[@Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage]

Very commendable production of lesson 1. So often on tutorials the presenter will use short cuts and not explain what they did. Some talk so fast and work so speedily you can't keep up. Ms. Gina does not fall into that trap! Very well done!!

[@deepakdawadi2757]

very clear and productive session ,thank you gina ,looking forward to next soon

[@lionelcampos9868]

Love you Gina...you’re a great teacher.Thanks for your help.

[@alicedarlingchannel]

Gina you go girl. I am going to get your program .. Love the way you take it one step at a time and you are what I need to get started writing again.

[@DAYSPRINGBELIEVER]

You are an excellent instructor. I came back and forth to this video throughout the day and enjoyed your clear and concise speaking.I hope to see more of your tutorials.I definitely agree with your suggestion on using tempo instruments instead of the click track sound. Thank You

[@djice1804]

Straight forward - Easy to follow instructions. Great screen view, Short cuts on the go. I don't even own PT, but you already know what I'm thinking. Keep up the good work! 10/10

[@davidbonilla3093]

Hi Gina, I loved your tutorial! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Looking forward to the next one. Best wishes!, -David.

[@wenzwenzel2529]

I'm grateful to you. I struggle with ProTools and I don't have much time to play to begin with. This was great!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Albert Wenzel I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf

[@wenzwenzel2529]

I'm Jazzed to dig into this necessary evil!

[@hugh512]

I've waited for this from the first time that I bought Pro Tools 7. Thank you Gina.

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+hugh L Thank you Hugh. I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks again for your feedback!!

[@matmelton]

great tutorial and approach to a new type/method of click track! I've watched tons of videos and industry pros on here and no one had that idea - awesome!!!!

[@BrandonAyre]

This is a great video. Towards the end I thought it was a very cleverly crafted plug for Toontrack's EZDrummer2, but I don't think so now. I think protoolsgirl really cares, and that it is very nice for her to put this up, because she is 100% right about EZDrummer 2: For someone who has always been daunted (and kind of hated) drum machines, it is so easy to use and absolutely helped killed a new track I've been working on. Thank you PTG!

[@robhammond7118]

Great job sis'. Very easy to follow and good info especially Toontrack. Thank you.

[@gsmith12651]

Gina great video! Taking what you've showed us I found out how to take ez drummer and get each drum... kick, snare, tom, etc into their own channel which allows me to control the volume of each in the mix. Looking forward to seeing more tips

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+gsmith12651 Thanks G.Smith. Just so you know, I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf

[@ShonnMorris]

Best Pro Tools, or any DAW tutorial I've ever seen. I never knew about Ezdrummer. Will need to get that.

[@JimmyWestra]

Excellent I been looking for a drum/song part arranger since Sound Blaster. I write in intro vrs chorus. I have recorded all my songs out of grid and out of click not impossible but time consuming. All your efforts are well understood. Wish I had teachers like you my entire life. Text editor froze tho so fortunately and finally I must reboot and get to the fun and excitement you've provided in your video true to your word . thank u.

[@theprotoolsgirl]

Jimmy Westra That's so very nice to say!!! Yell if you need help.

[@logus0079]

wow, brilliant. i never thought this is possible with protools etc. thanks maam.

[@kirstyb44]

Thanks so much! I've just got Pro Tools and was very overwhelmed at first. This was very helpful and you explain in a very clear way:)

[@AndyGerome]

Excellent! Thank you so much. You are a GREAT instructor!

[@theoriginaldjsheikh4952]

I greatly enjoyed this short informative video. I am a long time Logic Pro user and now considering a switch to Pro Tools 12. I am not a beginner but still the thought of changing my workflow and approach to production, recording and mixing makes me a bit apprehensive. My current client base "cut their teeth" on some version of Pro Tools, Reason, Ableton and FL Studio. I have had many requests for Pro Tools sessions and would be remiss if I did not at least give consideration to them. You have presented this material in a clear, concise and professional manner...and I will be subscribing and looking forward to future videos. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@ronymartinez7949]

Your classes are great, I have learned so much !!!!! Thank You!!!

[@thewizardsofsound1416]

HI Gina when is lesson two coming ? you are a great teacher best i have seen yet for pro tools as relates to songwriting

[@tuari1352]

Muchas gracias Gina, your are amazing teacher. I would like to know more tutorials for pro tools. Thanks Gina

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+tuari1352 Thanks so much! I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks again for your very kind words

[@dejuancampbell2862]

Gina, it was a pretty good tutorial. I look forward to more. And yes the templates are crazy! A little too much to start with. I always start with a blank slate. I am just moving to PT 12. I was using 8 and 9 for a while. So I was curious about PT 12. Thanks.

[@DEE-714]

Great video. Thanks for all the information. I was able to follow all instructions, however the audio will not play. How do I adjust the volume in pro tools? For example when I want to hear the insert click, it plays but with no sound? Please advise I'm using a mac. Thanks

[@kathleenhaupt174]

Thank you for actually explaining things well!! Great job!!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Kathleen Haupt Thank you Kathleen! Just so you know, I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks again for your very kind words

[@Neringzalt]

these tutorials are great! well done!

[@stephanosaldutti4548]

very nice video! I learned a lot and Im thinking of buying the plug in!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Stephano Saldutti Thank you Stephano. Just so you know, I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf

[@chrissie1057]

it was extremely helpful! best set of lessons for protools I've come across. They are soooo not intimidating like many of them are. You really are a great teacher.

[@steveapplegate322]

Thank you so much. I just got protools and ezdrummer so you are a great help.

[@anagrumpy-oldman7280]

you are awesome! thanks so much for this tutorial!!! it's really fun to learn with!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Ana Jagacic Thank you so very much! Yell if you have any specific questions!!

[@lionelcampos9868]

You are amazing thanks so much for your help.God Bless Lionel

[@davidlessig]

hey this is awesome! Thanks so much for doing this!

[@Liinaize]

thank you so much of making these videos! you inspire me a lot and grate so see women doing Pro Tools. :) now need to keep on studying.. especially cos tomorrow is my first Pro Tools AVID test!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Li Tee Thank you Li. I'm so sorry for the delay. I hope you rocked your test!!!! Also, I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks again for your feedback!!

[@sanjeez103]

You are awesome !! Thanks for sharing .... please make more videos ,.....

[@maestromister]

Very helpful. Great teacher!

[@AmyKurylo]

i am struggling so much with finding realistic plugins that won't break my budget. What are your faves?

[@AustinCunningham]

Really good info protoolsgirl! Thanks.

[@mrhodes100]

This was a great lesson I learn a lot and I been doing music for yearsss. I have always have and still use Sonar. I just started using Pro Tools. I really like the part about taking notes and switching between programs I use windows 8.1 and I'm sure it will work the same as a mac. Thanks and I can't what for part 2.

[@barscott7478]

Yay! So glad to find you.

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Bar Scott Hey Bar!! Just started a new series of tutorials called Pro Tools in Pajamas: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - let me know what you think and please suggest anything specific you would like to learn. I'm happy to do a video for you. Hope all is well with you!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

So - for Lesson 2, what I'd like to do is teach a song that everyone knows and show the process using Pro Tools. A song that's fairly easy and simple...So everyone can record this song and then apply the new skills learned in the lesson to their own songs... I just can't decide on a song. Could I get some suggestions for what song I should use as an example to record?

[@AlexSolano]

Country Pop :)

[@dehamellin]

theprotoolsgirl we're going to be friends by the white stripes

[@seandonaldson2535]

theprotoolsgirl Wouldn't it need to be PD? Something like Scarborough Fair could be put together pretty simply...

[@matmelton]

theprotoolsgirl Oasis Wonderwall // Goo Goo Dolls Iris // The Fray Over my Head // Incubus Are you In? // Dave Matthews Crash

[@smalldogstudio]

***** LOL! That would be a lesson just on the performing of it! Only a few years perhaps! theprotoolsgirl Perhaps a song you sing as well as perform? Beatles? Something with a basic chord structure so the student can focus on the PT aspects of things. Keep up the great tutorials!

[@colleenvarlow8764]

Just watched your lesson. Excellent. Will try Ezi Drummer

[@seanpatrick2052]

Great Vlog! Cheers!🥂🍷🍸

[@SoulThirstJC]

Love your video- helps so much!

[@cmonkee100]

Great Lesson! Read your book years ago and it helped me understand the essentials of Pro Tools. Just upgraded to 12. Will you do a Lesson on Elastic Audio.. I've "almost" got it.

[@theprotoolsgirl]

cmonkee100 Will you be fixing mostly drums or guitars or vocals? What would be most helpful to show in an Elastic Audio lesson for you? Thank you!!!!

[@cmonkee100]

theprotoolsgirl I will be fixing acoustic guitar. I've been trying for some time to fix an AG bluegrass fast picking track that's perfect except for a few obvious timing issues. But my attempts at fixing it sound worse than the timing mistakes themselves. The recording was freestyle.

[@theprotoolsgirl]

cmonkee100 - Freestyle meaning that it wasn't recording to a click? If that's the case... you pretty much can't fix it, except by hand, edit by edit... let me know - if you're not, you really need to record to some kind of loop or click track.....

[@tonyusawa5496]

If my teachers in school were like you, I would have a masters in something ... ANYTHING !!!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Tony Usawa Sorry for the delay. Just reading my comments. So very kind of you! I just started a whole new series teaching Pro Tools. Yell if I can create a video about something specific you want to learn. Thanks again for the very kind words.

[@adamsj2007]

Really helpful Gina! Can't wait for lesson 2, 3, 4, etc... What program(s) are you using for your video edit, to green-screen yourself on top of the Snagit shots of your computer screen?

[@theprotoolsgirl]

Feel free to ask any questions.....

[@fredmanteghian5913]

Thanks Gina, that was really professionally done. I look forward to watching more videos in the series. I do have a concern that people with Mac Book Pro's are frequently without external drives so they get into a habit of saving on the same drive they run PT from. But that's not a good practice as the audio you record should record to a drive that is not also opening and closing files required to run your OS and your application programs and plugins. It can cause conflicts and errors with bandwidth that could make you miss that magic moment. I actually use three drives. I use an SSD for PTs built into my iMac. I use a 2nd USB3 external drive for saving the session. (I highly recommend Glyph over all others as they seem to be the best built and lots of musicians use them). I use a 3rd drive for samples used by my virtual instruments like BFD3 and Native Instrument Komplete 10. Someone below (new jersey devil) thought you should record on the main drive because it gets backed up, but I've got my iMac's "Time Machine" program backing up all three drives to yet a 4th drive (here I skimped on a Western Digital 4TB "Mybook" - good enough). Thanks again. Fred

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Fred Manteghian Thanks Fred. I cover this topic briefly is a new tutorial series I started called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I talk about external drives in the intro video. But, for beginners, I have to disagree. Hard drives drastically increased in speed over the years, so, I think your words were true 7 years ago, but not today. With that said, for advanced users, I def recommend an external hard drive. For beginners, I just think it's overkill and one more thing to overwhelm them.... this is my new playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks so much for taking the time to write. Sorry it took me so long to go through my comments. I'm back in Go-Mode!!

[@Luigi14691]

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT LESSON I just have a question, I really love that Tootrack for Ezzie Drummer Plug in, it is good and have a lot to use for, but i would to do drums live sessons, how can I do it?

[@conniesuerobison1595]

Gina, the problem I'm having is when I choose EZ DRUMMER 2 in Pro Tools 12.7 I lose the top part (tool bar) of my EZ DRUMMER screen. If I go to EZ DRUMMER as a stand alone it is perfect. Thank you so much for these lessons!

[@hviewstudio]

Really like this great job protoolgirl :-)

[@vlat74]

thanx for a great leesons continue good work make more videos thanx

[@jordicreus4608]

Thanks Gina ! where can i find next lessons? thanks

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Jordi Creus Thank you Jordi! Just so you know, I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - let me know if there is anything specific you'd like help learning

[@jordicreus4608]

thanks Gina, i've problems in some"crossfades"...impossible to make theme. Always in some tracks that befeore some crossfades were created in some clips . Can you help me? Thanks from heart.

[@MrKennnn2]

Hi Gina Kenn a Newbe hear, Got P/T 12 one day now upgrade from P/T 11 and love your teaching, followed you to the letter but when you saved in docs and up come P/T screen I suddenly noticed my P/T screen is different to your screen for a start theres no time line,meter or markers line and on your left of your screen you have a narrow window colour grey with "tracks" written at the top and "groups" at the bottom mine is just a blank screen also after making click track and pressing space bar you have flashing green volume and a click sound I have no flashing green light and no click sound I did have click sound on P/T 11 before upgrade any chance of a remote view and sorting it I really would apprieciate it or is this something you can tell me to do

[@jeffeverett830]

When will your lesson 2 come out on utube?

[@EdRobinsonOfficial]

great tut I'm a fan

[@lambertjanssen3355]

you are a great teacher Thank You

[@zacrome856]

Are you still doing your songwriters lessons on here? I haven't seen a recent videos related to this video at all.

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Zac Rome Thank you Zac. I'm so sorry for the delay. I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks again for your feedback!!

[@thewizardsofsound1416]

you should do a song that uses both drums and an acoustic guitar where the guitar does an intro that leads into the drums..so like you have a click track drumbeat as you showed in lesson one then go back later and remove the drums for the intro just leaving the guitar or piano or whatever and then have drums come in after a few bars or something i think this is something that a lot of people would find very useful to learn so its not always 1 2 3 4 then the drums start right away..you can have an intro first but still have used a drum click track to get the basic song down where the drums start right away as the click if that makes sense :)

[@TomSarracino]

Hi, your vids are awesome. Tums up. However, Can “we” ask you to move over/on to Logic Audio and GarageBand as Pro Tools really sucks for us struggling artists who can’t afford to keep up with subscription fees needed to keep up with Apple’s OS upgrades?

[@siclon6]

Hi this is super awesome, question the ezdrummer demo continues to crash? How do i fix this

[@matmelton]

Jason A Gonzalez Contact Toontrack man lol

[@abcdefghij27224]

Thank you so much! Perfect lesson.

[@hollowayharpguitars]

lesson 2 anytime soon?

[@ricknadeau7000]

Hi, I have a question about Pro tools. Is it possible to skip from one marker to an other when listening to a session? I mean, you hit play from 0:00 and then at 1:30 it automatically jumps to 1:45 and continues to play until the end. This way I could skip the part between 1:30 and 1:45 and see if I like it. I could try to jump from 1:30 to 2:00, or to 2:15, or to 2:30, and see which version I prefer, and do the modifications within the clips when I'm ready. Thanks.

[@djjohnraymond7237]

Nice video. I wanted to ask you if you encounter this as well. Whenever Pro Tools is playing and I add an instrument or an effect or an insert the sound stops for just moment. It kinda takes you out of the moment. I've seen it not only on my computer but also on other powerful computers. Other sequencers just keep playing without any glitches. I am also sure it's not the drivers or the soundcard. Is there a way to get rid of that? A setting in Pro Tools perhaps?

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+DJ John Raymond Hi John - I know exactly what you're talking about and Pro Tools has always done that and is used to drive me nuts until I just got used to it. Hopefully one day you can add plugins without this stupid glitch. It also happens when you Save. Bummmmmmer I know. - just so you know, I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks again for your feedback and question. Sorry it took me so long to see it!!!

[@paulochemane6302]

wao you are an amazing teacher

[@bobturano1247]

thank you this was a great help

[@MonstaMunch101]

This is really great, thanks. A small suggestion would be to cut out all the background noise when you're talking, it's a bit of a distraction, but great video anyway.

[@Guitarman1959]

Very helpful presentation, though I already have Logic, but I'm not against the idea of buying Pro Tools...just still a little unsure: especially for $900 Do you have an opinion of preferring Pro Tools over Logic ? I have an iMac, and will be buying a Macbook soon, so that isn't an issue. Any ideas on Compressors ? Does PT have a decent on-board compressor ?

[@ju_p9011]

+Walts Synthlab Walts I have both Logic and Pro tools. It really depends on the person to find out which daw they prefer. Personally for me, Pro tools is a better mixing software because it's very friendly in terms of how you want to mix around clips, hotkeys, general layout of everything etc. the guis and tools just makes sense. But I do find that logic pro x has better sounding virtual instruments out of the box (i think it's because it has better pre processors added to the raw instruments). Now I have pro tools 10 so I can't comment on what instruments pro tools 12 comes with which was why saw this video in the first place, but I think if you have logic pro, you do not need to get pro tools. You can also try out pro tools demo before spending 600 dollars on a new one. Same thing with plugins. logic pro x and pro tools in house plugins can do basic jobs. Most commercial pro producers have expensive hardwares and get bundle plugins for example waves plugins, but i do believe that for people who are starting out the ones that come with the software is good enough. also, i spent a lot of money buying this daw and that daw but i should have tried out demos first. and a lot of people think plugins are the answer to everything but it's really how you record stuff and the quality of the virtual instruments, good board mixing, etc before plugins and mastering. hope this helps.

[@gatlinproduction]

Inside of Protools 12 How do I turn off add new track when clicking in the mix window? I just have a habit of double clicking inside of the mix window and here comes a new track. I be having tracks everywhere that I don't want to add.

[@tsm7964]

I would love to switch between your videos and protools, but when my pro tools first (windows version) is open, the sound on youtube is disabled with some kind of error.

[@azstratus1]

Great video!!

[@eludwick1]

When will you post Pro Tools 12 for Songwriters Lesson 2?

[@KevinFreiMusic]

+Ed Ludwick That's what I want to know!!! LESSON 2 PLEASE

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Ed Ludwick Thank you Ed. I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks again for your question.

[@KevinFreiMusic]

+theprotoolsgirl WHOOOOO! The drout is over!!! :D :D

[@genxchi]

I'm strictly a Songwriter, melody and lyrics. I don't like to mess with instruments. Is it a plugin that after I lay an acapella it automatically creates a piano track that matches my vocals. Basically I'm trying to produce a beat without without the hassle on focusing on something where my talent is not at

[@theprotoolsgirl]

If you're committed to being a serious songwriter, you're either going to have to mess with instruments or find someone who does... It doesn't work that way, that you sing a vocal and automatically chords and music parts are created from a plug-in. Sorry for the bad news. But - if you're committed, you should maybe get a co-writer who needs someone to do melody and lyrics... Wish you all the best!

[@genxchi]

+theprotoolsgirl I guess that's the new definition of Songwriter now. The lines have being blurred with that of a Producer. Today there's no distinction

[@levitys123]

Very cool video. Keep it up :D

[@dejuancampbell2862]

A few good songs suggestions could be diamond by Rihanna, Cruising by Smokie Robinson, Letters from the Sky by Civil Twilight, CCR's Proud Mary or Fortunate Son, or Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues or Lovely Day by Bill Withers. Just a few ideas.

[@christophercharleston2792]

I have pro tools 12. And I am trying to record vocals using my USB microphone. However when I plug it in, I can't hear myself in my headphones. HOW DO I SET UP MY USB MIC TO RECORD, & BE ABLE TO HEAR MYSELF IN MY HEADPHONES WHILE I AM RECORDING? thanks.

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Chris Charleston Sorry for the delay. You really need to get an interface. I just started a new Pro Tools tutorial series in my channel and my next few videos are going to cover recording audio and using an interface. Yell if you need help.

[@Creepzza]

Lesson 2 plx, great job

[@kelvinmanley6166]

using a dest top what inter face you use

[@MiKEY_SANZ]

what does the conductor do? i don't understand. 3:58

[@thluachuahlian]

can we used auto tune ef3 for pro tool HD 12?

[@KevinLambguitar]

Thanks, Gina!

[@SeanWyseman]

Actually in Windows it's ALT TAB that brings up the same dialog that shows all open applications. CTRL TAB does not do that. It cycles through every open window on your pc rather than allowing you to select from a list.

[@01bassboy]

Which mac laptop and OS are you using?

[@KennyLauderdale]

Brilliant

[@tarisaimuchineripi9818]

Great Teacher

[@drcoronado]

THANKS YOU ARE A GRET TEACHER!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+drcoronado Thank you so much!

[@firstmile]

Awesome!

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+firstmile Thank you! Just so you know, I just started a new series called Pro Tools in Pajamas. I'm trying to add a few videos a day until I finish. I hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/aero/PLH5c-SgdOQ5eBmeqDpChEPtHndkGfIgrf - thanks again for your very kind feedback

[@rbarahona123]

hello i got a question i got pro tool 12 and i need to conect my xenyx qx 1202 usb interface can you tell me how i can do it please thank you

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+mixtos musical You connect your interface to your USB port- then open Pro Tools, then go to the Setup Menu and then choose Playback Engine and choose your interface. Let me know if that helps.

[@johnd942]

Great presentation, thank you. But I must say the 'plug' for the drumming software was a tad over the top. Again, thank you for a very useful entry level lesson.

[@sangikkim8381]

I like your video :) thank you ^^

[@smalldogstudio]

Great lesson! But here's what I think should be made aware to anyone getting into DAW production. Pro Tools was $800 and now is subscription based at $300 annually. EZ Drummer is another $150 to $250 with more needed for expansion packs, etc. So... you see where I'm going with this. Logic Pro X is $199... includes "Drummer", tons of software instruments and effects, loops galore, etc. If you're a songwriter, I honestly don't see any value in Pro Tools in comparison to Logic. Yes, PT is industry standard, blah blah blah but in today's world I think even less so considering all the options we have in DAWs. I also get frustrated in the CPU use of PT compared to Logic. Just an observation!

[@matmelton]

Small Dog Studio I understand where you are coming from but you didn't specify that you can use protools monthly and try it for 30 dollars a month (need an ilok too another $40.00 - ebay) but id rather be out 70 (1 month trial) than 200 and not like logic x at all. logic x doesn't have a trial. I have PT 12 and logic x. Logic x is more affordable but in the long run PT seems to be the better investment. I believe her ezdrummer suggestion was for people who hate clicks and just need a groove right then and there. There is also battery 4, studio drummer, steven slate drums. Anyone seriously wanting to learn music production and recording might as well learn the industry standard.

[@smalldogstudio]

Mat Melton I do get that trial thing and wish Apple would consider to do that! Not sure about the “better investment” and “industry standard” though... honestly in today’s world of DAWs, I recommend anyone who asks me to just LEARN all you can about any DAW as they are all very vast. I’m perhaps biased towards Logic as a composer and keyboardist but do see some cool things within PT. Also, I do know of more studios who are geared toward a setup of Universal Audio interfaces and Logic. In the end, I’m sure you’ll agree... music and the performance of it should come first! Rock on!

[@matmelton]

Small Dog Studio They def do need to implement that. Well I meant industry standard for mixing and even tracking. Yeah each daw has its own pros cons and its really up to the user. Even Bitwig caught my attention for awhile. Yeah I am not really sure why Logic X has advantages over PT for composing and VSTs (havent dug into it). The UAD stuff is great. I just think logic x takes less time to get going as well. Of course I agree my man!!! I was just picking brains too - you have many good points. As a songwriter logic x may fit to be better and quicker to start but to mix down your stuff PT I think takes the cake but pros use cubase too so who knows lol!

[@smalldogstudio]

Mat Melton Logic for mixing is crazy good! Like serious good! Again... just another cat with different stripes. Biggest thing for me with Logic is the amount of effects ( space designer alone is phenomenal!), software instruments, Drummer (one of the most creative things I’ve seen in a long time) and loops library. I just find that PT seems to leave these out, charge more, and not run as efficient as Logic. I get fed up seeing the system and cpu errors while trying to be creative. But, I also have a friend who swears by Reaper. And you thought the Mac vs.PC thing was bad? Ha!

[@matmelton]

Small Dog Studio Yeah I guess it all does come down to preference and knowing how to use each piece of software (PT manual is also like 1200 pages ahah). I admit am nowhere near an expert in either but from all the videos, people I know, and my own personal use I swear I think I see PT more - don't get me wrong I see logic X everywhere too. I also think PT is a bit prettier. I loved space designer. I never really got into drummer. I use maschine, superior drummer, battery 4, and studio drummer. LOL oh man the daw is way worse than mac vs pc ahah! To me mac is more stable due to having hardware and software that play nice together. Windows you get more power for your buck in hardware but prone to software errors since everyone in the world can make hardware for windows. PS: Love your studio !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ratadeldesierto666]

Hello, a question a Digi 002 is able to work with PT 12?

[@IoannisKalantzis]

+Ratadeldesierto666 You can't use Digi 002 with OSX later than Mountain Lion10.8 neither with Windows Vista or later.

[@MINIMUMJOHN]

Where do I find lesson 2

[@VainMuze]

nice tutorial.

[@Music2Think]

Hi there, do you have a website??

[@terrellrhoden7624]

Hey this is great

[@angryangel5849]

Hi! Can I change the color of the interface and the color of the program .. How?

[@theprotoolsgirl]

+Angry angel you can color code the wave forms and tracks... is that what you mean?

[@angryangel5849]

no I mean the theme

[@andiirejino1210]

great job

[@gatlinproduction]

Protools 12 User. Do anyone know how to disable add track in mix window ? when clicking in the mix window or edit window. It adds extra tracks when you just click in the window.