Category Archives: Pro Tools

Master Fader, creating


Good Morning Audio!
This morning we learn how to create a Master Fader in Avid Pro Tools. In this example I create a stereo master fader. Generally speaking, if I’m creating a product meant to be listened to by the average consumer I create a stereo file. Having a stereo master fader will allow you monitor your stereo mix and will allow you to bounce that mix in stereo when the project is completed. If I’m creating a mix or edit that isn’t going directly to a consumer (ie: another producer or editor) I’ll create a master fader based upon the number of channels the rest of the production team needs (mono, stereo or other).

The Good Morning Audio! guide:
Red Blips = left click of mouse
Green Blips = right click of the mouse
Keyboard Shortcuts are displayed along the bottom.

To request new Pro Tools or other audio related “how-to” videos just go to the CONTACT FORM and send us a message!

This video was created using Reaper 5.

Track, renaming


Good Morning Audio!
This morning we learn how to rename a track… its easy! Just double click the track name with your mouse or track pad and enter the new name into the dialog box that appears. When done just press OK and that’s it!

The Good Morning Audio! guide:
Red Blips = left click of mouse
Green Blips = right click of the mouse
Keyboard Shortcuts are displayed along the bottom.

To request new Pro Tools or other audio related “how-to” videos just go to the CONTACT FORM and send us a message!

This video was created using Reaper 5.

Smart Tool, enabling


Good Morning Audio!
This morning we learn how to enable the Smart Tool… its easy!

To activate the ‘smart tool’, left-click on the bracket surrounding the ‘Trim, Selector & Grabber’ tools.

The Good Morning Audio! guide:
Red Blips = left click of mouse
Green Blips = right click of the mouse
Keyboard Shortcuts are displayed along the bottom.

To request new Pro Tools or other audio related “how-to” videos just go to the CONTACT FORM and send us a message!

This video was created using Reaper 5.

Keyboard Shortcuts, enabling


Good Morning Audio!
This morning we learn how to enable keyboard shortcuts… its easy! Pro Tools allows you to “focus” your keyboard shortcuts into one of three different windows within the program. You can focus the keyboard onto the “clip list”, the “groups” pane or within the “track view” or “edit window”. For editing clips with single key shortcuts you’ll want to click on the box labeled A/Z on the top right hand corner of the ‘track view” view or “edit window”.

The Good Morning Audio! guide:
Red Blips = left click of mouse
Green Blips = right click of the mouse
Keyboard Shortcuts are displayed along the bottom.

To request new Pro Tools or other audio related “how-to” videos just go to the CONTACT FORM and send us a message!

This video was created using Reaper 5.

Editing, Separate Clip i.e. ‘Cutting’ or ‘Splitting’


Good Morning Audio!
This morning we learn how to make edits!

The Good Morning Audio! guide:
Red Blips = left click of mouse
Green Blips = right click of the mouse
Keyboard Shortcuts are displayed along the bottom.

To request new Pro Tools or other audio related “how-to” videos just go to the CONTACT FORM and send us a message!

This video was created using Reaper 5.

Session, creating new


Good Morning Audio!
This morning we learn how to create a new session in Avid Pro Tools.

The Good Morning Audio! guide:
Red Blips = left click of mouse
Green Blips = right click of the mouse
Keyboard Shortcuts are displayed along the bottom.

To request new Pro Tools or other audio related “how-to” videos just go to the CONTACT FORM and send us a message!

This video was created using Reaper 5.