Recording Music

Advances in digital technology give musicians many options for recording their music. Two of the most popular methods are with a digital multitrack recorder, or a computer program such as Pro Tools.

M-Powered Pro Tools is a version of the music recording software Pro Tools designed to work with select audio interfaces from M-Audio. M-Powered Pro Tools is a full functional version of the...

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Pro Tools acts as a digital audio workstation that can be used like a mixing console as well as a recording console. Learn the basics of Pro Tools with helpful information from a professional...

Pro Tools LE is a program that allows you to create your own music mixes with sounds from guitars, drums, pianos and other instruments. These instruments can be used on their own to create music...

The Pro Tools by Digidesign audio editing and mastering software allows advanced recording and mixing functions to be performed on a standard desktop computer. Although certain newer versions of...

There are many different ways to make a living in the music industry, including becoming a freelance recording studio engineer. Working as a freelance engineer can provide you with an extra income...

Mixing is the process of bringing all of the song elements from a recording together into a cohesive final song. Mixing is a complex process that has been revolutionized by Pro Tools. This program...

By busing tracks, Logic Pro 8 users can send master tracks to auxiliary tracks where they can apply plug-ins without having to adjust the master track. Bus tracks with Logic Pro 8 software using...

The channel parameters in Logic Pro 8 include options to quantize, loop and transpose MIDI data. Try out different channel settings with Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free music video...

In order to bounce a track to an external program, Logic Pro 8 users can change the resolution or the sampling rate. Bounce tracks with Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free music video...

Plug-ins in Logic Pro 8 allow users to set up different equalization options for different instruments. Analyze instrument input using Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free music video...

Logic Pro 8 allows users to save the settings for specific instruments as well as specific room acoustics. Set up custom equalization settings using Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free...

The editor view is graphics-driven Logic Pro 8 feature that displays editing options and parameters. Adjust editor and control views in Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free music video...

The library focus feature in Logic Pro 8 helps users to keep track of the changes they have made to audio tracks. Navigate library settings with Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free...

Input and output controls in Logic Pro 8 should match the sound modules of the program. Plug an instrument into Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free music video lesson on music...

Channel strips in Logic Pro 8 offer features, such as high pass filters that can be used to equalize instrument tracks for drums, keyboards, guitars, horns and voice. Equalize channels with Logic...

Logic Pro 8 users can use the hand tool to move effects between auxiliary tracks. Shuttle effects between tracks in Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free music video lesson on music...

Plug-in window options in Logic Pro 8 include compression and other ways to enhance recordings. Find out about plug-in options with Logic Pro 8 software in this free music video lesson on music...

When using Logic Pro 8, the choice between mono and stereo should depend on the type of instrument being recorded. Choose between recording mono and stero tracks with Logic Pro 8 software with the...

Preset channels in Logic Pro 8 allow users to automatically adjust parameters of instrument tracks. Set up channel presets with Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free music video lesson...

Plug-ins in Logic Pro 8 can be used to tweak mono and stereo tracks, add auxiliary tracks and bus audio tracks. Learn how to use plug-ins with Logic Pro 8 software in this free music video lesson...

Watch a Logic Pro expert set up tracks, record tracks, adjust equalization and demonstrate other capabilities of this audio-recording program. Learn about using Logic Pro 8 software to mix audio...

A channel strip in Logic Pro allows users to choose instruments, quantize tracks and create loops. Set up a channel strip with Logic Pro 8 software with the tips in this free music video lesson on...

Pro Tools users can automate recording levels. Learn about automation controls in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an experienced music engineer and producer.

Pro Tools users can create automation for multiple tracks. Find out about the "write automation" feature in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an experienced music engineer and...

Touch automation in Pro Tools determines how faders will react when the user lets go of them. Learn about touch automation in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an experienced...

The latch automation feature in Pro Tools keeps track of fader adjustments. Find out about latch automation in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an experienced music engineer...

By holding down the option button when copying, Pro Tools users can copy plug-ins from one track to another. Duplicate a plug-in with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9...

The librarian feature in Pro Tools keep track of the presets of plug-ins. Learn how to use the librarian plug-in with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an...

Pro Tools users can save the settings of a plug-in when exporting it. Adjust the settings of pre-sets or plugins with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an...

Pro Tools users can take a plug-in out of a mix by blocking the information sent to that plug-in. Bypass plug-ins with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an...

In Pro Tools, the "master send level control" allows uses to create a sub-mix fader. Find out how to use the master send level command in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an...

The delay compensation view in Pro Tools allows users to keep track of the delay added to their mixes. Delay specified audio regions with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version...

TDM inserts in Pro Tools can be used to record extra audio tracks. Add powerful inserts with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an experienced music engineer and...

Pro Tools plug-ins are inserted within the mix window. Add plug-ins using the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an experienced music engineer and producer.

Pro Tools users should be familiar with every tool in the interface. Learn the basic controls in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an experienced music engineer and producer.

In Pro Tools, track settings such as volume, panning and mutes can be copied along with a track. Copy audio track settings with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an...

The "groups" feature in Pro Tools is used to organize tracks. Group audio tracks together with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9 from an experienced music engineer and...

A sub-mix in Pro Tools uses an auxiliary track to control changes to tracks routed through it. Create an auxiliary audio track with the tips in this free Pro Tools video lesson for version 6.9...

Making a recording studio is easier than it sounds, primarily because of advancements in computer technology. State-of-the-art recording and editing software have made irrelevant many of the...

Learn how to find sample tempo in Apple Pro Logic 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.

Learn how to stretch audio in Apple Pro Logic 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.

Learn how to copy & paste audio in Apple Pro Logic 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.

Learn how to sample audio in Apple Pro Logic 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.

Learn how to arrange a song in Apple Logic Pro 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.

Learn how to bounce tracks in Apple Logic Pro 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.

Learn how to use the audio energizer in Apple Pro Logic 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.

Learn how to save a project in Apple Logic Pro 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.

Learn how to adjust pitch & time in Apple Pro Logic 8 music recording software in this free video tutorial.