Classes
See below for full listing of classes and lessons.
Pro Tools 101
Overview
Pro Tools 101 covers basic Pro Tools principles, giving you what you need to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial set up to final mixdown. The course has been dramatically reworked and updated for Pro Tools 7 software. Whether your project involves recording of live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesizers, or audio looping, this course will give you the basic skills to succeed.
Topics include
* Getting to know Pro Tools (Record, Edit, Mix, Process, and Deliver Audio)
* Getting inside Pro Tools
* Creating your first session
* Making your first audio recording
* Importing media and techniques, including setting levels
* Making your first MIDI recording
* Basic editing techniques
* Introduction to mixing
* Finishing your work
Course Length
Two days
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills and some audio recording knowledge, such as a basic understanding of recording techniques, processes, and equipment.
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Class Details
Cost: $1,095.00 (Pricing may vary in Dubai)
Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am to 6pm
Curriculum: Includes DigiDesign Authorized Book
Pro Tools 110
Overview
Pro Tools 110 provides a more detailed look at the Pro Tools system. This three-day course covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system. The course provides the foundation for the later 200-series Pro Tools Music Production and Post Production courses.
Topics include
* Getting started - Configuring your studio and session (Record, Edit, Mix, Process, and Deliver Audio)
* Controlling Pro Tools - What is an external controller?
* Managing sessions and tracks
* Recording MIDI and audio
* Loop recording and auditioning and techniques, including setting levels
* Understanding timescales
* Virtual instruments and plug-ins
* Editing MIDI
* Editing audio
* Understanding automation
* Mixing - Use of sends, returns, and plug-ins
Course Length
Three days
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills, some audio recording knowledge, and some Pro Tools familiarity. Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools is intended as a prerequisite for taking the 110 course. Passing the 101 exam is required before taking the 110 exam.
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Class Details
Cost: $1,495.00 (Pricing may vary in Dubai)
Duration: 3 days
Time: 10am to 6pm
Curriculum: Includes DigiDesign Authorized Book
Pro Tools 201
Overview
Pro Tools 201 covers the core concepts and skills needed to operate a Digidesign Pro Tools|HD system in a professional studio environment.
Topics include
* Differences between Pro Tools workstations (Record, Edit, Mix, Process, and Deliver Audio)
* Introducing Pro Tools|HD
* Customizing Pro Tools to your session requirements
* Session management
* Selection techniques
* Editing techniques
* Using automation
* Mixing - In-depth plug-in usage
* Completing a session - Creating a final mixdown
* Digidesign worksurface supplement included
Course Length
Two days
Prerequisites
Completion of the Pro Tools 101 and 110 courses. This course continues to build on the wide variety of fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses. Access to the 201 exam requires passing all previous exams.
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Class Details
Cost: $1,095.00 (Pricing may vary in Dubai)
Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am to 6pm
Curriculum: Includes DigiDesign Authorized Book
Audio Engineering 1 Principle
Overview
Through lectures, demonstrations and hands on application, students examine practical audio; harmonic structure and equalization, dynamics and dynamics processing, signal flow and console design/operation.
Topics Include
• The concept and process of recording
• Sound and hearing
• Waveform and timbre
• Equalizer design
• Equalizer techniques
• Dynamic Range
• Analog vs. Digital
• Dynamic processor design
• Dynamics processing techniques
• Console design / operation
• Signal flow in the analog and the digital worlds
• General concepts of mixing
Course Length
Six 4 hour classes
Prerequisites
none
Class Details
Cost: $895.00 (Pricing may vary in Dubai)
Duration: 6 days
Time: Mondays 5:30 - 9:30
Audio Engineering 201
Through lectures, demonstrations and hands on application, students learn about microphone design, handling, and techniques. Reverb, delay and other effects are discussed and demonstrated. Students will break into group no greater than 2 to mix independently.
Topics Include
• Reverb and delay
• Microphone design & directionality
• Microphone technique
• Proper microphone handling
• Cables, impedance and grounding
• Recording project
• Reverb and delay
• Mixing
Course Length
Six 4 hour classes
Prerequisites
Audio Engineering 101 - Principles
Class Details
Cost: $895.00 (Pricing may vary in Dubai)
Duration: 6 days
Time: Tuesdays 5:30 - 9:30
Audio Engineering 301
Overview
Students will record and mix a project. Starting with the recording of a band then proceeding to editing, overdubbing, mixing and mastering. We will also discuss the different roles in the studio as well as studio policies and practices
Topics Include
• Microphone placement and technique
• Drum miking
• Isolation and leakage
• Set ups and breakdowns
• Editing
• Advanced mixing techniques
• Mastering
• Studio practices / working efficiently
Course Lengt
Six 4 hour classes
Prerequisites
Audio Engineering 201 - Intermediate
Class Details
Cost: $895.00 (Pricing may vary in Dubai)
Duration: 6 days
Time: Wednesdays 5:30 - 9:30