MIDI Music Production Class In Pro Tools
MIDI COURSE OVERVIEW
This instructor-led, live-online, small interactive group course covers the aspects of using MIDI in Pro Tools for Music Production. From creating Instruments Tracks, Recording, Editing and Sequencing, understanding Virtual Instruments, all the way through Recording your audio performance. No matter why style of music you want to create, utilizing MIDI allows you the freedom and flexibility to make your music production ideas come to life.
Technological advancements in the music production industry have allowed any person, regardless of industry-status or skill level, to begin producing music. High-quality software synthesizers, efficient digital editing capabilities, and a powerful sequencers are just some examples of the technological tools at our disposal in Pro Tools.
What You'll Learn
- Intro to MIDI
- Types of MIDI Messages
- Differences between MIDI and Audio
- Virtual Instruments and Sample Libraries
- Creating MIDI-Compatible Tracks
- Sound Synthesis
- Navigating Pro Tools Multitrack Sessions
- Editing Media in Pro Tools
- Recording MIDI and Audio
- MIDI Drum Programming
- Using Event Operations
- Song Structure
- Connecting MIDI Devices
- Quantization Methods
- Using the Pro Tools MIDI Editor
- Pro Tools Score Editor
- Edit Modes
- Convert MIDI to Audio
- Convert Audio to MIDI
- Basic Mixing Concepts
- Creating a Final Bounce
- No Pro Tools Experience Necessary
- Working knowledge of computers (Windows or Mac)
- Basic understanding of music terminology
Upcoming Pro Tools Training
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In-Person Los Angeles ( 32 hrs, 10am-6pm PST)
PT101+110: Sept 10, 11, 12, 13 (SOLD OUT)
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PT101+110: Nov 5, 6, 7, 8
PT101+110: Dec 3, 4, 5, 6
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SSL Certified Mixing Masterclass
Sept 19, 20, 26, 27 (live-online)
Nov 14, 15, 21, 22 (live-online)
1pm - 5pm EST / 10am - 2pm PST
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AVID Learning Partner Calendar
Dolby Atmos Certification: Sept 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
PT101+110 Night: Sept 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29
PT101+110 Wkend: Sept 19, 20, 26, 27, Oct 3, 4 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+110 Wkend: Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
PT101+110 Wkday: Oct 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23
PT101+110 Night: Nov 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24
PT101+110 Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
P201+210Music Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
3–4 hrs per class / 6–8 Day Course
In-Person Los Angeles (32 hrs. 10am–6pm PT)
PT101+PT110: Sept 10, 11, 12, 13 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+PT110: Oct 8, 9, 10, 11
PT101+PT110: NOv 5, 6, 7, 8
PT101+PT110: Dec 3, 4, 5, 6
SEE MORE DATES
Mixing in Pro Tools: SSL Certified
Sept 19, 20, 26, 27 (live-online)
Nov 14, 15, 21, 22 (live-online)
1pm - 5pm EST / 10am - 2pm PST
Register: 888-277-0457
MIDI Production In Pro Tools
- Short term 2 week courses (4 days) Evening/Weekend/Weekday Options
- Official Avid Pro Tools Training Partner for 20+ years
- Students attending nationwide and internationally
- Live Instructor-Led Class - NO pre-recorded classes
- Promedia Training is the Largest U.S. Avid Pro Tools Training Program for number of students trained and certified
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MIDI Music Production Course Overview
- Understand the fundamentals of MIDI and how it is utilized in Pro Tools
- How is MIDI different from Audio
- Learn the relationship between MIDI and Music Notation
- Differences between "hardware" synthesizers and Virtual Instruments
- Recording techniqes with MIDI controllers
- How to program MIDI information without the need for a controller
- Sequencer functions such as: Quantize, Transpose, etc...
- Drum Programming and Sequencing
- Import MIDI files
- Import audio clips, loops, and samples
- Real-Time MIDI perfomance changes
- Extract MIDI from audio
- Convert a MIDI perfomance to Audio
- Employ mixing techniques to create a balanced blend for a stereo production
- Apply basic automation to create real-time dynamic changes in a mix
- Export a mix as a bounced stereo file