Pro Tools 201: Pro Tools Production covers the core concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools|HD system in a professional studio environment.

• Introducing Pro Tools|HD — Component parts of an HD system, HD technology, the 48-bit mixer
• Customizing Pro Tools — Optimizing the system, I/O setup, preferences
• Session configuration and navigation — voice allocation, disk allocation, auto scrolling to tracks
• Session management — DigiBase browsers, locating and relinking missing files
• Selection techniques — Creating timeline and edit selections, nudging and shifting, auditioning
• Editing — Alternate tools, auto fades, advanced nudging techniques
• Automation — HD automation modes, using AutoMatch, automating plug-ins
• Mixing with Pro Tools|HD — Solo modes, VCA Master tracks, in-depth plug-in usage, DSP-induced delays
• Finishing the session — Creating a final mixdown, using PhaseScope

• Pro Tools HD 8
• EQ III
• Dynamics III
• Time Adjuster
• D-Fi™
• ReVibe™
• Reverb One™
• Smack!™
• Maxim™
• SignalTools PhaseScope
• Reel Tape Suite
• MP3 Option

• Pro Tools|HD 2 Accel
• 192 I/O™, 96 I/O™, 96i I/O™
• Avid PRE

Course Length
16–20 course hours.

• Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
• Pro Tools 110: Essentials of Pro Tools

This course continues to build on the fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses. Access to the 201 exam requires passing all previous exams.