Pro Tools

Mixing Tools: EQ Introduction

4m 30s beginner Beginner
Author: Jorel Corpus

In this tutorial, Jorel Corpus gives a thorough introduction to equalizers, covering gain boost/cut, center frequency and Q amount, filter and shelf EQ parameters, and the differences between parametric, semi-parametric, and graphic equalizers.

String Mixing Techniques in an Orchestral Setting

5m 13s intermediate Intermediate
Author: Jorel Corpus

Mixing Engineer Jorel Corpus walks through some techniques for mixing strings in an orchestral setting. Topics include reference tracks and mixing for clients, setting up your session to follow an orchestral layout, EQing strings to create space for each track, reverb tactics for getting a good orchestral string sound.

String Mixing Techniques in a Band Setting

4m 09s intermediate Intermediate
Author: Jorel Corpus

Mixing Engineer Jorel Corpus walks through some techniques for mixing strings in a band setting. Topics include context consideration, defining main and supporting subjects in mix, and using EQ to sculpt locations for tracks.

Sound Design Techniques: Layering

11m 29s intermediate Intermediate
Author: Richard Gould

Often in film and games, sound design elements need to be more complex than just being one recorded sound. This tutorial explores various techniques to create layered, complex sound effects, touching on selecting sounds, processing elements, using EQ and panning automation to create movement, and using aux tracks to pan and process.

Film Cue Orchestration Analysis

5m 25s beginner Beginner
Author: Juan Carlos Enriquez

Juan Carlos Enriquez breaks down the orchestral elements in a Pro Tools session from one of his cues to Extraction Point.

Game Audio Software

5m 07s beginner Beginner
Author: Akash Thakkar

There are many different software applications that game composers and sound designers use. This tutorials covers common DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation), software synthesizers, and samplers, with links to download free instrument plug-ins.