Pro Tools 7 Power! : The Comprehensive Guide

?Pro Tools X Power!? helps readers get up and running fast with this powerful DAW and MIDI sequencer. The book immediately acquaints readers with the essential tools and important commands, providing concise and relevant explanations that allow readers to make the most efficient use of the Pro Tools workstation. Useful for beginner through advanced Pro Tools users, everything from a step-by-step overview of the major work areas and menu commands; to MIDI, Synchronization, Post-Production, and Sound Design; to expansion possibilities and peripherals for the Pro Tools rig are covered. A ?Power Tips? appendix offers creative suggestions, workarounds, strategies for speed and efficiency, and ideas for adding sonic interest to a project. Key terms, concepts, and commands combined with an approachable yet in-depth writing style make ?Pro Tools X Power!? an excellent foundation in the how and why behind Pro Tools.

Colin MacQueen is a musician, composer, technical writer, sound designer and virtual audio engineer. He has been involved with the music and video industries for years, both in production and as a live performer, as a Digidesign distributor in Spain and as an educator on digital audio-related topics. Colin co-authored Pro Tools Power! and Digital Audio Dictionary and wrote and produced all the movie tutorials for the interactive CD-ROMs: "CSi Starter - Pro Tools LE", and "CSi Starter - Cubase SX2", and the IK Multimedia movie tutorials on "CSi volume 10". He was a contributing writer or editor on other CD-ROM volumes in the CSi series. In addition, he has served as an independent composer, producer and sound designer for many interactive CD-ROM titles. Colin is a freelance writer on digital audio topics and has taught digital audio courses at both the university level and at broadcast schools.

Steve Albanese is an interactive media producer, audio engineer, and entrepreneur. Steve is currently President and founder of TutorialFACTORY and TutorialDEPOT, where he specializes in the development and online distribution of HOW TO video content for platforms ranging from mobile devices through large-screen HD systems. His years of educational and development experience include his role as Media Production Supervisor at the Recording Workshop, Chief Instructor at Pro School Midwest, President and founder of Cool Breeze Systems, Inc., and creator of the Cool School Interactus training environments. Steve has also worked for years as an audio professional, recording, mixing and mastering many music projects, as well as posting videos and films, television commercials, radio spots, and interactive media.