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Pro Tools: How To Use Plugins!

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Post date April 12, 2020
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So in response to my last article you’re probably wondering how to use the plugins I was speaking of.

Well you’re in luck! Pro tools comes with a bunch of plugins and are all super simple to use!

Step 1: Launch Pro Tools

Step 2: Open the mix window

Over the “IAE” menu at the top (the column) you can click to add multichannel plugins over your tracks. Don’t forget to choose mono plugins for mono channels and stereo for stereo channels!

Step 3: enjoy your plugins!

For more info on plugins, try this site!

See ya next time!

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Video About My Audio Rig!

Post author By Avery Foster
Post date April 11, 2020
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Try Youtube if You’re a Visual Learner!

Post author By Avery Foster
Post date April 9, 2020
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As with many other skills, Youtube is excellent for visual learners and even hands-on learners. Pro Tools is no different. I’ve included a playlist of tutorials that you can check out here. Let me know what you think!

Until next time, see ya!

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Review: Shure SM58

Referred often as the “hammer” of microphones, because of its durable nature, the SM 58 doesn’t mess around. This mic can be used for just about everything and is super versatile. Dynamic mics are often used for podcasting and recording vocals which I can say this one certainly does just that! It also works wonders for recording instruments. It doesn’t really hinder quality and while there are definitely better mics out there, this one is nothing to scoff at, especially for such a relatively cheap price. Check it out here!

Until next time, see ya!

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Midi in Pro Tools!

So, you have a MIDI controller. What now? Well look no further, pro tools has all sorts of compatibility options to help you use it!

The most simple way that works for most USB devices is to plug them into your PC and the go to Setup > Preferences > MIDI and change the Default Thru instrument to the track you want to use!

After that, just set an instrument plugin and you’re good to go!

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Opinion: Covid-19

My opinions may not be accurate to yours, just a disclaimer.

Although there are many negative things to be said about COVID-19 and the coronavirus in general, we have still made it through this as people, and although the arts are struggling a lot, especially with artists trying to find work, hope shouldn’t be lost yet. People have gone through some crazy stuff and artists are using all sorts of platforms to their advantage to do some amazing things with their fans. It’s great that so many people are still into supporting these artists and I think it’s a good indicator the music market will rebound exponentially when all of this is over, same goes for the movie market.

So don’t lose hope. Music isn’t going anywhere!

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Podcast 3

The embeds have been really buggy and not working on my end for this specific podcast. So here’s the direct link to SoundCloud. Sorry for the inconvenience.

In this podcast, I discuss the inconveniences brought upon us by COVID 19 among other things like new equipment!

https://soundcloud.com/avery-foster-370859798/podcast-3

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Pro Tools: Setting Inputs

Post author By Avery Foster
Post date March 26, 2020
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DISCLAIMER: Pro Tools First has some issues with doing certain things with settings. This may or may not work.

We will once again be in the mix window for this one, so same concept as the last tutorial.

It may take some fiddling around with, but follow these two photos and you should be fine!

Before anything, always check that the playback engine’s i/o is correct. Set it to your interface if you have one!

Then set your inputs on each individual channel!

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Need Music Stuff in Quarantine?

Post author By Avery Foster
Post date March 22, 2020
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Some of us have a really hard time with all these businesses shut down. Maybe you need guitar strings, or cables, or really anything music related and the convenience of a store being a drive away just isn’t there.

Well fret no more, Musician’s Friend offers free shipping on all orders and has very affordable prices for quality gear. Definitely check them out if you need anything.

Until next time, see ya!

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Got Any Song Requests?

Hello everyone!

I’ve been as bored as ever with quarantine and all and just giving a heads up, if anyone has a request for music I would gladly consider making a mix of it or maybe even just review it or something. I feel like there’s a lot of content to make with user interaction, so don’t hesitate to ask me anything!

Until next time, see ya!

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