Pro Tools Operator Certificate
This course explores powerful Avid Pro Tools® editing and processing functions, including plug-ins, automation, synchronization, quantization, mastering and more.
Forty lecture hours in total (16 hours on Pro Tools 201 and 24 hours on Pro tools 210M), plus 8 exam review and testing hours.
Completion of the course prepares students to take the Avid Pro Tools Certified Operator Exam.
Please note: Student must own a Pro Tools compatible computer and will be required to purchase Pro Tools before class begins.
Musicians Institute is an Official Avid Learning Partner
PRO TOOLS 201
- Introducing Pro Tools HD
- Customizing Pro Tools
- Session Management
- Converting Session Files
- DigiBase Browser Overview
- Selection Techniques
- Editing
- Using Strip Silence
- Using Auto Fades
- Automating Plug-Ins
- Writing, Editing, and Suspending Automation
- Mixing Preferences
- Track Signal Flow
- Inserts & Plug-Finishing the Session
- Internal & External Mixdown
- Digital Formats
- Basic Concepts of Digital Audio
| Skill Level: Advanced | |
| Course Length: 2 days (16 hours) | |
| Next Course Dates: TBA | |
| Course Times: TBA | |
| Location: Zoom Video conferencing |
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PRO TOOLS 210M
- Interacting with External MIDI Devices
- Using MIDI Beat Clock
- Importing Data from Other Sessions
- Click & Countoff Options When Tracking
- Quick Punch
- Comping Multiple Takes
- Using Virtual Instruments
- Composing in a MIDI Environment
- Professional Editing Techniques
- Loop Editing
- Customizing Fades
- In Depth Beat Detective
- Editing Tempo
- Sampling in Pro Tools
- Customizing with Memory Locations
- Using Sound Replacer
- Arranging
- In Depth Region Grouping & Looping
- Mixing & Automation
- External Layback
- DSP Usage
- Pro Tools Keyboard Shortcuts
| Skill Level: Advanced II | |
| Course Length: 3 days (24 hours) | |
| Next Course Dates: TBA | |
| Course Times: TBA | |
| Review and Exam: TBA | |
| Location: Zoom Video conferencing |
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PREREQUISITES
Courses
- Students must pass, or already have, the 101 & 110 User Certification in version 2020/2021 to enroll in the 201 & 210M Operator Certification course.
Minimum Age
- 16 years old (High School diploma/GED is not required)
Skills
- Basic computer knowledge including the ability to use a keyboard, mouse and an Apple or Windows based operating system.
Gear
1. Stereo Headphones or speakers to playback audio.
2. A Pro Tools compatible computer
3. A webcam or a laptop with a built in camera
4. Fast internet connection
5. Students must own a version of Pro Tools v. 2020/2021 or purchase a 1 month copy of Pro Tools from the Avid site beforehand.
PRO TOOLS ULTIMATE (V2018/202119)
TOTAL COST TO STUDENTS
- $995 as a discounted rate.
- Avid Pro Tools 201 and 210M eBooks are included in the rate.
- Cash only. Not eligible for financial aid. Must be pre-paid on the Thursday before the start of class.
- $100 non-refundable “Application Fee”, which can be applied to the total cost.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Per Avid policy, ebooks will be distributed before the first class.
- Avid Pro Tools® 201 and 210M books are included in the 200 level rate.
- Both the 201 & 210M exams must be passed with an 80% or above for student to receive his/her Operator Certification (Avid Policy).
- Students must pass, or already have, the 101 & 110 User Certification in version 12 to enroll in the 201 & 210M Operator Certification course.
- Attendance will be taken since, per Avid policy, students need to take all lecture hours to qualify for the certification exams.
- If a student misses a day, he or she will not be able to take the Certification exam. Student may re-enroll when the course comes around again, but must start at the beginning and pay full rate.
- Certification courses are not accredited and cannot be used as a substitute for any of the Pro Tools courses held at the MI Campus.