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Apple Soundtrack Pro 2 Course

Author : Sam McGuire

7hrs (84 Lessons) 2008-06-27

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Soundtrack Pro 2 may be one of the best kept secrets in the world of audio workstations. With power rivaling even the most advanced audio editors, it also takes a solid stab at audio post. Its tools are wide ranging and first rate, partly because many have been taken from the renowned Logic Pro suite. This tutorial takes you through Soundtrack Pro 2, clearly explaining each function while revealing the practical uses of the software within the real world. Sam McGuire describes Soundtrack Pro's strengths, weaknesses, and general quirks to help you navigate and get the most out of this powerful application. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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Course: Apple Soundtrack Pro 2
Author: Sam McGuire
SKU: 33892
ISBN: 1-934743-77-1
Work Files: Yes
Captions: No
Subject: Audio
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Apple Soundtrack Pro
Author : Mark Bremmer

10 / 99 2007-03-02

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Course outline

Soundtrack Pro 2

What is Soundtrack Pro 2? (01:42)

Compatibility Information (03:56)

Software Packages (02:24)

Pane System

The Layout of Soundtrack Pro 2 (05:03)

Left Pane (05:12)

Right & Bottom Panes (04:48)

Setting Up Soundtrack Pro 2

General Preferences (06:21)

Project Settings (05:51)

Recording & Synchronization (03:27)

Control Surfaces & Video Out (04:17)

Apple Loops

Getting Sound Right Away (06:46)

Music Loops (06:18)

SFX Loops (05:35)

Creating a Score Using Loops pt. 1 (06:25)

Creating a Score Using Loops pt. 2 (06:41)

Creating a Score Using Loops pt. 3 (07:20)

Sound Design Using Loops (04:45)

Creating Your Own Loops (06:03)

Tracks

What are Tracks? (04:17)

Editing Audio Clips on Tracks (05:52)

Using Automation pt. 1 (06:23)

Using Automation pt. 2 (06:33)

The Mixer

What is the Mixer? (03:08)

Effectively Using the Mixer (04:46)

Why the Mixer is Not Always a Good Choice (04:13)

Tools

Selection Tool & Time Slice Tool (06:44)

Blade Tools & Scrub Tool (03:46)

Lift Tool & Stamp Tool (05:12)

File Editor

Basic Tools (03:51)

Display Frequency Spectrum (07:01)

Audio Streching Tool (05:35)

Sample Edit Tool (06:05)

Edit Menu Functions (06:53)

Multitake Editor

What is a Multitake Clip? (03:39)

Creating a Multitake Clip while Recording (04:28)

Editing with Multitake Clips in Music & Post (06:01)

Conform

What is the Conform Function? (02:50)

Preparing Files in Final Cut Pro (02:59)

When You Should & Shouldn't Use It (02:10)

Browser & Favorites

Using the Browser to Access Files (03:59)

Other System Tools that Compliment the Browser (03:44)

Setting & Using Favorites (03:02)

Analysis

General Usage (02:18)

Clicks & Pops (05:04)

Power Line Hum (04:07)

DC Offset & Phase (04:45)

Clipped Signal (04:08)

Silence (02:53)

Actions

Reasons Why the Action List is Great (05:31)

Using the Actions List Effectively (05:50)

The Action List in Action (03:56)

Effects

Using Effects as Inserts (05:36)

Using Effects through the Processor Menu (06:15)

Dynamics (06:42)

Spectrum (06:19)

Time Effects (06:32)

Reverb (06:19)

Specialized (06:37)

Recording

What You Need to Record (05:21)

Pushing Record for the First Time (06:19)

Proper Monitoring (06:11)

HUDs

What are HUDs? (02:08)

The Sound Palette (04:09)

Multipoint Video (03:33)

Process Menu

Fade in through Reverse (04:59)

Inserts & Time Stretching (04:49)

Noise Reduction through EQ Matching (06:35)

All the Rest (05:26)

Surround Sound

Setting Up Surround Submixes (06:34)

The Surround Panner (04:30)

Automating in Surround (06:40)

Automatic Down Mixes (04:38)

Markers

Setting Up Markers (04:13)

Efficiency with Markers pt. 1 (05:31)

Efficiency with Markers pt. 2 (05:59)

Project Examples

Project pt. 1 (06:43)

Project pt. 2 (06:21)

Project pt. 3 (06:35)

Project pt. 4 (06:17)

Final Formats

Exporting Your Project (06:46)

Using Soundtrack Pro 2 with Compressor (04:53)

Archiving Your Project (04:02)

Wrap Up

Summary (02:06)

About the Author (02:01)