Hone your production skills, whether you're an old hand or a first-timer.

Get the most out of Digidesign's Pro Tools software with this comprehensive home studio guide. Learn how to create the highest quality recordings by honing your production skills and engineering techniques. With a complete explanation of the entire production process, you'll find out everything you need to know to make your music projects stand out from the rest. You'll learn how to: mix and master recordings like the pros; run a recording session and produce great songs; set up your home studio and improve its efficiency; set up mics to capture superior sounds; master the intricacies of Pro Tools with keystroke shortcuts and technical instruction; record real-sounding MIDI tracks; and much more. Ideal for producers, engineers, songwriters and artists. The accompanying CD-ROM includes Pro Tools FREE and plug-in demos, example Pro Tools session templates, and PDF templates of useful forms, such as schedules, budgets, and take and track sheets.