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Apple Soundtrack Pro 2 Tutorials

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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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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)

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Tutorial Information / Pricing
Title: Apple Soundtrack Pro 2
Author: Sam McGuire
SKU: 33892
ISBN: 1-934743-77-1
Duration: 7 hrs / 84 Lessons
Compatibility: Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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