Pro Tools 8.0.4 update!

by Major on June 8th, 2010 in Keyboard Shortcuts

Check it out! Pro Tools 8.0.4 update now available!

Lots of (supposed) bug fixes including:

-Canopus Support Restored

-Lots of quirky automation bug fixes.

Check this link for more info and the download.

Sorry non-Intel users… you’re still suck with 8.0.1cs2

Shameless Plug!

by Major on June 8th, 2010 in Keyboard Shortcuts

Hey! Emmy voters!
For your consideration:

Sound Editing in Non-Fiction
HBO Documentary “Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags”

Custom Trackball Buttons

by Major on June 1st, 2010 in Keyboard Shortcuts

Hey everyone!  I’m assuming that most of you use the Kensington Expert Trackball (and if you don’t you should be!)  If you don’t know already, …Read More

Now Your See it…

by Major on May 25th, 2010 in Keyboard Shortcuts

Perform vanishing acts with “control-option-command + w”  This will hide all floating windows.  Press it again to “magically” bring them all back!  ALAKAZAM!

(thanks to Aaron for thinking of pressing it twice!)

Hmmmm…

by Major on May 10th, 2010 in Poll

A few readers have asked for it, so I’m going to see if there is any other interest out there?  Should PTDudes have a forum?  I know there is already Gearslutz and the DUC, but I think we could bring our own brand of fun to the forum world.  It would be a place to discuss and share work-flow and techniques specific to Pro Tools.  So, if you feel like it, vote in the poll below and we’ll see what happens!  Thanks!

Update: Voting is now closed… stay tuned for the PTDudes Forum!

ProTools Dudes Forum?

  • Yeah, I would visit regularly! (53%, 39 Votes)
  • I would show up occasionally. (26%, 19 Votes)
  • I need another forum like I need a hole in the head. (21%, 16 Votes)

Total Voters: 74

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Voices in HD

by Major on May 4th, 2010 in Features, Session Management

If you work on an HD system, you’ve most likely come to a point where you run out of voices.  When you are trying to reduce the number of voices you are using, knowing exactly what burns a voice will help you to slim down your sessions.

What uses a voice?

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Mailbag: Cutting Regions

by Major on April 21st, 2010 in Keyboard Shortcuts

Hey everyone!

Let’s check out the mail bag.

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Multi-speed playback (Shuttle Lock Mode) with the number pad

by Evan on March 17th, 2010 in Keyboard Shortcuts

This is a well documented shortcut, but I find it handy pretty often (especially in post-production), so I figured I’d give it a mention.

To enter Shuttle Mode, hold down Control, and hit any number on the number pad. After you are in shuttle mode, the control modifier is not necessary for changing the speed.

The 5 key is normal playback speed

4-1 are progressively slower

6-9 are progessively faster

Hitting the +/- keys will toggle between Forward and Reverse playback, respectively.

When you are done shuttling, hit stop and you will return to normal functionality.

I find this pretty handy for checking sync on sound effects or dialog.