Pro Tools LE 6 Ignite! [Paperback]

Andrew Lee Hagerman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1592001505 | ISBN-13: 978-1592001507 | Publication Date: December 19, 2003 | Edition: 1

Get ready to explore the world of computer music creation with Pro Tools LE 6! Even if you've never created music on your computer, "Pro Tools LE 6 Ignite!" will give you the skills you need to record and mix with confidence. Steps are presented with easy-to-follow clarity and are accompanied by screen shots that make it easy to dive into the features of this amazing digital audio workstation. Begin with the basic techniques of recording, editing, and mixing MIDI and digital audio. Then, get ready to harness the power of Pro Tools as you explore software effects, virtual instruments, and mixes that you can automate and edit with some of the best tools in the business. Ignite your music with the power of Pro Tools LE 6!

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About the Author

Andrew Hagerman began his musical life at the early age of eight as an aspiring tubist. Excelling at his craft, he studied at the prestigious Northwestern University in Chicago. During his time there, he also discovered a passion for position and arranging, creating works for orchestra, chamber ensemble and even jazz and rock bands. MIDI and computer music were in their infancy at this time, and Andy immediately recognized the usefulness of music technology in aiding the creative process. As a performer, he has performed in numerous ensembles of all types, and even enjoyed many years of playing at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Tokyo Disneyland. As a composer, he has been very active in the creation of planetarium and science center soundtracks, and his work can be heard worldwide, including at the renowned American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Hagerman has also worked as the Associate Course Director of Advanced Audio Workstations at Full Sail Real World Education in Winter Park, Florida, and currently heads up Avid's training and certification program for the Asia/Pacific region.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (December 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592001505
• ISBN-13: 978-1592001507
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,233,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm probably one of the luckiest guys out there. After starting off as a Tuba player in High School and college, the computer music caught me up in its tidal wave of change. I've been blessed to have been able to take advantage of the creative power of these powerful new tools, and to share what I've learned with others. Currently, I'm the manager of Trainign and Education for Digidesign Japan, living and working in Tokyo.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick overview for a very deep, complicated software program, April 12, 2004

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Donald McLaren (Fullerton, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pro Tools LE 6 Ignite! (Paperback)

(...) I purchased Pro Tools LE 6 Ignite as it looked like I would get a quick briefing, an overview with enough depth to get the job done for me to understand the program. The very night before I was to use the M-Box I read sections of the book that I thought I needed to know. The read was easy; the graphics cut a lot of read time down. I was annoyed that parts of the graphics were so small that I wished I had a magnifying glass to better see menu items. The book was organized nicely for me to cherry pick what I needed to know. I did waste some time downloading the author's audio files as I determined that I did not need to use them. For some people the author's audio files will be nice to use. The next morning before the customers came into the recording booth; I downloaded music from a CD, Acid sound effects, and recorded my voice so I could put into practice what I read the night before. I was nervous when the first student walked in. I had the Ignite book with me and had to refer to it a couple of times but all three components worked wonderfully, M-Box, Pro Tools and Ignite. I was ecstatic that the book delivered what I thought it would. Actually I was very proud of my astute choice of books.

I should not leave the reader with the impression that this book is going to give you any deep depth of understanding of the use of Pro Tools LE. The software is so wonderful that one can achieve product with a minimum of knowledge but the more you know leads to quicker and possibly better results. Ignite delivers to the reader a quick top down overview of the software to the point that you can put out product. I am a firm believer of buying multiple books for complicated software programs. I suggest you consider this book as being your first choice. This book should remove any beginning frustration a new user might have using Pro Tools LE and thus serve to keep more budding audio users in the Pro Tool camp.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for the Novice and Amatuer, July 14, 2006

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Aurelio Rodriguez (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pro Tools LE 7 Ignite!: The Visual Guide for New Users (Paperback)

I am brand new to the DAW (digital audio workstation) world. Pro Tools is my introduction into this complex and demanding source for recording audio. I always read the manuals that come with the product I buy to orient my self with it's functions and features. With Pro Tools the manual came in a whopping 700+ pages that was a useful but challenging read. I bought three user guides before I tried Andrew Lee Hagerman's Pro Tools LE 7 Ignite!. After completing the guide I feel more comfortable about navigating through the multiple features of Pro Tools. It was really helpful to have his downloaded sessions while traversing through the steps in the guide. Another great feature of his downloaded sessions were the finished sessions to compare your work with. While his guide does not include every possible property of Pro Tools he does offer a comprehensive introduction. The only area he admittedly omitted was the area of setting up your hardware for optimum efficiency. However, if you are looking to learn how to get through the basic steps to get a solid recording out of Pro Tools then this is a powerful guide to cope with the steep learning curve.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that good, February 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Pro Tools LE 6 Ignite! (Paperback)

Author was in the right track, but just didn't write it very well. He tends to jump all over the place instead of focusing on one thing at a time. Shortcuts section in the back is very good though.