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Loads of tips, advice and reviews written by our Pro Tools specialists
Sound on Sound - The world's best Music Recording magazine
Our Mike Thornton writes the Pro Tools Notes, Techniques and Workshop articles for Sound on Sound as well as reviewing many of the new Pro Tools related products.
Below are links to many of these articles from the Sound on Sound web site.
Note that you will need to be a subscriber to view the recent articles or you can choose to Click & Buy individual ones.
Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini Click to read Mike's review of the Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini interface.
Using Fades & Crossfades in Pro Tools Click to read Mike's technique article on how to getthe most from the Fades & Crossfade features in Protools.
McDSP Classic Pack Click to read Mike's review of the McDSP Classic Pack Bundle of plug-ins.
Choosing Channel Strip Plug-ins For Pro Tools Click to read Mike's comparative 'shootout review of a range of 'channel strip' plug-ins and asks "Are they worth it?"
Getting The Best From Quick Punch & Track Punch Click to read Mike's technique article on the QuickPunch and TrackPunch features in Pro Tools.
Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Click to read Mike's review of the Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro interface.
Choosing & Using Enhancement Plug-ins In Pro Tools Click to read Mike's artcile on how to use a range of enhancment 'Boom & Tizz' plug-ins in Pro tools.
Digidesign DV Toolkit 2 Click to read Mike's review of the Digidesign DV Toolkit 2 post production enhancement bundle for Pro Tools LE.
Using Region Groups In Pro Tools 7 Click to read Mike's technique article on using the new Region Groups feature in Digidesign Protools v7.
Serato Pitch 'n Time Pro Click to read Mike's review of Serato's Pitch 'n Time Pro pitch and speed changing plug-in.
Pro Tools: Working Methods Click to read Mike's technique article on how to use some of the mastering tools reviewed the previous month.
Pro Tools Mastering Limiter Shootout: Part 2 Click to read Mike's 2nd comparative review 'shootout' on mastering limiter plug-ins for Protools
Eventide Anthology II Click to read Mike's review of the Eventide's Anthology II Bundle of plug-ins.
Region Looping In Pro Tools 7 Click to read Mike's technique article on how to getthe most from the Region Looping features in Protools.
Addressing Latency Problems in Pro Tools LE Click to read Mike's article on how to work round the latency in Pro Tools LE.
Pro Tools Mastering Limiter Shootout Part 1 Click to read Mike's 1st comparative review 'shootout' on mastering limiter plug-ins for Pro Tools
Surround Sound In Pro Tools TDM & LE Click to read Mike's article on how to mix in suround using Digidesign Pro Tools.
Working with Video in Pro Tools Part 2 Click here to read Part 2 of Mike's article on how to use Pro Tools to 'mix to picture'.
Working with Video in Pro Tools Part 1 Click here to read Part 1 of Mike's article on how to use Protools to 'mix to picture'.
Advanced Timing Correction In Pro Tools Click to read Mike's technique article on using the Beat Detective feature in Protools to quantize audio on to the beat.
Managing iLok Plug-in Licences Click to read Mike's article on how to get the best out of your iLok and how to stay safe when things go wrong.
Using Pro Tools' Strip Silence Function Click to read Mike's article on how to use the Strip Silence feature in Digidesign's Protools.
Protools 6.9 upgrade update Click to read Mike's updated news on the Pro tools 6.9 upgrade.
Hidden Keyboard Shortcuts In Pro Tools Click to read Mike's article on some more keyboard shortcuts you can use in Pro Tools.
What's New In Pro Tools v6.9? Click to read Mike's article on what Digidesign have introduced in Pro Tools v6.9.
Keeping Your Pro Tools Sessions On Track Click to read Mike's technique article on helping you to manage your Pro Tools sessions under pressure.
Using Pro Tools' Keyboard Commands Focus Click to read Mike's article on using the keyboard command focus feature in Protools to help keep you going.
Troubleshooting Your Pro Tools System Click to read Mike's article on helping you to troubleshoot yur Pro Tools system including explaining what some of those dreaded error numbers actually mean.
Achieving Better Vocal Sounds using Pro Tools Click to read Mike's technique article on getting better a vocal sound in Digidesign Pro Tools.
Tick-based Audio Tracks Click to read Mike's article on how to use the Tick based feature in Protools.
The Mysteries of Shuffle Mode Reavealed. Click to read Mike's article on when to use, and not use, the Shuffle edit feature in Pro Tools.
New MIDI Tools In v6.7 Click to read Mike's article on how to work with MIDI in Pro Tools.
TC Electronic LM5 Click and read Mike's review of the Pro Tools plug-in loudness meter LM5 from TC Electronic.
TL Space Master Class Click to read Mike's article that shows how to get the most from convolution reverb plug-ins and TL Space in particular.
Flux
Plug-ins
Click and read Mike's review of the full range of Flux Picture & Develop-ment's Pro Tools plug-ins
Create your own P-Tools shortcuts & macros Click to read Mike's article that shows how to create shortcuts and macros using Mac OS X and third party apps like QuicKeys.
Using Templates & Real-time Backups Click to read Mike's article that focuses on tips to improve project management with template sessions and some backup tools.
Minnetonka AudioTools AWE Click and read Mike's review of Minnetonka's AudioTools AWE batch conversion software.
Command 8 Master Class Click to read Mike's article that shows how to get the most from Digidesign's Command 8 control surface.
DTS-HD Master Audio Suite Click and read Mike's review of the DTS-HD Master Audio Suite.
Free Utilities & Plug-ins for Pro Tools Click to read Mike's article that shows improving your Pro Tools system nedn't cost money. He looks at some essential add-ons that can be downloaded for nothing.
What's new in Pro Tools v7.4 Click and read Mike's review of Protools v7.4 including 'Elastic Audio'.
Neyrinck Mix 51 Click to read Mike'review of the Neyrinck Mix 51 plug-in for Protools LE systems to enable users to mix in surround.
Getting the most from your Pro Tools system Click to read Mike's article on getting the last ounce of power from your Pro Tools rig.
Restoration Shootout 2 Click to read Mike's 2nd comparative review 'shootout' on Restoration software for Protools
Maggot Sibliminator Click to read Mike's review of a useful little utility to help with alternative takes.
Pro Tools Igntion Pack 2 Click to read Mike's review and techniques for the Digidesign Ignition Pack 2 bundle of software that comes with most Protools hardware.
Surround Sound From Stereo Click to read Mike's review and techniques for a range of 'Unwrapping plug-ins to get a surround version of stereo audio.
Brainworx bx_Digital Click to read Mike's review on the bx_Digital plug-ins.
Backing Up & Archiving Your Pro Tools Sessions Click to read Mike's technique article on tips and advice on back up strategies to help you keep your Protools sessions safe.
Surround Sound Encoding Plug-ins Click to read Mike's technique article on the different ways of encoding your surround mix in Digidesign Pro Tools.
Working With Multiple Disk Drives In Pro Tools Click and read now to work safely in Pro Tools as Digidesign doesn't support RAID arrays, but does have its own disk management features that allow you to 'stripe' audio files across multiple disks, or record additional safety copies of everything.
Digidesign Digi 003 review Click and read Mike's review of the recently released Digidesign 003 hardware.
What's New In Pro Tools 7.3: Part 2 Click and read Part 2 of Mike's review of Pro Tools v7.3
What's New In Pro Tools 7.3: Part 1 Click and read Part 1 of Mike's review of Protools v7.3
McDSP Project Studio Bundle Click to read Mike's review of the McDSP Project Studio Bundle of plug-ins.
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