This course is designed for students who would like to learn about MIDI concepts and MIDI sequencing in general. Also, it focuses in the Pro Tools MIDI Sequencer capabilities, from creating a MIDI or Instrument Track, to mixing a MIDI project with the use of external and virtual synthesizers and MIDI samplers.
Course topics include:
The following outlines some of the many aspects of
MIDI that will be taught in this series:
1. MIDI Basics
- What is MIDI
- How it works
- Connecting external MIDI devices
- Creating the "MIDI Studio Setup"
- Loading MIDI patch names from external synthesizers in Pro Tools
2. Recording MIDI
- Creating a MIDI/Instrument track
- Creating a Click track
- Adding MIDI soft synthesizer and/or samplers
- Assigning MIDI inputs/outputs for external synths
- The MIDI Transport Controls
- Recording MIDI: Loop record, Step Input recording
3. Editing MIDI tracks in Pro Tools
- Modifying MIDI parameters of recorded MIDI events
- Tempo and Key Changes
- Changing all types of MIDI controllers data
- Good editing habits and methods for effective
and painless MIDI Editing
- Quantization-Groove Quantize and Groove Extraction
- Useful tips on Quantizing data preserving the natural feels of performances and rhythmic articulations
- MIDI Real Time Properties
4. Mixing MIDI tracks in Pro Tools
- Setting up a MIDI mixing session
- Converting MIDI data into audio data
- Balancing levels
- Adding digital signal processors (plug-ins)
- Final touches on a mix
- Bounce to Disk the final mix
5. Practical applications of MIDI in the Studio Environment
- Learn how to go into any studio or home environment and make the MIDI system work effectively
- How to add new MIDI gear and devices to any system quickly with the "MIDI Studio Setup" option in Pro Tools
- Updating MIDI (patch) profiles for any environment and computer through the internet sites of any MIDI device
- Learn the advantages of recording MIDI tracks as audio tracks simultaneously
- Learn the tricks of troubleshooting common problems or glitches related to MIDI operations
- Learn how to convert MIDI songs into Standard MIDI Files (SMF) to be recognized in music softwares other than Pro Tools and how to import SMF files from other platforms into Pro Tools, with or without accompanying audio files
Instructor: David Snider [about the instructor]
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