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* Open a new Pro Tools project. It is recommended to use the default template, which varies depending on the lab.
 
* Open a new Pro Tools project. It is recommended to use the default template, which varies depending on the lab.
 
* The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so we need to create one.
 
* The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so we need to create one.
* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br>
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* Under the '''Track''' drop down, select '''New.'''  <br>[[File:PT create new track track new.png|594x594px]]
 
The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono '''Instrument''' track. <br>
 
The '''New Tracks''' submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono '''Instrument''' track. <br>
 
[[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]
 
[[File:PT New Tracks submenu.png|590x590px]]

Revision as of 11:25, 3 July 2024

 Overview

This article describes making, playing, and recording an instrument track in Pro Tools.

  • The Multimedia Lab (MML) has MIDI keyboards available, ask a lab aide.
  • All other Audio Labs including the Mixing Benches have some kind of MIDI keyboard.

Creating an Instrument Track

  • Open a new Pro Tools project. It is recommended to use the default template, which varies depending on the lab.
  • The template does not have any instrument tracks load by default, so we need to create one.
  • Under the Track drop down, select New.
    PT create new track track new.png

The New Tracks submenu will appear; use the drop downs to create a new mono Instrument track.
PT New Tracks submenu.png