So many plug-ins to choose from, so little time.

Digidesign’s Pro Tools audio software can be an overwhelming - or just downright scary - piece to any DAWs (no, not Butler). All first time users usually go cross-eyed immediately when thinking about all that can be accomplished with it. As it is such a high-end and in-demand tool to the voice actor’s trade it can be real difficult to find any help without taking a class or buying a book.

So, the Pro Tools beginner that is in need of help has come to the right place. We’ve collected five resources that will help them get off on the right foot (or left track?) in the audio recording and editing world.

Beginner’s Walkthrough

A Beginner’s Guide to Pro Tools - transom.org

This is a great guide and recommended for anyone who is brand new to Pro Tools. The guide provides simple walkthroughs of starting a new session all the way to editing and mixing. The big, bright, close-up pictures of what they are actually talking about in the program make it a must for the first resource on this list.

Mixing In Pro Tools - A Beginner’s Guide - About.com

Once you’ve got everything set up you’re going to want to learn how to mix your tracks and make them all sound pretty. This is a somewhat extensive article but well worth the read.

Tips

Pro Tools Tips - Sound on Sound

SOS Magazine has provided the internet public with a “bumper crop” (their words not mine as bumper should only be used to describe tiny cars) of quick tips. The section most recommended from this article would have to be “Maintenance”. What would you do when Pro Tools starts acting wonky on you?

Pro Tools Tutorials on Recording & Mixing - About.com

For collections of anything you should turn to About.com. There collection of tutorials and tips on Pro Tools editing is unmatched by any other site.

Community

Pro Tools Users Forum - ProToolsUser.org

Where would you go if these resources mentioned above don’t answer your queries? You go to a forum! The Pro Tools Users Forum has a great collection of everything for everyone on Pro Tools. And if they don’t have an answer, just ask and ye shall receive.

Do you know of any sites that offer help, tips or walkthroughs on using Pro Tools? Please post you favorite links in the comment section below.