CMD + T to trim around the clip you've selected. CMD +U for strip silence. Option+0 for quantize. The video was awesome by the way just a few short cuts I use sometimes that I thought I'd share for who ever reads this.
EXCELENT video! One of the best tutorials on pro tools on youtube!! These are all VERY useful and I appreciate you get straight to the point for every feature and point made. VERY useful video and great presentation!
Fab talked about getting frustrated from losing a selection. (COMMAND + OPTION+Z) restores your last selection. In a beat detective workflow, I also use (SHIFT+/) which toggles the link timeline and edit selection so that you can maintain your precise selection while listening to different parts of it. These are VERY useful to me when I am editing drums.
Wow what an amazing video great entraining host. I have just spent 1 hour writing down all the key commands on to sticky notes in front of me in my studio. There is a lot of shortcuts which I’m sure will take time to learn. Thank you very much for this video I really appreciate it🙏🏽
Shift + > for fast forward and < for rewind is cool, i use it all the time. Cmd + 1 for zoom is nice as well, always leave it on "single zoom". Just zoom out and back in with this shortcut. Great for very large sessions. Also, you can use shift with the P and ; to select a group of channels to mute or solo them for eg.
Thanks for the video, some good shortcut tips here. Could you do a video on the benefits of using the mix window as opposed to just the edit window by itself?
Another shortcut that it´s really good: For alternating WAVE view and PLAY LISTS view: CONTROL+WINDOWS+ALT+ Left/right arrows. I think this shortcut is one of the TOP 5 for heavy Pro Tools users.
Great video, got a question about 13:30 I notice you have a stereo track panned to mono wouldn’t this in theory be twice as loud as it should be. I could easily be wrong just wondering
hitting thumbs up on this because it's gonna ensure I keep getting a paycheck in the near future. lmao. awesome video! simple explanations, yet comprehensive enough to give me examples of when i'll need to use some of these shortcuts
Merci pour l'info. Enfin une bonne vidéo de l'endroit où apprendre quelque chose d'utile dans la pratique! Une question, la caméra utilisée pour filmer la vidéo? La résolution est superbe! Merci encore.
On the first row of sends, click with right button of you mouse and select which send you wanna see as a fader.. For example (Send A). Then get it back to "basic view" by selecting "assignments"! :) "Copying to Sends" is copying you're current volume fader position to particular send selected by menu.. Try it! :) ..and greetings from Finland! /Henrik
I like how if you are in GRID mode, you can change the grid value by using control+command and the +/- keys on the numeric key pad. Thanks for posting the copy faders to sends, I always forget that one.
Thanks for posting, it's helping me brush up. Do you have or know of any videos in which the digidesign protools keyboard is demonstrated?? I've been searching a lot. Thanks again!
You can program your own, (it's the only way I know of). SYSTEM PREFS/ACCESSABILITY/KEYBOARD/KEY PREFS/APP SHORTCUTS/ select Pro Tools, use + to add a shortcut, type : Track List and add CMND 6 for example. I use CMND 6 for Track List and CMND 9 for Clip List.
Hey dude great video!! I have a question. I have multiple video tracks in my session. Is there a hotkey to switch between which video track is active? Anything that is faster then clicking the little blue button on the track. Thanks
My personal fav... (PC) start+alt+click drag to open track..... (MAC) option+command+click drag to open track. so key when comping vocal tracks and there are lots of playlists..when in SLIP mode , allows you to have the region that is selected be duplicated and moved to any available track with out moving forward or backward..only straight up and down!!!
On Track Height 2:18 my system dont adjust the height of the track. It in fact does something else. However, when I hold the option all tracks adjust. How do I fix this?
The "copy mix to sends" options does only work in Pro Tools HD? Because I am on PT 9 and the shortcut "option + cmd + H" unfortunately does not do anything...
thanks for the vid.. just started with PT and with this video my life is so easy after writing down the shortcuts. im using the boom for the drums and i guess is not possible to take all pattern notes and copy them into PTs secuencer? 16 steps is a little short for me. thanks 10000!
the answer is - while having the clip highlighted: use control -/+ ... took some searching (it's in the manual in the shortcuts section, if you use the word search "nudge".)
hey i have question for you what is your video camera that record awesome i am nearly to get one and wanna make sure that i am going to pick the correct
At 13:28, the mixer view on the Sends, how do you get to that view? I've seen this before on major studio screens, but never knew how to get to it. Could you please explain how that is pulled up? Thanks
I have a short question to you: You probably know that if you press ALT + 6 on the nominal keyboard you can use EQ 4-Band and edit without having to to enter the plugin every single time. The question is, if it possible to open it without having a nominal keyboard? Thanks.
Well done. There is now an App for iOS and Android now that quizzes/teaches like 200 shortcuts with a keyboard. Search the app stores for "Pro Tools Shortcuts"
Great video ! Is there anyone who could tell me whether groups work in Pro Tools First ??? I have tried everything but Cmd+G does not do anything, there is no Groups listed in the side bar or on the Mixer either. Clip Groups do work, but not Track Groups! TIA
This is video is so helpful but also so dense. I think it would be much better if it's split in at least 3 parts. Also, it needs an update, but it's still useful nowadays
super helpful. thx
thanks for the kind words.
00:00 - Start
00:37 - Horizontal Zoom
02:05 - Vertical Zoom
03:00 - Track Controls
04:03 - Grouping
05:03 - Duplicating
05:47 - Creating New Tracks
06:21 - Cleaning Up
07:44 - Windows Management
08:41 - Playback
09:53 - Selections
10:49 - Automations
12:59 - Transport Buttons
13:20 - Copy Mix to Sends
good info
Thank you
Thank you
thanks !
Спасибо!
CMD + T to trim around the clip you've selected. CMD +U for strip silence. Option+0 for quantize. The video was awesome by the way just a few short cuts I use sometimes that I thought I'd share for who ever reads this.
Horizontal zoom 0:36
Vertical zoom 2:03
Track control 2:59
Grouping 4:02
Duplicating 5:02
Creating new tracks 5:47
Cleaning up 6:20
Windows management 7:42
Playback 8:39
Selections 9:52
Automation 10:48
Transport buttons 12:58
Copy mix to sends 13:19
Now this is what I call a video tutorial! 😉👍🏾
This is SO pro... the stuff they don't tell you in most tutorials! I've been waiting a long time for material like this, thanks so much!
probably the best PT key command video on youtube
EXCELENT video! One of the best tutorials on pro tools on youtube!! These are all VERY useful and I appreciate you get straight to the point for every feature and point made. VERY useful video and great presentation!
Fab talked about getting frustrated from losing a selection. (COMMAND + OPTION+Z) restores your last selection. In a beat detective workflow, I also use (SHIFT+/) which toggles the link timeline and edit selection so that you can maintain your precise selection while listening to different parts of it. These are VERY useful to me when I am editing drums.
Wow what an amazing video great entraining host. I have just spent 1 hour writing down all the key commands on to sticky notes in front of me in my studio. There is a lot of shortcuts which I’m sure will take time to learn. Thank you very much for this video I really appreciate it🙏🏽
amazing James!! this is why this video is here for!! we hope you got all you need!! cheers
I cant tell you how much this video has helped me!!! ESPECIALLY the hitting of the "n" button!! Was def driving me batty!!!!!
You are SO the man!!! You are a great teacher... straight to the point and really clear.... I learned PT in a few weeks because of you. THANKS A TON!
One of the finest How To vids I have seen about ProTools ... well done... and thanks for taking the time to do this.
This is absolutely the best Pro Tools Tutorial on TH-cam! Thank You!
Excellent video. Clearly articulated and quick to the point.
Excellent video - all those shortcuts were very useful. BTW - which studio are we seeing in your video?
Learned more watching this video a few times than a week in school covering it.
Shift + > for fast forward and < for rewind is cool, i use it all the time. Cmd + 1 for zoom is nice as well, always leave it on "single zoom". Just zoom out and back in with this shortcut. Great for very large sessions.
Also, you can use shift with the P and ; to select a group of channels to mute or solo them for eg.
Thanks for the video, some good shortcut tips here.
Could you do a video on the benefits of using the mix window as opposed to just the edit window by itself?
Another shortcut that it´s really good: For alternating WAVE view and PLAY LISTS view: CONTROL+WINDOWS+ALT+ Left/right arrows. I think this shortcut is one of the TOP 5 for heavy Pro Tools users.
+pureMix Windows/Alt??? wtf? what freakin' system is THAT?
Great video, got a question about 13:30 I notice you have a stereo track panned to mono wouldn’t this in theory be twice as loud as it should be. I could easily be wrong just wondering
We're all getting older! But wiser. Thanks man. Still relevant.
hitting thumbs up on this because it's gonna ensure I keep getting a paycheck in the near future. lmao. awesome video! simple explanations, yet comprehensive enough to give me examples of when i'll need to use some of these shortcuts
Merci pour l'info. Enfin une bonne vidéo de l'endroit où apprendre quelque chose d'utile dans la pratique! Une question, la caméra utilisée pour filmer la vidéo? La résolution est superbe! Merci encore.
On the first row of sends, click with right button of you mouse and select which send you wanna see as a fader.. For example (Send A). Then get it back to "basic view" by selecting "assignments"! :)
"Copying to Sends" is copying you're current volume fader position to particular send selected by menu..
Try it! :) ..and greetings from Finland! /Henrik
This is actually a great shortcuts video, things that are useful and keep you fast.
The best protools vid EVER...thank you!
Best PT vid period!
FAB, the video is not only fab, but very gear as well!
Наконец то реальное видео. Пользуюсь субтитрами по переводу. Супер! Огромное спасибо!
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Do you mind sharing what software you are using for your video screen capture? It really seems to allow you to do a TON of cool things....
I have used these for I think 2 or 3 years now, didn't know they mostly came from this video. Really cool stuff, how about a part 2????
Really awesome video, appreciate the work you put it to make such a nice instructional video!
I like how if you are in GRID mode, you can change the grid value by using control+command and the +/- keys on the numeric key pad.
Thanks for posting the copy faders to sends, I always forget that one.
Thanks Fab for these amazing tips! :D this is so valuable! Here's one -> Ctrl + M to mute the selected clip
Thanks for posting, it's helping me brush up. Do you have or know of any videos in which the digidesign protools keyboard is demonstrated?? I've been searching a lot. Thanks again!
Fab, you are a PRO! Miss the lighting days at the Palace in Saugus MA.
Great video... Thank you! Do you know the shortcut to view the color palate window? I've seen it done before, but I can't find it anywhere.
Great video! Gonna take a while for them all to sink in but some really useful stuff there!
loving the free tutorials guys, thx
The BERST, I mean BEST Protools Shortcut video on TH-cam Ever.
at 8:06 you mention opening and closing the side bars, What keys did you hit for that? thats was cool but I dont kno how you did that.
You can program your own, (it's the only way I know of). SYSTEM PREFS/ACCESSABILITY/KEYBOARD/KEY PREFS/APP SHORTCUTS/ select Pro Tools, use + to add a shortcut, type : Track List and add CMND 6 for example. I use CMND 6 for Track List and CMND 9 for Clip List.
Awesome. Thank you! Great tips! I already knew the one about how to get people to leave the room, but all the rest were extremely useful ;)
thanks so much my friend, you've added years to my life ;)
This is a very efficient video. Perfect! Boom, Done ;) - Very Quick!
Thank you for the concise video.
what camera and lens are you using? it's sooo sharp! i can't even get my canon 7d to look this good.
Straight forward and helpful video. Thanks!
the best video about key commands in Protools ... thnx a lot
This is a lifesaver! Thanks so much!
At 8:08 how do you open and close sidebars? What's the shortcut used?
By the way, thanks for the great tutorial.
straight and a very fast tutorial
boom very nice
Hey dude great video!! I have a question. I have multiple video tracks in my session. Is there a hotkey to switch between which video track is active? Anything that is faster then clicking the little blue button on the track. Thanks
Thank's Fab for your awesome videos
This was an incredible video!! Thanks a lot. Great presentation of shortcuts and key commands and work flow.
@ 6:10 what if you have a macbook pro, and you dont have the + on the side? is there an alternative? Please advise, and thank you in advance
Great Shorcuts! Thanks Fab!
Most excellent! I have shared this with my students and many others… Most of these commands go back to ProTools 3. Wonderful stuff!
My personal fav... (PC) start+alt+click drag to open track.....
(MAC) option+command+click drag to open track.
so key when comping vocal tracks and there are lots of playlists..when in SLIP mode , allows you to have the region that is selected be duplicated and moved to any available track with out moving forward or backward..only straight up and down!!!
Will you post a pdf of shortcuts for offline reference? This video is very beneficial, thank you.
Your skin looks so smooth and beautiful. Thanks for the Shortcuts though
Thanks. Great info. too much to remember but sure I will over time...
Excellent, so clear!
Fantastic!!!!!, Brief, to the point. Thanks.
On Track Height 2:18 my system dont adjust the height of the track. It in fact does something else. However, when I hold the option all tracks adjust. How do I fix this?
Thanks Fab for this Video.
Great refresher!
One more thing, how do you Open and Close Side Bars? I dont think you mentioned it @8:07
Flow Beatz805 he did pay attention
Opt + cmd + W
The "copy mix to sends" options does only work in Pro Tools HD? Because I am on PT 9 and the shortcut "option + cmd + H" unfortunately does not do anything...
Excellent Tutorial .. Thanks so much for sharing!
The best PT VIDEO!!! Thanks!!!
This video was great, thank you!
thanks for the vid.. just started with PT and with this video my life is so easy after writing down the shortcuts. im using the boom for the drums and i guess is not possible to take all pattern notes and copy them into PTs secuencer? 16 steps is a little short for me. thanks 10000!
Hey Fab! Can you tell me what the key command is to slip a region within a clip (this is for post audio as opposed to music).
the answer is - while having the clip highlighted: use control -/+ ... took some searching (it's in the manual in the shortcuts section, if you use the word search "nudge".)
Awesome! Thank you.
A very good tutorial, many thanks!
hey i have question for you
what is your video camera that record awesome i am nearly to get one and wanna make sure that i am going to pick the correct
very helpful thank you
At 13:28, the mixer view on the Sends, how do you get to that view? I've seen this before on major studio screens, but never knew how to get to it. Could you please explain how that is pulled up? Thanks
Thank you for this! Super cool video! A+++
I have a short question to you: You probably know that if you press ALT + 6 on the nominal keyboard you can use EQ 4-Band and edit without having to to enter the plugin every single time. The question is, if it possible to open it without having a nominal keyboard? Thanks.
Awesome vid fab, very very helpful!
Zoom shortcut:: Hold Alt/Option and scroll mouse wheel up or down while hovering over the playlist area.
Excellent Stuff!
Another EXCELLENT tutorial Fab... a real time saver.
Thanks Again
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Thanks for the info and Dupont!
This is great, thanks for the video! And I like the sense of humor :)
Well done. There is now an App for iOS and Android now that quizzes/teaches like 200 shortcuts with a keyboard. Search the app stores for "Pro Tools Shortcuts"
Thanks really helpfull been working on pro tools since digii 001 and I still learning tricks amazing
Great video ! Is there anyone who could tell me whether groups work in Pro Tools First ??? I have tried everything but Cmd+G does not do anything, there is no Groups listed in the side bar or on the Mixer either. Clip Groups do work, but not Track Groups! TIA
This was really helpful! Thank you man
such a great tips! thank you very much
This is how a video should be made! Lit! You just made my life easier! 😍❤️
This is fantastic. I really appreciate this
Great video, very well done.... thanks!
The 9 minute mark made me laugh. Nice bonus tip how to get people out of the studio while your mixing.
Simply great👌👌
This is video is so helpful but also so dense. I think it would be much better if it's split in at least 3 parts. Also, it needs an update, but it's still useful nowadays
Fab is the best!
Hey great clip on shortcuts !