We are aware of Avid discontinuing the free version of Pro Tools, Pro Tools First. This is disappointing to us and we hope that Avid will offer a free version again sometime in the future. It seems that if you already had access to PT First that you will still have access to it now. But if you are trying to acquire it new from a included bundle or something similar, you won't be able to. We still believe that our video provides an incredible step-by-step process of how to record a song from start to finish, regardless of the DAW you use to the plugins you have available. Our process here can help give guidance to those who are just starting out and provide some direction for anyone who may not know where to start. We feel the same about our mixing videos that go along with this series (linked below). Although you can't get Pro Tools First along with all the free plugins anymore, they do provide a good overview of the mixing process and guidance in how to do this process. Enjoy! Mixdown Video Part 1: th-cam.com/video/zHHWI10RI2I/w-d-xo.html Mixdown Video Part 2: th-cam.com/video/PEK3Ab_oTV0/w-d-xo.html
There is a little trick called audacity and fl studio audio clip importing :P You guys still sold me on it. I'll get in conjunction with a Shure Super 55 though.
Honestly yeah a bit of a bummer, but not really because as a first time DAW user, I found Reaper to offer the best experience so far. And there's a 60 day evaluation period for free.
Logic has a free 90 day trial, and they specifically say that you can download each new version and extend it for another 90 days. Presumably they do this to sell Macs.
They should have put a link to this video in the box because this was extremely helpful. The quality and performance of the song was incredible and inspiring.
i have purchased my Scarlett 3rd gen 2i2. i have already installed the pro tools first DAW upon registering my product. when i tried looking for the eleven lite guitar amp plug in like you did in your video at 7:05, but i cant find any guitar amps.. what do i do?
Pro Tools First: Make sure pro tools is in punch mode, go up here to the record button, right click and press quick punch. Next open up the transport window. select pre-roll, select the amount of bars it plays before recording. Make sure the track is enabled, and then start recording. Logic: Press 'R' (all jokes aside this a very good vid)
Really good concept for a video form factor. Anyone who has gone so far as to look at the specs of the various Focusrite Scarlett line of devices is looking for practical knowledge without having to earn it the painful (and potentially expensive) way. Applause for Focusrite for sponsoring this video - smart decision. I'm ready to buy one of these anyway but this video certainly did not talk me out of it. Thanks much! 🧐
I use the 2i2 in my home studio. Great gear Your mix is very good. I record Roots Blues so my mixes sound cleaner but the quality is there. You guys rock Old School Blues artist Los Angeles
This makes it look too easy, it's not XD. It takes a lot of time to make everything come together, but non the less it inspired me, even though I already planned on getting a home studio, this video solidified that decision for me. Thanks for making everything clear and understandable in this video, appreciate it.
You're right, it definitely takes a lot of time and effort. We needed to condense everything down for a more digestible video! We're glad you are inspired, feel free to chime back in with any updates. Thanks for watching!
Go on man. I'm 6 years in and my only regret is not having started sooner. It is hard, and it is time consuming (I know a couple producers and we all went through a "no social life" phase because of this crap hahaha) but it is more than worth it. Being able to take the music out of your head and into the real world feels like magic... once all the work is done that is.
Hey Pixel, I'll be purchasing my first recording equipment this week. Researching over 3 years to understand recording process (still learning)... but this video sealed the deal for me. I truly love everything about your song, the easy to understand instructions, and good vibes that come through. Will be working with Reaper - and whatever free software that currently come with it and Focusrite 2i2 4th generation. Question: Would you suggest CONDENSER or DYNAMIC mic? I'm an absolute beginner so will gladly take any helpful tips from anyone! Thanks!
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle? This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs. This is not focusrite.
I had gotten this as a Christmas gift from my Dad, I had recorded basically a whole album with it. It was unfortunately stolen along with all my vinyl records, its a great piece of equipment for anyone who's interested in at home recording.
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle? This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs. This is not focusrite.
I've been toying with the 2i2 as I've recently started playing guitar and keys again. I also just had a good day, so plumped for the 2i2 studio bundle with the Scarlett CM25 mic and headphones... basically what you used here, but the full 2-channel version. I reckon it will be more than enough for my current standard. Basically I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this video tutorial because it really is down to earth and inspiring. Thank you 🙏🏼
Actually a great bare bones pro tools breakdown. I like your “no worries” approach to song production. Song didn’t suffer at all because of mono limitation Great, fun little tune. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. ps studio setup looks clean and well thought out. Nice.
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle? This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs. This is not focusrite.
I got that Scarlett Solo Studio bundle couple of weeks ago. I was unlucky and the cheap condenser microphone was broken out of the box. Lot of static from it even before turning the phantom power on and much worse with phantom power on and gain up. Unfortunately I didn't have another microphone to isolate the cause so I bought a Shure SM58 (which is always useful and I know really well) and that works great. Thankfully the company I bought the bundle from will replace or repair the broken Scarlett microphone and I have a great dynamic to use in the meantime. I also contacted Focusrite and their support was great. Everything else in the bundle working great.
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle? This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs. This is not focusrite.
10 years back i only could dream of having some device like this.. i think i might pick it up so i can start recording some demo's.. sound quality is really good as well.
Well, my Scarlett Solo did not come with Pro Tools...it came with Ableton. But, I wanted to tell you that I really liked your song! TFS and good luck guys!
Thank you! As you won't get a free version of ProTools any longer with this interface, there are still some free software included and you can always try other free DAWs that are out there.
Ableton is a pretty respectable quality program used by many known and unknown music producers. Also has maaaaaany tutorials by the company itself and many free EQs and sounds! Have fun ;)
@@Chinama104 OK, you've had eleven months to play with this rig - what's the verdict? Would you buy it again? Why? Why not? If no, what would you get instead? Help us neewbs out!
It's a great video with a lot of useful things. I will say that I strongly prefer using 3 or more mics on drums. The only way to have the punch of the bass is to near-mic it. And then you have to have at least two other mics. You can find 4-input interfaces for under $100, and you can buy Pyle 57 mics for $13 each. So it doesn't have to be expensive.
Damn, I got myself a Steinberg interface similar to this interface, looks good though. I'll use this to be a general guide on what I can do with my beginner, frankenstein'd set up
Great video, two questions on the video/product. 1. The options on the plug ins you used. When you selected the drums. Are they all the options included for free or did you get a bonus pack? 2. When you recorded vocals did you just plus the music track or did you mix in the sound from the mic recording you? Thanks in advance.
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle? This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs. This is not focusrite.
Thanks for your questions. 1) Everything we used came free with the included software. 2) When we recorded vocals we played the music and also monitored ourselves. Unless you hate it, it's good to hear yourself when signing to make sure you're on pitch.
@@Pixelproaudio Huh, silly me - I thought signing was for deaf people. You must have GREAT hearing... I'm sorry man... I was born a smart-arse and just can't help myself! But it was a great set-up line!!! And if I had a dollar for every grammar mistake I ever made, we both could retire rich. BTW, really nice video. I'm so new to this I don't even know what I don't know. But this video helped fill in some pretty big gaps in my education, so thanks for that. And yeah, I subbed!
Thank you for the informative video! I have one BIG question about the Scarlett Solo. Is there any way to adjust the recorded track playback volume independent of the current vocal track you're recording? My singer says it's hard for her to get the vocal right if her vocal monitored sound in the headphones can't be adjusted above the mix independently. (I hope that makes sense; for example some interfaces like the presonus have a "mix" knob that lets you do that) Thanks in advance!
I've got the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen and Pro Tools First. But the Eleven Lite is not included in my list of Plug-in:s. And can't find a free download anywhere.
I just received Focusrite Scarlette Solo Studio for Christmas. I'm an experienced musician but have no recording experience. The hardware came with free software. It's Ableton Live Lite 11. Can you please do a video using that software? I am totally in the dark. Thanks
Glad you're taking the dive into recording, it can be very rewarding! We would love to do a video with ALL11, but it might not be something we get to right away. In the meantime, there are a ton of videos on YT with tutorials for it, and of course, you can use some of the concepts used in our videos to help you in the recording process. Good Luck!
We are aware of Avid discontinuing the free version of Pro Tools, Pro Tools First. This is disappointing to us and we hope that Avid will offer a free version again sometime in the future. It seems that if you already had access to PT First that you will still have access to it now. But if you are trying to acquire it new from a included bundle or something similar, you won't be able to.
We still believe that our video provides an incredible step-by-step process of how to record a song from start to finish, regardless of the DAW you use to the plugins you have available. Our process here can help give guidance to those who are just starting out and provide some direction for anyone who may not know where to start.
We feel the same about our mixing videos that go along with this series (linked below). Although you can't get Pro Tools First along with all the free plugins anymore, they do provide a good overview of the mixing process and guidance in how to do this process. Enjoy!
Mixdown Video Part 1: th-cam.com/video/zHHWI10RI2I/w-d-xo.html
Mixdown Video Part 2: th-cam.com/video/PEK3Ab_oTV0/w-d-xo.html
Wow they really scaming people
There is a little trick called audacity and fl studio audio clip importing :P
You guys still sold me on it. I'll get in conjunction with a Shure Super 55 though.
Honestly yeah a bit of a bummer, but not really because as a first time DAW user, I found Reaper to offer the best experience so far. And there's a 60 day evaluation period for free.
Logic has a free 90 day trial, and they specifically say that you can download each new version and extend it for another 90 days. Presumably they do this to sell Macs.
@@Athazago The daw Tracktion Waveform Free is full featured and is way better than this fl studio trial trick
And, this guys, is how you sell a product! I'm more advanced than this in music production but, man, I'd have killed 10 years ago to watch this video!
Thank you so much, glad you liked the video!
underrated comment
They should have put a link to this video in the box because this was extremely helpful. The quality and performance of the song was incredible and inspiring.
We're glad you enjoyed it! We learned a lot by shooting this and are glad our audience did too!
Hey guys, the video is getting close to 200 likes! We're working on the mixdown video right now! Stay tuned and thanks so much for the support! -David
Upload soon
The Mixdown video is now Live! Check out the 1st part now - th-cam.com/video/zHHWI10RI2I/w-d-xo.html
i have purchased my Scarlett 3rd gen 2i2. i have already installed the pro tools first DAW upon registering my product. when i tried looking for the eleven lite guitar amp plug in like you did in your video at 7:05, but i cant find any guitar amps.. what do i do?
My late 90s hurts so guuud
Pro Tools First: Make sure pro tools is in punch mode, go up here to the record button, right click and press quick punch. Next open up the transport window. select pre-roll, select the amount of bars it plays before recording. Make sure the track is enabled, and then start recording.
Logic: Press 'R'
(all jokes aside this a very good vid)
Thank you! (not kidding)
-18 dB is around where you want your record level to be so you heave enough headroom to add things like compression.
how to set that ? pls help me, i always exceed
@@GidongLinog turn down gain
Actually pretty inspiring for a product review! Great work guys!
Picked this thing up a few days ago. I regret nothing! Excellent video
Really good concept for a video form factor. Anyone who has gone so far as to look at the specs of the various Focusrite Scarlett line of devices is looking for practical knowledge without having to earn it the painful (and potentially expensive) way. Applause for Focusrite for sponsoring this video - smart decision. I'm ready to buy one of these anyway but this video certainly did not talk me out of it. Thanks much! 🧐
I use the 2i2 in my home studio. Great gear Your mix is very good. I record Roots Blues so my mixes sound cleaner but the quality is there. You guys rock Old School Blues artist Los Angeles
Nice, and thank you!
This makes it look too easy, it's not XD. It takes a lot of time to make everything come together, but non the less it inspired me, even though I already planned on getting a home studio, this video solidified that decision for me. Thanks for making everything clear and understandable in this video, appreciate it.
You're right, it definitely takes a lot of time and effort. We needed to condense everything down for a more digestible video! We're glad you are inspired, feel free to chime back in with any updates. Thanks for watching!
Go on man. I'm 6 years in and my only regret is not having started sooner. It is hard, and it is time consuming (I know a couple producers and we all went through a "no social life" phase because of this crap hahaha) but it is more than worth it. Being able to take the music out of your head and into the real world feels like magic... once all the work is done that is.
This song reminds me of the early 2000’s rock so I love it
Amazing song and amazing tutorial! Exactly the level of detail I wanted .. waiting for the video at 200
First part of the mixdown video is up! th-cam.com/video/zHHWI10RI2I/w-d-xo.html
@@Pixelproaudio HURRAYYY thank you so much
Hey Pixel, I'll be purchasing my first recording equipment this week. Researching over 3 years to understand recording process (still learning)... but this video sealed the deal for me. I truly love everything about your song, the easy to understand instructions, and good vibes that come through. Will be working with Reaper - and whatever free software that currently come with it and Focusrite 2i2 4th generation. Question: Would you suggest CONDENSER or DYNAMIC mic? I'm an absolute beginner so will gladly take any helpful tips from anyone! Thanks!
Brilliant, really needed to see something from the box being opened and onwards!
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle?
This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs.
This is not focusrite.
I had gotten this as a Christmas gift from my Dad, I had recorded basically a whole album with it. It was unfortunately stolen along with all my vinyl records, its a great piece of equipment for anyone who's interested in at home recording.
Sold! I'm buying one tomorrow.
What a great idea for a video! Super clear and detailed.
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle?
This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs.
This is not focusrite.
yeah I do the exact thing with Scarlett Solo. play and record the whole song. best budget Audio Interface!
You truly can do a lot with a little. Thanks for watching!
That was actually pretty sick
I've been toying with the 2i2 as I've recently started playing guitar and keys again. I also just had a good day, so plumped for the 2i2 studio bundle with the Scarlett CM25 mic and headphones... basically what you used here, but the full 2-channel version. I reckon it will be more than enough for my current standard. Basically I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this video tutorial because it really is down to earth and inspiring. Thank you 🙏🏼
Very informative thank you kuya,paulit ulit ko pinapa nuod 😂
Actually a great bare bones pro tools breakdown. I like your “no worries” approach to song production. Song didn’t suffer at all because of mono limitation
Great, fun little tune. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. ps studio setup looks clean and well thought out. Nice.
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle?
This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs.
This is not focusrite.
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely amazing breakdown of how to use Avid Pro Tools! Thank you so much I just now saw this! Lol
I got that Scarlett Solo Studio bundle couple of weeks ago. I was unlucky and the cheap condenser microphone was broken out of the box. Lot of static from it even before turning the phantom power on and much worse with phantom power on and gain up. Unfortunately I didn't have another microphone to isolate the cause so I bought a Shure SM58 (which is always useful and I know really well) and that works great. Thankfully the company I bought the bundle from will replace or repair the broken Scarlett microphone and I have a great dynamic to use in the meantime. I also contacted Focusrite and their support was great. Everything else in the bundle working great.
Great, we'll glad it turned out okay for you! Things like that can happen, and we're happy to see it worked out for you in the end. Keep recording!
Very cool Gonna put the kettle on!
Thanks for the great video and tutorial. Actually recording and producing real music as you explain the process..nice work!
Glad it was helpful, thank you!
Wow, I'm sold. Nice work fellas.... cheers.
thanx for for saving me a life time of questions, will set my gen 3 FR AS SOON AS IT ARRIVES.
love the song! very Blink 182ish haha!! best product review ever
Dude, I wasn't expecting such a great performance from a 5k channel! Subscribed :)
Most useful step by step ever, thank you for this!
Set aside the superb production of this video, these guys tell a beautiful message. Go on and create music! Y'all should listen and make some. :)
Thank you for the kind words!
It all depends on creativity.
That was exceptionally well done!
The Mixdown video is now out! Check out the 1st part now - th-cam.com/video/zHHWI10RI2I/w-d-xo.html
This is good recording advice regardless of which interface you use. Nice little ditty also!
That was cool guys!
I aint gon lie this was a good video
I love it. Now this song stuck in my head
Great work guys!
You helped me a lot
Thank you so much
Definitely crushed that 200 like goal! Awesome video! Amazing what these tools can do!
the bass guitarist goin crazy 🔥🔥
Great demonstration. Killer pop punk song! 🤟
Nicely done. Your attention to the details produced an inspiring product. Thanks for sharing.
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle?
This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs.
This is not focusrite.
10 years back i only could dream of having some device like this.. i think i might pick it up so i can start recording some demo's.. sound quality is really good as well.
This was a great video. Laid out a solid product review. The music was good. Great job
Thanks, we are really glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. I'm trying to get a friend of mine into this world and I'm pretty sure this will do it. The song is a jam too btw 👌🏻
I thought they were going to hack and cheat on micd up drums but they really did 1 mic 🎤 great video Im a new mixing engineer!
absolute stars - thanks lads for the tutorial - great fun and great track
That was awesome - thank you!
Thanks for watching! -David
Well, my Scarlett Solo did not come with Pro Tools...it came with Ableton. But, I wanted to tell you that I really liked your song! TFS and good luck guys!
Thank you! As you won't get a free version of ProTools any longer with this interface, there are still some free software included and you can always try other free DAWs that are out there.
Ableton is a pretty respectable quality program used by many known and unknown music producers. Also has maaaaaany tutorials by the company itself and many free EQs and sounds! Have fun ;)
sweet shit bro !thanks, great video!
Amazing job!
wow that was good . I'm getting one
the vid really taked off good work
that dad joke a the end, i love it
The moment u laugh at a dad joke but ur not a dad
That turned out awesome!
Very useful recording tips
Nice video quality, quality production, good job...for a promo video, haha ;) but hey, gotta pay the bills right? 😂
Love this 100%
Pretty cool! Kind of has a “Sum 41 meets Smashing Pumpkins” vibe.
As a 90's pop punk guy, I appreciate the comparison! -Tay
@@Pixelproaudio same here! The music was inspiring and much appreciated!
great work, enjoyed this one
Awesome video. What focusrite bundle can do. I can't wait to test out my focusrite bundle.
Thank you and good luck!
This so inspired me. Thank you so much!
Very clear and informative .already subscribed 👍👍😁
Thank you!
This was utterly informative!
I have just purchased Focusright Scarlet , will I get pro tools first
Thinking of buying 1...
Very impressive! Thank you!
Your video is super helpful for me!!! Thank you so much!!!
Glad it helped!
just bought mine this weekend
how is your experience am trying to buy one
@@protheking5967 idk yet I jus set up all my stuff 🤣
@@Chinama104 OK, you've had eleven months to play with this rig - what's the verdict? Would you buy it again? Why? Why not? If no, what would you get instead? Help us neewbs out!
Nice work man, very clear.
Thanks for watching! -David
Thank you brother
Well done Guys 👍
Thank you!
dude youre an excellent presenter
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Amazing work! Thank you!!
This was awesome! Thanks!
It's a great video with a lot of useful things. I will say that I strongly prefer using 3 or more mics on drums. The only way to have the punch of the bass is to near-mic it. And then you have to have at least two other mics. You can find 4-input interfaces for under $100, and you can buy Pyle 57 mics for $13 each. So it doesn't have to be expensive.
Awesome and thank you
Its like hearing a Good Charlotte song
For sure! We have pop punk surging through our veins....
@@Pixelproaudio some Braid influences in there
One of the best Audio Interfaces you can get. I would kill for a Saphire Pro and a ISA One though!
For sure! We love gear and when you get to upgrade it's a feeling like no other!
Brillant!!!!!
I don't think I like the of the focus rite but I do likethe look of the matching cable
Wow, turned out great! Cool song and cool sound :)
Damn, I got myself a Steinberg interface similar to this interface, looks good though. I'll use this to be a general guide on what I can do with my beginner, frankenstein'd set up
Great work young lads. Tay can be a good actor in movies ;)
Oh, why thank you, thank you very much haha. You'd be surprised how shy he actually is!
Nice video thanks
Great video, two questions on the video/product.
1. The options on the plug ins you used. When you selected the drums. Are they all the options included for free or did you get a bonus pack?
2. When you recorded vocals did you just plus the music track or did you mix in the sound from the mic recording you?
Thanks in advance.
Do you see on the plug-in, in the upper top, a small red circle?
This circle means that the system is hardware-based. T e or tdm or xd. There are boards with chips, a digidesign and an interface for audio inputs, outputs with top-end DACs and ADCs.
This is not focusrite.
Thanks for your questions. 1) Everything we used came free with the included software. 2) When we recorded vocals we played the music and also monitored ourselves. Unless you hate it, it's good to hear yourself when signing to make sure you're on pitch.
@@Pixelproaudio Huh, silly me - I thought signing was for deaf people. You must have GREAT hearing...
I'm sorry man... I was born a smart-arse and just can't help myself! But it was a great set-up line!!! And if I had a dollar for every grammar mistake I ever made, we both could retire rich. BTW, really nice video. I'm so new to this I don't even know what I don't know. But this video helped fill in some pretty big gaps in my education, so thanks for that. And yeah, I subbed!
Halo i want to ask how to record pure music sound and vocal together? I want to hear the pure music then singing
Cool very nice the sound 👌
Thank you for the informative video! I have one BIG question about the Scarlett Solo. Is there any way to adjust the recorded track playback volume independent of the current vocal track you're recording? My singer says it's hard for her to get the vocal right if her vocal monitored sound in the headphones can't be adjusted above the mix independently. (I hope that makes sense; for example some interfaces like the presonus have a "mix" knob that lets you do that) Thanks in advance!
I've got the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen and Pro Tools First. But the Eleven Lite is not included in my list of Plug-in:s. And can't find a free download anywhere.
superb
imma buy scarlett bundle
kudos!
Songg isss sooooo littttt🔥🔥🔥
Did this guy mean 200 or 200.000 views/likes? 😎 they got me at focus, right? 👍👍🤘
I just received Focusrite Scarlette Solo Studio for Christmas. I'm an experienced musician but have no recording experience. The hardware came with free software. It's Ableton Live Lite 11. Can you please do a video using that software? I am totally in the dark. Thanks
Glad you're taking the dive into recording, it can be very rewarding! We would love to do a video with ALL11, but it might not be something we get to right away. In the meantime, there are a ton of videos on YT with tutorials for it, and of course, you can use some of the concepts used in our videos to help you in the recording process. Good Luck!
How different is set up here compared to Ableton Live lite 12?
Very cool STorm