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March 01

What You’ll Learn in AVID Pro Tools Production I

If you’ve completed the introductory levels of Pro Tools and you’re ready to take your skills into a true studio workflow, AVID Pro Tools Production I (PT201) is your next major milestone. This intermediate-to-advanced course builds on what you learned in Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II and prepares you to operate Pro Tools ultimate with HD-series hardware like a working professional.

Production I focuses heavily on configuration, essential before recording even begins. You’ll learn how to customize system settings, manage I/O, allocate voices, and optimize HD Native hardware for smooth performance. These are the same tasks engineers handle every day in commercial studio environments.

Beyond technical setup, the course teaches advanced editing and mixing techniques:

  • Clip gain workflows
  • Advanced selection
  • Auditioning tools
  • Submixes
  • Parallel processing
  • VCA Masters
  • Automation functions (including AutoMatch and Write modes)

All of this prepares you for real-world studio expectations and the next level of Pro Tools Certification. For learners working toward professional credentials, PT201 is the bridge between knowing Pro Tools and mastering Pro Tools.

If you’re aiming to build a strong engineering resume or step confidently into a studio role, this course is one of the most impactful investments you can make.


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Professor Scott Beckett

Avid Certified Expert Instructor

Scott is an AVID Certified Expert Instructor (ACI) for Pro Tools and has taken over 50 post-Doctoral courses in the field of audio, acoustics, audio for video, and live sound applications. In this pursuit of this area of study, Beckett has been involved with the renovation and implementation of new recording equipment in various business and Religious spaces, changes in acoustic environments, and production of many albums that all involve student learning and engagement.

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