Soundtrack Pro 2 may be one of the best kept secrets in the world of audio workstations. With power rivaling even the most advanced audio editors, it also takes a solid stab at audio post. Its tools are wide ranging and first rate, partly because many have been taken from the renowned Logic Pro suite. This tutorial takes you through Soundtrack Pro 2, clearly explaining each function while revealing the practical uses of the software within the real world. Sam McGuire describes Soundtrack Pro's strengths, weaknesses, and general quirks to help you navigate and get the most out of this powerful application. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Soundtrack Pro 2
What is Soundtrack Pro 2? Compatibility Information Software Packages Pane System
The Layout of Soundtrack Pro 2 Left Pane Right & Bottom Panes Setting Up Soundtrack Pro 2
General Preferences Project Settings Recording & Synchronization Control Surfaces & Video Out
Apple Loops
Getting Sound Right Away
Music Loops
SFX Loops
Creating a Score Using Loops pt. 1
Creating a Score Using Loops pt. 2
Creating a Score Using Loops pt. 3
Sound Design Using Loops
Creating Your Own Loops
Tracks
What are Tracks?
Editing Audio Clips on Tracks
Using Automation pt. 1
Using Automation pt. 2
The Mixer
What is the Mixer?
Effectively Using the Mixer
Why the Mixer is Not Always a Good Choice
Tools
Selection Tool & Time Slice Tool
Blade Tools & Scrub Tool
Lift Tool & Stamp Tool
File Editor
Basic Tools
Display Frequency Spectrum
Audio Streching Tool
Sample Edit Tool
Edit Menu Functions
Multitake Editor
What is a Multitake Clip?
Creating a Multitake Clip while Recording
Editing with Multitake Clips in Music & Post
Conform
What is the Conform Function?
Preparing Files in Final Cut Pro
When You Should & Shouldn't Use It
Browser & Favorites
Using the Browser to Access Files
Other System Tools that Compliment the Browser
Setting & Using Favorites
Analysis
General Usage
Clicks & Pops
Power Line Hum
DC Offset & Phase
Clipped Signal
Silence
Actions
Reasons Why the Action List is Great
Using the Actions List Effectively
The Action List in Action
Effects
Using Effects as Inserts
Using Effects through the Processor Menu
Dynamics
Spectrum
Time Effects
Reverb
Specialized
Recording
What You Need to Record
Pushing Record for the First Time
Proper Monitoring
HUDs
What are HUDs?
The Sound Palette
Multipoint Video
Process Menu
Fade in through Reverse
Inserts & Time Stretching
Noise Reduction through EQ Matching
All the Rest
Surround Sound
Setting Up Surround Submixes
The Surround Panner
Automating in Surround
Automatic Down Mixes
Markers
Setting Up Markers
Efficiency with Markers pt. 1
Efficiency with Markers pt. 2
Project Examples
Project pt. 1
Project pt. 2
Project pt. 3
Project pt. 4
Final Formats
Exporting Your Project
Using Soundtrack Pro 2 with Compressor
Archiving Your Project
Wrap Up
Summary
About the Author