Why I Use Pro Tools and Why You Should Too! 

i have learned so many things about PT from you, thanks man, I just wanna learn PT becouse of ,,industry standard issue,, regards

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There are two essential game changers in hip hop: MPC and FL Studio. Period.

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​@@andrethedias Akai MPC sampler was the thing in 90s. FL Studio was for later generations kind of "different same" so to speak (cheapish sampling tool). This video oversimplifies things. In real world, in professional context, you'd use FL Studio or whatever you like (does not really matter) to make stems to do your mixdown. In final mix and mastering situation, yes, studios commonly use Pro Tools for that. To save a lot of money however, I'd recommend just to learn Reaper instead to do final mix and mastering. It's not a huge leap to use Pro Tools after you get it right.

@@andrethedias A lot of people use ableton even in in commercial studio. In fact i own one and i use ableton. For me it's one of the top 3 DAW in terms of workflow. It is fully capable of all you need to do and even more.

@@jarkkojs HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAH

FL is more of a midi daw than everything in one. It's good to make fast beats because the piano roll is one of best but other than that it's poor. The mixer is the reason why I switched to Ableton, it's much clearer

I think the same

@@iamnotmelisa you are so beautiful😍

@@yakshrajsingh8121 aww thank u

@@iamnotmelisa welcome😊

The license is just a plug in usb you can go buy that from a sound store

BTW: I Just thought that was interesting. I'm not tryna "School you". lmao

Thanks for that. Reaper sounds cool.

@@waynewav it is, but i say use what's comfortable. If you've already got a flow with whatever DAW you have and it does what you need, there's probably not much sense in disrupting that to chase whatever shiny red ball just rolled out in the street. Thanks for the love! I always dig your show.

True that. And Reaper is used in lots of voice over/game studios from what I hear, so it's making some headway.

I agree with this. FL studio has the cleanest setup for producing and mixing but lacks severely when it comes to recording

tru i have both, but still use pt to make beats sometimes

Fl sucks at recording

@@kokidchaz4790 lmao came back a year later with vengeance 😂

PT: you want to zoom into waveforms to see what's that breathe you're editing out? Sure, no problem LG: well you temporarely zoom in to the session bc there is literally no way to see what you're editing unless you increase the gain of the file itself. no, you can't just increase the gain of the region, that'll give you a bar right over the noisefloor PT: you wanna change the inputs of existing multitrack to ascending order? yeah sure no problem LG: well if you wanna do that you have to delete it and redo it when you create them. PT: you wanna add crossfades to a grouped multitrack instrument? sure, it'll do that LG: well, that's not included in editing groups, so you have to select all the regions first. as well as the following regions. PT: you wanna use a take from a playlist on a separate channel? sure, you can just drag and drop it out. LG: well, you can technically do that, but it's at lest 5 more steps. PT: you ran out of DSP power but only want to freeze DSP plugins on a channel? no problem, freeze up to an insert. LG: well, we didn't even thought about that would be a problem for people in the studio using probably 50% DSP and not native plugins. PT: you wanna adjust anything on a record enabled track like fader, solo, mute? sure. LG: well, you can technically do that during playback, but you won't hear the change until you stop the playback, disable arming than restart the playback. PT: wanna solo band our Stock EQ? sure, we have a keyboard command for that. LG: WTF is solo band? PT: don't wanna spend a fortune on plugins that sounds like the analog gear you wanna use in a session? sure, we give you 160+ plugins that we modelled after the exact hardware. LG: we actually have some emulations but they only look like the thing we modelled them after but actually sound nothing like ethem. PT: you wanna search for your plugins instead of going through the enormous list of vendors and find the exact eq you're looking for? Sure, just start typing. LG: we have actually failed to add this feature, but there are 3rd party applications you can run as a background application to do that so why should we care. PT: wanna add autofades with a single shortcut to save you hours of editing a huge session? sure, press F. LG: we have actually failed to add this feature, but there are 3rd party applications you can run as a background application to do that so why should we care. And the list goes on... yes, there are benefits of using anything over PT, I don't agree with them as a company either, but their software is going to be an industry standard for a reason. Do we need ARA2? Sure. Could we not use iLock? Would be amazing. Could we open multiple sessions at once? We'd love to do that. Could they add VST or AU support? Yep. Is there any other DAW on the market that is not trying to add unnecessary features targeting the average users / songwriters to sell more licenses and actually ignoring the feature requests of actual Audio Professionals? (Don't say Reaper, it doesn't even have AAF import so transitioning to it is a nightmare).

@@skk6811 someone was triggered lol

@@skk6811 also sounds like you haven’t used logic in 10 years lol

@@tomywidacol Chill out dude. Those problems still exist in Logic 10.7.2. I'd love to see some improvement on the software, but the release notes don't address any of these features. However if I'm missing something mentioned above, please let me know, there might be things you know that I don't.

PT: you want to use low latency mode and not have to mute the channel? Cool. LG: Well even when low latency mode is enabled you still hear phasing and latency.

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Even better is to not learn them all. Learn one really well and you will be fine. The worst is to jump from one to the other and never becoming expert in one. The idea is to get the job done and make great music. Which daw you used will not make the result better. Just choose one of the top 5 that you feel best with and go for it. Don't waste time worrying that you are using the wrong daw. The weirdest thing is how some people choose daws. They watch a video. They think the guy is cool, so they do whatever he is doing. Of course no one finds out what the most successful ones are using. They go with someone who is as much a beginner as they are, but has a channel. Strange.

@@perrypelican9476 if you wanna do music learn pro tools then choose another daw fot u

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That was the video that sold me on it. I really lean more towards Studio One for more own production but working at studios to track vocals its really no way around it.

Not according to my experiences. >15 years within post production, and close to 25 years professionally with Pro Tools. I don`t at all need, or even miss the Mixer window in PT. So it's kind of interesting that you experience the same thing with Nuendo :D That being said. I miss Digidesign and I truly *hate* AVID! Everything I miss from PT (especially due to my tendonitis), are the key commands which are soooo much better compared to all the other DAWs I`ve tried. Otherwise, I encourage people to avoid Avid's pro tools.

I agree that it’s def for engineers. Mixing and recording are done best in pro tools in my opinion. There are definitely others that make producing and composing more enjoyable. And That’s dope that you knew Tony Maserati💯💯

I have no problem with PT Ultimate. I create, play and record multiple instruments, mix and master. Im 66 yrs old.

@@mkuschmusic2 Dude....you just proved my point 100%....YOU are 66yrs old! Of course you're Pro Tools is your DAW of choice!

@@beeisbad Dude! I started using it 2 years ago. I used a Roland 24 track b4 that.😎

@@mkuschmusic2 Bro.... Once again, you make my point. 95% of Today's generation of young producers DO NOT choose PT as their daw of choice. The fact that your daw 2 years ago was a 24track roland,,,THEN you chose PT is a perfect transition of digital formats that are NOT trending in today's world at all. MAJORITY of today's young people learning PT today is either a lot older and NOT young.... OR.... they want to be an engineer and learned at some Full Sail-type school. trust me... i'm an OG in this game for real for real. This is fats bro. But hey.... at the end of the day it really don't matter what you use. What matters is HOW you use it! Blessings to you... keep doing your thing bro!

Same here!

Pro Tools is the best at audio editing, no questions ask, but also the worst at midi editing. so many midi functions are missing compared to other DAWs. ^^

Philippe Heritier thats where DAW's like Logic (For Mac) & FL Studio shines Pro Tools is only good for Mixing, Recording & Mastering (In some areas) I rarely see producers make beats in Pro Tools because they like the flow of FL better and they would import the beat in pro tools for mixing and mastering purposes

Teezo Tarantino FL is best for best making. Reaper is best for everything else. I'm joking. I think reaper is the best but everyone is different. My mother used to ask me why I didn't like certain foods and I used to say because I'm not you.

@@perrypelican9476 But who even makes 'beats' anymore?! When are people gonna realise they all sound the same?

What do waveforms do to vocals?

@@andresblandon8529 the transients are a lot easier to see in Protools. Logic’s look a little more blockier unless you zoom in a lot which is annoying. The other issue is grid lines are not transparent through regions. Both of these things make it more difficult to edit and make sure things are aligning to the grid properly

Hey E. I haven’t check that out. I’m going to look into it. Thanks.

E. Hall i have it it’s the bomb

Pro Tools was Mac-only once. Digidesign was the era. Then AVID came, and ruined PT for everyone. Now only the big (addicted) production companies can afford PT. It is a shame. But AVID did this to themselves. The grouping are amazing, btw. The key commands too. You just have to learn them by hands. And feel the *real* speed PT can offer while audio editing in PT!

Wavy Wayne can’t mix he did nothing to my bro’s song I mixed it for him better then wavy Wayne he dosent know the modern sound he’s a$$ judging by your music you mix better then wavy Wayne too domt watch this clown.

No ppl mix and record with limitations in fl..tell that to ppl who don't know any better...it's best used for making tracks/production..stop bs.

@@225maine but how do I mix better then wavy Wayne with limits like cmon this guy is so a$$ pro tools is better but e mfs who use it suck !!!!!! Y’all are trash I’ll smack tf outta you too Lil nikka

@@bigsteppa3112 and you hitting on wanye for what? Boy you're a whole bitch out here..garbage ass nigga.

What exactly is what not.

How'd it go my friend, any luck yet?

@@oompaloompa3188 I am still rocking my Ableton 10. Couldn't depart from it yet due to user friendly. Probably upgrade to Ableton 12 in the future after Upgrade my machine with M2 MacBook Pro.

Don't even bother dude. You'll regret it. Trust me, even when i got to to things really fast in reaper i decided to give pro tools a chance and i just couldn't work with it. The only thing that reaper lacks at to me is just some vst synth plugins

@@yoadmaimon2007 I mean it does come with one synth lol

@@rano12321 Yeah, but it's one that has only basic wave sounds and you have to build the sounds from scratch

@@yoadmaimon2007 Who needs stock instruments/synths with a DAW when we have amazing freebies like Pianobook, Vital, Surge XT, etc? Honestly, I'd rather the DAW focus on tasks that only the DAW can do. The synth/instrument market is extremely saturated with plenty to choose from.

Too late, man. PT was _everything_ you could wish for under DigiDesign. After AVID's destruction, there is hardly anything left to watch without paying way too much. So if you`re already experienced with PT at a professional level, then you know what I`m talking about. If you just want to "look around", then nah... forget about it.

I was looking at the price of it and it's $800 for a yearly subscription. I'm pretty sure FL studio is 200 and you get it permanently. I don't really know the nuances about music software, but it seems like to make better music, just being talented seems like the way to go.

Yo JEB I was a die hard FL Studio user for years and I still think that it is lit!!! But......you gotta give Studio One 4.5.1 a go my brother. If you add the ATOM pad controller along with it or any midi keyboard, your possibilities with beats are endless. I use S1 for both beats and vocals all in the same DAW. That way you can mix ya beat with your vocals rather than exporting stems in FL. If FL would ever step up their linear recording game workflow like most DAWs including Cubase it would be a Monster!!!!

@@EHall-yx9xy studio 1 is also great. I agree.. I actually know how to use about 4 daws. FL , studio 1, Ableton, and cubase. I just find the FL for making beats so so easy and straight to the point. I use studio one for vocals too sometimes. But cubase is the easiest to record mix and handle vocal correction. I basically use what I feel like when I can. But most of the time it's make the beat in fl and record in cubase. Not just because of it being in one daw 😅 but there's this level of inspiration I unlock when I switch daws. That's the main reason

I use FL to compose and Cubase for recording sessions. I been using FL since 2.0 and I get ideas down fast. For vocals I use Cubase for the comping feature with Variaudio for correction. I do set up the system to behave like protools though. Either way I end up sending out the stems to my engineer who of course uses protools. My own templates make sessions easier. I've tried PT a bunch but I'm just slow in it and barely get anything done. FL & Cubase are my perfect combo.

Ableton for vocals FL for beats 😤💪🏽

That's probably one of the weirdest take. Protools is a money sucker daw and logic is 10x more quality.

Me too is somewhat sorry for your wallet. But then again, with PT (especially with flex/ultimate/HD), you have the possibilities to become a true gunslinger when it comes to key commands! Using the I-beam is everything you will need if an insane amount of speed is what you`re in need of. Also check out the menu popping up when hitting Enter to create a marker. Lots of possibilities in regard to layouts, hiding tracks, zooms, curves showing and more. Holding down Ctrl+cmd+alt while mouse clicking on a Plug Ins parameter should offer some usable opportunities. Combine this with the third party macro program QuicKeys, and the limits are endless! PT is insane for audio editing. I still prefer Logic for music making though.

@@oompaloompa3188 And 10x more mouse clicking and lack of Key Commands and speed workflow.

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You got some time o your hand there using studio one or any other if not protools. Studio editor is to messy and slow. I've been using it just to show some guys a few things and man it is a total waste of time and killed a few inspirations arranging. We all use 3rd part vst or plugins so all are the same except the smooth and fast flow editing in protools that is the decider.

@@SmallAxeMP If it works for you, I say go for it! It's great where we live in a time where there are multiple choices available for people. Take Reaper for example.. I hear a lot of people saying it has a steep learning curve, but for me, I thought it was very straight-forward. No learning curve to me. As far as Pro Tools is concerned, I haven't used it since v.10.3 - so the newer versions might be the ticket. I just remember 10.3 was to slow for my workflow and at that time I was heavily into Reaper, and reaper's midi kicked PT10's butt the way I used it.. lol. Anyways, thanks for the reply. Best wishes for the future! :)

@@shawnmelody8346 I dId a sIde by sIde comparIson and protools Is actually the easIest of all to be honest. The mIdI wIndow In most other DAW wIth the quantIzIng and tools layed out In that one edItor Is straIght up but the multI tool and a quIck Coomand zero makes lIfe easIer In a sense because protools gIve you more real estate and a clean lay out. It`s what works for you at the end of the day but clIck for clIck protools Is faster and lIke I saId the drop down In studIo one Is actually longer tIme scrollIng than a one clIck from protools. All the best In the future to you my brotheR. Bless up.

@@SmallAxeMP Best to you too! God bless!

Great point.

No doubt fam! 💯

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DZ La Flare this is so relevant now!

Pay every year to use a software or pay $100 once for lifetime updates? People may just be uneducated on FL or have no experience with it. Curious to hear what you think makes Pro Tools (or any DAW) better than FL.

if you producing use FL but if you mixing use pro tools bro

It’s for recording than?

@@antcash1111 some people use it really well for producing but in my own experience I don’t feel comfortable. But yes most people say it’s the best for recording and mixing

which one is the best?

@@frankg.39 if you have enough knowledge making music like plying an instrument, that’s not a problem but if you are focused in producing I wouldn’t start with pro tools but that’s my opinion. If you are focused on to be an engineer more than being a producer, that’s ok. Fl, logic, ableton, reason. Those have better tools to produce in my opinion.

Seriouslu Pro Tools looks like hot garbage but the problem is that the ones who use Pro Tools are recording veterans and that would mean they'd have to relearn a new interface

I ALSO WISH LOGIC WAS ON WINDOWS!!! When I went to Digital Media class I literally was making music on logic that sounded 20 times better than all the music I made on FL studio 11 when that was out

I’d start with Pro Tools. Then anything else would be easier.

Good point. Thanks for the comment. I’d rather produce in another DAW as well like Logic.

Didn't cakewalk close down? When was the last update to sonar?

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I suggest you go with the daw that you feel good with, not what someone else who has only used one daw. You will find great people using reaper and FL and every other top 5 daw. Choose the one you like best.

That’s dope. We started with the old school Mbox. The light blue one with the Focusrite preamps. 💯

@@waynewav Pro Tools is the industry standard, ppl can hate on it but it don't change the truth.

@@waynewav Only worst thing about pro tools is their price... You will pay them until you die... It's forever never ending subscription system 🤬🤬 I agree pro tools is fantastic But it's not cost effective. F*** industry standard

Pro Tools is a lot different than FL. You can get it tho. And knowing both will make you better.

waves is very good

I started on audition as well because it was provided by my school. I would say that now you are familiar and comfortable with audition you should switch to another DAW with a more efficient workflow. It will be incredibly easy to learn a new DAW if you've had to deal with audition lol.

That’s a great topic.

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Lil Levy wat pt version and wat windows are you using

@@thisguydaengineer6512 Ive been trying to use PT First just to get the flow of it but windows 10 with Core I7 8th Gen

Lil Levy thats crazy because i been using a I5 with 8gb and got no problems at all

Are you in need of automation, suspend automation function and easy access to these, then you unfortunately have to go for the HD (Plex) versions. Otherwise, I would go for the Studio version. If you dont need to own PT, you can rent it. Sucks, but at least that is an option.

Non of the other DAW work flow is faster than protools. The mix window is smoother and very easy to access. Though studio one had drag and drop features if you have a lot if plugins the list is longer with huge thumb nails making the drop down everlasting to everlasting. Even if you use the favourite category it is still difficult. In protools all you need is to spread the page adding the IO, instruments etc on edit page and if you have double screen monitors you are flying. The multi fool feature in protools makes editing so easy. I used studio one all week last week and couldn't believe the time it took to do simple things. I am now back into protools. For producing the instruments etc are there in studio one but I use 3rd party instruments so no worries.

@@SmallAxeMP ..at the end yes ,its a matter of choice, but you should try studio one 4...many of my friends has switched from pt to st1.the workflow of st1 is just amazing...regards

@@foxproduction4554 I have it and been using it all week last week and the week before been using it from it was just released. I owned every version yet still it is in jo way better than protools. I opened both on my scenes and did a side by side comparison and protools is faster and more organized. The drag and drop feature in studio one works when you only use factory stock plugins but if you have a lot of 3rd party plugins like me then the drag and drop makes no sense because the list gets very long and the thumb nails makes it even more complex. I used 2 monitor screens and that way I only wanna see my edit window on one side only and nothing else so the edit window where you drag from is unwanted in my flow. Once you know how to use protools with your short cuts and key commands is very simple. Guys over think it and then say it is backward etc but they just dont know how to use it.

@Rasul Huseynov is it better sound quality than protools? I have a version of studio one too.just thinking is it worth the money and hastle to get another Daw when I have Ableton 10.1 suite already full functional