1. Welcome to Pro Tools LE 7

Congratulations, and welcome to the world of Pro Tools! Through the more than 20 years of Digidesign’s history, Pro Tools has established itself at the forefront of the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) community, and version 7.x (including versions 7.1, 7.3, and 7.4) provides a new level of power and creativity. As a result, Pro Tools 7 can be found in virtually every level of the audio industry, from music production for CDs to surround sound for theatrical soundtracks. Now, armed with Pro Tools LE’s powerful array of functions and features, you’ll be able to tap into this world of digital audio for yourself to realize your own creative vision. Welcome to the party!

The first step in the process is to set up your system and master the basic functioning of Pro Tools. In this chapter, we’ll discuss the structure, function, and most basic operations of Pro Tools LE 7, and you’ll learn how to: