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Soundtrack Pro 101: An Introduction to Soundtrack Pro 2
Audio Editing and Sound Design in Final Cut Studio

This two-day class guides you through using Soundtrack Pro to edit audio files, repair field recordings, perform multitrack arranging and mixing, synchronize audio and video, analyze and fix common audio problems, and perform other creative sound design techniques. This course focuses on practical, professional techniques used to add professional music and sound effects to video and multimedia projects.

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Courses Available: Soundtrack Pro 101
Course Outline – Day 1


Exploring the Workspace

  1. Workspace Overview
  2. Editing Pane Overview
  3. Setting Project Properties
  4. Working with Clips
  5. Exploring Clip Details
  6. Dividing Clips
  7. Cut and Paste Edits
  8. Working with Tracks
  9. Using the Track Tab Channel Strip
  10. Adjusting Volume and Pan
  11. Muting and Soloing
  12. Scrubbing Audio
  13. Zooming and Magnifiying

Fixing Audio Files

  1. Opening Audio Files
  2. Non-destructive Editing and Actions
  3. Editing at the Sample Level
  4. Analyzing an Audio File
  5. Fixing Pops and Clicks
  6. Removing Noise
  7. Working with Ambient Noise
  8. Applying Changes to Other Final Cut Pro Clips

Working with the Frequency Spectrum

  1. Frequency Spectrum View
  2. Adjusting Spectrum Display Controls
  3. Frequency Selection Tool
  4. Adding Selections to the Timeline
  5. Time Stretching Audio
  6. Multitrack Editing
  7. Understanding Snap Modes
  8. Using Cycle Regions

Editing Multrack Projects

  1. Opening Multitrack Projects
  2. Using the Timecode HUD
  3. Using Score Markers
  4. Spotting Effects
  5. Using the Multipoint Video HUD
  6. Ripple Edits

Working with Content

  1. Adding New Apple Collections
  2. Using the Search Function
  3. Creating Favorites
  4. Working with Effects
  5. Creating a Simple Soundtrack
  6. Exploring the Master Envelopes



Course Outline – Day 2


Mixing Multitrack Projects
  1. Using the Mixer
  2. Adding DSP Effects to a Track
  3. Adding DSP Effects to a Clip
  4. Working with Fades
  5. Using Busses
  6. About Submixes
  7. Using Envelopes to Automate Tracks
  8. Exploring Automation Modes
  9. Setting Volume for Video
  10. Returning to Final Cut Pro
  11. Exporting Your Song
  12. Exporting OMF/AAF Files

Conforming Multitrack Projects

  1. Dialog Recording and ADR

ADR Recording in Soundtrack Pro

  1. Setting Up for ADR
  2. Choosing an Input
  3. Monitoring Recording
  4. Setting Recording Levels
  5. Recording the First Take
  6. Previewing a Recording and Multitrack Recording

Getting Deeper into ADR

  1. Using Prerecorded ADR Files
  2. Using the Multitake Editor
  3. Matching Sounds
  4. Using the Sound Pallet HUD
  5. Using the Lift and Stamp Tools



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