Make your sound better, your recordings crisper, and your songs more powerful Ready to record songs that sound like they were created in the biggest studios? Then use the software the pros do and learn how to get the most out of Pro Tools 10 with this guide! From mic placement and multitrack recording to mixing and mastering, you'll quickly gain the skills to create the best possible recordings and release your own music. Tackling recording basics -- get a grip on the components of a studio, learn how to make analog and digital connections, and enhance your music with MIDI Enter the Pro Tools world -- dive into the software and make it work with your recording hardware Test 1-2-3 -- discover how to set levels, achieve the best sounds, and record single and multiple tracks Edit like an engineer -- follow steps to edit audio and work with clips to turn your raw tracks into usable pieces Put your mixing hat on -- take your tracks and blend them to create your finished masterpiece Mastering magic -- learn the steps for mastering your music to make it sound the very best Be heard -- share your finished music on the web and get tips for promoting your band Open the book and find: Advice for selecting the right mics Steps for configuring your software Tips for proper recording and playback Ways to build your editing prowess Techniques for recording and editing MIDI data How to blend tracks to create a finished song Plans for mastering your own track Secrets for getting your music to the masses 8 Books in 1 Home Recording Basics Getting Started Using Pro Tools Recording Audio Editing Audio Managing MIDI Mixing in Pro Tools Mastering in Pro Tools Getting Your Music to the Masses.