Recording modes in protools

[mscm23]

Hi,

I'm trying to record a song where the first 16 bars don't have a set tempo or drums, and then the song continues in a 4/4 beat with drums.

Should I record in 2 different modes (shuffle, grid), and if I do, how do I put them together?

 

[bennychico11]

shuffle and grid mode has nothing to do with the recording process. These are edit modes for moving regions around.
Shuffle mode just allows regions to snap to the closest region to the left when you move it, while grid mode allows you to snap regions to whatever grid you are set to.

I'm guessing what your wanting to do is play without a click track at the beginning...but then later on have the click track follow your performance so that when you are in grid mode you can see the bar|beat markers...correct?
What you can do is just record the intro separately first....then set a tempo/time change marker at the end of the intro right where you want the first beat of the song to start. Then you can go back in and play in 4/4 with the click track.

 

[mscm23]

Thanks for that explanation.

Another question: I recorded a part with the click. When I listened back I realized that it was a bit fast. Can I change the tempo of this recording?

 

[mscm23]

Also, can you explain how to set a tempo/time change marker?
Thanks

 

[TuoKaerf]

Yes and no to your first question. You could use the Time Compresson and Expansion plug to slightly up or lower your tempo, but it won't make the whole performance in time.

You could also Beat Detective the whole thing to place every note in time if you wish, but there are always consequences to doing that. The best thing is usually to re-track it.


To insert a tempo event, control click (start click for windows) in the tempo Ruler. A box will pop up asking where you want it placed and what tempo. Do the same for the Meter Ruler.

 

[bennychico11]

Thanks for that explanation.

Another question: I recorded a part with the click. When I listened back I realized that it was a bit fast. Can I change the tempo of this recording?

like TuoKaerf said, it's better just to retrack it. Time compression/expansion and beat detective can help you when you're stuck in a pinch....but only if you need to move things very slightly. If you mess with the original audio too much it will start to sound weird and you'll ruin the sound. You can't change the tempo as easily as you can with MIDI.

 

[mscm23]

I disabled the conductor in the transport window which gave me the standard 120, and then I set a different tempo in the second rhythmic part of my song. But I still hear the 120 click in the first part of my song. How can I get rid of the click in the first part of the song?

 

[sixways]

Mute button.

There are a few ways to automate that if you want to as well.

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