Someone help me please???? Is pro tools compatible with my computer??

[Antho141]

For the past 3 Years Ive been using cool edit pro and recently Adobe audition 3.0 to record my music. And I just want to take a step up. Ive been wanting to learn how to use pro tools because its what most of the industry is using. Now please do understand I dont play any instruments for my music, I just drag a instrumental onto the program and record what I have written on my pad.Therefore Im only using one mic. Do you'll think the Mbox mini is the interface for me? and if so I am using a dell inspiron 530, (please google it and let me know if pro tools is compatible with my desktop. Thank those who have taken the time to help me.

here is a link to show you what computer i am using...

http://www.walmart.com/Dell-Inspiron-530-Desktop-PC-17-Inch-LCD/ip/10828735

 

[thajeremy]

For the past 3 Years Ive been using cool edit pro and recently Adobe audition 3.0 to record my music. And I just want to take a step up.

I would consider it more of a lateral than a step up....both programs do the same thing...I made the move to Pro tools for the same reasons you want to move....I like Protools more than Adobe Audition......but its still not a "step up"

(please google it and let me know if pro tools is compatible with my desktop. Thank those who have taken the time to help me.

here is a link to show you what computer i am using...

http://www.walmart.com/Dell-Inspiron-530-Desktop-PC-17-Inch-LCD/ip/10828735

is Google not compatible with your PC????

 

[Antho141]

Well Im really not too familiar with Pro tools, does it have the same effects as Adoeb audition?

 

[thajeremy]

I use pretty much every plugin in PT that I used in AA....

I actually still do all my mastering in Adobe...It seems to suit me better than Protools...

 

[Antho141]

Do you mind letting me know how you master your music step by step...I think Ive been doin it wrong..Id really appreciate it mann

 

[thajeremy]

I can tell you the 3 main plugs that I use but I cant give you a step by step process because there really isnt one....I can give you an idea of how I master my own stuff, but others may not feel comfortable doing it my way...

In Audition, you have 2 options of how your plugs are applied....Serial or parallel...this only matters when you are using more than one plug on a single channel....and it really makes a differance in the sound. Pro tools may have a similar option, but i have not found it.

I like to import my mix into Audition on track 1. I will typically add a compressor to that channel and set it fairly light...just to "nip the tips" of any spikes that may be there. Then Ill mixdown to track 2. then Mute track 1. Now Ill typically use a parametric EQ to track 2...then mixdown to track 3 and mute track 2. I continue this process adding what ever plugs I think I need and mixing down to the next track, and muting the previous. You may use plugs more than once....I mean I may have a EQ on track 1, Comp on track 2, another EQ on track 3, then a limiter on 4....

I usually get it done in 3 to 5 tracks with one plug on each track.