Pro Tools First is the free version of the industry standard Pro Tools, which is now in its 12th version. I recently read an interesting manual for Pro Tools First 12 – something called a “graphically enhanced manual (GEM)” from author Edgar Rothermich: “Pro Tools 12 | First: How It Works.”
Rothermich describes the GEM as “a new type of manual – the visual approach.” He has a dozen+ other manuals available at his site here: http://www.dingdingmusic.com/DingDing/Manuals.html for other audio recording programs such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Ableton Live, and Final Cut Pro.
This manual is definitely different from other “manuals.” Not only is it comprehensive – comprising information not just about Pro Tools, but about the entire scope of audio recording, beginning in the first section, called “Prior Knowledge,” and continuing throughout the detailed explanations and how-tos in the rest of the book.
As is intended, the experience of learning is enhanced by the many pictures, diagrams and color-coded instructions and explanations.
If you are struggling with Pro Tools First, or simply need some clarification, definitely check out Pro Tools 12 | First: How It Works here.
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