ABSTRACT

This complete guide to the Avid S6 console offers the best techniques and practices from a seasoned industry veteran, Curt Schulkey, for utilizing its unique features and functions.

The Avid S6 was created to be the industry standard virtual mixing console; however, it is so feature-packed that it can be difficult for new users to navigate. This book provides the ultimate guide to breaking down these amazing features and demonstrating how to use them effectively in your next project, with easy-to-follow instructions, rich illustrations, and general real-world advice from the author.

This book takes students from neophyte to high-level intermediate. Readers should begin with a functional knowledge of Pro Tools and general understanding of mixing for cinema, but previous knowledge of mixing surfaces is not necessary as this book provides guidance through rudimentary, basic, and intermediary level workflows.

part I|45 pages

Fundamental Knowledge

chapter |2 pages

Welcome to the S6

chapter Chapter 1|14 pages

Beginning Work on the Avid S6

chapter Chapter 2|8 pages

Starting the S6 Systems

chapter Chapter 3|4 pages

Mixing with Mouse and Keyboard

chapter Chapter 4|8 pages

Setting Up the Settings

chapter Chapter 5|7 pages

The Channel Strip

part II|64 pages

Basic Tools for Mixing

chapter Chapter 6|27 pages

Basic Tools and Modes

chapter Chapter 7|7 pages

Meters!

chapter Chapter 8|20 pages

Three Ways to Approach Mixing

chapter Chapter 9|6 pages

Ready for Mixing at a Basic Level

part III|37 pages

Intermediate Tools

chapter Chapter 10|3 pages

More Advanced Features

chapter Chapter 11|7 pages

Soft Keys – Shortcuts to Commands

chapter Chapter 12|7 pages

Spill Zones – What, Why, and Where Are They?

chapter Chapter 13|15 pages

Track Layouts and the Tracks Screen

part IV|42 pages

Options and Extras

chapter Chapter 14|4 pages

Master Meter Modules

chapter Chapter 15|10 pages

The Master Post Module

chapter Chapter 16|6 pages

The Joystick Module

chapter Chapter 17|4 pages

Snapshots

chapter Chapter 18|3 pages

Expand Faders

chapter Chapter 19|6 pages

Making Selections in the Pro Tools Timeline

chapter Chapter 20|4 pages

Colors and Lights

chapter Chapter 21|2 pages

What is Next?