ABSTRACT
Now that you are familiar with Pro Tools, let’s get to work. In this chapter, we will look at how Pro Tools 8 LE allows you to score and compose like a true professional. With Pro Tools 8 LE, you can now build upon your creativity with new and enhanced tools such as the fully integrated Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and Score Editor windows, which allow for more possibilities when editing and working with MIDI. This chapter covers scoring, composition, and the use of MIDI devices, as well as the new MIDI functionality in Pro Tools 8 LE and Sibelius.
3.1 Introduction Now that you have a working DAW, Pro Tools 8 LE installed, and a session up and running, it’s time to write some music! Whether you are producing an artist, helping engineer a musical work, or helping with the arrangement of a song, knowing how to use scoring tools will help you become more productive. In this chapter, we will cover the nuts and bolts of configuring devices for composing and working with MIDI and the Score Editor and will also cover the use of Sibelius 5.
