is there an easy way...

[dsykes]

Hi,

I run a Nuendo project studio. I often have projects that are transported to other studios for mixing, additional overdubs, etc. Of course, most commercial studios have ProTools systems. Generally this is not a problem except that I'm not PT savy, and thus have to rely on the resident PT engineer.

My basic question is: is it possibel to become PT proficient without buying a full blown PT system? What is the minimal (i.e. least expensive) PT setup that would enable me to develop PT's proficiency?

I'm not sure it even makes sense, but my thought is maybe there is a minimal system with, say, only 2 channels of I/O that I could purchase and use to learn my way around the PTs software.

I'm happily commmited to my Nuendo system---32 channels of I/0 via RME hammerfall card/convertors. It's just that I would like to be skillful enough at ProTools so that I can continue to do the "driving" whenever my projects get transported into PTs systems at other studios.

[panhead]

call mark @ 800-222-4700 ex 1316 tell him panhead said call.
i think the the m-box sounds like it might do the trick, but let mark help you he would be more up on it.

[lvjazzman]

The Mbox is probably what you need. The ProTools LE software is very similar, give or take a few features, to the TDM version.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MBox/

[dpd]

Get ProTools LE and then sign up with the ProToolsVideos guys at http://www.protoolsvideos.com/

[thejazzcat]

I have PT LE, but I'm wondering if PT Free would be enough for a basic introduction. Anyone know?

[dpd]

if you have PT LE why would you want to use PT Free which doesn't even run on the newest OS? Plus, I don't believe PT Free is at the same level as PT LE.

[thejazzcat]

I don't...the original poster was asking about the easiest, cheapest way to get up to speed on PTs. If he can learn the basics on PT Free, he could save the money.

[dpd]

whoops! sorry....