How do I create a Audio CD with ProTools and iTunes?

The Bounce to Disk command lets you mix down with all available voices on your system. Since it records to separate audio files, you don’t have to reserve any tracks for a bounce. You can use the Bounce to Disk command to create and automatically import loops, sub-mixes, or any audio into your session. You can use it to create a final mono, stereo, or multi-channel master, in any of several audio file formats. Bounce to Disk provides conversion op-tions for sample rate, bit resolution, and format.
Here are the steps to Bounce to disk in ProTools:

A: If you have Recorded 24 bit 44.1k Audio…
1. Create a Master Fader (File menu, “New Track”, choose “Stereo Master fader”
2. Insert the “Dither” plugiin into the LAST insert point in the Master Fader’s plugiin slot.
3. Select the region you would like to bounce (highlight from the begining to the end of the song with the selector tool).
4. Under the FILE menu, choose “Bounce to Disk”
5. Set “Format” to “Stereo Interleaved”.
6. Set Resolution to 16 bit.
7. Make sure “Convert During Bounce” is select.
8. Click the BOUNCE button.
9. Name and Save the file. HINT – choose a location on your hard drive that you can find easily, and give the new file a new name that will stand out.
10. Once the Bounce is complete, you can quit Protools, locate the new file and drag or open the file in your CD burning software.

B: If you have Recorded 16 bit 44.1k Audio…
1. Select the region you would like to bounce (highlight from the begining to the end of the song with the selector tool).
2. Under the FILE menu, choose “Bounce to Disk”
3. Set “Format” to “Stereo Interleaved”.
4. Set Resolution to 16 bit.
5. Make sure “Convert During Bounce” is select.
6. Click the BOUNCE button.
7. Name and Save the file. HINT – choose a location on your hard drive that you can find easily, and give the new file a new name that will stand out.
8. Once the Bounce is complete, you can quit Protools, locate the new file and drag or open the file in your CD burning software.

*** If you have recorded at 48k , simply choose “44100” in the “Sample Rate” option on the “Bounce to disk” panel , choose your “Conversion Quality” , and then make sure that “Convert AFTER Bounce” is selected. Then carry on with the Bounce procedure steps above.

Now you are ready to use iTunes!

1.Launch iTunes.

2.Go under “File” and choose “New Playlist”

3.Drag and Drop the bounced “Master” file into the big iTunes window.It will be added to your “Playlist”. If you are prompted with a “add to library” message , dont add it to the library.Choose the “Dont show this again” option.

4.Keep adding files until your CD is complete and click the “Burn CD” button in right top corner of iTunes.

5.Your CDR Tray will eject.

6.Put in a brand new blank CDR.

7.Close tray.

8.Hit the burn CD button again.

9.Sit back and wait, then enjoy your new CD!

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