The Recording Arts Center
The Recording Arts Center, San Diego's only Digidesign Authorized Pro School, offers a wide variety of classes with flexible schedules that are designed to give students the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the world of audio and post production. Our students learn in a real recording environment and have many opportunities to get involved in various sessions and projects.
The Recording Arts Center is based in San Diego, CA, USA
Welcome to The Recording Arts Center, San Diego's only Digidesign Authorized Pro School.
TRAC offers a wide variety of classes with flexible schedules that are designed to give students the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the world of audio and post production. Our students learn in a real recording environment and have many opportunities to get involved in various sessions and projects. We are also happy to offer students the opportunity to retake certification courses again at no extra cost if they are not initially successful.
The Recording Arts Center operates out of 2 locations in San Diego. The North County location is a dedicated training space within Studio West in Rancho Bernardo, the largest and most established recording studio in San Diego County. Our second location is in the heart of downtown San Diego, just around the block from the Gaslamp District.
TRAC offers a wide variety of classes with flexible schedules that are designed to give students the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the world of audio and post production. Our students learn in a real recording environment and have many opportunities to get involved in various sessions and projects. We are also happy to offer students the opportunity to retake certification courses again at no extra cost if they are not initially successful.
The Recording Arts Center operates out of 2 locations in San Diego. The North County location is a dedicated training space within Studio West in Rancho Bernardo, the largest and most established recording studio in San Diego County. Our second location is in the heart of downtown San Diego, just around the block from the Gaslamp District.
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Audio Recording Techniques
: Course description:
A combination of classroom lecture and hands-on practice, Audio Recording Techniques is designed to provide a clear understanding of the essential concepts behind recording and audio production.
Prerequisites:
Enrollment is open to anyone seriously interested in the field of professional audio production and music recording; no previous experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn:
The Key Principles of Sound/Hearing and more...
: Course description:
A combination of classroom lecture and hands-on practice, Audio Recording Techniques is designed to provide a clear understanding of the essential concepts behind recording and audio production.
Prerequisites:
Enrollment is open to anyone seriously interested in the field of professional audio production and music recording; no previous experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn:
The Key Principles of Sound/Hearing and Signal Processing with Waves
: Course description:
An in-depth study of signal processing using WAVES plug-ins that is designed to give the student a full understanding of the major categories of signal processors and their functions and features. Although this course is designed around WAVES plug ins, students will learn enough information and vocabulary to apply the same techniques using other software- and hardware-based signal processors.
Prerequisites:
Enrollment is open to anyone seriously interested in the field of professional audio production and music recording; no previous experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn:
more...
: Course description:
An in-depth study of signal processing using WAVES plug-ins that is designed to give the student a full understanding of the major categories of signal processors and their functions and features. Although this course is designed around WAVES plug ins, students will learn enough information and vocabulary to apply the same techniques using other software- and hardware-based signal processors.
Prerequisites:
Enrollment is open to anyone seriously interested in the field of professional audio production and music recording; no previous experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn:
more...The Art of Mixing
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This class is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the art of mixing both in terms of the overall process and the specific software and hardware tools used to achieve professional results. Emphasis is placed upon the importance of careful listening and the creative use of techniques designed to help students develop their own style. Students will work through real world examples and mix a song in Studio A as an individual project.
Prerequisites:
Although enrollment is open to anyone seriously interested in the field of professional audio production and music recording, students are encouraged to complete more...
Pro ToolsPro Tools
: Course description:
This class is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the art of mixing both in terms of the overall process and the specific software and hardware tools used to achieve professional results. Emphasis is placed upon the importance of careful listening and the creative use of techniques designed to help students develop their own style. Students will work through real world examples and mix a song in Studio A as an individual project.
Prerequisites:
Although enrollment is open to anyone seriously interested in the field of professional audio production and music recording, students are encouraged to complete Pro Tools 101
: Course description:
Pro Tools 101 will provide an overview of the workings of one of the industry s most popular recording applications. Course participants will gain hands-on experience with Pro Tools 7.1.1 and MIDI controllers under the guidance of a certified Pro Tools instructor.
Prerequisites:
Enrollment is open to anyone seriously interested in the field of professional audio production and music recording; no previous experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn:
File structure and navigation
Edit tools and edit modes
Time more...
: Course description:
Pro Tools 101 will provide an overview of the workings of one of the industry s most popular recording applications. Course participants will gain hands-on experience with Pro Tools 7.1.1 and MIDI controllers under the guidance of a certified Pro Tools instructor.
Prerequisites:
Enrollment is open to anyone seriously interested in the field of professional audio production and music recording; no previous experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn:
File structure and navigation
Edit tools and edit modes
Time more...Pro Tools 110
: Course description:
A more detailed look at the Pro Tools system, this course covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate Pro Tools LE 7.1 running large sessions with up to 48 tracks. This course also provides the foundation for the 200-series Pro Tools Music Production and Post Production courses.
Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills, some audio recording knowledge, and some Pro Tools familiarity. Passing the Pro Tools 101 exam is required before taking the Pro Tools more...
: Course description:
A more detailed look at the Pro Tools system, this course covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate Pro Tools LE 7.1 running large sessions with up to 48 tracks. This course also provides the foundation for the 200-series Pro Tools Music Production and Post Production courses.
Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills, some audio recording knowledge, and some Pro Tools familiarity. Passing the Pro Tools 101 exam is required before taking the Pro Tools more...Pro Tools 201
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Pro Tools 201 covers the core concepts and skills needed to operate a Digidesign Pro Tools|HD system in a professional studio environment.
Prerequisites:
This course continues to build on the wide variety of fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses. Access to the 201 exam requires passing all previous exams.
What You Will Learn:
Pro Tools|HD overview
Customizing Pro Tools to more...
: Course description:
Pro Tools 201 covers the core concepts and skills needed to operate a Digidesign Pro Tools|HD system in a professional studio environment.
Prerequisites:
This course continues to build on the wide variety of fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses. Access to the 201 exam requires passing all previous exams.
What You Will Learn:
Pro Tools|HD overview
Customizing Pro Tools to more...Pro Tools 210M
: Course description:
Pro Tools 210M provides techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learned in Introduction to Pro Tools, Pro Tools 110 and Pro Tools 201 are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.
Prerequisites:
This course continues to build on the wide variety of fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses and Pro more...
: Course description:
Pro Tools 210M provides techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learned in Introduction to Pro Tools, Pro Tools 110 and Pro Tools 201 are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.
Prerequisites:
This course continues to build on the wide variety of fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses and Pro more...Pro Tools 210P
: Course description:
Pro Tools 210P provides techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional post production environment. Concepts and skills learned in Introduction to Pro Tools, Pro Tools 110 and Pro Tools 201 are reinforced with practical post-specific examples.
Prerequisites:
This course continues to build on the wide variety of fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses and Pro Tools more...
: Course description:
Pro Tools 210P provides techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional post production environment. Concepts and skills learned in Introduction to Pro Tools, Pro Tools 110 and Pro Tools 201 are reinforced with practical post-specific examples.
Prerequisites:
This course continues to build on the wide variety of fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100-series courses and Pro Tools more...Pro Tools 310M
: Course description:
Pro Tools 310M focuses on the advanced operation of Pro Tools in a professional music production environment. This course offers technical insights into both Pro Tools hardware and software.
Prerequisites:
Prior to taking the Pro Tools Music Expert certification exam, students must have successfully completed the above 200-series courses and acquired Pro Tools Music Operator certification.
What You Will more...
: Course description:
Pro Tools 310M focuses on the advanced operation of Pro Tools in a professional music production environment. This course offers technical insights into both Pro Tools hardware and software.
Prerequisites:
Prior to taking the Pro Tools Music Expert certification exam, students must have successfully completed the above 200-series courses and acquired Pro Tools Music Operator certification.
What You Will more...Pro Tools 310P
: Course description:
Pro Tools 310P focuses on the advanced operation of Pro Tools in a professional post production environment. This course offers technical insights into both Pro Tools hardware and software.
Prerequisites:
Prior to taking the Pro Tools Post Expert certification exam, students must have successfully completed the above 200-series courses and acquired Pro Tools Post Operator certification.
What You Will more...
: Course description:
Pro Tools 310P focuses on the advanced operation of Pro Tools in a professional post production environment. This course offers technical insights into both Pro Tools hardware and software.
Prerequisites:
Prior to taking the Pro Tools Post Expert certification exam, students must have successfully completed the above 200-series courses and acquired Pro Tools Post Operator certification.
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