The following is a collection with some of the very best methods I’ve discovered so far in this evergreen pursuit of productivity.

Although each of these techniques arose outside of the studio world and can be applied anywhere, I’ve found that they help a lot with my daily audio life. With any luck, they’ll help you too!

Pro Tool’s Beat Detective is a powerful tool to have under your belt. From editing audio and MIDI tracks, to generating complete tempo maps and groove templates based on a performance, Beat Detective can be a real life and time saver.

Contrary to popular belief, the results need not be robotic or unnatural. When used properly...

Pro Tools 2018.1 comes with more than just a name change, however. There are some powerful new features like Track and Insert Presets, new and improved comping features, several MIDI enhancements and more.

So without further ado, let’s dive in.