Pro Tools Tips & Tutorials: Busses and Aux Sends

This video is demonstrated using Pro Tools 10 native, non HD. However this technique applies to future versions of PT as well
a Pro Tools tutorial demonstrationg basic Bus routing and setting up Aux Sends and Returns
Follow up video: shows track consolidation. Routing aux and busses to an audio track to record it.
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[@hummzummer]

1 year of audio engineering schooling and I have always had some confusion with sends/routing signals ETC. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PERFECT EXPLANATION !

[@benjaminjimenez7420]

I've been trying to understand this concept for years and it's finally making sense. Thank you!

[@ceebland]

You been the most helpful so far after a ton of youtube vids. #1 THUMBS UP.
Thanks.

[@aroyalz1547]

definitely, I must say this, yes, this is the best tutorial I've ever seen .this is exactly what I'm looking for.

[@yollachrist7313]

This actually Taught me how to use mix bus.I’ve been looking for a good tutorials all day. Thank you so much I’m subscribed

[@allstonian13]

Thanks, Jon! I am finally learning PT for my band's recording. You have cleared up my confusion in trying to translate my analog studio experience to the digital world. It is all very simple but sometimes one can over-think (or under-think) the process.

[@sarah-annecarney3019]

This was such a fantastic and clear explanation of how to Buss and use AUX sends and most importantly WHY this is done. Really great for beginners, thank you so much.

[@mikeslickmix8840]

Thanks a million! I just started using pro tools heavy and I'm tired of using AUX presets to save ram space. This video taught me how to mix and organize from a blank session. AWESOME TUTORIAL.

[@themusicaspect]

Yikes! Such an excellent video! Thank you ten times over, Jonathan. As Ross said, I too was stumped about routing, and am thankful for your PERFECT EXPLANATION! God bless.

[@MyAFDA]

Normally I hate the way some people explain elements of a Pro Tools setup. They leave stuff out, jump around, no focus etc. This video is perfect for a barebones understanding of something really quite complex. Thank you

[@traingangsta]

Man thank you. I've been looking for simple tutorials for busses and sends forever.

[@MusicComplimentsSex]

Wow! Now your gonna make me re-edited all my songs! Thanks! It sounds much FULLER NOW! I've been trying to figure this out for awhile. Not everyone understands all that FANCY TECH TALK. That's why I never understood it. Until you came along and broke it down in small dummy terms. Your the best! :-)

[@jeffreyw.6749]

Awesome,you break it down and explain step by step…cannot thank you enough!

[@BiggestBulliescom]

a seemingly complicated process that is simply explained and now super understandable! Thank you!

[@g-legahcyrecordsltd]

i can't tell you how much i am thankful for this video, thanks alot man

[@hamidahmed8076]

wow those buses and sends make a lot of sense now, never really understood them well before, thanks man.

[@adkisy4412]

I have to give you a tombs up. Clear explanation...straight to the point

[@kourtneykilpatrick8028]

By far the best simplest easiest way to understand!

[@DukeSaragono]

Wow you explain this perfectly, i watched many others and still couldnt get it until i found your video. thanks again im new to pro tools, teaching myself how to use it!

[@mrjasontopping]

Super helpful thanks. Your method of teaching makes this easy to understand.

[@evtheproducer8773]

This is much a simpler explanation than that FX Returns video from Lynda. Thanks

[@chrisparas4618]

THANK YOU JOHN! U REALLY HELPED ME. I WISH THE BEST.
CHRIS FROM GREECE.

[@mybrotherssisters5449]

Logical, Great Flow, Very Concise & Thorough!! Keep It UP!!

[@fcruzdj2]

John this was EXCELLENT! Thanks for explaining this!

[@davidlevene5727]

The best explanation yet , very easy to understand, thank you so much.

[@MorisoniProductions]

Thanks Jon for a simple and clear explanation of buses!

[@Cremabbrboyz]

thank you very much for taking the time to create this video!!

[@brucehathcockmusic]

Dude this was the best explanation I have ever seen

[@DoverDanny]

AWESOME lesson Jon, eggxatly what I needed man. I appreciate your effort and this video. Blessings

[@CoffeeConversationMusicGear]

Thank you for the video. It was very clear and to the point. I appreciate the step by step and the KISS principle. Thank you again.

[@JACKDAVY]

I learnt so much in those 8 minutes! Thank you John! :)

[@danpepper3238]

Excellant, simple and straightforward

[@tomlewis2477]

I like the way you present this. There's a lot of little cocky geeks out there that try to do it, but they are so hyped up on their ego, that they lose focus of what they are presenting.

[@wowowowow233]

you explain very simple and easy but effective you the MVP

[@ricardoayala2023]

Thanks from this Pro Tools "newbie". Very clear and informative.

[@claymoremotionpic]

Best tutorial ever THUMBS WAY UP!!!!!!!

[@jasonborenmusic]

Extremely well done. Thanks!

[@343-43]

Exactly what I needed, man. Thank you!!

[@nathanbankheadmusic]

Dude, your very good at explaining this stuff! thanks! God bless!

[@jimc1499]

Great and straight to the point

[@DrummaMan75]

FANTASTIC video! Clear, simple and to the point.
This also works well for creating drum buses. You could do a bus for SD/BD/HH and a bus for toms.
THANK YOU!!

[@RickGtr271]

Excellent tutorial. It has helped me very much.

[@sergiobaena4113]

Thank you so much, the way you explain is so clear . Regards!!

[@preciseaudioblog]

Such a great and clear explanation. Thank you!

[@DJAlboogie55]

Great instructions, clear, concise and to the point!!!!!

[@delphinajames1885]

PERFECT! Clear explanations....so, thank you

[@Akashsama]

This was very simple and easy to understand. Thanks!

[@meganhunsaker7807]

This was so helpful. THANK YOU!

[@giantessmaria]

thanks john, very useful and well explained!

[@QUANTUMMUSIC101]

Thank you for great video - simple and VERY useful!

[@jonpileggi2621]

That's the way to explain things! Great job! Thanks!

[@vicchavill]

Awesome video , amazing simple explanation , thanks.

[@devimuzik8450]

Well put together video straight to the point Thank You keep up the great work

[@helgedolgener8522]

Very good explanation, thank you for this!!

[@ChuckG]

Thank you! I needed this

[@owens311]

Thanks! I try to explain it in a way so people can understand the concept of bussing and aux sends. Anyone can learn how to set up a track in Pro Tools. But once they understand the meaning and concepts, then they can start using the technique to its full potential, and even create their own ways of using it.

[@JaMal-ps1zh]

thanks John. appreciate the straight forward approach

[@xXDrOPdEAdJo3yXx]

Very simple explanation, thank you!

[@theindiandoctor4520]

Excellent video... very very helpful. Thank you!!

[@THATGUY4474]

This video was very helpful, thank you

[@quentin5837]

Absolutely fantastic. Thank You Sir.

[@magician3026]

This is the first time i really learned something abour pro tools LOL. Thanks

[@ThadJameson]

Very informative and easy to follow!!

[@TeflonDon_45]

Easy and to the point, thank you so much

[@dirtminer11]

Thanks for a really good simple and no bullshit explanation

[@Myaccountishacked]

Excellent tutorial. 😀 Thank you.

[@castanorubiomaggritevelazq6781]

Muchas gracias Jonathan ! :D Have a nice day bro!

[@leonmadara3903]

very helpful video...thanks a lot man

[@chandanrocky7532]

Great tutorial loved it ! Thanks

[@babycoqui_]

Thank you so much! This video really cleared but my confusion about routing

[@PhilsHarmony]

Excellent tutorial, thank you so much.

[@J6faize]

Great explanation! Way to be specific about it all.

[@TheZapota]

all the information I needed to know, thank you

[@MartinVanDerSande]

Thank you Jon! Really helpful!

[@owens311]

Thanks. For this particular track I used a Rode NT1a on the body of the guitar about 6in away. then a Rode NT5 on the 12th fret about 4 in away. those two were then blended together.

[@dedicatedtomusic8442]

Thanks 4 your help, everything is clear to me now :)

[@TheMarybluestar2345]

Thank you!! Great tutorial!

[@SethNathan1]

Thanks so much for your helpful video!

[@TheRealStacyPrince4life]

Simple layout! good stuff!

[@parabot2]

Nice stuff , thanx for sharing

[@mikedontfraid]

SO helpful, man. Thanks!

[@mr.musicman4817]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@TBirdHEX]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you so much

[@TheBluuHouse]

Awesome review. Thanks

[@flythakidd]

Thanks bro! You're a boss!

[@FylakasAggelos22]

Really helpful !!! Thanks

[@perrybaconpb]

Thanks, clear and to the point.

[@kaypea6626]

Thank you so much for this!

[@lionroots11]

Thank you so much maybe you should make a video on it for other people who having the same problems! I use an Apollo qaud with protocols 10 software Mac pro. One love Jon u are very helpful!

[@owens311]

continued:
so if you are using structure there should be an option in the routing panels to route from the individual channels. for example, you create an audio track, then in the Input menu u can choose, insert, then structure, then the individual channel. you do that for each MIDI channel and then press record to convert the MIDI to Audio. Then you can apply EQ to the individual audio tracks and treat them as you would any other track.

[@randysouth5162]

Thanks.. great explanation

[@TheREBELeleven]

Nice and clear vid
Thnx bro.

[@LuisLopez-sf1zt]

Great video thank you!

[@owens311]

the main thing I use Pre Fader for is headphone mixes. I put a pre fader send across all tracks and can make a separate mix for the artist's headphones. pre fader can also be used if you want to mult the track to another place for processing. Post Fader is usually used for efx because when you adjust the fader on the track it also adjusts the efx. Although its personal preference and can be done anyway. Just play around and find your style.

[@AlexZayne]

This was helpful as hell!!

[@stanleyalexander1432]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@FaumauNZ]

Super helpful thank you!

[@BillyMuir]

great video!

[@mraz1017]

Nice n clear explanation!!!thx

[@bakr5938]

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