With a streamlined interface, the amazing DigiBase file management utility, enhanced MIDI functionality, and much more, the recently released Pro Tools 6 proves what you probably already knew: That Digidesign's Pro Tools software sets the standard for recording and editing digital audio. Here to make sense of it all--and to get you recording, editing, mixing, and processing effects quickly and efficiently--is the popular Visual QuickStart Guide on the topic, completely updated to cover all of Pro Tools 6.0's powerful new features. Through task-based, step-by-step instructions peppered with plenty of visual aids, this volume shows you how to make multitrack audio recordings with Pro Tools 6. Along the way you'll learn about the basics of automation, MIDI sequencing, and file management in Pro Tools as well as how to set up and use several mid-level Digidesign hardware systems. Beginning users will find all they need to begin creating audio masterworks, and pros will discover a valuable quick reference to their tool of choice.