Starting from Scratch | Pro Tools Blank Session

Download my Free Pro Tools Artist Recording Template in my Skool community. Join the WTLMixAcademy Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/witness-the-light-mix-academy-7758/about Ever feel like you’re working against your DAW instead of with it? In this video, I’m taking you behind the curtain to show you exactly how I build a simple mixing session from a totally blank canvas. Timestamps: [0:09] The "Why" Behind the Template: Why you need a starting point and a look at my personal Artist Recording Template. [1:12] The Foundation: Setting up the Stereo Master Fader—your direct line to the speakers via your Apollo or Focusrite interface. [1:51] The Mix Bus Concept: Meet the "Brain" of your session. We’re creating a dedicated Mix Bus (Stereo Aux) where the magic happens. [3:16] Sub-Group Strategy: Breaking the session into three main pillars: Vocals, Music, and Effects. [4:20] I/O & Routing Mastery: A quick masterclass on the I/O Setup Bus Tab and how to route like a pro using Shift + Alt shortcuts. [6:19] Advanced Folder Organization: Using Routing Folders to clean up your workspace. We’re creating dedicated buckets for your Bass, Kick, Drums, Harmony, and SFX, plus a full vocal stack from Leads to Adlibs. [9:32] Time-Based Effects: Setting up your parallel "Universe" with Hall Reverbs, Plate Reverbs, and 1/4 & 1/8 Note Delays—all routed back to your FX sub-group. [10:59] Wrapping Up: A final look at the signal flow and how you can grab the Witness the Light Music Pro Tools Artist Recording Template to skip the setup and start creating. Follow me on Instagram 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtlmixacademy 🔗 All My Links: https://linktr.ee/wtlmusic