Pro tools 9 reference guide

[Terry Wetzel]

Hi. As i understand it, the Pro tools 9 reference guide is available in text book form. I'm not referring to the pdf file version that is included with PT 9. I was told by members of the forum that a version is available,( a real book with pages you can turn, (You guys remember those, don't you ?). I find that searching through an on screen version with over 1,000 pages is a real pain. Some times I forget what I was searching for? Anyway, if one of you knowledgeable good guys can direct me on this I would appreciate it. I want to index only the pages that concern me,(Not all the higher forms of PT'S but only my humble little PT 9 , M-Audio 2 in, 2 out setup. Thanks

[musicman691]

Go to this page in the web store:

http://shop.avid.com/store/product.d...07362862701872

[Terry Wetzel]

Hey guys, Sorry. I had forgotten that someone on the forum had given me this info previously and I was looking for it on web bookstore sites. (I'll have to use my stroke/memory impairment excuse here). While I'm at it, I found the Avid store site info previously given. It lists vol.1 and vol 2. Are both books $49.95 or is that the price of each? Again, thanks.

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by Terry Wetzel

Hey guys, Sorry. I had forgotten that someone on the forum had given me this info previously and I was looking for it on web bookstore sites. (I'll have to use my stroke/memory impairment excuse here). While I'm at it, I found the Avid store site info previously given. It lists vol.1 and vol 2. Are both books $49.95 or is that the price of each? Again, thanks.

I don't think you'll find it on sites like Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Sweetwater might have it though.

[KMcK]

Originally Posted by Terry Wetzel

I find that searching through an on screen version with over 1,000 pages is a real pain. Some times I forget what I was searching for?

A digital version with a search function is harder than manually searching a 1000+ page book? How do you forget what you're searching for, can you not just look up in the search field to see what you typed?

That being said, it looks like the $49.95 gets you both volumes.

[SDDP]

Do you have a printer?

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by SDDP

Do you have a printer?

The op doesn't want to print the pdf version which he mentioned in his original post. Either way, purchasing the manual from Avid comes out the same, if not cheaper, than printing out the pdf on a laser printer. You have to figure in not just the cost of the paper (which ain't cheap) but also a toner cartridge. I should know as that's what it took me to print the pdf manual for PT8. And places link Kinko's or Staples won't print copyrighted works.

[SDDP]

Originally Posted by musicman691

The op doesn't want to print the pdf version which he mentioned in his original post.

Well then maybe I should get in the habbit of reading entire posts instead of jumping the gun next time lol.

[krabbencutter]

i bought the printed manual a while ago, because i also hate reading big pdfs on screen. it is worth every single penny!

[CME]

Originally Posted by krabbencutter

i bought the printed manual a while ago, because i also hate reading big pdfs on screen. it is worth every single penny!

Don't own a hard copy but I can respect that. It's also easier to tab pages, highlight sections, ect. Plus something tangible is easier to remember. Don't believe me? Write down something you have trouble remembering. Once it's on the paper it's real and you'll have a much better chance of remembering. Also a good thing to do for a goals list.