Run As Administrator When Using Pro Tools on Windows

Run As Administrator is an optimization that should be enabled for EVERYONE using Pro Tools on a Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 PC.

There are a couple different ways you can run Pro Tools as Administrator, which I will show in the video below, but the best way is to setup Pro Tools to default to Run As Administrator using the following method:

How To Have Multiple Plugin Windows Open At the Same Time

Have you every had 2 or more plugins in Pro Tools, and you wanted to adjust each plugin without having to close each window in order to see the next plugin UI? If so, then this video will show you the answer. This video talks about the 'Target' button that is on each plugin window, and what it does.

Knowing what the 'target' button does is essential, and is a basic/beginner piece of information.  

ALT/Option Key Tips for Pro Tools

The ALT key (Windows) or Option key (Mac) is an almost magical key when it comes to Pro Tools. Watch the following video to see some great tips/shortcuts utilizing the ALT key, as well as using the SHIFT key in conjunction with the ALT key.