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Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 software puts the industry standard in audio/MIDI production on the fast track, letting you enter the powerful world of Pro Tools on your own terms. Pro Tools M-Powered has the same user interface as Pro Tools|HD® and Pro Tools LE®, all while expanding your creative hardware options to dozens of M-Audio interfaces*. Session compatibility with all current versions of Pro Tools software means that you can easily move your projects between pro, project and mobile personal studios. Pro Tools M-Powered 8 is the serious music production choice for power, compatibility, options and ease of use—without spending serious money.
Top Features
- Session compatibility with all current Pro Tools systems – create anywhere, anytime
- Hardware compatible with dozens of M-Audio interfaces – flexible options
- Industry-standard audio/MIDI production environment – know one Pro Tools system, know them all
- Easy to learn and use – make better music faster
- Advanced MIDI production tools and Score Editor – all-in-one solution
- Elastic Pitch and Elastic Time real-time manipulation features – change audio track tempo/timing or pitch independently on the fly
- Includes 7 powerful virtual instruments and 70 plug-ins – incredible value
Full Features
General:
- Supports a wide choice of M-Audio interfaces* including Delta PCI, USB/USB 2.0 and FireWire products
- Supports M-Audio ProjectMix I/O and Digidesign Command|8 control surfaces for hands-on mixing
- Industry-standard session compatibility with countless Pro Tools-equipped project and professional studios around the world
- Award-winning Pro Tools recording and mixing environment
- 48-track mono or stereo audio recording**, editing, and mixing up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Real-time audio processing
- Import MIDI, REX, ACID, WAV, SDII, AIFF, AAC and MP3 audio files
- Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP-, or Mac OS X 10.5.5-based computers
- Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
- Supports QuickTime video including H.264
- Expandable via Music Production Toolkit 2
- Co-exists with the same version of Pro Tools LE on the same system
Recording:
- Powerful loop recording options
- Elastic Pitch allows manipulation (+/- 4 octaves) or pitch correction of any audio region in real time without affecting time or tempo
- Elastic Time real-time tempo manipulation feature lets you change the tempo or timing of audio tracks on the fly without affecting pitch
- Loop playback automatically updates to the selection without manually stopping and starting the transport
- Loop Trim tool allows you to easily turn audio or MIDI regions into loops
- Dynamic Transport mode allows playback to operate independently of the current selection
- Real-time MIDI processing enables control of MIDI quantization, note duration and velocity, transposition, and timing as you record
- QuickPunch functionality
Advanced MIDI:
- 256 tracks of powerful, intuitive MIDI sequencing
- MIDI Editor windows can display MIDI and automation data for Instrument, MIDI and Auxiliary Input tracks
- Instrument Tracks combine MIDI and audio capabilities in a single channel strip, simplifying routing for virtual instruments and MIDI sound modules
- Sample-based MIDI tracks lock MIDI events to time code regardless of session tempo changes
- Zoom Toggle switches quickly between two different user-defined settings in the Edit window
- Mirrored MIDI editing mode allows adjustments made to one MIDI file to affect all existing copies of that region
- Additional MIDI features including:
- Enhanced Select/Split Notes window enables splitting a MIDI performance into multiple tracks by MIDI note, velocity, duration, or position
- Remove Duplicate Notes command allows users to quickly clean up recorded or merged MIDI tracks
- Change Duration window offers legato, overlap correction and transform sustain pedal features
- Transpose window transposes all selected notes in octaves and semitones
- Separate, consolidate and mute MIDI notes
- Scrub and shuttle through parts
- View superimposed MIDI and Instrument tracks for easier arrangement editing
- Color code MIDI notes by track, type, or velocity
- Audition velocity changes
- Play MIDI notes when tabbing
- Edit MIDI automation and continuous controller (CC) data through multiple Automation and Controller lanes
- Real-time scrolling during playback
Editing:
- Completely non-destructive editing with world-class tools
- Add new tracks; reorder tracks; create, move or copy inserts and sends; and adjust I/O routing on the fly without manually stopping and starting the transport
- Track compositing features allow for quickly and easily piecing together the best possible version of a performance from multiple recording passes
- Lock regions to the timeline to prevent them from being inadvertently moved or edited
- Use the Automation and Controller lanes to view and edit track automation and MIDI CC data without changing track views
- Time Shift DigiRack plug-in delivers superior time compression/expansion
- Region Groups allow grouping of any combination of audio and MIDI regions, across any number of tracks
- Region Looping offers an easy way to repeat one or more regions and Region Groups
- Separate on Grid and Separate at Transient functions allow editing of multitrack audio regions simultaneously, based on a grid value or transients in an audio file
- Quantize audio regions according to a grid or groove template
- "reverse" Strip Silence functionality allows for extracting louder portions of audio tracks
Mixing:
- Host processing efficiency allows you to run many select RTAS effects and instrument plug-ins simultaneously
- Up to 32 internal mix busses and up to 10 sends and inserts per track increases mixing flexibility and allows larger, more complex mixing architectures
- Copy or move sent assignments across tracks via drag-and-drop functionality
- Free Dynamics III DigiRack plug-in allows easy and powerful control of mix dynamics
- EQ III includes a filter band-pass solo mode, making it easy to isolate and remove unwanted signals or noise in an audio track
- Advanced automation features and editing including real-time display
- Automate All command allows arming automation of all plug-in parameters at once
Effects and Virtual Instruments:
- Wide range of compatible creative software options available from Digidesign and Digidesign Development Partners including:
- Both real-time RTAS effects plug-in processing and file-based AudioSuite effects plug-in processing
- Advanced virtual instrument integration including 6 free A.I.R. virtual instruments:
- Boom drum machine and sequencer
- DB-33 tonewheel organ emulator with rotating speaker simulation
- Mini Grand acoustic grand piano
- Vacuum monophonic vacuum tube synthesizer
- Xpand!2 multitimbral synth and sample workstation with over 1000 presets
- Structure Free sample player with over 600MB of high-quality samples
- FXpansion BFD Lite acoustic drum module
- Ships with 70 free DigiRack, A.I.R. and Bomb Factory plug-ins, including EQ, dynamics, delays, reverb and more (see complete list)
- Free Dynamics III DigiRack plug-in allows easy and powerful control of mix dynamics
- EQ III includes a filter band-pass solo mode to easily isolate and remove unwanted signals or noise in an audio track
- Incredible guitar amp tone with Eleven Free and SansAmp plug-ins
- Torq LE DJ software
- 8GB of pro-quality loops
- Map plug-in parameter controls to almost any encoder on a controller, and access each track’s 10 inserts
- Easily communicates via ReWire with applications like Torq for further creative possibilities
Score Editor:
- Based on the Sibelius notation engine
- View, edit, arrange and print MIDI data as music notation
- Compose music using the notation tools, or transcribe recorded, imported, drawn (with the Pencil tool), or step-entered MIDI data into notation
- Write parts on a single staff—treble, bass, alto, or tenor clef—or grand staff
- Place and edit notes, and edit the meter and key signature at whim
- Add chord symbols such as Dm7 and guitar chord diagrams to sessions
- Transcribe MIDI parts in real time
- Print out a score in its entirety or print only certain instrumental parts
- Export sessions as Sibelius (.sib) files for further finessing in Sibelius
Efficiency and Ease of Use:
- Redesigned user interface for elegant operation and reduced eye strain
- Customizable toolbar shows only desired tools in any arrangement
- Tiled or cascaded window arrangement
- Logical, streamlined menu navigation
- Change the color of channel strips, tracks, regions, groups and markers to any hue
- Navigate through sessions quickly using the Universe view
- QuickStart dialog allows for quickly, easily creating new sessions from templates, from scratch or open existing sessions
- Right-click contextual menus offer fast access to common parameters
- Tool Tips provide "rollover" descriptions of interface objects
- Easy dragging and dropping of audio, MIDI, REX, and ACID files from the desktop to the timeline
- Drag multiple regions onto a single track simultaneously
- Quickly apply track-level commands globally across multiple tracks simultaneously
- Up to 99 Window Configurations (screen sets) to instantly recall custom view arrangements
- Customizable Zoom Toggle lets you define track view and height when zooming
- Continuously variable track height allows tracks to be instantly resized to any height
- Fast Region List searches including history
- Duplicate Tracks dialog streamlines defining how many tracks, and which track parameters, to duplicate
- Built-in DigiBase file management tool organizes and auditions audio and MIDI files and loops according to attributes such as tempo; includes importing of Red Book audio CDs
- Up to 999 Markers/Memory Locations
- Accepts MIDI directly from ReWire applications for recording controller data to a Pro Tools MIDI or Instrument track
- Unicode character support lets you label and edit text anywhere in Pro Tools in any language supported by Unicode (including Japanese, French, Greek, Russian and Hebrew)
Real Pro Tools
Pro Tools M-Powered is Pro Tools. There are actually three flavors of Pro Tools, all of which share the same user interface and file format. The primary distinction is the hardware they complement. Pro Tools|HD runs on elite DSP-powered Pro Tools|HD hardware. Pro Tools LE works with a variety of Digidesign hardware including the Mbox® 2 family. And Pro Tools M-Powered delivers even more options via compatibility with dozens of M-Audio interfaces*.
Produce with the Industry Standard—Anywhere, Anytime
The combination of M-Audio gear and Pro Tools M-Powered 8 lets you work anywhere, anytime with the industry standard in music production software. Seamlessly collaborate with anybody running any version of a current Pro Tools system, including cross-platform between Windows and Mac OS X. Easily take your projects to just about any recording studio to have it mixed by a pro. Or take your pro studio projects home or on the road with you. With Pro Tools M-Powered, owners of most M-Audio interfaces instantly become members of the largest community of digital audio workstation users in the world.
Flexible and Portable—More Choices for You
A wide variety of M-Audio PCI, FireWire and USB hardware interfaces are compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered software, giving you more options in where, when and how you work. Whether you need just a little I/O or a lot—or a desktop, mobile or hybrid system—you’ll find the perfect solution with our PCI, USB/USB 2 and FireWire audio interfaces. Mix live and in the studio with the NRV10 interface/analog mixer. Experience compact productivity with an M-Audio audio interface keyboard. And DJs can enter the world of Pro Tools with our Torq products.
Easy to Use
Elegance and power are the reasons why Pro Tools is used in the majority of professional recording studios around the world. At the same time, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 is very simple and intuitive. And once you know how to use one version of Pro Tools, you know how to work in any Pro Tools environment—from personal to pro studios. And if you want help, Pro Tools is supported by more educational materials and classes than all other DAW software put together.
Stunning Look and Interactivity
With a sleek look, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 is as easy on the eyes as it is to use. All of the Pro Tools M-Powered functionality you know and love is still in place—now with double the inserts per channel, more customizability, easier access to editing options and more. Customize the toolbar to show only your favorite tools and rearrange them the way you want. Tile or cascade your window arrangement. Change the color of your channel strips, tracks, regions, groups, and markers to any hue. Navigate through sessions quickly using the Universe view. And with the QuickStart dialog, you can jump right into an existing session, quickly create a new session from scratch, or start from one of the new session templates.
A Well-Stocked Studio
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 comes fully packed with a huge, comprehensive collection of music creation and sound processing plug-ins—giving you a well-stocked studio right out of the box. You get an incredible array of 70 DigiRack, A.I.R. and Bomb Factory plug-ins right out of the box, including EQ, dynamics, delay, reverb and many more. You can also create and play music with six groundbreaking virtual instruments from the renowned Digidesign Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group: the Mini Grand piano, Boom™ drum machine, DB-33 tone-wheel organ, Structure® Free sample player, and Vacuum and Xpand!2™ synths.
As if that weren’t enough, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 software also lets you take advantage of a variety of RTAS and AudioSuite plug-ins designed by the recording industry’s largest professional third-party developer community. Track with powerful host-based vintage instruments from GForce and Way Out Ware. Polish your mixes with effects and mastering plug-ins from iZotope that surpass even expensive hardware.
Professional Recording, Editing and Mixing
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 software enables M-Audio hardware enthusiasts to easily access the powerful recording, editing and mixing features of Pro Tools. With up to 48 simultaneous stereo tracks of 16- or 24-bit digital audio, and support for up to 96kHz sample rates, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 is an ideal companion for M-Audio interfaces and audio interface keyboards—whether you’re recording solo or entire bands. And the optional Music Production Toolkit 2 expands Pro Tools M-Powered 8 to up to 64 mono or stereo tracks, and adds more effects and instruments, a multi-track version of Beat Detective and the Pro Tools MP3 Option.
Once you’ve finished your recording, you can fine-tune your performances with Pro Tools software’s nondestructive editing tools. Shape sounds, compose parts, and add effects with RTAS instrument and effects plug-ins—then create polished mixes with professional mixing features and full mixer automation.
With Pro Tools M-Powered 8, your system has even more editing and mixing capabilities. Lock regions to the timeline to prevent them from being inadvertently moved or edited. Use the Automation and Controller lanes to view and edit track automation (such as volume, pan and plug-in automation) and MIDI CC data (such as velocity, pitch bend, and modulation) without changing track views. And with ten inserts to play with per track, you can now use more plug-ins than ever before.
Looping Tools
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 features a variety of tools that make loop-based music creation faster and more imaginative than ever. In addition to importing REX and Acid files, the Loop Trim tool also makes it easy to turn audio or MIDI regions into loops. The Elastic Time and the Elastic Pitch features make it a breeze to change tempo/time and pitch on the fly. As a result, you can integrate a wide variety of loops and audio files with your current session throughout the entire writing process. And DigiBase—the program’s internal database—even has a Loop Preview feature that allows you to preview loops in sync, in real time, before bringing them into your session.
Transpose Audio with Elastic Pitch
As a complement to Elastic Time, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 has Elastic Pitch, which allows you to you to effortlessly manipulate or correct the pitch of any audio region in real time, right inside the Edit window. Easily transpose an entire audio region in semitones—up to four octaves in either direction—without affecting its timing or tempo. Fix a less-than-perfect vocal performance by altering the pitch of individual notes in cent intervals. You can also create cool sound effects by linking pitch changes with time compression/expansion using the Varispeed algorithm.
Stretch Your Sound with Elastic Time
Pro Tools M-Powered features Elastic Time, a powerful real-time tempo manipulation feature that makes it easy to change tempo or time on the fly. For musicians, composers and music producers, Elastic Time puts loop-based music creation in the fast lane, giving you the freedom to explore different tempos and experiment with loops and audio files that sync with your current session throughout the entire writing process. For post-production editors and engineers, Elastic Time makes it easy to stretch or squeeze audio tracks to fit video time frames, using high-quality algorithms that make your time manipulation virtually undetectable.
With Pro Tools M-Powered software, you can change the tempo and timing of loops, music, dialogue and other sound files without cutting up audio. Easily create loops from any audio file—even entire compositions—with the help of powerful tempo and transient analysis. Want to hear how a certain audio bit will sound in your song? The Context Preview lets you quickly audition loops and audio files in sync with the tempo of your session. Even imported audio files and loops automatically conform to match your session’s tempo.
Pro Tools M-Powered also makes it easy to perfect the timing of performances. You can improve errant beats by quantizing audio to your session’s Bar|Beat grid—or to grooves extracted from other audio or MIDI performances using the Beat Detective™ feature, which offers better peak detection accuracy than ever before. You can also fine-tune “Elasticized” regions, with precision control over each individual beat, using the warp track view and warp markers. You can even make the same precise changes across multiple grouped tracks while preserving timing offsets in multitrack recordings, such as with drums.
To ensure that you get the highest quality results, Elastic Time delivers some of the best-sounding processing in the industry. You can choose from several premium time-stretching algorithms on a per-track basis. You can even adjust the decay and processing window length to tailor the audio processing for each track, rather than settling for a one-size-fits-all algorithm.
Comp Tracks to Perfection
Creating flawless performances is easier than ever with Pro Tools M-Powered 8. Track compositing features let you quickly and easily piece together the best possible version of a performance from multiple recording passes. Simply loop-record multiple takes on an Audio track, view and audition the takes in Playlist view, select the best parts from the track’s alternate playlists, and copy them to the main playlist with a single click. You can also rate regions on a scale of one to five to help identify which takes you like the most when compositing playlists.
Advanced MIDI Production
Pro Tools M-Powered software’s fully integrated MIDI sequencer and editor allow you to record, edit, and mix up to 256 MIDI tracks alongside your audio tracks. Dedicated Instrument tracks combine the audio and MIDI elements of a given virtual instrument into a single channel strip to streamline your workspace. Launch your favorite instrument plug-in to get the sound you want. Engage loop recording to quickly develop a multi-layered drum pattern, then use Groove Quantize or Groove Templates to give it the right feel. Switch to MIDI Step Input to lay down a difficult passage. Turn on real-time MIDI processing to quantize your performance as it goes down.
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 also features a comprehensive array of MIDI tools to streamline production with both virtual and traditional instruments. Gain extensive MIDI editing power through MIDI Editor windows, which can display MIDI and automation data for Instrument, MIDI and Auxiliary Input tracks. Work with features that let you separate, consolidate and mute MIDI notes; scrub and shuttle through parts; view superimposed MIDI and Instrument tracks for easier arrangement editing; color code MIDI notes by track, type or velocity; audition velocity changes; and play MIDI notes when tabbing. Edit MIDI automation and continuous controller (CC) data through multiple Automation and Controller lanes. You can even watch your musical handiwork scroll by in real time during playback.
Score Your Music
Based on the Sibelius notation engine, the Pro Tools M-Powered 8 Score Editor window lets you view, edit, arrange and print MIDI data as music notation. Whether you want to compose music using the notation tools—or transcribe recorded, imported, drawn (with the Pencil tool) or step-entered MIDI data into notation—the Score Editor features everything you need and nothing you don’t. Write parts on a single staff—treble, bass, alto or tenor clef—or grand staff. Place and edit notes, and edit the meter and key signature on a whim. Add chord symbols such as Dm7 and guitar chord diagrams to sessions. Transcribe MIDI parts in real time. Print out a score in its entirety or print only certain instrumental parts. You can even export sessions as Sibelius (.sib) files for further finessing in Sibelius.
ReWire Torq and More
Fans of M-Audio Torq DJ software and other standalone applications can utilize ReWire within Pro Tools M-Powered for the best of both worlds. Simply send Torq software’s output streams into Pro Tools M-Powered via ReWire for further mixing and processing. Pro Tools M-Powered also accepts MIDI directly from ReWire applications for recording controller data to a Pro Tools MIDI or Instrument track. With Pro Tools M-Powered and ReWire, the creative possibilities are endless.
Control Surfaces
If you want the tactile feel of a pro console while enjoying the benefits of a personal or project studio, Pro Tools M-Powered supports both the M-Audio ProjectMix I/O and Digidesign Command|8. Both give you control over the software’s mixing and transport functionality. ProjectMix I/O even incorporates a built-in 18 x 14 FireWire audio interface complete with eight preamps so you don’t need any extra gear. If you’re a DJ, Torq Xponent gives you a familiar DJ mixer surface combined with an audio interface and RCA outputs. And now with Pro Tools M-Powered 8, you can map plug-in parameter controls to almost any encoder on your controller, and access each track’s ten inserts.
* Pro Tools M-Powered software requires a supported M-Audio hardware peripheral to function.
**Up to 64 simultaneous stereo or mono audio tracks with the Music Production Toolkit 2 option. Owners of the original Music Production Toolkit software option who upgrade to Pro Tools M-Powered 8 will automatically get support for up to 64 stereo audio tracks.
Special Features in Pro Tools M-Powered 8
- Up to 2 times more audio tracks—now 48 stereo audio tracks (expandable to 64 tracks)
- Dedicated MIDI Editor window greatly simplifies and streamlines MIDI sequencing
- Includes 6 A.I.R. virtual instruments
- 30 more effects plug-ins – 70 total
- Powerful Score Editor window based on Sibelius notation engine
- Beautiful, redesigned user interface with enhancements and customizability
- Elastic Pitch real-time pitch transposition – complements Elastic Time time-stretching
- Incredible track compositing workflow allows for easily constructing a perfect performance from multiple takes
- Access up to 10 inserts (plug-ins) per channel
- View multiple Automation and Controller lanes for faster, easier editing
- Improved plug-in parameter mapping allows easier hands-on control of effects and virtual instruments with supported control surfaces and MIDI controllers
- Automatic Check for Updates feature keeps Pro Tools and plug-ins up to date
- QuickStart dialog allows for quickly, easily creating new sessions from templates, from scratch or from open existing sessions
- Improved, reduced-price Music Production Toolkit 2 option adds support for up to 64 stereo audio tracks and more valuable plug-in collection
Get ready for a revolutionary way to work with Pro Tools® software. Pro Tools M-Powered™ 8 delivers a streamlined, customizable interface along with many production tools and creative options. Work with up to 48 stereo audio tracks*. Create with five A.I.R. instruments and 30 more plug-in effects. Create sophisticated notation with the Score Editor based on the Sibelius engine. Work MIDI magic with the MIDI Editor. Change audio pitch with the Elastic Pitch real-time pitch transposer. It’s time to upgrade to the most powerful version of Pro Tools M-Powered ever.
*Up to 64 simultaneous stereo or mono audio tracks with the Music Production Toolkit 2 option. Owners of the original Music Production Toolkit software option who upgrade to Pro Tools M-Powered 8 will automatically get support for up to 64 stereo audio tracks.
Stunning Look and Interactivity
With a sleek look, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 is as easy on the eyes as it is to use. All of the Pro Tools M-Powered functionality you know and love is still in place – with double the inserts per channel, more customizability, easier access to editing options and more. Customize the toolbar to show only your favorite tools, and rearrange them the way you want. Tile or cascade your window arrangement. Change the color of your channel strips, tracks, regions, groups and markers to any hue. Navigate through sessions quickly using the Universe view. And with the QuickStart dialog, you can jump right into an existing session, quickly create a new session from scratch, or start from one of the new session templates.
A Well-Stocked Studio
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 comes fully packed with a huge, comprehensive collection of music creation and sound processing plug-ins – giving you a well-stocked studio right out of the box. Create and play music with groundbreaking virtual instruments, including the Mini Grand piano, Boom™ drum machine, DB-33 tone-wheel organ, and Vacuum and Xpand!2™ synths. Dial-up an awesome guitar tone with Eleven™ Free and SansAmp. Play DJ with Torq® LE. Add character to tracks with 20 A.I.R. effects. Make music with nearly 8GB of pro-quality loops. And with dozens of professional sound processing plug-ins and tools at your disposal, you can fix, enhance and polish your mixes with ease.
More Tracks Than Ever
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 expands the power of your current hardware interface, allowing you to work with up to 48 mono or stereo audio tracks. You can also add Music Production Toolkit 2 to create huge mixes with up to 64 mono or stereo audio tracks.
Score Your Music
Based on the Sibelius notation engine, the Score Editor lets you view, edit, arrange and print MIDI data as music notation. Whether you want to compose music using the notation tools – or transcribe recorded, imported, drawn (with the Pencil tool) or step-entered MIDI data into notation – the Score Editor features everything you need and nothing you don’t. Write parts on a single staff – treble, bass, alto, or tenor clef – or grand staff. Place and edit notes, and edit the meter and key signature at whim. Add chord symbols such as Dm7 and guitar chord diagrams to sessions. Transcribe MIDI parts in real time. Print out a score in its entirety or print only certain instrumental parts. You can even export sessions as Sibelius (.sib) files for further finessing in Sibelius.
Complete MIDI Production
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 features a comprehensive array of MIDI tools to streamline production with both virtual and traditional instruments. Gain extensive MIDI editing power through MIDI Editor windows, which can display MIDI and automation data for Instrument, MIDI and Auxiliary Input tracks. Work with features that let you separate, consolidate and mute MIDI notes; scrub and shuttle through parts; view superimposed MIDI and Instrument tracks for easier arrangement editing; color code MIDI notes by track, type, or velocity; audition velocity changes; and play MIDI notes when tabbing. Edit MIDI automation and continuous controller (CC) data through multiple Automation and Controller lanes. You can even watch your musical handiwork scroll by in real time during playback.
Transpose Audio with Elastic Pitch
As a complement to Elastic Time, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 introduces Elastic Pitch, which allows you to you to effortlessly manipulate or correct the pitch of any audio region in real time, right inside the Edit window. Easily transpose an entire audio region in semitones +/- four octaves without affecting its timing or tempo. Fix a less-than-perfect vocal performance by altering the pitch of individual notes in cent intervals. You can also create cool sound effects by linking pitch changes with time compression/expansion using the Varispeed algorithm.
Comp Tracks to Perfection
Creating flawless performances is easier than ever with Pro Tools M-Powered 8. The track compositing features let you quickly and easily piece together the best possible version of a performance from multiple recording passes. Simply loop-record multiple takes on an Audio track, view and audition the takes in Playlist view, select the best parts from the track’s alternate playlists, and copy them to the main playlist with a single click. You can also rate regions on a scale of one to five to help identify which takes you like the most when compositing playlists.
Editing and Mixing Capabilities
With Pro Tools M-Powered 8, your system has even more editing and mixing capabilities. Lock regions to the timeline to prevent them from being inadvertently moved or edited. Use the Automation and Controller lanes to view and edit track automation (such as volume, pan and plug-in automation) and MIDI CC data (such as velocity, pitch bend and modulation) without changing track views. And with ten inserts to play with per track, you can now use more plug-ins than ever before.
Expanded Hardware Control
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 deepens its integration with hardware controllers such as M-Audio® ProjectMix I/O and Digidesign® Command|8®. You can map plug-in parameter controls to almost any encoder on your controller, and access each track’s ten inserts.
More Great Features
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 is chock full of many other features that’ll help you become more efficient, inspire your creativity and provide more flexibility for your workflow needs. For example, the Check for Updates feature keeps Pro Tools M-Powered and your plug-ins up to date with the latest and greatest revisions. There’s also support for files up to 4GB in size, letting you work with longer files with higher sample rates. You’ll find even more with this powerful update to Pro Tools M-Powered.
Specifications
- Sampling rate: up to 96kHz
- Bit depth: 16 and 24
- Audio tracks: 48 mono or stereo simultaneous (expandable to 64 with Music Production Toolkit 2)
- MIDI tracks: 256 simultaneous
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Frequently Asked Questions about Academic/Theological Pricing
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- Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP
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- DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
- 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
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- Mac OS X 10.5.5-based computer
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Sequencing & Multi-track Recording
