Specifications

Chapter 1: Welcome to Pro Tools 3
Chapter 1: Welcome to Pro Tools
Welcome to Pro Tools®. Pro Tools integrates
powerful multitrack digital audio and MIDI se-
quencing features, giving you everything you
need to record, arrange, edit, mix, and master
quality audio for music, video, film, and multi-
media.
The Pro Tools Guides
Pro Tools systems include the following guides:
Getting Started Guide Instructions for installing
your Pro Tools system and connecting your stu-
dio.
Basics Guide (Mbox Systems Only) Designed for
new users, this guide provides specific methods
for accomplishing common tasks (such as get-
ting sound in and out of your Mbox, connecting
a mic or instrument, and recording a session).
Pro Tools Reference Guide Full details on all
Pro Tools functionality and operations.
(Pro Tools LE systems only include an electronic
PDF version of the Reference Guide.)
Pro Tools Menus Guide Electronic PDF guide to
the Pro Tools on-screen menus.
DigiRack Plug-Ins Guide Instructions for using
the DigiRack plug-ins (included with Pro Tools)
for both real-time and file-based audio process-
ing in Pro Tools. (Pro Tools LE systems only in-
clude an electronic PDF version of this guide.)
Digidesign Plug-Ins Guide Electronic PDF guide
with instructions for using optional Digidesign
plug-ins for both real-time and file-based audio
processing in Pro Tools.
DigiBase Guide Full details on using Pro Tools
DigiBase databasing and browsers for data and
media management. (Pro Tools LE systems only
include an electronic PDF version of this guide.)
Expanded Systems Guide (TDM Systems
Only) Instructions for expanding a Pro Tools
TDM system with optional Digidesign cards, or
an expansion chassis.
MachineControl Guide (TDM Systems Only) Elec-
tronic PDF guide for MachineControl option
(available separately). This guide includes instal-
lation and operation instructions for using the
MachineControl option for Pro Tools to enable
serial communication with remote audio and
video machines.
Pro Tools Keyboard Shortcuts Separate elec-
tronic PDFs for Windows and Macintosh that
list keyboard shortcuts not shown in Pro Tools
menus.
Digidesign also provides guides with audio
interfaces, optional dedicated consoles
(such as D-Control) and controllers (such
as Command|8), and other Digidesign
options (such as MIDI I/O, PRE, and
SYNC I/O). Refer to the separate guide
provided with each Digidesign product.