User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
chapter 1
Introduction
The new Strike™ plug-in is an RTAS plug-in in-
strument for Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE™,
and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems brought to
you by Digidesign®. Strike offers unprecedented
realism, control, and playability for computer-
based drum track creation.
Strike Features
◆ Authentic drum arrangements based on real
recordings
◆
Absolute control—literally every aspect of a
drum performance can be adjusted, controlled
in real-time, and automated
◆
5 high definition drum kits, each with up to
12 instruments and up to 9 different playing
styles per instrument
◆ More than 1,500 flexibly editable patterns for
interactive real-time arranging and composing
◆
Multichannel audio output
◆
Built-in mixing console with controls for ad-
justing microphone levels, EQ, dynamics, and
output assignments as well as a collection of ef-
fects inserts that let you adjust the sound of
Strike to fit any style or taste
◆ Style Editor for in-depth drum pattern editing
System Requirements
To use Digidesign RTAS plug-ins you need one
of the following:
◆
A Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools|HD system,
Pro Tools LE system, or Pro Tools M-Powered
system
◆ A Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools system and a
third-party software application that supports
the Digidesign RTAS plug-in standard
For complete system requirements visit the
Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com).
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, op-
erating systems, hard drives, and third-party de-
vices, refer to the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com).
For more information on using plug-ins in
Pro Tools, see the DigiRack Plug-ins Guide.