Specifications

DIGIDESIGN
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COMPUTER AUDIO
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EQUIPMENT LEASING AVAILABLE
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
Audio
◆ Simultaneously record and play back up to
32 tracks of audio at sample rates of up to
48 kHz (96 kHz with the DIGI002).
◆ 24-bit signal path from A-to-D to D-to-A.
MIDI
◆ Record and play up to 128 MIDI tracks
◆ MIDI events and sequences can be manip-
ulated right alongside audio regions with
sample level accuracy.
Audio Editing
◆ Most audio editing is non-destructive —
whether cutting, pasting, trimming,sepa-
rating, or clearing regions, you are only
performing these functions on a map of
the actual audio data. The source audio
files remain untouched.
Multiple Undo
◆ Pro Tools can keep track of up to 16 of the
last undo-able operations, allowing you to
return to a previous editing state.
Host-Based Music Production Software
Pro Tools LE is the music production software that is bundled with Digidesign’s
host-based hardware audio interfaces. Using the host processing capabilities of
today’s super fast Mac and Windows computers Pro Tools LE allows you to record
and play up to 32 mono digital audio tracks and up to 128 MIDI tracks with a host
of non-linear, random-access, precision editing and mix automation functions all
within a non-destructive environment. Pro Tools LE is essentially divided into two
main working environments: The Edit window and the Mix window. The Edit
Window provides a graphic overview of your song along a timeline that allows you
to adjust every aspect of both audio and MIDI data simultaneously and at sample-
level resolution. Using the Edit window you can trim (resize) waveforms, reprocess
regions of audio, as well as rearrange and automate your song all within one
streamlined and elegant interface. The Mix window’s console-style graphic interface
displays audio and MIDI channels in the same order that they appear in the Edit
window. The Mix window not only provides access to standard volume, pan, mute and solo functions, it allows you to
process your audio tracks with realtime (RTAS) effects plug-ins — up to five effects sends and five inserts per track, depending
on available CPU resources. Both the Edit and Mix Windows provide a variety of methods for automating your mix to
perfection. Audio Tracks can be recorded with selectable 16-bit or 24-bit resolution at sample rates up to 48kHz for the Mbox
and Digi 001 and up to 96 kHz for the Digi 002.
Importing Audio
◆ ProTools LE can import the following
Audio files types: AIFF; WAV; SD II; SD I
◆ MP3 import via optional software
◆ Sound Resource (AIFL—Macintosh only)
◆ WMA (Windows Media—Windows only)
◆ On Macintosh systems, you can import
tracks from an audio CD — ideal for
working with CD-based sample libraries.
Quicktime Video
◆ You can use Pro Tools to import
QuickTime movies and audio, perform
audio post tasks, and export the finished
product as a new QuickTime movie.
Third Party Apps
◆ ProTools hardware and/or ProTools soft-
ware can be integrated with popular audio
production applications allow you to work
in a hybrid environment, if you wish.
These applications include MOTU's
Digital Performer, Emagic Logic Platinum
(Mac) and Cakewalk’s SONAR 2.2 (Win).
FEATURES
Plug-ins
◆ A number of high quality realtime (RTAS)
and file based (AudioSuite) plug-ins,from
dynamics to effects to sound design,are
included with Pro Tools and many others
are available from third party developers.
◆ Because of their seamless integration into
the Pro Tools application, and their ability
to be instantiated onto multiple tracks,
software plug-ins often improve upon the
capabilities of the hardware counterparts
— customized settings are saved with your
session and parameters can be automated.
Mix Automation
◆ Pro Tools LE provides dynamic automa-
tion of volume, pan, and mute controls for
audio tracks and sends, MIDI tracks, and
real-time plug-in parameters.
◆ You can write automation moves in real
time during playback of your session.
◆ Edit breakpoint automation data,in the
Edit Window, with the same techniques
you use to edit audio and MIDI data.