Guide Note

Pro Tools is a popular digital recording software/hardware package used by professionals and hobbyists. The package is produced by Digidesign and made it's debut in 1989 as the Sound Tools stereo recording & editing system. It was not until 1991 when the first official Pro Tools system was released, featuring 4 voices and MIDI support. Since that first release, Pro Tools has undergone major upgrades and revisions. The current release is Pro Tools 7.4 and provides support for many different interfaces and audio technologies.

Fast Facts

Originally Released: 1991
Latest Version: Pro Tools 7.4 (2007)
Platform: Microsoft Windows and Mac
Uses: Music Production, post production and TV/Film Scoring

Packages

HD: Pro Tools HD is the professional level package that includes both software and rack mountable hardware capable of handling audio input and output.
LE: The LE localizes all processing to the CPU of the host computer while handling input and output via custom USB and Firewire interfaces.
M-Powered: Uses specialized M-Audio USB Firewire, and PCI interfaces and is capable of nearly all of the functionality offered in Pro Tools LE.

Categories

Music | Technology | Software | Media Software

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Pro Tools

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Digidesign Site: Pro Tools LE & M-Powered
Official Digidesign Site: Pro Tools HD
Digidesign Proprietary Hardware Manufacturer: M-Audio
Wikipedia: Pro Tools
About.com: Basic Mixing in Pro Tools
Sweetwater Music: Pro Tools Buying Guide
Pro Tools Forum

Pro Tools News and Articles

Google News: Pro Tools
Digidesign: Product News
PodcastingNews.com: "Digidesign Pro Tools 7.3 Delivers New Music Creation Features" (2006)
MIX: "Digidesign Announces Support for 8-Core Mac Pro" (2007)

Pro Tools Blogs

Google Blog Search: Pro Tools
Create Digital Music: Pro Tools
Synthtopia: Pro Tools
Recordster: Pro Tools
Gizmodo: ProTools

Pro Tools Information and Reviews

Creator: Digidesign
Wikipedia: Pro Tools
CreateDigitalMusic.com: "Pro Tools 7.3 New Features Reviewed" (2006)
Sound On Sound "What's New in Pro Tools 7.3?" (2007)
Sweetwater Music: Pro Tools Buying Guide

Pro Tools Retailers

Sam Ash Music: M-Audio Pro Tools MPowered
Guitar Center: Pro Tools

Pro Tools Online Retailers

Digidesign Store: Pro Tools M-Powered | Pro Tools 7.3
Music123.com: Pro Tools 7.3 | Digidesign Recording Packages | M-Audio Recording Packages
Sweetwater Music: Pro Tools LE Systems | Pro Tools HD Core Systems
eBay: Pro Tools

Pro Tools Guides and Training

Pro Tools Books and DVDs

Digidesign: Pro Tools Books & Media
Amazon.com: Pro Tools Books | Pro Tools DVDs
- Pro Tools for Musicians and Songwriters by Gina Fant-Saez
- Pro Tools 101: Official Courseware by Hal Leonard Corp.
- Pro Tools For Dummies by Jeff Strong

Pro Tools Online Tutorials

Digidesign: Pro Tools Training and Certification
About.com: Mixing in Pro Tools - A Beginner's Guide
Video: "Pro Tools Looping Tutorial"

Pro Tools Images and Videos

Digidesign Store: Pro Tools Video Tutorials | Pro Tools
YouTube & Google Video: "Pro Tools"
Google Image Image Search: Pro Tools
Avid: Trailers/Videos Created With Pro Tools

Pro Tools Accessories, Plugins and Compatible Hardware

Sound Thinking: Comprehensive List of Pro Tools Plugins
Harmony Central: Pro Tools Plugin User Reviews

Purchase Pro Tools Accessories, Plugins and Compatible Hardware

Digidesign Proprietary Hardware Manufacturer: M-Audio
Music 123: Pro Tools Related Products
Sweetwater Music: Pro Tools and Related Products
Pro Tools @ Digidesign Store: Plugins & Optional Software | Accessories | Upgrades | Firewire Interfaces | USB Interfaces | PCI Cards | Studio Tools

Pro Tools Support

Related Searches

Digidesign | M-Audio | Avid | Sound Recording | Home Recording | Digital Recording | Podcast | Computers

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