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  Pro Tools 10- Professional audio recording and music creation software

  Musical Instruments (Avid Technology, Inc.)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Can't Ask For Better

  Pro tools has always been one of the elite production tools used by producers for years. With this Updated installation of the Pro tools legacy all I can say is what more do you want. Its very quick to learn, Presets are very helpful,The quality of your music will flourish to a level you would have never been able to witness with all the different tools Pro tools has to offer. Its a little pricey, but who cares, once you get pro tools you will notice how well spent it was, and how fast you can make your money back. BUY IT, INSTALL IT, AND LOVE IT. 5/5 troyproductionbuyer - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pro Tools 10- Professional audio recording and music creation software (Electronics) Pro tools has always been one of the elite production tools used by producers for years. With this Updated installation of the Pro tools legacy all I can say is what more do you want. Its very quick to learn, Presets are very helpful,The quality of your music will flourish to a level you would have never been able to witness with all the different tools Pro tools has to offer. Its a little pricey, but who cares, once you get pro tools you will notice how well spent it was, and how fast you can make your money back. BUY IT, INSTALL IT, AND LOVE IT. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 31, 2012

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  Great new features

  I love the fact that you can now use Pro Tools with your own interface hardware, instead of having to buy Avid's stuff. I'm sure Avid's Pro Tools HD system is awesome, but I've been using MOTU gear for years, and didn't want to have to invest in another set of hardware just to use their software... And by the way, it's working great!! So thanks Avid! 5/5 GeneS - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pro Tools 10- Professional audio recording and music creation software (Electronics) I love the fact that you can now use Pro Tools with your own interface hardware, instead of having to buy Avid's stuff. I'm sure Avid's Pro Tools HD system is awesome, but I've been using MOTU gear for years, and didn't want to have to invest in another set of hardware just to use their software... And by the way, it's working great!! So thanks Avid! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 17, 2012

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  Compared to other DAWS, it is the leader by far

  I have had and used Pro Tools 8, 9, and now 10. I have used and owned Cubase 5, Propellerhead Reason 3, 4 and Record 1, Reaper, and others. Pro Tools does indeed shine far above the others, especially over Steinberg Cubase in sound quality and available support effects and instruments, really the difference is professional compared to toys. (I have not used Abelton or the Mac DAWS). Pro Tools is very useful once you learn some of the major keystrokes you'll be using over and over, it actually becomes intuitive with useage. I bought the Instrument Expansion Pack and have enjoyed the professional quality of all of the instruments and their ease of use. Pro Tools 10 however is very pricey to upgrade, plus it is only an entry level 64 bit application at present, only a few of the effects are 64 bit, but of course the core audio engine of the DAW is still 32 bit, however the program "only" runs on a Windows 7 system, 32 or 64 bit. In the future it will probably be a 64 bit system only. So... 4/5 CB1 - See all my reviews This review is from: Pro Tools 10- Professional audio recording and music creation software (Electronics) I have had and used Pro Tools 8, 9, and now 10. I have used and owned Cubase 5, Propellerhead Reason 3, 4 and Record 1, Reaper, and others. Pro Tools does indeed shine far above the others, especially over Steinberg Cubase in sound quality and available support effects and instruments, really the difference is professional compared to toys. (I have not used Abelton or the Mac DAWS). Pro Tools is very useful once you learn some of the major keystrokes you'll be using over and over, it actually becomes intuitive with useage. I bought the Instrument Expansion Pack and have enjoyed the professional quality of all of the instruments and their ease of use. Pro Tools 10 however is very pricey to upgrade, plus it is only an entry level 64 bit application at present, only a few of the effects are 64 bit, but of course the core audio engine of the DAW is still 32 bit, however the program "only" runs on a Windows 7 system, 32 or 64 bit. In the future it will probably be a 64 bit system only. So... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 9, 2012

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  List Price: $699.99
  Price: $599.00
  You Save: $100.99 (14%)

  create bigger mixes, with up to 96 audio tracks

  Work the way you want-with an interface or without

  Unleash your creativity with the award-winning toolset

  Get unrivaled sound quality, now with even higher resolution

  Compose with virtual instruments and MIDI and Score Editors

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  Pro Tools Make Music Now Recording Studio

  Musical Instruments (M-Audio)
  

  Rating (46 reviews):

  (2.8/5)

  

  Best Review for the Pro Tools Recording Studio

  Ok guys, ill make this short and sweet.Im a singer song writer, been using Magix Music studio 12, then decided to buy Pro Tools."PROS for the Fast Track USB interface"Low latency - Clean clear voicesHigh build qualitySmall/CompactPortable"CONS for the Fast Track USB interface"Cant use condenser microphone. **I was able to set up a condenser mic to this USB fast track model. But i had to buy a phantom power supply that cost me an additional 30 BUCKS! but it works fine.**Only records in MONO. not capable of recording in Stereo. Which is my biggest turn off. NO one uses Mono recording. Why would they even make it MONO? so dumb.As for the actuall software Pro Tools M-Powered EssentialsProsTons of loops and SamplesVitrual instruments andAwesome Recording Interface.ConsTakes alot of space on ur computer so have alot of memory.Does NOT, I... 3/5 C. Burris - See all my reviews, July 4, 2010

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  A beginner's studio.

  I bought this so I could record my guitar playing on my computer and use the included Pro Tools software to create backing tracks to play to, and for my needs it has performed well. The audio interface really is high quality, and it is useful no matter what kind of audio software you like to use. I like the Pro Tools M-Powered Essential software as well, with the included virtual instruments and loops I can create quality backing tracks for my guitar playing. Buy this, a dynamic mic for vocals and a midi keyboard for the Virtual Instruments and your home studio will be good to go.P.S.here is a great Midi Keyboard: 5/5 Isiah S. Davis (Cleveland) - See all my reviews, January 17, 2010

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  Entry Level, but good quality

  I just bought this as a way to get my feet wet and begin to learn Pro Tools. There are probably easier to learn DAWs out there than Pro Tools, but I like the fact that studios use Pro Tools and two others in my band have Pro Tools home recording systems. I also like the fact that Pro Tools models the functions of a real studio mixer rather than trying to invent their own paradigm.One word of warning: for home recording you will want the best quality condenser mic you can afford. Condenser mics pretty much always require phantom power and this M-audio box, being pretty entry level, does not support that. You can either use a lesser mic that does not require phantom power, or you can go out and find some kind of direct box that will give the mic power from your A/C socket in the wall, but you won't be able to just plug-and-go with a good condenser mic. I haven't sorted this problem out yet so I can't advise.Also, I have tried recording direct in from guitar... 4/5 Guitar Johnny "Guitar Johnny" (Florida) - See all my reviews This review is from: Pro Tools Make Music Now Recording Studio (Software) I just bought this as a way to get my feet wet and begin to learn Pro Tools. There are probably easier to learn DAWs out there than Pro Tools, but I like the fact that studios use Pro Tools and two others in my band have Pro Tools home recording systems. I also like the fact that Pro Tools models the functions of a real studio mixer rather than trying to invent their own paradigm.One word of warning: for home recording you will want the best quality condenser mic you can afford. Condenser mics pretty much always require phantom power and this M-audio box, being pretty entry level, does not support that. You can either use a lesser mic that does not require phantom power, or you can go out and find some kind of direct box that will give the mic power from your A/C socket in the wall, but you won't be able to just plug-and-go with a good condenser mic. I haven't sorted this problem out yet so I can't advise.Also, I have tried recording direct in from guitar... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 4, 2010

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  List Price: $99.99
  

  Smash through the ceiling of your musical creativity with Pro Tools Recording Studio.

  Easily create, play, mix and record your music with the same platform professionals use to produce much of the most popular music

  Plug in standard guitars, microphones and other instruments to play and record your music directly to your PC or Mac

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  Pro Tools MP 9 - Professional Music and Audio Creation for M-Audio Interfaces

  Musical Instruments (Avid Technology, Inc.)
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

  (2.6/5)

  

  Full featured "prosumer" music production at a reasonable price

  Pro Tools MP 9 is a very nice full featured music production suite aimed at the "prosumer" market. It has limits but they are set high enough that they would be unlikely to impede any home-recording musician, even those with much more ambitious use cases than simple voice and acoustic guitar arrangements. Pro Tools MP 9 allows for tons of audio and MIDI tracks and allows for a large amount of effects per track; if you count post-fader inserts and sends your signal chain possibilities are limited only by your processor. Because Pro Tools MP is for off-the-shelf M-Audio hardware it does all of its work in software without a hardware DSP to off-load to. However, if you've been working with other music production suites you are likely used to this; that's how everyone else does it at the hobbyist/prosumer level. Unlike other solutions though there's a clear growth path for dedicated DSP hardware with Pro Tools if you do out-grow MP. That's a pretty cool feature.Pro Tools MP 9... 4/5 Adam Drew - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pro Tools MP 9 - Professional Music and Audio Creation for M-Audio Interfaces (Electronics) Pro Tools MP 9 is a very nice full featured music production suite aimed at the "prosumer" market. It has limits but they are set high enough that they would be unlikely to impede any home-recording musician, even those with much more ambitious use cases than simple voice and acoustic guitar arrangements. Pro Tools MP 9 allows for tons of audio and MIDI tracks and allows for a large amount of effects per track; if you count post-fader inserts and sends your signal chain possibilities are limited only by your processor. Because Pro Tools MP is for off-the-shelf M-Audio hardware it does all of its work in software without a hardware DSP to off-load to. However, if you've been working with other music production suites you are likely used to this; that's how everyone else does it at the hobbyist/prosumer level. Unlike other solutions though there's a clear growth path for dedicated DSP hardware with Pro Tools if you do out-grow MP. That's a pretty cool feature.Pro Tools MP 9... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 5, 2011

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  Pass over this one

  This program has some really nice features, (most of which are overkill for a home setup) but it just constantly crashes. My machine meets and beats the requirements for the program but it still constantly crashes. Also, it doesn't play very nice with a lot of the plugins that I have which have worked fine in my other DAWs. 2/5 N. Kratzmeyer (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews, March 3, 2012

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  great

  by having a m-audio pro fire 2626,this was just perfect because pro tools was able to make my interface compatible with pro tools, it works great and no problems. 5/5 common christian - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pro Tools MP 9 - Professional Music and Audio Creation for M-Audio Interfaces (Electronics) by having a m-audio pro fire 2626,this was just perfect because pro tools was able to make my interface compatible with pro tools, it works great and no problems. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 18, 2012

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  List Price: $299.95
  Price: $119.99
  You Save: $179.96 (60%)

  Compose music easily with full MIDI and score notation tools

  Studio-standard composing, recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, and mixing features

  Adjust pitch and time on the fly with Elastic Pitch and Elastic Time

  Work with up to 48 simultaneous mono or stereo tracks at 24-bit/96Khz fidelity

  Polish mixes with over 70 virtual instruments and effects plug-ins

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  Avid Recording Studio

  Musical Instruments (M-Audio)
  

  Rating (11 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Hums with phantom power on

  Well, at first I thought it was my mike cord. $40 later I realized it was the phantom power.I actually got a couple of vocals done the other day; they came out pretty well and I was happy with the box. The first setup gave a hum so I swapped cords and everything was fine. Ordered a new Monster XLR cord and the hum was back. So I went to the cord I'd used successfully. . .and now it's humming. I was using an AT-4040 condenser mike. Grabbed the nearest mike handy--a Shure Beta57A--and got no hum. Also swapped headsets and jiggled the USB cord (not that that makes any sense). It's got to be the phantom power supply in the Avid Recording Studio itself.I did the above using Garage Band on a Mac Book Pro. The Avid Recording Studio comes with a free version of ProTools, so I gave it a try. Same story. Nasty hum using the condenser mike and phantom power; OK with dynamic mike. I couldn't get either Garage Band or Pro Tools to record an electic guitar. I... 1/5 F. J. Rodrick (San Diego) - See all my reviews, January 21, 2011

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  Great first step into the recording biz / process ....

  The installation is quick and simple. For me it was easy, having used several other audio editing systems including some basic training on an advanced Pro-Tools system. Avid and Pro-Tools are the industries go to production choices, using the Avid Recording Studio is a great way for a newbie to learn the basic audio skills of recording. The equipment is pretty much plastic, light weight and feels sort of sturdy. I would recommend it for someone eager to learn the basics of audio recording and editing. The interface is a simpler version of a full professional studio, and has the capacity for adding advanced software. Anyone looking for a future in the recording industry or just wanting to record their own music or sounds for fun should check this out. One recommendation: follow the instructions exactly, do not mix it with other systems and have a great time. 4/5 microeconomics - See all my reviews This review is from: Avid Recording Studio (Electronics) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) The installation is quick and simple. For me it was easy, having used several other audio editing systems including some basic training on an advanced Pro-Tools system. Avid and Pro-Tools are the industries go to production choices, using the Avid Recording Studio is a great way for a newbie to learn the basic audio skills of recording. The equipment is pretty much plastic, light weight and feels sort of sturdy. I would recommend it for someone eager to learn the basics of audio recording and editing. The interface is a simpler version of a full professional studio, and has the capacity for adding advanced software. Anyone looking for a future in the recording industry or just wanting to record their own music or sounds for fun should check this out. One recommendation: follow the instructions exactly, do not mix it with other systems and have a great time. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 22, 2011

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  Great mini sound studio for the beginning/intermediate artist.

  My first thought was, "I wonder if Avid makes an upgrade to this set that includes Pro Tools M-Powered bundled with M-Audio Fast Track Pro"? This is indeed the basic version. But how basic is it? I would say this is almost perfect for anyone wanting to start mixing their own tracks with their own instruments and prerecorded loops. Basic for a purpose.The M-audio Fast Track functions as an external soundcard and 'router' for all of your music gear. When you plug in the M-Audio, all the audio from your computer immediately goes through the Fast Track--it processes the sound from then on out, which is a good thing (I would wager that the M-Audio soundboard is better than your laptop's). The Fast Track is the entry level audio interface that M-Audio offers which is bundled with Avid Pro Tools SE (second only to Pro Tools M-Powered) that allows the price to be very attractive for first time music editors (for your own music, or someone else's). This is why the M-Audio is... 4/5 Canis Majoris - See all my reviews, June 23, 2011

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  List Price: $119.99
  

  1/4" stereo headphone output

  XLR microphone input with gain control and 48V phantom power for condenser microphones

  2-input, 2-output audio interface

  1/4" instrutment input with gain control

  24-bit/48 kHz(better-than-CD) sound quality

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  Avid Pro Tools 10 Student Edition Studen 9900-65186-14

  Musical Instruments (Avid)
  List Price: $280.43
  Price: $277.00
  You Save: $3.43 (1%)

  Export mixes directly to SoundCloud to share and promote your music to the world!

  Student Verification Required before this software can be shipped

  Pair the software with your favorite Avid or third-party audio interface to record and monitor vocal and instrument performances

  Next generation of the industry standard in record, mixing, and mastering

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  Pace iLok 2

  Musical Instruments (Pace)
  

  Rating (16 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  its ok but time will tell

  ok, by now u already know all the complaints against an ilok.personally, i didnt find it too difficult to register & use my software.i know it hurts when u pay $1000 for a software & they make u pay additional$50 just to use what u've legally purchased, but i understand the rampantsoftware piracy on torrents.i was able to easily authorize my east west libraries with this ilok.m running it on a usb hub without any problems. of course, a pen driveis very easy to lose & i shudder when i hear stories of people losingtheir iloks & going thru all kinds of s%&^ to get a replacement, but i hopethat never happens to me. apparently, thats when u run into the nasty sideof ilok support. i truly hate the fact u've to pay additional money evenfor downtime protection. if i've paid for something, even if i lose it,i should get a free replacement. apparently, the people at ilok dont understandthis at all. they charge u extra... 3/5 kishore - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pace iLok 2 (Software) ok, by now u already know all the complaints against an ilok.personally, i didnt find it too difficult to register & use my software.i know it hurts when u pay $1000 for a software & they make u pay additional$50 just to use what u've legally purchased, but i understand the rampantsoftware piracy on torrents.i was able to easily authorize my east west libraries with this ilok.m running it on a usb hub without any problems. of course, a pen driveis very easy to lose & i shudder when i hear stories of people losingtheir iloks & going thru all kinds of s%&^ to get a replacement, but i hopethat never happens to me. apparently, thats when u run into the nasty sideof ilok support. i truly hate the fact u've to pay additional money evenfor downtime protection. if i've paid for something, even if i lose it,i should get a free replacement. apparently, the people at ilok dont understandthis at all. they charge u extra... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 10, 2011

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  Better than the original

  This iLok is a significant improvement over the original version. While the first generation iLoks could only store about 115 licenses, the new iLok can store somewhere around 500. The blue LED gives it a modern feel; I didn't find it especially distracting. The iLok has a clear cover in the middle that snaps off and allows you to label the iLok. The size is noticeably smaller than the original version and no longer blocks any adjacent USB ports.Two minor issues. First, the protective cap does not attach to the iLok when the device is in use. If you remove the cap, make sure you remember where you placed it. The second possible issue is that if you do not download the current version of both the drivers and client tools, it won't recognize the iLok correctly. This means that it will display like an original iLok with the reduced license count. If you aren't able to add your licenses, make sure you install the latest drivers and restart your computer. 5/5 Kenneth R. Muse (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews, June 25, 2011

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  Cool

  Not much you can really review about an iLok. It works.....it looks cool.....it hold way more authorizations that the older iLok......and it only takes up one slot on a laptop.....what else can I say??? I got it for Pro Tools 9 and haven't been disappointed. 5/5 Bryanknight (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews, April 1, 2011

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  List Price: $49.95
  

  * Portable

  * Holds Close to 500 Authorizations

  * USB Key for Storing Authorizations

  * Immune from Updates and Crashes

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  Avid Pro Tools + Mbox High-Performance 4x4 Pro Tools Studio Bundle for Mac and PC

  Musical Instruments (M-Audio)
  List Price: $899.99
  

  Capture and mix studio-quality sessions, with up to 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution

  access and perform Pro Tools functions easily with the assignable multi-function button

  Get best-in-class sound quality and performance with professional-grade circuitry and premium audio conversion

  Track hotter signals without clipping with the soft-clip limiter

  Use Mbox with Pro tools or with other audio software, including Logic, Live, Cubase, and more

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  Pro Tools 9: Music Production, Recording, Editing, and Mixing

  Book (Focal Press)
  

  Rating (19 reviews):

  (4.9/5)

  

  One of the Good Ones ~ A Wet Read

  There are many books out on Pro Tools 9 and due to the complexity of the DAW software there are many approaches to using it. So my recommendation is to get as many different good books on the subject as possible. Only by looking at it through several different engineers eyes will you get a comprehensive education of the potential of this incredible application. I started out with which although it is beneficial to a beginner and is "the" AVID training course step 1, I found it to be a dry read, notwithstanding a great resource of information; so I am not damning the book.I also have ... 5/5 Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews, July 20, 2011

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  A Must-Have erference for Pro Tools 9

  1) Coverage of virtually all segments of this complex, sophisticated program? - check2) Changes and new features actually integral to the book and not an add-in or afterthought? - check3) Well-written and detailed without being dry? - check4) Author that knows something about the actual business music business as oposed to a software wonk? - check5) Must-buy book for learning and understanding Pro Tools 9 and useful as an ongoing reference? - checkWell... It looks like this book lives up to my expectations. This is the first time in quite a while that I've been able to say that about a computer or music-based instruction book. Buy it; you'll like it. 5/5 bertrarious "bertrarious" (Naperville, IL USA) - See all my reviews, July 20, 2011

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  I am a beginner...

  Although this book isn't written in crayon for a novice like me, it is very instructional and VERY helpful. If you pay attention and follow along, this book ensures that you will "get it"This is a project I am doing with my teenage son and Pro Tools makes us sound like we know what we are doing. With this book, that hasn't been far from the truth. 5/5 Mandy "mandy" (San Rafael, CA, United States) - See all my reviews, September 19, 2011

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  Pro Tools MP + MobilePre High-Performance 2x2 Pro Tools MP Studio Bundle

  Musical Instruments (Avid Technology, Inc.)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Home Recording Bang

  This is the second Pro Tools MP version I have bought. The most recent purchase of the MP PT package was about half the price of the first which was great. As far as home recording this is the best bang for the buck I believe.I would suggest one get a good text as the learning curve is a little steep if this is your first program. But the effort is well worth it. Because the end quality is as the name suggests is a pro recording. 5/5 Roy Michael Smarr - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pro Tools MP + MobilePre High-Performance 2x2 Pro Tools MP Studio Bundle (Electronics) This is the second Pro Tools MP version I have bought. The most recent purchase of the MP PT package was about half the price of the first which was great. As far as home recording this is the best bang for the buck I believe.I would suggest one get a good text as the learning curve is a little steep if this is your first program. But the effort is well worth it. Because the end quality is as the name suggests is a pro recording. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 12, 2012

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  List Price: $399.95
  Price: $149.00
  You Save: $250.95 (63%)

  Work with up to 48 simultaneous mono or stereo tracks at 24-bit/96 KHz fidelity

  Polish mixes with over 70 virtual instruments and effects plug-ins

  Studio-standard composing, recording, MIDI sequencing, editing,and mixing features

  Latest version of award-winning Pro Tools M-Powered software

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  Pro Tools 9 Software

  Musical Instruments (M-Audio)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (2.4/5)

  

  PC version too buggy for use in production

  (Just to put a cork in it, I am changing my rating to one star since Avid just came out with Pro Tools 10 without patching any of the problems that caused me to write this review. Maybe they fixed all the problems, who knows? If I want to find out I'll have to fork over $300 for an upgrade, which I will not be doing for reasons that are obvious from reading the review below. As of this writing they have yet to announce a 64-bit build).(FYI i purchased PT MP/8 from Amazon and upgraded to PT9 directly through Avid)Yes, PT is the de facto standard among studios. Yes, PT is very rich in cool and useful features. Yes, with version 9 Avid has finally un-crippled Pro Tools so that it works with any interface and unlocks features previously available only to users of their dedicated-hardware TDM version (of course these features and the ability to work with any interface have generally been available in competitors' products).But the sad truth is that... 1/5 Tungsten Carbide "W74" (California) - See all my reviews This review is from: Pro Tools 9 Software (Electronics) (Just to put a cork in it, I am changing my rating to one star since Avid just came out with Pro Tools 10 without patching any of the problems that caused me to write this review. Maybe they fixed all the problems, who knows? If I want to find out I'll have to fork over $300 for an upgrade, which I will not be doing for reasons that are obvious from reading the review below. As of this writing they have yet to announce a 64-bit build).(FYI i purchased PT MP/8 from Amazon and upgraded to PT9 directly through Avid)Yes, PT is the de facto standard among studios. Yes, PT is very rich in cool and useful features. Yes, with version 9 Avid has finally un-crippled Pro Tools so that it works with any interface and unlocks features previously available only to users of their dedicated-hardware TDM version (of course these features and the ability to work with any interface have generally been available in competitors' products).But the sad truth is that... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 29, 2011

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  Great Product=Great Purchase

  What can I say? Pro Tools has been the choice of many studios including small home based ones like mine. If your the one on the other side of the glass recording, say a band or any artist, then Pro Tools is the perfect all in one app. For myself I am more of a solo artist creating beats and instrumentals. Personally I prefer Logic over Pro Tools for this because the ease of use but still, Pro Tools can deliver. It all depends on how you want your workflow to be. I recommend purchasing the pro tools 9 text book if you have never touched the program before. Once you get a hang of the keyboard shortcuts, you'll be producing in no time. 5/5 omletie - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pro Tools 9 Software (Electronics) What can I say? Pro Tools has been the choice of many studios including small home based ones like mine. If your the one on the other side of the glass recording, say a band or any artist, then Pro Tools is the perfect all in one app. For myself I am more of a solo artist creating beats and instrumentals. Personally I prefer Logic over Pro Tools for this because the ease of use but still, Pro Tools can deliver. It all depends on how you want your workflow to be. I recommend purchasing the pro tools 9 text book if you have never touched the program before. Once you get a hang of the keyboard shortcuts, you'll be producing in no time. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 9, 2011

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  Horrible on PC - AVID customer service non existent

  Can't use it for a half an hour without some technical issue. Worse customer service is nonexistent. Mac users report less problems but just do a google search with keywords like "Windows" "Pro Tools 9" "restart" "not recognized" etc. You'll find forums full of complaints but no solutions or workarounds. And,,,, because its software,,, no refunds even though they say its compatible with many systems as was mine supposedly. For PC Cubase has been very reliable as well as earlier versions of Sonar. My $0.02 1/5 R. Gammie - See all my reviews, September 9, 2011

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  List Price: $599.00
  

  Get the flexibility of using Pro Tools 9 with your favorite Avid audio interface or third-party Core Audio-

  ASIO-compatible interface - or use Pro Tools 9 completely standalone for easy on-the-go creation.

  Develop larger, more complex projects, with up to 96 or 192* simultaneous audio tracks, 128 instrument tracks,

  Get more options to grab hold of your mix Along with C|24 and ICON*,

  512 MIDI tracks, 256 internal busses, and 160 aux tracks.

  You can now use Avid Artist Series and Pro Series consoles and controllers to enhance your editing and mixing workflow,

  You can exchange projects created in other audio and video software with Pro Tools and vice-versa.

  Be more creative with coveted professional tools Work efficiently and get the best sonic results with Automatic Delay Compensation,

  Team up with other creators, editors, and mixers easily - with built-in OMF/AAF/MXF file interchange support,

  Multitrack Beat Detective, full Import Session Data dialog, and other separately priced add-ons - now standard.

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