Creating a basic session in Pro Tools LE 7 software offers an unparalleled breadth of creative options when developing ideas. Easily import audio and MIDI... more

Creating a basic session in Pro Tools LE 7 software offers an unparalleled breadth of creative options when developing ideas. Easily import audio and MIDI files and loops. Take advantage of an unmatched range of unique, nondestructive audio editing tools like Beat Detective LE, which enables you to automatically correct timing on individual tracks. Develop MIDI compositions with the Pro Tools integrated, easy-to-use MIDI sequencer. Choose among a wide-range of effects and instrument plug-ins like the Xpand!™ sample-playback/synthesis workstation to develop the sounds you're after, or integrate your favorite ReWire-compatible applications right into your mixes. -Audio manipulation with world-class editing tools -Import MIDI, REX, ACID, WAV, AIFF, AAC, MP3, and CD audio files -Built-in DigiBase™ file management tool -Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool -Fully nondestructive editing -Powerful, intuitive MIDI sequencing -Real-time audio and MIDI processing -Advanced virtual instrument integration -Wide-range of compatible third-party creative software options (AudioSuite™, RTAS®, and ReWire-compatible applications) less

The sampler workstation you've been waiting for is just on the horizon. Developed by the acclaimed Digidesign® Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group... more

The sampler workstation you've been waiting for is just on the horizon. Developed by the acclaimed Digidesign® Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group specifically for Pro Tools®, Structure™ is a powerful RTAS® virtual instrument plug-in that represents the future of professional sampling. With an impressive 128-level multitimbral universal sound engine, and support for an unlimited number of nestable patches and up to 8-channel interleaved samples, Structure is destined to become the core musical instrument in your music and post projects. less

This compact mixing console is a size-conscious alternative to its acclaimed big brother D-Show™, the flagship console of the VENUE line. It's also fully... more

This compact mixing console is a size-conscious alternative to its acclaimed big brother D-Show™, the flagship console of the VENUE line. It's also fully compatible with all existing VENUE hardware and software. That's right—with D-Show Profile, the legendary sound quality, flexibility, and reliability of a VENUE system is now available for small- to mid-sized environments and applications such as houses of worship, corporate events, theaters, nightclubs, and remote broadcasts. D-Show Profile takes full advantage of existing Stage and FOH racks, and allows you to connect your VENUE system to Pro Tools|HD® and Pro Tools LE™ systems via an additional hardware option for recording and playback. Best of all, D-Show and D-Show Profile operate on the same D-Show™ control software and operating system, meaning you can forget about ever having to learn new software or rebuild your console settings from scratch when moving between VENUE mixing consoles. less

Whether you're inspired by classic 70s rock or have an ear to create something uniquely modern, Velvet delivers stunningly realistic emulations of your... more

Whether you're inspired by classic 70s rock or have an ear to create something uniquely modern, Velvet delivers stunningly realistic emulations of your favorite electric pianos. This powerful instrument plug-in precisely replicates every nuance of the original classic keyboards — both in sound quality and playing feel — and provides unrivaled flexibility to achieve sounds for any style of music. From the faintness of the lightest pianissimo to the note splat of the strongest fortissimo, Velvet is capable of delivering sounds you'd normally only hear when playing the real instrument — and those that are only limited by your imagination. less

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Recording Live tracks into Pro Tools Ableton Live Lite 5 Digidesign Edition enables you to compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas easily... more

Recording Live tracks into Pro Tools Ableton Live Lite 5 Digidesign Edition enables you to compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas easily with its intuitive sampler/sequencing functionality. Live's ìelastic audioî sequencing modifies loops in real time, allowing you to drop multiple loops into a song regardless of their pitch or tempo. Individual outputs in Live Lite 5 can be streamed directly into the Pro Tools mixer through ReWire. less

Nashville based audio expert Shawn Simpson offers some insight on the popular Digi 002 during a studio install (at the Podyum, Shawn Pody's studio). [Check it:] http://www.digidesign.com The Musician Network http://www.tmntv.com/ passcode: YOUTUBETMN

Nashville based audio expert Shawn Simpson offers some insight on the popular Digi 002 during a studio install (at the Podyum, Shawn Pody's studio). [Check it:] http://www.digidesign.com The Musician Network http://www.tmntv.com/ passcode: YOUTUBETMN less

Save Your Views Save up to 99 of your favorite window views with the new Window Configurations feature (aka "screen sets"), which allows you to have all of... more

Save Your Views Save up to 99 of your favorite window views with the new Window Configurations feature (aka "screen sets"), which allows you to have all of the right windows — in your chosen size, location, and order — at your fingertips for the project at hand. Save a set of open windows to handle just your recording needs. Create another that allows you to mix audio unencumbered. Have all of the necessary windows ready for your post production projects. Or even tailor Window Configurations on a per-project basis. And if you want to temporarily hide all floating windows and then bring them back exactly as they were, the new Hide All Open Floating Windows command will do just that. New Customization & Grouping Features - Up to 99 Window Configurations (aka "screen sets") to instantly recall custom view arrangements - Customizable Zoom Toggle lets you define track view and height when zooming - Continuously variable track height allows tracks to be instantly resized to any height - Hide All Open Floating Windows command - Easily insert and renumber memory locations - Now 104 groups available (4 banks of 26 Group IDs) - New group dialog and commands to modify, duplicate, and delete groups less

New Music Creation Features - Dynamic Transport mode allows playback to operate independently of the current selection - Loop playback automatically updates... more

New Music Creation Features - Dynamic Transport mode allows playback to operate independently of the current selection - Loop playback automatically updates to the selection without manually stopping and starting the transport - Loop Trim tool allows you to easily turn audio or MIDI regions into loops - Create Click Track command and preference - New Tracks Default to Tick Timebase preference speeds up loop-based workflows - Key Signature ruler enables key signature changes and transposition - Send to Sibelius command offers streamlined workflow between Pro Tools and Sibelius notation software - Loop Preview and Auto Preview options - RTAS® Engine error suppression options - Additional MIDI recording, editing, and export features New Loop Features The new Dynamic Transport mode allows you to start playback anywhere in the timeline without affecting the current selection by simply placing a Play Start marker — a new feature. You can also edit and move loop selections independently of the Play Start marker, all without manually stopping the transport. Loop playback also automatically updates to the selection without having to manually stop and start the transport. With the new Loop Trim tool, you can turn any audio or MIDI region into a loop instantly. And auditioning audio files is easier than ever: The new Loop Preview mode lets you quickly audition a selected REX or ACID file in the DigiBase™ browser, while Auto Preview mode allows you to audition single or multiple files automatically when selected. Dynamic Mixing Forget about having to manually stop and start the transport to make changes to your mix configuration — you can now make many common changes on the fly. Go ahead. Add or remove tracks; add, remove, or copy inserts and sends; change a track's I/O routing; re-order tracks; and make other changes without having to manually stop playback. less

New Loop Features The new Dynamic Transport mode allows you to start playback anywhere in the timeline without affecting the current selection by simply... more

New Loop Features The new Dynamic Transport mode allows you to start playback anywhere in the timeline without affecting the current selection by simply placing a Play Start marker — a new feature. You can also edit and move loop selections independently of the Play Start marker, all without manually stopping the transport. Loop playback also automatically updates to the selection without having to manually stop and start the transport. With the new Loop Trim tool, you can turn any audio or MIDI region into a loop instantly. And auditioning audio files is easier than ever: The new Loop Preview mode lets you quickly audition a selected REX or ACID file in the DigiBase™ browser, while Auto Preview mode allows you to audition single or multiple files automatically when selected. less