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Gear Tips
MATT COLE
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Pro Tools and Recording May 2009
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News and Tips from Digi…
Pro Tools continues to put out hit songs for artists and producers world wide. Did you know that most of the music you hear on the radio has most likely been through Pro Tools at on point or another? The Pro Tools LE systems are priced so everyone can afford it if they want. Why would you want anything else?
Let’s face it; if you are a recording guru like me, then you look to find out who recorded your fave songs, where it was recorded, and what kind of gear was used and so on. When have you ever seen hit songs recorded in Cakewalk or some other program other than Pro Tools? There is a reason why the pro’s use it folks! I will give you my 3 biggest reasons…
- Sound quality is unmatched by any other program
- Workflow, ease of use
- Compatibility with 3rd party software
The various systems that are available from Digidesign are built to suit the needs of almost anyone doing all types of recording. The Mbox Family includes the following; Mbox Micro, Mbox Mini, Mbox 2, and the Mbox 2 Pro. These interfaces offer a number of different recording solutions including phono preamps, mic preamps, digital input/outputs, and USB and Firewire connectivity. The price range for these systems is between 250 and 700. The Digi 003 Family includes the Digi 003 console and rack versions. These systems have more input/output offerings and range between 1200 and 2200.
Digi announces Pro Tools LE exchanges are back!!!
From the Digi site…
Need more power in your studio? Finding that your projects are growing bigger than your current Pro Tools LE® system can handle? If so, it’s time for you to trade in your gear toward the purchase of a newer, more powerful Pro Tools LE system — and there’s never been a better time to do so!
If you’re a registered owner* of a Digi Toolbox™, Digi 001®, Digi 002®, Digi 002 Rack, Mbox®, Mbox 2 Mini, Mbox 2, or Mbox 2 Pro system, you’re eligible to exchange your system up to the power of a 003®-based Pro Tools LE system.
1. You get Pro Tools 8 software free: If you’re not using Pro Tools 8 yet, you’ve GOT to check it out. The upgrade to Pro Tools LE 8 software is $149.95; if you participate in the Pro Tools LE Hardware Exchange program, you’ll get Pro Tools 8 included in your new system!
Pro Tools 8 software is an incredibly powerful software upgrade, especially for music producers. Here are some highlights.
- Up to 3x more audio tracks — now 48 stereo audio tracks
- Dedicated MIDI Editor window vastly simplifies and streamlines MIDI sequencing
- Includes five new A.I.R. virtual instruments
- 30 additional effects plug-ins added
- Powerful new Score Editor window based on Sibelius notation engine
- Beautiful, redesigned user interface with new enhancements and customizability
- Elastic Pitch functionality added, allowing real-time pitch transposition
- Incredible new track compositing workflow allows for easily constructing a perfect performance from multiple takes
- And much more
2. New 003 Rack+ Factory now available: The Pro Tools LE Hardware Exchange program offers you access to the all-new 003 Rack+ Factory — the newest Pro Tools LE hardware interface — which features eight pristine built-in mic preamps.
3. Surround mixing in Pro Tools LE with Complete Production Toolkit: With the Pro Tools LE Hardware Exchange, you can get your hands on the new 003 Complete bundles, which pair a 003 Factory or 003 Rack Factory system with the Complete Production Toolkit — supporting up to 7.1 surround mixing, up to 128 simultaneous audio tracks, over $2,650 in additional effects and virtual instrument plug-ins, and much more.
4. New Music Production Toolkit 2: The latest Pro Tools LE Hardware Exchange program also offers you access to the new Music Production Toolkit 2 for additional savings. Music Production Toolkit 2 features a more powerful plug-in arsenal, support for up to 64 simultaneous stereo audio tracks, and more.
Ask your local Daddy’s salesperson for details on the exchange program. We can handle this for you at any store, any time!
Matt Cole is a District Manager for Daddy's, and yes, he is a Pro Tools "addict!"
Not surprisingly, Matt is our in-house Pro Tools recording expert!
Along with his DM duties for Daddy's, Matt runs his own Pro Tools based studio.
He brings a vast amount of experience and product knowledge to Daddy's and loves
creating recording solutions for his customers.
Matt may be reached at 603.893.6635 - or stop by Daddy's Salem, NH store and visit Matt in person!
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