Thursday, May 3, 2012

A Quick Look At Pro Tools 9 & 10



Good afternoon friends,

This time around we here at the Music Casting Network will take a look at the latest release of AVIDS DAW, Pro Tools 10.  As connoisseurs of digital recordings (and the technology that has made it possible), advancements in fields as impressive as this should never go unnoticed. 

In an effort to better understand the programs meaning to the industry, indie artist and music on the digital landscape overall we examine the program against its predecessor Pro tools 9.    Once hailed as the end-all for the DAW’s Pro Tools 9 had relatively short time span as the industry leader.  We’ll also take a look at a couple videos that help illuminate these two vastly different programs. 
 
Pro Tools MP 9 – The Run Down ($819.00)


 

This is strongly considered as an introductory version for ambitious beginners, as well as those on a budget.   AVID also provides multiple ways to purchase the program including stand alone or as part of a Pro Tools MP software/hardware bundle. 

Take a look at some of the programs highlights listed below…

Supported tracks


Maximum simultaneous audio tracks @ 48/96/192 kHz)
48/32/ –
Audio recording (maximum simultaneous tracks)
18
Maximum sample rate supported (hardware dependent)
24-bit, 96 kHz
Supported plug-in formats (virtual instruments, effects, and sound processors)
RTAS, Audio Suite
Beat Detective
Single track only

Pro Tools HD 10 ($999.00 – $2,499.00)



 

With a much heftier price tag, the newest release of the program boasts a variety of upgrades (see the chart below).   However, it also provides users with functions that were never possible before.  Some of which include Surround Mixing, VCA Mixing as well as… “Advanced video editing (multiple video tracks, multiple video playlists, and video editing tools) (http://www.avid.com/US/products/family/pro-tools/compare)”.


Supported tracks


Maximum simultaneous audio tracks @ 48/96/192 kHz)
256/128/64
Audio recording (maximum simultaneous tracks)
256
Maximum sample rate supported (hardware dependent)
32-bit, 192 kHz
Supported plug-in formats (virtual instruments, effects, and sound processors)
AAX DSP (Pro Tools / HDX only), AAX Native, TDM (Pro Tools HD only), RTAS, Audio-Suite
Beat Detective
Multitrack

For a complete side by side comparison visit http://www.avid.com/US/products/family/pro-tools/compare
 
While I, like many of you will be waiting for PT 10’s price to drop a little,  you can check some cool trick and techniques still available to us PT 9 users here… http://artistonly.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=2BCdFTcBAAA.Gva_ax0Otb4ZDs-_aN7lWw.-cVXb7EewtvPR5HL0qerFw&postId=3852012867628557141&type=POST

Talk To You Soon…


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