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M-audio/Digidesign Pro-Tools M-Powered


Pro Tools M-Powered is an exciting new version of Digidesign’s award-winning Pro Tools software that is designed to work with select M-Audio® hardware peripherals. An ideal way to professionally record, edit, and mix music, Pro Tools M-Powered software includes many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy award–winning albums and Academy Award – winning film sound.

Pro Tools M-Powered software allows home studio users and people who need highly portable recording solutions to take advantage of the recording industry’s most popular audio/MIDI production software along with a variety of M-Audio interfaces. Users can also access additional Digidesign and Digidesign Development Partners products designed specifically for Pro Tools, including the Command|8 control surface.

Pro Tools M-Powered software is easy to use and offers cross-platform support for both Windows XP– and Mac OS X–based computers. What’s more, sessions created with Pro Tools M-Powered software will open on Digidesign Pro Tools TDM and LE systems, giving users instant compatibility with countless Pro Tools-equipped project and professional studios around the world.

Pro Tools M-Powered Features at a Glance


Delivers award-winning audio recording, editing, and mixing

Allows up to 32 simultaneous audio tracks

Offers fully integrated MIDI sequencing with 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks

Includes over 30 free RTAS and AudioSuite plug-ins, including EQ, dynamics, delays, reverb, and more

Enables users to stream output from ReWire applications directly into Pro Tools M-
Powered for further mixing and processing

Includes the unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool

Supports Digidesign’s Command|8 control surface for hands-on mixing

Provides access to a huge selection of optional plug-ins and applications available
from Digidesign and Digidesign Development Partners

Works on Windows XP and Mac OS X systems

Supports select M-Audio peripherals, including Audiophile 192, Audiophile 2496, FireWire 410, FireWire 1814, and Ozonic†

Professional Recording and Editing

Pro Tools M-Powered software gives M-Audio hardware enthusiasts a way to tap into the powerful recording, editing, and mixing features of Pro Tools. With up to 32 simultaneous tracks of 16- or 24-bit digital audio and support for sample rates up to 96 kHz, users have the tools and options they need to record individually or with an entire band.

To help fine-tune performances, Pro Tools M-Powered software provides Pro Tools’ unmatched nondestructive editing tools. The software also includes Beat Detective LE, which allows users to automatically analyse and tighten audio or MIDI tracks.

Integrated MIDI Sequencing

Pro Tools M-Powered software provides a fully integrated MIDI sequencer, enabling users to record, edit, and mix up to 256 MIDI tracks alongside audio. With loop recording, users have an easy way to develop multi-layered parts or nail the perfect performance. MIDI Step Input can help users lay down difficult passages while Groove Quantize gives parts the right feel. By adding instrument plug-ins, users can apply the right sounds to MIDI performances.

Polished Mixing

To polish mixes, Pro Tools M-Powered software includes more than 30 DigiRack™ and Bomb Factory AudioSuite and RTAS plug-ins, including EQ, dynamics, delay, reverb, and more. M-Powered customers also have access to a wide range of additional plug-ins produced by the recording industry’s largest professional thirdparty developer community, from host-based instruments to affordable effects that emulate expensive vintage gear.

Pro Tools M-Powered software supports ReWire, enabling users to stream the output of a ReWire-compatible application directly into Pro Tools for further mixing and processing. For additional options, customers can take advantage of the huge selection of VST plug-ins on the market via FXpansion’s VST-to-RTAS Adapter (purchased separately).

Pro Tools M-Powered software also supports Digidesign’s Command|8 control surface so users can have a realtime, hands-on mixing experience with touch-sensitive faders.
Portable Pro Tools Pro Tools M-Powered software works with a variety of M-Audio peripherals, from the Audiophile 2496, with its small footprint and basic I/O functionality, to the comprehensive 18-in/14-out FireWire 1814 interface and Ozonic - the integrated 37-key audio/MIDI FireWire interface and controller. Because M-Audio FireWire peripherals are powered by the computer’s FireWire bus (6-pin FireWire port required), these solutions help to create a new generation of completely portable Pro Tools workstations.

Seamless Collaboration

Sessions created with Pro Tools M-Powered software can be opened with any Windows XP– or Mac OS X - based Digidesign Pro Tools TDM or LE system. As a result, users can collaborate seamlessly with other musicians and take projects to Pro Tools|HD®-equipped recording studios to have them mixed by pros. With Pro Tools M-Powered software, customers instantly become part of the largest community of digital audio workstation users in the world.


Pro Tools M-Powered software requires a supported M-Audio hardware peripheral to function. Please visit www.digidesign.com for a current list of compatible M-Audio hardware peripherals.

System Requirements

A compatible M-Audio peripheral
A Digidesign-qualified computer running Windows XP or Mac OS X
For the most current system requirements, compatibility information, and online support, visit www.digidesign.com/compato.

Supported M-Audio Peripherals†


M-Audio FireWire 1814

M-Audio FireWire 410

M-Audio Ozonic

M-Audio Audiophile 2496

M-Audio Audiophile 192

† Please visit www.digidesign.com for the latest list of supported M-Audio peripherals.

What are the differences between Pro Tools M-Powered and Pro Tools LE systems?

Pro Tools M-Powered Systems Supports:


M-Audio FireWire 1814

M-Audio FireWire 410

M-Audio Ozonic

M-Audio Audiophile 2496

M-Audio Audiophile 192

Includes:

Ableton Live Digidesign Edition

Pro Tools LE Systems Supports:


Digidesign Mbox

Digidesign Digi 002

Digidesign Digi 002 Rack

Includes


Ableton Live Digidesign Edition

Propellerheads Reason Adapted

IK Multimedia SampleTank SE, AmpliTube LE, and T-RackS EQ

100% reliable error reporting (never records clicks or pops to disk)

Support for DV Toolkit

Support for DigiTranslator™

Support for Avid video peripherals

Support for Ethernet control surfaces

• Acoustic Treatment
  Absorption


• Audio Software
  Editor/Librarian Software, FX Plug-ins, GAK Software Clearance, Samples/Sound Libraries, Sampling Software, Sequencing Software, Virtual Instruments


• Computer Hardware
  Control Surfaces, DSP Cards, Midi Interfaces, Soundcards, USB Audio Interface


• DJ/Samplers/Sequencers
  Controllers, Desktop Sequencers/Grooveboxes, DJ Mixers, DJ/VJ Equipment, Expansion Cards/Accesories, Sampling Workstations, Turntable


• Drum machines/mods
  Analog Modelling/Rackmount, Desktop Drum Machines, Drum Machine Accessories


• Headphones
  Closed Headphones, Consumer Headphones, In-Ear Monitoring, Open/Semi Open Headphones, Streetwear Headphones, Wireless Headphones


• Keyboards/Modules
  Analog Modelling/Synthesizers, Controller Keyboards, Electric Pianos, Sound Modules, Vintage Keyboard Modelling, Workstations/Multi-Timbral Keyboards


• Microphones
  Condensers, Handheld/Vocal Microphones, Headset Microphones, Instrument/Other Microphones, Large Diaphragm Condensers, Miniture/Clip-on Microphones, Ribbon Mics, ShockMounts/Accessories, Small Diaphragm Condensers, USB Microphones, Valve Microphones, Video Microphones


• Mixing Desks
  Analogue Mixers, Analogue Mixers With F/X, Digital Mixers, Hybrid Mixers, Mixer Add-ons/Expansion Cards, Valve Mixers


• Multi-Media
  Desktop Speakers, MP3 Players


• Portable Keyboards
  Arranger Keyboards, Portable Electric Pianos, Portable Keyboards, PSU/Accessories


• Studio Monitoring
  Active Monitors, Passive Monitors, Sub-woofers, Surround Systems


• Studio Outboard
  Accessories/Cards, Audio Solutions, Converters/Interfaces, Dynamic Processors, EQ/Filters, Multi FX/Signal Processing, Pre-Amps/Channel Strips


• Studio Recording
  2-Track Recoders, Accessories, Digital Multi-Trackers, Expansion Cards/Accessories, Portable Recorders