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Regardless of the size of your budget or the depth of your experience, Pro Tools LE® places the power of creation comfortably
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in your hands. Taking advantage of the
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by audio professionals worldwide, the Pro Tools LE family — Mbox,™ Digi 001,™ and Digi 002™ — enables you to take your projects to the next level.
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At the core of Mbox, Digi 001,
Pro Tools LE software,
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and Digi 002 systems is
Effortless Recording Because of its versatile nature, Pro Tools LE adapts to the way you work while simultaneously offering you plenty of room to roam. At your immediate disposal are up to 32 tracks* of digital audio and up to 128 tracks of MIDI data. You simply patch your sound sources into your
enabling you to enjoy the creative process by giving you
Digidesign I/O unit, record-enable tracks with a click, and start inventing. Your sound quality is never compromised and your only space limitation is the size of your hard drive.
the power and flexibility to
* Mbox supports up to 24 audio tracks
realize your ideas. With Pro Tools LE software, everything you need to compose, record, edit, mix, master, and deliver audio and
Intuitive Editing Pro Tools LE provides powerful editing functionality designed to enable you to fuse your imagination with real, quality results. Within one simple window, you can quickly manipulate audio waveforms and MIDI data with sample-resolution accuracy to achieve professional results. With audio, your source files remain unscathed unless you choose otherwise; by default, Pro Tools LE edits nondestructively and always retains a
MIDI compositions is literally
backup of your original material.
at your fingertips.
Far beyond the ability to cut, copy, and paste audio and MIDI information, Pro Tools LE includes a comprehensive set of editing tools and features that allow you to easily organize, hear, view, and execute your ideas. Integrated MIDI Sequencing Recording, editing, and mixing MIDI data in Pro Tools LE is as easy as working with audio material. MIDI events can be created, viewed and edited alongside audio waveforms at sample-level resolution without having to shuffle through multiple windows. Also, a variety of high-quality software-based synths and samplers can be utilized as readily as outboard gear, providing you with virtually endless sound source possibilities.
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PRO TOOLS LE FEATURES • 32 tracks of 16- or 24-bit audio •
Powerful Mixing The Pro Tools LE software interface represents a complete, customizable mixer. Adding tracks, reconfiguring, and routing inputs and outputs to any destination, and copying and moving inserts can be easily accomplished at
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any stage in the mixing process. You can also take advantage of a variety of included templates to create your sessions, or use the flexible signal routing architecture to build custom mixer setups of your own. The automation in Pro Tools is unparalleled in the industry. Since everything in the Pro Tools mixing environment is automatable, you benefit from full dynamic control and complete recall of all volume,
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(24 tracks with Mbox) Sample rate support: 44.1, 48 kHz with Digi 001 and Mbox; up to 96 kHz with Digi 002 128 MIDI tracks Non-destructive, sample-accurate editing of audio and MIDI Powerful, real-time mixing and effects AutoSave session capabilities Integrated import and export support for AIFF, WAV, Sound Designer II™ (SD II), MP3 and RealAudio G2 file formats* Mono and stereo tracks Multiple levels of Undo Online collaboration with DigiStudio™ DigiTranslator™ support
* MP3 Option required for MP3 and RealAudio file format support
mute and panning for track, send and plug-in parameters. All automation data can be graphically edited against the audio waveform or MIDI note display, so you can see exactly where and when to place your moves.
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Go where you like to do what you do. Just like your imagination, Mbox is built to travel without limits.
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Portable Pro Tools Micro Studio Mbox, the most affordable Pro Tools LE solution, gives you the
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powered and featuring Focusrite mic preamps, it offers all of the power
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opportunity to utilize Pro Tools literally anywhere. Entirely USBof Pro Tools in a package compact enough to fit in a backpack. Simply connect Mbox to your laptop or desktop computer with a single USB cable and you’re ready to go. With its simple, robust hardware interface, Mbox is an unobtrusive but reliable tool for capturing inspiration on the fly. Track in a café, edit in a park, mix in your kitchen. Throughout the creative journey, your sound remains the first priority.
MB OX F EATURES • Two balanced XLR/1/4" combo • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
analog inputs Two balanced, 1/4" analog outputs Focusrite mic preamps Two analog TRS inserts 24-bit signal path from input to output 100% USB-powered Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O (RCA) Near zero-latency monitoring 48V phantom power Headphone outputs (1/8" or 1/4") with dedicated volume control Mic, line and instrument source selector Input peak indicators S/PDIF and USB activity indicators Mono summing Ships with Pro Tools LE software (supporting DigiStudio)
S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS Digidesign-approved PC or Mac with one available USB port; at least 256 MB RAM recommended. For details, visit www.digidesign.com/compato.
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Take advantage of Mbox’s mobility to catch and develop ideas on the fly. Whether you’re hunting field recordings or brainstorming in a café, the small presence of Mbox makes big results a reality.
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Make the most of your spin on things. With a tasty mix of innovation and simplicity, Digi 001 keeps you comfortably on track.
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Complete Music Production System for Home and Project Studios
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The acclaimed Digi 001 gives you everything you need to produce your next project, right out of the box. An ideal recording, processing, editing, and mixing solution for home studios, multimedia creation and radio production, Digi 001 embodies a time-tested Pro Tools LE mini studio for both the audio- and MIDI-minded. Digi 001 includes a range of features geared toward quick, optimal results. With its user-friendly design and flexible I/O configuration, you’re in a perfect position to record a CD-quality demo or album on your own or with your band. And, as with all of our Pro Tools LE systems, Digi 001 sessions can be opened and manipulated on other Pro Tools LE and TDM systems, regardless of platform.
D IGI 001 F EATURES • Eight balanced analog inputs • • • • • • • • • • • •
(two XLR/1/4" combo, six 1/4") Eight balanced 1/4" analog outputs Mic preamps on inputs 1 & 2 48V phantom power Eight channels of ADAT optical I/O 24-bit signal path from input to output Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O (RCA) Stereo monitoring with dedicated volume control Headphone output with separate volume control MIDI IN/OUT ports 1/4" footswitch port for QuickPunch recording control Hardware: 1U Digi I/O Box and Digi PCI card Ships with Pro Tools LE software (supporting DigiStudio)
S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS Digidesign-approved PC or Mac with one available PCI slot; at least 192 MB RAM recommended. For details, visit www.digidesign.com/compato.
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From tracking a band to working a MIDI-heavy remix to building a radio spot, Digi 001 makes easy work of creating and honing your own signature sound.
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Treat your ingenuity to a lack of inhibition. With its easy setup and comprehensive control, Digi 002 clears the way for hands-on expression — anywhere, anytime.
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Ultimate Pro Tools Mini Studio with Integrated Control Surface Unrivaled in the industry, Digi 002 combines the power of Pro Tools LE
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with hands-on control and FireWire speed and simplicity. Borrowing technology from Digidesign’s Control|24™, Digi 002’s integrated control surface allows you to manually manipulate virtually every aspect of Pro Tools LE without compromise. Slip it under your arm and take it to a gig — in stand-alone mode, it serves as a fully functional digital mixer with EQ, dynamics, delay, reverb, and snapshots included.
Digi 002 D IGI 002 F EATURES • Eight discrete analog inputs; channels
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1-4 include 4 mic pres and paired phantom power Eight discrete analog outputs, plus a +4 dBu balanced and –10 dBV unbalanced monitor output 24-bit/96 kHz converters Eight motorized faders with touch control circuitry Eight rotary encoders used for pan/send/meter/plug-in control Ten scribble strips for track name, pan, send, fader, plug-in values and timeline position MIDI I/O – 1 IN/2 OUT (16 channels in, 32 channels out) Eight channels of ADAT optical, 2 channels of S/PDIF Alternate Source Input for monitoring –10 dBV audio equipment (tape players, CD-players, etc.) Monitor output includes dedicated volume control knob Headphone output includes dedicated volume control knob Transport control Footswitch for QuickPunch control, transport start/stop
S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS Digidesign-approved PC or Mac with one available FireWire port; at least 256 MB RAM recommended. For details, visit www.digidesign.com/compato.
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To offer you the most
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Real-Time Plug-Ins RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) plug-ins offer real-time signal processing functionality, taking advantage of the power of your computer to process or generate audio. All RTAS plug-ins can be adjusted and automated using the Pro Tools LE software interface, a Digidesign
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comprehensive working
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Pro Tools LE relies heavily on plugs-in as well as other
control surface, or both. The inclusion of many of these plug-ins in TDM-based Pro Tools environments attests to their quality and effectiveness.
signal processing and sound manipulation resources. These products, developed by Digidesign and our Development Partner community, seamlessly
AudioSuite Plug-Ins Audio files can also be processed independently using AudioSuite plugins, enabling you to conserve resources by effecting copies of your source material. The ability to batch process and export large numbers of audio files makes AudioSuite plug-ins ideal for sound design and multimedia authoring tasks. AudioSuite plug-ins are also useful for processes where there is no real-time benefit, such as normalization, sound replacement, or phase inversion.
expand the power and Integrating Compatible Gear
extend the flexibility of your Pro Tools system. With the
In addition to Pro Tools LE-specific plug-ins, compatible third-party software solutions and other host-based instruments can be directly routed into Pro Tools LE for further mixing and processing using the
wealth of plug-ins and
DirectConnect™ interface.
options available, you have
Your studio’s outboard equipment — synths, samplers, drum machines,
everything you need to craft your own sound.
turntables, effects, etc. — can also be utilized by routing through Digi 002, Digi 001 or Mbox hardware just as you would with a conventional mixer. Digidesign Development Partners Pro Tools would not have grown to become the industry standard without support from our Development Partners. They represent the very best of third party audio application developers, and work with Digidesign to bring you the very best in product functionality and performance. The ever-increasing number of sound generation, synthesis, sampling and other creative options derived from this community bring you more possibilities than ever.
Lo-Fi
Stylus
MaxxBass
Renaissance Reverberator
GRM Tools Band Pass
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Compressor Bank
SampleTank Microphone Modeler
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Renaissance Equalizer
Linear Phase EQ
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DaD Valve
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Analog Channel PRO-52
SoundReplacer Auto-Tune
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Orange Vocoder
VocALign Project
Maxim B4
Pitch ‘n Time AmpliTube
MetaFlanger
C4 Multiband Parametric Processor
DaD Tape Linear Phase Multiband
ChannelStrip Scratch
L2 Ultramaximizer Speed
SuperTap
FilterBank
BATTERY T-RackS
Above is a selection of the many plug-ins available for making the most of your Pro Tools LE environment. Visit www.digidesign.com/developer for the latest information.
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Online Collaboration Environment Built to Streamline Offering a convenient way to collaborate on sessions from remote locations, DigiStudio (www.digipronet.com/digistudio) empowers 18
Pro Tools users from around the globe to take a project from beginning
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to end over the Internet — all without ever having to leave the Pro Tools application. DigiStudio members can establish read/write privileges, define who can participate in a virtual studio, and pass full Pro Tools session material back and forth nearly in real time — from any Internet-enabled Pro Tools system anywhere. With DigiStudio, a planet of talent is only a connection away. Session Portability and Interchange When you work with Pro Tools, you can take your work just about anywhere. With support for multiple audio file formats and crossplatform session compatibility, you can take your projects to and from other Pro Tools systems without missing a beat. Pro Tools LE sessions * Pro Tools TDM session data and functionality are disabled when opened as a Pro Tools LE session.
can be opened on professional Pro Tools TDM systems, and vice versa, with all your settings retained*. The Next Step If you decide to move up to a professional Pro Tools TDM system, your work on a Pro Tools LE system both prepares and follows you. To make the transition as smooth and complete as possible, Digidesign offers upgrade exchanges and a whole range of professional alternatives from which you can choose.
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Peripheral Options passes caused by point-and-click mixing. Each
Pro Tools platform stems from its modular design.
channel features a long-throw motorized fader,
While you can start with a system specific to your
dedicated Mute and Solo switches, and a
needs, you always have the option to expand or
“Burn Button” to control audio recording and
upgrade. In addition to the following products,
automation. The rotary pots give instant access
further options are available from Digidesign and
to pans, aux sends, plug-ins, input-output
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assignments and channel automation modes.
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A great deal of the power and flexibility of the
The channel “Multi” section actuates send mutes, Control|24 Control Surface
plug-in bypasses, send pre/post routing, and
Control|24* provides you with a substantial,
countless other functions in Pro Tools.
Ethernet-based control surface ideal for live and studio-based multi-track recording, editing, and
MIDI I/O
mixing. Focusrite mic preamps on the first 16
If you’re looking for a MIDI interface for your
channels of this 24-channel console make sure
Pro Tools LE system, look no further than MIDI I/O™
your incoming signals are as pure as possible.
— the new multi-port MIDI peripheral from
Simultaneously, an intuitive, comprehensive
Digidesign. MIDI I/O includes ten MIDI inputs
interface composed of faders, rotary knobs,
and outputs for a total of 160 channels, and
buttons, indicators, scribble strips, and meters
features a hardware thru mode, allowing you to
enables you to manipulate the full scope of
patch input 1 to all of the unit’s outputs without
Pro Tools LE features and parameters. If you
the need to access your computer. MIDI I/O
plan on moving up to a Pro Tools TDM system,
connects to your computer via a convenient
you can take Control|24 with you or graduate
self-powered USB connection.
to a ProControl with minimal effort. * In the Pro Tools LE family, Control|24 is compatible with Digi 001 only
DigiDrive Offering stability and fast performance, FireWireand SCSI-based DigiDrives are available in various
Motor Mix
sizes, and feature our exclusive QuietDrive
Optimized for Pro Tools, the MIDI-based Motor Mix
technology to keep noise down to a minimum.
control surface eliminates literally hundreds of
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D I G I D E S I G N
Our commitment to
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the audio production
For over 15 years, Digidesign has been an industry leader in the world of computer-based digital audio production, providing the professional music, broadcast, multimedia, and film industries with tools for audio
community: to constantly
creation, production, collaboration and distribution. Our innovative
strive to offer everyone
products, which continue to revolutionize the audio profession and the
working with sound the
art of recording, have established Pro Tools as the standard digital audio workstation.
most creative, flexible, and comprehensive set of tools for audio production,
Our day-to-day efforts at Digidesign are based on sustaining one fact: from composition to completion, only Pro Tools gives you absolute control of the entire audio creation and production process. The
all within one extremely
overwhelming majority of Digidesign employees are active musicians or
powerful and easy-to-use
audio specialists who regularly use Pro Tools in their personal pursuits
environment.
as well as on the job. Our products inspire and excite us to a degree seldom seen in the corporate world. We enjoy pushing the limits as a tight-knit group, and that enthusiasm translates into the unsurpassed quality the audio world has come to expect from Digidesign. For a FREE Pro Tools product information DVD, visit www.digidesign.com/dvd.
09/02. Control|24, DirectConnect, Digi 001, Digi 002, DigiDrive, DigiStudio, DigiTranslator, Mbox, MIDI I/O, Pro Tools LE, RTAS, and Sound Designer II are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. All features and specifications subject to change without notice.
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