M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version
Pro Tools M-Powered 8 from Digidesign provides a substantial leap forward for an already iconic software, adding long requested features, several virtual instruments, multiple processing and utility plug-ins, and a redesign of the user interface.
Basic track count has been increased and several new virtual instruments added, along with a host of sound-processing and utility plug-ins. MIDI note input has been enhanced with a very comprehensive score editor, while MIDI editing is now easier with a dedicated MIDI editor.
Additionally, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 ships with 8GB of professional quality loops for quickly sketching out musical ideas. The included Structure Free sample player comes with an almost 1GB sample library, while also being able to import unencrypted third-party sound libraries.
Note! Pro Tools M-Powered require qualified M-Audio based hardware to function.
- General
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- Expanded audio track count to 48 mono or stereo tracks
- Support for up to 10 plug-ins on any given track
- Track-comping feature simultaneously displays each take created during cycle recoding, with each take viewed as a discrete track, one below the other
- Solo and promote buttons facilitate immediately assembling of the perfect take from any part of the playlist
- Smart Tool automatically switches between the multiple edit tools, allowing the user to stay focused on the task at hand
- Memory locations can be set as location markers to specific points in the Timeline, edit selections, or as a set of track display-settings, allowing for quick recall with a keyboard shortcut
- Everything in the Pro Tools environment can be automated, providing full dynamic control and absolute recall of every session element, from track volume, mute and panning, to all plug-in parameters
- All automation data stays tied to its corresponding audio and MIDI
- For faster opening times, sessions can be opened with all plug-ins inactive, for instance to provide a visual check of a session layout
- User Interface
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- Completely redesigned graphical user interface
- Edit windows features a fully customizable tool bar that allows for displaying and rearranging any element
- Each track in the edit window can show multiple lanes of data that can include waveform, volume, pan and any other automation parameter
- Mix window has been refreshed with new faders, LEDs, pan knobs and a new color palate provides total user customization
- MIDI tracks can also display multiple lanes of MIDI data
- Effects and Instruments
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- Virtual instruments from the Advanced Instrument Research (AIR) group now include a mini grand acoustic piano, a "vacuum tube" monophonic synthesizer, complete with a decidedly vintage look, Xpand!2 synthesizer, the DB-33 tonewheel organ, and Structure Free sample player
- The DB-33 organ includes a rotating speaker simulator that can be accessed by any other track or instrument
- Percussion is represented by FXpansion BFD Lite acoustic drum module and Boom, an electronic drum machine and sequencer
- Plug-ins include the usual DigiRack plug-ins, EQ III, dynamics and delays
- A whole suite of processing plug-ins from the AIR group provide things like chorus, flanging, a phaser, various flavors of reverb, an enhancer, and much more
- For guitar processing, PT LE 8 includes Eleven Free and SansAmp guitar amp and speaker modelled plug-ins
- A whole range of AudioSuite off-line processors is also included
- M-Audio Torq LE DJ software and an 8GB collection of professional quality loops from Big Fish Audio provide DJ tools or the means for quickly creating backing tracks to enhance songwriting workflow
- MIDI Editing
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- Editing can be done via a dedicated MIDI editing window, or a split edit screen with a docked editor that targets every selection made
- The MIDI edit tools allows for inserting, selecting, deleting and stretching all without changing tools
- The docked editor also has it its own set of tools including a Smart Tool and the information panes can be moved around to suit individual requirements
- Using the track list users can decide which track to work on
- When editing multiple tracks the MIDI editor allows for targeting a particular track to make sure only the notes that belong to that track are edited
- Viewing the score editor is done via a single click without leaving the MIDI editor
- MIDI Beat Clock Sample Offset can be set on a port-by-port basis
- Score Editor
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- Just like the MIDI editor, score editing can be done via a dedicated score editing window, or a split edit screen with a docked editor that targets every selection made
- Editing note information, deleting and transposing is easy and flexible
- Includes real-time transcription and chord symbols
- The trimmer tool will extend notes; the pencil tool is used for positioning, and using a modifier key allows for instant velocity changes
- Clicking the track list will add another stave to the score and the track display settings allow each instrument to show with its correct individual or global attributes
- Score setup provides control over score information, display, spacing and layout parameters
- The export to Sibelius function makes score printing easy and professional looking
- Elastic Pitch
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- Addition to the Elastic Audio feature in Pro Tools, Elastic pitch allows for real-time transposition of audio as if it were MIDI information
- Can be used during production for testing out arrangement ideas
- Can also be used for making radical changes in timbre
- Vocal pitch correction for sharp or flat notes
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Ratings Distribution
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Pros
- Good power output (7)
- Easy to install (4)
- Easy to navigate (4)
- Easy to use (4)
- Great value (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home use (3)
- In the field (3)
- Multimedia (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid do-it-yourselfer (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent product
Simple install. Had to download upgrade to 8.0.5 for Win 7 64 bit which took a while, but no other problems. Will use it for home studio recording. Appears to have all the ...Read complete review
Simple install. Had to download upgrade to 8.0.5 for Win 7 64 bit which took a while, but no other problems. Will use it for home studio recording. Appears to have all the tools I need and more. Compatibility with other Pro Tools versions is a plus. If you've ever recorded with anything analog or digital before and have some computer savy, this should be simple to get started with. The many features will keep you entertained for a long time.
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Most Liked Negative Review
"Average product ,needs more upgrade"
-I use Pro Tools only for live multitrack recording.
-Reliability,stability,quick start dialog(User Template).
-MIDI Editor,Score Editor,Elastic Audio.
-I use Pro Tools only for live multitrack recording.
-Reliability,stability,quick start dialog(User Template).
-MIDI Editor,Score Editor,Elastic Audio.
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Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Home purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
great material for those who are working from home.especially if your trying to have your music reach the main stream. i use pro tools for my music [@] best investment i have made
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- Difficult to Navigate
- Not Enough Audio Tools
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
There are Pro Tools vs. Logic battles raging. Overall, this comes with a free version of Melodyne. I found the features useful and enabling. As usual Pro Tools may have met its match in Logic, but this runs well out of the box.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
I really recommend this software to anyone who wants to work in "audio industry" as a professional. I have been using Pro Tools 7 for a long time and I took the decision to upgrade to Pro Tools 8. Make your decision but i definitely recommend it.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
I use this with my M-audio interface. Things work fine. This box came with an iLok which I had no idea it does. I wish the box or the description would have mentioned it so I didn't have to buy an extra one...
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Great Value
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Use
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
Simple install. Had to download upgrade to 8.0.5 for Win 7 64 bit which took a while, but no other problems. Will use it for home studio recording. Appears to have all the tools I need and more. Compatibility with other Pro Tools versions is a plus. If you've ever recorded with anything analog or digital before and have some computer savy, this should be simple to get started with. The many features will keep you entertained for a long time.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Fast
- Great Value
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Use
- Record hip hop
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
The progran is great! I used a downgraded version of pro tools m-powered and i loved it. Now that i got this everything is better.a lot more of effect more audio channels. And plus its worth the price!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Great Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Use
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
I use pro tools to record my own music and the music of my band, it is very intuitive and easy to use.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
Once you watch a few videos and get into the program it ends up becoming a very powerful tool that does what it claims to do.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
Love it....need more time to learn things that the older version did not have...but very impressed with the ease of using the product.
Pros
- Powerful
Cons
- Hard To Use
Best Uses
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
An awsome tool in my home studio! Kinda difficult to use, but, very cool!
Pros
- Easy To Store
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Gifts
- In The Field
- In the Studio
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
By far the best music writing software I have come accross. I needed something not too expensive that still gave you access to studio quality recordings and this one is perfect. [...]
Pros
- Easy to install
- Powerful
- Worth the price
Cons
- Very complex software
Best Uses
- Home recording
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
I have used the software to get room recordings of my band and to create audio tracks during song creation. Despite being overwhelming with the amount of options available, I have had good success learning and creating with the product.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
I am a songwriter/producer, and have been a Pro Tools user for a while. I also used Sonar to handle MIDI tasks - not anymore. With Pro Tools 8, Avid has really stepped it up in terms of ease of use - especially for me in its MIDI layout.
I just purchased this Pro Tools set for my church's new project studio - it's working great. Now, if we could just get Avid to go 64 bit:)
Pros
- Easy To Store
- Powerful
Cons
- Hard To Use
Best Uses
- In The Workshop
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
Pro tools is quite useful for any basic or professional audio recording/multi-tracking or production set up. It isn't that easy to use, so read up!!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Field
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
-I use Pro Tools only for live multitrack recording.
-Reliability,stability,quick start dialog(User Template).
-MIDI Editor,Score Editor,Elastic Audio.
Pros
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
So, I had M-Powered Essential... which is pretty useless in my opinion, and decided to dish out the dough and upgrade to Pro Tools M-Powered 8... The great thing about it is that it comes with "Structure" "X Pand" and other different virtual instruments and drum machines for use with a Midi Keyboard... I love it... Buy it... it's pretty freakn' radd!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Field
- In The Workshop
Comments about M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8 - Full Version:
I don't have much experience with other Workstations, but Pro Tools has always served my needs. M-Powered is a great DAW for mixing at home when I can't get into the studio. The limited track count can be a pain for post-production, but not prohibitively so for small projects.
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