ProAudio Review - February 2009 - (Page 20) FEATURE REVIEW: DIGI PT8 by Russ Long With the debut of Digidesign Pro Tools 8, our industry’s ubiquitous DAW is now equally adept at processing MIDI or audio. Digidesign’s Pro Tools 8 was previewed at last fall’s AES show to an awe-inspired crowd. The application is the next evolutionary step of the industry-standard music creation and audio production software. This new version has been completely updated with a new user interface, over 70 plug-ins and virtual instruments, fully integrated MIDI and score editors, and an expanded array of editing features. The MIDI upgrades are so significant that Pro Tools can no longer be considered a DAW with MIDI functionality, but rather a platform equally adept at processing MIDI and audio. The Pro Tools 8 package (which is available in HD, LE, and M-Powered versions) provides everything users need to create, compose, score, record, mix, produce, and broadcast within a single application. Features As most of you are at least somewhat Pro Tools savvy, I am primarily going to focus on PT8’s new features. The Digidesign website is packed full of general Pro Tools information including hardware and software options, system requirements, and tons of downloadable manuals and streamable demonstration videos. Unless stated otherwise, all references to Pro Tools 8 refer to all three versions of the software. PT8’s new Quick Start window has fully implemented template support. Several templates are included and offer useful starting points for a number of different situations. This will be exceptionally useful to beginners who are still trying to Russ Long, a Nashville-based producer/engineer, owns The Carport recording studio. He is a regular contributor to Pro Audio Review. www.russlong.ws 20 ProAudioReview | February 2009 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.russlong.ws http://www.proaudioreview.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of ProAudio Review - February 2009 ProAudio Review - February 2009 Contents From Razor Slice To Mouse Click Hot Gear At Winter NAMM ’09: Studio Prioritizing Good Acoustics In Tough Times Digidesign Pro Tools 8 Allen & Heath ZED-R16 Analog Mixing Console Mike Rivers Nevaton MC Series Studio Condenser Microphones FMR Audio Really Nice Series Pre-Amp and Dynamics Modules Mojave Audio MA-201 FET Condenser Microphone Genelec 6010A and 5040A Powered Loudspeaker and Subwoofer Massey Plug-Ins De:Esser Hot Gear At Winter NAMM ’09: Live White Space Regulation: What It Means To Us Recording Live Sound Summit Church in Fort Myers, Florida Bag End P-Crystal R Loudspeaker Mark Olson & Gary Louris’ “Turn Your Pretty Name Around” ProAudio Review - February 2009 ProAudio Review - February 2009 - ProAudio Review - February 2009 (Page Cover1) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - ProAudio Review - February 2009 (Page Cover2) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - ProAudio Review - 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February 2009 - Nevaton MC Series Studio Condenser Microphones (Page 31) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - Nevaton MC Series Studio Condenser Microphones (Page 32) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - Nevaton MC Series Studio Condenser Microphones (Page 33) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - FMR Audio Really Nice Series Pre-Amp and Dynamics Modules (Page 34) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - FMR Audio Really Nice Series Pre-Amp and Dynamics Modules (Page 35) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - Mojave Audio MA-201 FET Condenser Microphone (Page 36) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - Mojave Audio MA-201 FET Condenser Microphone (Page 37) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - Mojave Audio MA-201 FET Condenser Microphone (Page 38) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - Mojave Audio MA-201 FET Condenser Microphone (Page 39) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - Genelec 6010A and 5040A Powered Loudspeaker and Subwoofer (Page 40) ProAudio Review - February 2009 - Genelec 6010A and 5040A Powered Loudspeaker and Subwoofer (Page 41) ProAudio Review - 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