ProAudio Review - February 2009 - (Page 24)

“Pro Tools 8 installation, on both my studio and mobile rigs, was a breeze and after six weeks of use, I’ve found the new GUI to be a welcomed addition.” FuzzWah, Chorus, and MultiChorus. The additional inserts on each channel are nice but there should be a way to consolidate a track (in real time) with its plug-ins. I still incorporate a substantial amount of analog gear in my mixes (and I don’t see that changing anytime soon). I like to print new audio files that include my analog processing so all of my analog gear doesn’t have to be repatched and reset every time I do a mix recall. PT8 still leaves me having to bus processed audio to a new track — all of this when I’d prefer to hit just hit the “consolidate with plug-ins” button. As minor as it seems, one of my favorite features of PT8 is the translucent waveforms that allow the grid to be viewed through the waveform in the Edit window. As great as this feature is, I wish there was a translucence slider that allowed me to customize the amount of translucence. More than that, why do the waveforms lose their translucence when working in Elastic Time’s Analysis and Warp mode (when they are needed the most)? [“Good point,” offers the manufacturer. “We had actually tried that and found the see-through grid lines clashed too much with Analysis and Warp markers. In extreme cases, this made working in Warp view very hard and frustrating.” — Ed.] Summary Digi has clearly set a new standard with Pro Tools’ sleek new look and enhanced functionality and creative power. Pro Tools 8 is easier to use than ever, faster to work with, and offers more customizability than ever before. Fast Facts Applications Commercial Studio; Project Studio; Broadcast; Post-Production; Location Recording Key Features Updated GUI; 20 new effect plug-ins (as well as the staple of previous gems); five virtual instruments; score editor; translucent waveforms in Edit window; MIDI editor window & Complete MIDI Sequencing and Production; Elastic Pitch; Compositing workflows comping tool Price (US list): Pro Tools HD 8 Upgrade: $249 Pro Tools LE/M-Powered Upgrade: $149 Pro Tools M-Powered Full Version: $299 Music Production Toolkit 2 (LE or M-Powered): $395 DV Toolkit 2 (LE only): $1,295 Complete Production Toolkit (LE only): $1,995 Contact Contact: Digidesign | 800-333-2137 | www.digidesign.com Between the HD, LE and M-Powered version, the environment Ten inserts per channel; track comping function makes comping easy Elastic Pitch makes it easy to transpose music in real time within in the Edit window includes 20 great new effect plug-ins, five killer virtual instruments and Eleven, the new guitar amp simulator No way to consolidate with analog inserts CPU demanding Product Points Score Pro Tools 8 perfectly blends power and func- tionality providing an inclusive tool for streamlining the creative process, while delivering perhaps the most versatile sonic palette ever packaged in a single box. 24 ProAudioReview | February 2009 http://www.digidesign.com http://www.dwfearn.com

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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

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