Project Mix I/O
Top Features
record audio directly into Pro Tools M-Powered (not included) > industry-standard format |
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use with Pro Tools M-Powered, Live, Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer and SONAR > total compatibility |
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10-bit touch-sensitive motorized faders > totally intuitive mixing and editing |
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built-in 18 x 14 FireWire audio interface > no additional hardware required |
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8 phantom-powered mic/line preamps > pro input right on board |
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assignable rotary encoders > control mixes, effects and synths |
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LCD display > full track and parameter readout |
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dedicated transport controls and jog/scrub wheel > seamless session flow |
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ADAT Lightpipe, S/PDIF and word clock I/O > total digital connectivity |
Today, more professional music is produced at home than ever before—and the new ProjectMix I/O delivers what you need to take your computer-based studio and productions to the next level. Seamless integration with all major DAW software. The ability to record directly into industry-standard Pro Tools sessions. Faders so you can feel the mix with your fingertips instead of dragging a mouse. On-board display of critical parameters for intuitive operation. Motorized control to craft more accurate mixes. And professional multi-channel I/O including mic/instrument preamps, Lightpipe and S/PDIF. ProjectMix I/O is the universal solution that combines the best of the hardware and software worlds for a new standard in streamlined production. Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7^, Ableton Live 5^, Logic*, Cubase*, Digital Performer*^ and SONAR*^.
* DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic Control or HUI protocol.
^Support available now via free downloadable firmware upgrade.
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Complete Production Experience
Computer-based DAWs seem to have virtually no limitations—except those imposed by using a mouse to do the job of dedicated hardware. ProjectMix I/O finally puts all that tactile control back under your fingertips. It also combines that control with M-Audio’s acclaimed FireWire audio interface technology, eliminating clutter while integrating everything you need to transform your computer-based music system into a full-fledged digital audio workstation.
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Total I/O
ProjectMix I/O gives you just about every kind of I/O you might need for a session—and at the same price as many control surfaces lacking audio altogether. Eight analog input channels all feature ¼” balanced and XLR microphone inputs with individual mic/line switches. Of course, phantom power is provided for up to eight condenser mics and input 1 even features a front-panel instrument input so you easily plug a guitar or bass right in. 8 x 8 ADAT Lightpipe I/O brings the simultaneous input total to 16 and allows you to expand your system with devices like M-Audio’s award winning Octane preamp. This allows for eight more channels of preamp via Lightpipe. 2 x 2 S/PDIF handles all your other digital connectivity, and word clock synchronizes ProjectMix with other digital devices.
ProjectMix I/O also serves as a 1 x 1 MIDI interface, allowing your computer to connect with MIDI hardware. Monitoring options include two ¼” headphone outputs with separate volume controls for working with a partner, as well as two stereo output pairs for routing to monitors, processors and mixdown devices. There’s even an A/B headphone source monitoring switch for cueing. ProjectMix I/O brings all of this to your computer with a single, simple FireWire connection.
Transport Control
Dedicated transport controls are another feature that makes doing sessions with ProjectMix I/O a breeze. You get illuminated controls for record, play, stop, fast forward, and rewind, plus a jog/shuttle wheel and locate buttons for easy project navigation. Sets of keys for in/out points, zoom, region nudge, looping and more will having your flying through sessions with incredible efficiency.
Easy to Use
M-Audio’s design team gave a great deal of consideration as to what features would provide the most value in an affordable package. They knew that cutting-edge features like high-resolution 10-bit touch-sensitive moving faders, large LCD display and mic/line switches on all channels were important. They also found that much of the expense of other units on the market owed to a dizzying number of controls that many users find daunting. Our engineers opted for a streamlined design that places some functions under the control of the keyboard and mouse, where they are best suited. The result is a controller that doesn’t have much of a learning curve, is much more intuitive to use and comes in at an unbeatable price. Check out ProjectMix I/O for yourself at your local M-Audio dealer. We think you’ll agree. |
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10-bit Touch-Sensitive Moving Faders
The motorized touch-sensitive faders on each of ProjectMix I/O’s eight channel strips and master strip record and playback your changes, making for seamless mix automation. And touch sensitivity means that when you touch a fader in motion, it immediately disengages for manual control and re-engages automation when you release. This provides for both smoother operation and the elimination of motor burnout prevalent in older technologies. ProjectMix’s faders also feature higher resolution than other control surfaces in its price range.
Channel Strip
ProjectMix I/O’s eight channel strips can map to as many channels as your project by simply pressing the bank +/- and channel +/- controls. Each channel strip features all of the functions you’d expect to help you zip through sessions, including buttons for mic/line, record enable, mute, solo, and select. In addition to a touch-sensitive motorized fader, each strip has an endless rotary encoder knob whose function is assigned by one of 15 dedicated buttons for EQ, aux send and more. Related information is displayed in the LCD window directly above each encoder. The encoders and LCD double to control assigned plug-in parameters as well. | |
Full Features
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Control |
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8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders |
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1 touch-sensitive motorized master fader |
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8 assignable rotary encoders and large LCD for channel or plug-in functions |
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record enable, select, solo and mute buttons on each channel |
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channel +/- and bank +/- keys |
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illuminated transport controls for record, play, stop, fast forward and rewind |
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jog/scrub wheel with mode switch |
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zoom key with 4 directional keys |
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dedicated keys for in/out points, locate, region nudge, loop and more |
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A/B headphone source switch for cue auditioning |
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function LED display for each channel |
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I/O |
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8 analog mic/line inputs (1/4” TRS and XLR balanced) each with signal/peak indicators and mic/line switch |
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4 analog outputs (1/4” TRS balanced) |
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ADAT Lightpipe I/O |
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front panel instrument input (1/4” TS) switchable for input 1 |
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S/PDIF digital I/O |
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1 x 1 MIDI I/O with activity LEDs |
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FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectivity |
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word clock I/O (BNC) |
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phantom power |
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2 stereo headphone outputs (1/4” TRS) with independent level controls |
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Kensington lock port |
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Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7, Ableton Live 5^, Logic*, Cubase*, Digital Performer*^ and SONAR*^. |
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* DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic Control or HUI protocol. ^Support available now via free downloadable firmware upgrade. | Compatibility
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Pro Tools M-Powered 7^ or greater |
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All Pro Tools systems (MIDI control only) |
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Ableton Live 5 (version 5.02 or greater) |
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Logic* (version 7.1.1 or greater) |
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Cubase* (version 3.1 or greater) |
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Digital Performer*^ (version 4.6 or greater) |
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SONAR*^ (version 4.02 or greater) |
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ASIO 2 |
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GSIF 2 |
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Core Audio |
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* DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic Control or HUI protocol. ^Support available now via free downloadable firmware upgrade. |
| Minimum System Requirements (PC)
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Pentium 3 – 800MHz or higher (may be higher for laptops) |
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512 MB RAM |
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Windows XP (SP2)* |
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DirectX 9.0c or higher |
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Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card |
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* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported. ** M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. |
| Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
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Macintosh G3 800MHz or G4 733MHz higher (may be higher for laptops) |
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512MB RAM |
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Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.2 |
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Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card |
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*G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported ** M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above. | Specifications
Mic Inputs (A/D) |
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Input Impedance |
3.4k Ω |
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Maximum Input Level at Minimum Gain |
-3dBu, balanced |
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Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk |
< -110dB @ 1kHz |
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SNR |
-104dB, A-weighted |
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Dynamic Range |
104dB, A-weighted |
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THD+N |
0.00188 % (-94.6dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1kHz |
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Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB |
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Preamp Gain |
55dB |
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Phantom Power |
48 Volts DC @ 16mA |
Instrument Input (A/D) |
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Input Impedance |
560k Ω bal/280k Ω unbal |
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Maximum Input Level at minimum gain |
+14 dBu bal/+11.8 dBV unbal |
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SNR |
-100dB, A-weighted |
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Dynamic Range |
100dB, A-weighted |
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THD+N |
0.00243 % (-92.3dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1kHz |
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Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz |
Line Inputs (A/D) |
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Input Impedance |
20k Ω bal/10k Ω unbal |
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Maximum Input Level at Minimum Gain |
+10dBu bal/+7.8dBV unbal |
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Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk |
< -110dB @ 1kHz |
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SNR |
-104dB, A-weighted |
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Dynamic Range |
104dB, A-weighted |
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THD+N |
0.00243 % (-92.3dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz |
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Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz |
Line Outputs (D/A) |
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Output Impedance |
300 Ω bal/150 Ω unbal |
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Maximum Output Level |
+10dBu bal/+1.8dBV, unbal |
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Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk |
< -109dB |
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SNR |
-110dB, A-weighted |
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Dynamic Range |
110dB, A-weighted |
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THD+N |
0.00205 % (-93.8dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz |
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Frequency Response |
20Hz to 22kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz 20Hz to 44kHz, +/- 0.2dB @ 96kHz |
Headphone Output (D/A) |
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Maximum Output |
-2.9dBV at THD+N < 0.03% into 32 Ω |
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Working Range |
24 to 600 Ω |
Supported Sample Rates |
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Analog Ports |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
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S/PDIF Digital I/O |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
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ADAT Digital I/O |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
Digital Parameters |
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Converter Bit Depth |
24 bits |
Size and weight |
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Size: |
20” x 18.5” x 4.25” |
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Weight: |
27.8 lbs |
Pro Tools M-Powered
TOP FEATURES - compatible with most M-Audio interfaces > flexible options - seamless workflow between studio, stage, home and the road > work anywhere, anytime - award-winning audio recording, editing, and mixing for Windows XP and Mac OS X > totally pro - session compatibility with countless Pro Tools-equipped project and professional studios around the world > industry standard - huge selection of optional plug-ins and applications > more creative options
Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software lets you enter the world of Pro Tools while using unique hardware options from M-Audio to professionally produce your music tracks. This groundbreaking combination for Windows XP and Mac OS X lets you customize the compact mobile multi-channel studio of your dreams, while providing session compatibility with countless Pro Tools-equipped project and professional studios around the world. As easy to use as it is powerful, Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software includes many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy®-winning albums and Academy Award®-winning film sound. Together, M-Audio hardware and Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software deliver the seamless workflow of moving sessions.
Produce with the Industry Standard—Anywhere, Anytime The combination of M-Audio gear and Pro Tools M-Powered 7 lets you work anywhere, anytime with the industry standard in music production software. You can open sessions created in Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software with any Windows XP- or Mac OS X-based Digidesign Pro Tools TDM or LE system, giving you unprecedented production options for your music. Seamlessly collaborate with other musicians using Pro Tools M-Powered 7 or Pro Tools LE systems. Easily take your projects to a Pro Tools|HD-equipped recording studio to have it mixed by a pro. Or take your pro studio projects home or on the road with you—even use them as backing tracks on stage. With Pro Tools M-Powered 7, owners of most M-Audio interfaces instantly become members of the largest community of digital audio workstation users in the world.
Professional Recording, Editing and Mixing Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software allows M-Audio hardware enthusiasts to easily enter 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 up to 96kHz sample rates, Pro Tools M-Powered 7 is an ideal companion for M-Audio interfaces and audio interface keyboards—whether you’re recording solo or entire bands.
Once you’ve finished your recording, you can fine-tune your performances with Pro Tools’ unmatched nondestructive editing tools. Shape sounds, compose parts, and add effects with RTAS instrument and effects plug-ins. Create polished mixes with professional mixing features and full mixer automation.
Automatically analyze and tighten percussion tracks with Beat Detective LE. With Pro Tools M-Powered 7, you’ve got the tools you need to create professional mixes wherever you want to take your music.
ReWire for Ableton Live Fans of Ableton Live will love Pro Tools M-Powered 7’s ability to accept Live’s output stream via ReWire for further mixing and processing. You get the best of both worlds—Ableton Live’s incredibly fluid real-time writing, production and remixing environment along with the industry standard in tracking, editing and mixing.
Control Surfaces If you want the tactile feel of a pro console while enjoying the benefits of a personal or project studio, Pro Tools M-Powered 7 supports both Digidesign’s Command|8 and M-Audio’s ProjectMix I/O. Both give you control over the software’s MIDI functionality. ProjectMix I/O even incorporates a built-in 10 x 10 FireWire audio interface complete with 8 preamps so you don’t need any extra gear. ** powered 6-pin FireWire port required
Flexible and Portable—More Choices for You A variety of M-Audio PCI and FireWire hardware interfaces are compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software, giving you more choices in where, when and how you work. For high-fidelity I/O in a PCI-based system, our entire Delta line is compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7—from the personal 2-channel Audiophile 2496 and Audiophile 192 cards all the way up to the 10 x 10 Delta 1010. For Pro Tools recording on the go, our compatible USB products range from the pocket-size Transit to the MobilePre USB with dual preamps, Fast Track USB (2-in, 2-out), and Fast Track Pro (4 simultaneous in-out). M-Audio bus-powered FireWire interfaces like our FireWire 410 (4-in/10-out) and FireWire 1814 (18-in/14-out) provide even more I/O and higher sampling rates, letting you easily put together a multi-channel studio-to-go.
All-In-One Gear for Guitarists, Keyboardists and Producers One of the benefits of Pro Tools M-Powered 7 is that you can harness the creative power of specialized M-Audio production hardware. The Black Box not only gives guitarists killer amp modeling, unique beat-synced effects and inspiring drum patterns—it serves as a Pro Tools M-Powered-compatible audio interface for Mac and PC. Keyboardists and electronic music producers also benefit from our Ozone and Ozonic, both of which integrate a keyboard, MIDI control surface, audio/MIDI interface, mic/instrument preamp and headphone monitors.
Integrated MIDI Sequencing Most M-Audio audio interfaces also support MIDI—and Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software’s fully integrated MIDI sequencer allows you to record, edit, and mix up to 256 MIDI tracks alongside your audio tracks. Launch your favorite instru ment plug-in to get the sound you want. Engage loop recording to quickly develop a multi-layered drum pattern, then use Groove Quantize to give it the right feel. Switch to MIDI Step Input to lay down a difficult passage. With M-Audio interfaces and Pro Tools M-Powered 7, your MIDI composing options are wide open.
Plug-ins Galore Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software not only provides access to award-winning Pro Tools software—you’re also instantly able to take advantage of a variety of RTAS and AudioSuite plug-ins designed by the recording industry’s largest professional third-party developer community. Track with powerful host-based vintage instruments like GForce’s Oddity and Minimonsta. Add spice with Wizoo’s Latigo and Darbuka virtual percussionists. And polish your mixes with affordable effects and mastering plug-ins like iZotope Ozone and Spectron that surpass even expensive hardware.
Pro Tools M-Powered 7 also includes more than 30 DigiRack and Bomb Factory plug-ins right out of the box, including EQ, dynamics, delay, reverb, and many more.
FULL FEATURES - supports a wide choice of M-Audio interfaces including all Delta PCI and FireWire products, Black Box, Ozone, Fast Track USB, MobilePre USB and Transit* - work anywhere, anytime—seamless workflow between studio, stage, home and the road - award-winning Pro Tools mixing environment - industry-standard session compatibility with countless Pro Tools-equipped project and professional studios around the world - 32-track audio recording, editing, and mixing up to 24-bit/96kHz - fully non-destructive editing with world-class tools - powerful, intuitive MIDI sequencing - real-time audio and MIDI processing - advanced automation features - import MIDI, REX, ACID, WAV, AIFF, AAC, MP3, and CD audio files - built-in DigiBase file management tool - QuickPunch functionality - powerful loop recording options - low-latency monitoring while recording - RTAS real-time effects processing - advanced virtual instrument integration - easily accepts ReWire output stream directly from applications like Ableton Live for further mixing and processing - unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool - supports M-Audio’s ProjectMix I/O and Digidesign’s Command|8 control surfaces for hands-on mixing - wide-range of compatible creative software options (Audiosuite and RTAS plug-ins, ReWire-compatible applications) available from Digidesign and Digidesign Development Partners - works on Windows XP and Mac OS X systems - ships with over 30 free RTAS and AudioSuite plug-ins, including EQ, dynamics, delays, reverb and more: • Bomb Factory: Essential Clip Remover, Essential Correlation, Essential Meter Bridge, Essential Noise Meter, Essential Tuner, BF76, Funk Logic Masterizer, • DigiRack: Chorus, Click, DigiReWire, Dither, D-Verb, D-Verb-AS, Dynamics II, EQ II, Flanger, Invert-Duplicate, Mod Delay II, Multi-Tap Delay, Normalize-Gain Change, Ping-Pong Delay, Reverse-DC Removal, Signal Generator, Time Comp-Exp-Pitch Shift, Trim
* Pro Tools M-Powered software requires a supported M-Audio hardware interface to function. Please visit www.m-audio.com for a current list of compatible M-Audio hardware peripherals.
SPECIFICATIONS - sampling rate: up to 96kHz - bit depth: 16 and 24 - audio tracks: 32 simultaneous - MIDI tracks: 256 simultaneous
COMPATIBILITY ReWire RTAS AudioSuite
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (PC) Digidesign-qualified M-Audio system Digidesign-qualified computer running Windows XP** ** For the most current system requirements, compatibility information, and online support, visit www.digidesign.com/compato.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (PC) Digidesign-qualified M-Audio system Digidesign-qualified computer running Mac OS X** ** For the most current system requirements, compatibility information, and online support, visit www.digidesign.com/compato.
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