The popular choice among many a music professional,
Avid Pro Tools 11 is as deep a program as they come. For starters, its updated
Avid Audio Engine uses the same hardware configuration as Pro Tools 10 but
packs much more processing power. The uptick in processing power means you have
the ability of packing a multitude of effects and instruments in your tracks,
and won’t notice the program lag or sputter along. Pro Tools 11 touts
turbocharged 64-bit performance, allowing you to work with thousands of clips
when putting together bigger mixes. The program accesses more available RAM
while lessening the strain on your system during production. When mixing your
final product, Pro Tools uses a faster-than-real-time offline bounce which
mixes up to 150 times faster without sacrificing quality. For bigger projects,
the offline bounce tool saves you hours upon hours of work time.
Pro Tools 11’s extensive plug-in offerings provide
you with endless combinations of instruments and effects to add to your mixes.
From drum machines and tone wheel organs, to acoustic grand pianos and
monophonic tube synch, you’ll have everything you need to perfect your audio.
The software includes the Avid Channel Strip plug-in which gives you replicated
access to Avid System 5’s features. Avid System 5 boasts an industry favorite
equalizer and remains one of the most popular digital audio consoles around.
This add-on alone gives Pro Tools 11 an impressive feature set.
Adding to the long list of available features, Pro
Tools 11 packs the new Avid Video Engine which allows you to play and edit a
variety of HD video formats. It gives you the ability to do a direct upload of
the videos in your timeline without transcending the sequence. Pro Tools’ clear
timeline makes it easy to watch the video playback with a bevy of different
video interfaces. With all the bells and whistles Pro Tools 11 comes standard
with, this is one of the finest digital audio workstations on the market.