Avid Pro Tools

With AES right around the corner, Avid is adding to its audio interface lineup with the new MBOX Studio ($899). Many of the brand’s recent releases like the Pro Tools | Carbon and Pro Tools | MTRX Studio are geared toward high-end project rooms and traditional studios. The MBOX Studio has been created specifically for bedroom music makers and podcasters. Continue reading →

  In April 2022, Avid announced that Pro Tools is moving to a subscription model and introduced three new software subscription options: Pro Tools Artist ($99/year) for aspiring music creators, Pro Tools Studio ($299/year) for professional music creators and producers, and Pro Tools Ultimate ($799/year) for audio post professionals and music studios. Continue reading →

Avid has just announced a fantastic promo with some special incentives for those who are considering a Pro Tools | Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System for their studio. When you buy the interface from Vintage King through December 31, 2021, you'll receive an Auto-Tune Hybrid plug-in and a Pro Tools | Ultimate perpetual license for free. That's $2,998 in software for absolutely nothing! Starting on August 6th, anyone who registers a Pro Tools | Carbon before December 31st will gain immediate access to both software licenses. These licenses will appear automatically in your Avid account after registering your interface, but not before August 6th. If you bought a Pro Tools | Carbon in the past month, Avid isn't leaving you out in the cold. This deal extends to anyone who has registered a Pro Tools | Carbon from July 1st until when the deal ends on December 31st. Continue reading →

In November 2020, Avid introduced the world to the Pro Tools | Carbon. The audio interface features a new Hybrid Engine from the pro audio brand. This unique hardware-software integration allows engineers to swiftly alternate between DSP and native processing. It's the perfect way to record with AAX DSP plug-ins with low latency and mix with the same plug-ins in Native Mode without overloading your Carbon's DSP. Avid has announced that its Hybrid Engine will now be available for HDX Systems with Pro Tools 2021.6 or later. This means HDX System owners can create their own scalable solution featuring the Hybrid Engine that includes IO and DSP expansion, 18 to 54 DSPs (via one to three HDX cards), comprehensive Dolby Atmos Support, thousands of audio tracks and so much more. Continue reading →

Avid has just announced its groundbreaking Pro Tools | Carbon hybrid audio production system that includes everything you need to start producing music right out of the box. Not only do you get access to pristine sound, versatile I/O, and premium converters, but you'll also get a one-year subscription to Pro Tools Standard and more than 120 DSP-powered plug-ins. Pro Tools Carbon is a state-of-the-art audio interface that connects directly to your Mac via ethernet, delivering high-quality audio and built-in DSP acceleration with less than 1ms of latency. In this blog, we'll break down Carbon’s top features and explain why it’s such a powerful tool for songwriters, engineers, and producers. Continue reading →

Over the past few decades, Pro Tools has become the industry-standard DAW for recording, mixing, and post-production facilities. Avid has given both home and commercial studio owners several new tools in the past year to help streamline their Pro Tools rigs, including a new interface and several desktop control surfaces.With so many solutions to choose from, it can be tough to tell which is the best for you and your studio. That’s why we put together this Buyer’s Guide to help you find the perfect Avid gear for your space. Read on to learn more about the Avid MTRX Studio, Pro Tools Dock, S1, S3, and HDX series chassis. Continue reading →

The single most important tool in most modern studios isn’t a microphone or a console, it’s your DAW software. Programs like Pro Tools, Logic, and Ableton make it easy to create music, work collaboratively with others, and export tracks that are ready for public consumption. But with so many options to choose from, it can be tricky to know which one is right for you. That’s why we put together this Buyer’s Guide to help you find the perfect DAW to fit your workflow and budget. Let's start by looking at what exactly DAW  software does and learn a little bit about the history of recording and mixing software. Continue reading →

Throughout the past year, there have been many changes in the way users purchase their Avid Pro Tools software. We covered the pricing updates that the company released in July and offered up ideas on the best way to take advantage right here on our blog. Now, before 2019 is in the books, Avid is once again changing things up. If you're a Pro Tools user that has been waiting to upgrade, Avid's latest announcement will be of the utmost importance to you. Continue reading →