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 →

Avid’s Pro Tools | Carbon interface gave Pro Tools users a powerful, DSP-accelerated hardware option that integrates smoothly with their DAW of choice, but it’s about to get a lot more exciting. Enter the new Pro Tools | Carbon Pre ($2,999), an expander unit that adds eight mic preamps, network connectivity, and more to the Carbon ecosystem. If you’re all-in on Pro Tools, this is the perfect unit to add to your rack for more inputs and greater flexibility. 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 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 →

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 →

The Urei/Universal Audio 1176 is an icon in the recording studio and has had a profound influence on modern gear makers. So it's no surprise that many companies have sought to remake and add to the 1176 since it was first released in 1967. How do these 1176-influenced compressors compare to the original? That's what we set out to find in our latest shootout. Continue reading →

At the start of the Summer NAMM Show on Thursday, July 18th, Avid announced the release of the brand new S4 and S1 control surfaces. The pro audio giant teamed up with Vintage King for a special launch event later that evening at our Nashville showroom. This event was the first chance the general public had to see the new S4 and S1 up close and personal. Both control surfaces were on display at Vintage King Nashville, offering patrons a chance to interact with the new products, meet the Avid team and talk about what they could expect upon release. Continue reading →

Starting July 1st, Avid will be making some changes to their Pro Tools and creative software pricing. We’re here to give you some insight on what's involved, what it means to you, and how you can buy ahead to lock-in pricing on certain items for next few years. How Avid Pricing Works Historically, a Pro Tools user would purchase a hardware/software bundle that contained a permanent license for the software. You merely made paid for updates to keep with the latest version releases. Later, Avid moved to an a la carte situation where you could buy the hardware and software separately as you pleased, which made things a lot more flexible. Continue reading →

Earlier today, Avid announced the latest update to their industry-standard Pro Tools and Pro Tools | Ultimate software. The Pro Tools 2019.5 update boasts a plethora of new features, including an increase in voice limit for Pro Tools | Ultimate users, added support for macOS Mojave and new options for a more streamlined workflow. In this blog, we’re breaking down what's new for Pro Tools 2019.5 so you know exactly what to expect when updating your software. If you have any questions about what Pro Tools is right for you, check out our handy guide by clicking here. If you already have Pro Tools with the Support Plan, you will automatically be able to download the upgrade for free. Continue reading →