Your questions about Pro Tools 11 answered!

Pro Tools 11 was announced today during a live Q&A session from the NAB2013 show in Las Vegas.

Some F.A.Q about Pro Tools11 answered:

1) Will Pro Tools 11 support the 192 H/W interface?

Avid didn't do anything to stop it from working on PT11 but they haven't tested it either. It should run fine but Avid is no longer supporting it or testing it.

2) Does the New Offline Bounce to Disk feature work with external Hardware?

No, this new feature only works with Native AAX plug-ins.

3) What about the HEAT plug-ins and the new Offline Bounce to Disk feature?

In the background the DSP Heat plug-ins will switch to native plug-ins to perform the Offline Bounce to Disk task then switch back to the DSP format once it's done.

4) Will my PT11 session open on a PT10 system or do I need to downgrade it using Save Copy in?

Yes, PT11 sessions will open in PT10 without the need to downgrade them.

5) Does Pro Tools 11 support RTAS plug-ins?

No Pro Tools  11 only supports the AAX plug-ins format.

6) Is it true that you can have both PT10 and PT11 installed on your system?

Yes, with Pro Tools 11, Avid is giving you the ability to have both Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools11 versions installed on the same system. This way if you need for example to use third party plug-ins that are still not available in AAX format, you can quit your PT11 and open PT10 that supports those plug-ins.

8) What about the Freeze Track option? Did Avid forget about it?

With the new Offline Bounce To Disk feature, Avid suggests that you Bounce offline your track and re-import it back in, then make your original track inactive (Ctrl+Command and Click on the Track Type Icon in the Mix Window).

7) Am I eligible for a free upgrade?

You are eligible for a free upgrade only if you have purchased you Pro Tools 10 software on the 7th of April 2013 but not before.

8) What is the cost of the upgrade?

From PT10 to PT11: $299

From PT9 to PT11: $399

From PT M-powered to PT11: $499

From PTHD10 to PTHD11: $599

From PTHD9 to PTHD11: $999

9) What about the software price?

PT11: $699

Special student's price: $295

However, the upgrade policy for major upgrades for students is no longer free of charge. It will be from now on for $99.

Learn Pro Tools in Australia’s finest recording studios, Studios 301

The studios and engineers at 301 have produced records selling millions of copies, all on Pro Tools based systems. By learning the Avid Certified Pro Tools courses in the facilities at Studios 301 Sydney, you will gain experience in a professional facility, taught by Avid Certified Instructor Carole Issa.

Here are some students' thoughts about their training experience at Studios301:

“After going through the course I felt empowered! The course was quite a revelation to me as I had a little idea of what advanced software such as Pro-Tools 10 could do. With its advanced features and user-friendly editing tools, a whole new world of sound editing and mixing options was made available to me at my fingertips. Carole has a unique approach to training and she has an amazing talent of putting mental bookmarks on the content which she delivers. She can explain complex concepts in plain english to both a technical and non-technical audience which is a very rare skill to have. Her energetic and enthusiastic approach as a trainer gets trainees to take a lot of interest in the subject and creates a willingness to dive deeper in the content. Her pleasant personality along with her sense of humor captivates audience at all levels. It was a great pleasure working with her and knowing her in person. She is definitely a great asset to any company or organization that she works for." - Anirban, course participant

"I recently took part in the Pro Tools 101 course with Carole Isa and have signed up for the 110 course next month. I felt the course was useful for me as I am predominantly a Logic Pro user and have always wanted to improve my knowledge and skills on PT due its universal use in music and post production. Carole was an excellent instructor and her teaching methods leant themselves to the software and the course content. I think the most important thing about any kind of professional development is to learn how you can work smarter! Carole opened up some of the tools and shortcuts which can bring a more focused approach to my project work. I’d recommend signing up for this course to anyone that could benefit from sharpening up there Pro Tools skills." - Dave, course participant

"Studying at Studio 301 is an opportunity that I am grateful to have experienced. To be in the facilities that have produced so much magic is quite incredible & certainly something I will never forget. Audio Production is becoming more apparent in my professional life, working in an Advertising agency creating jingles & recording VO's for radio & TVCs. I am a passionate songwriter & play regular gigs both solo & in a couple of bands, so everything I learn can be applied across the board.If you are like me, reading through the Pro Tools 101 manual from beginning to end can be daunting & un amusing. However, having such an understanding instructor who can easily relate to each students needs & can describe even the more complicated aspects in a simple way so that you, the student will understand is invaluable. I am very much looking forward to furthering my studies with Pro Tool 110 course at Studio 301"- Trent, course participant

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iRig recorder for Android is out!

iRig Recorder for Android is here, and it’s destined to become your favorite audio recording app on your phone or tablet. Designed for ease of use and packed with real-world useful features, iRig Recorder is a simple yet powerful recording and audio-processing app that works with Android compatible IK accessories like the iRig MIC, iRig MIC Cast and iRig PRE as well as other compatible input devices.

A Field Recorder Always in Your Pocket

Use iRig Recorder to capture interviews, performances, band rehearsals, lectures, podcasts, creative spurts of genius, viral audio snippets and more. Recording time is limited only by your device memory. Once you’ve made your recordings, iRig Recorder automatically stores them by date and automatically adds geolocation information so you can easily find them.

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Reason 7 announced!

A list of the new features:

• Reason 7 comes with MIDI out support to bring the sound of your favorite hardware synths and beat machines to the Reason rack.
  
• Record your instruments and let Reason automatically slice the recording into single notes or hits.
• The most important mixing controls like level and pan are now available in the rack too, always close at hand. This means less jumping about in the program and more focus on your music.
• The new bus channels make it easy to group your tracks, and even group your mixer groups to process them together. Create parallel channels with a single click for separate processing
• For increased control of your mixes Reason now has a built‑in spectrum analyzer window, giving you instant visual feedback on the selected channel or bus.
   
• The new Spectrum EQ window combines a powerful spectrum analyzer with a graphic EQ overlay controlling the mixer’s renowned EQ. Easily adjust the EQ on your tracks from anywhere in the program.

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Join Avid at Abbey Road Studios a legendary music mecca

Abbey Road Studios is a legendary music mecca. But beneath the fame, history, and landmark recordings, it’s a business like countless other commercial studios, seeking ways to stay relevant—and profitable—in today’s changing industry.

What gives Abbey Road Studios its edge?

Join host Tony Cariddi of Avid and Simon Campbell, Chris Bolster, and Paul Pritchard of Abbey Road Studios, and find out how Pro Tools|HDX and a new approach helped reposition the studio for success. Sign up and discover….

• The technical and business challenges the studio faced
• What drove their decision to upgrade to Pro Tools|HDX
• What effect HDX has made on their clients’ creativity
• Plus, get your questions answered in a live Q&A

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