SPLASTiK said:
ProTools 7 comes out on Friday.
I somewhat know a beta tester and he told me one of the new features which sounded pretty cool.
From DigiDesign.com:
Pro Tools 7 Software Sneak Peek
On October 7, 2005, at the AES convention in New York City, Digidesign will debut the all-new Pro Tools HD 7 software for Pro Tools|HD® systems, Pro Tools LE 7 software for Pro Tools LE systems, and Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software for Pro Tools M-Powered systems. Pro Tools 7 software is a cross-platform release, supporting Windows XP and Mac OS X computers.
Digidesign® Pro Tools 7 software is the Pro Tools software release youve been waiting for. Take advantage of all-new Instrument Tracks for improved integration with virtual instruments and MIDI sound modules. Experiment more freely with MIDI tracks using new real-time MIDI processing features. Group any combination of audio and/or MIDI regions together to quickly build alternate arrangements. Work with REX and ACID files. Run more instances of many RTAS processing and instrument plug-ins thanks to host processing optimizations. And thats just the tip of the iceberg!
Pro Tools 7 software empowers you to work faster than ever, thanks to a reorganized, more streamlined Pro Tools software menu structure. Get better acquainted with the Pro Tools software interface by turning on the new Tools Tips feature. Or, run Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software with one of several unique M-Audio peripherals. Whether youre working in a commercial studio with Pro Tools|HD, a personal studio with Mbox 2, or on the road with a Pro Tools M-Powered system, Pro Tools 7 software arms you with the power to create like no other audio workstation on the planet.
And the best part: Anyone who purchases a Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered system on or after September 1, 2005, is automatically eligible for a free upgrade to the corresponding version of Pro Tools 7 software for their system (i.e., Pro Tools HD 7 software, Pro Tools LE 7 software, or Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software, respectively). Also, anyone who purchases a software upgrade to Pro Tools TDM 6.9.x or Pro Tools LE 6.9.x on or after September 1, 2005, is also eligible for a free upgrade to Pro Tools 7 software.
Make sure you log on to the Digidesign website on October 7, 2005, to get all the details on Pro Tools 7 softwareincluding how you can get your hands on it. Better yet, come visit Digidesign at AES in New York City (booth 336) October 7-10, 2005, and be one of the first to witness the power of Pro Tools 7 software.
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Looks like they're borrowing/stealing more ideas from Digital Performer. Should be interesting. I'm excited because my upgrade will be FREE since I just bought an MBox2.