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Average Ratings 2 Ratings

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Description

Get yourself a quality audio interface and connect a microphone or keyboard to it. Create a new track, hit record, and you're all set. You can easily cut, move, stretch, copy, paste, delete, align, trim, crossfade, rename, snapshot, zoom, transpose, quantize, swing, drag, and drop. Additionally, you can import audio or MIDI files directly from your hard drive or utilize the Freesound database, all while benefiting from unlimited undo and redo options, all within a single interface. Utilize features such as mute, solo, fader control, automation, EQ, dynamics, insert and send effects, as well as pre-fader and post-fader adjustments. Sync and monitor your tracks, isolate sounds, and enjoy floating-point fidelity along with a highly adaptable mixer architecture. With access to hundreds of plugins and support for external control surfaces, Ardour caters to its core user base—those dedicated to recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio and MIDI projects. When you require total command over your audio tools, and the constraints of other software hinder your creativity, Ardour is equipped to ensure that your sessions progress exactly as you envision. It serves as a reliable companion for both novice and experienced users seeking a versatile audio production environment.

Description

Avid Pro Tools is a professional digital audio workstation that provides tools for music production, audio recording, sound editing, mixing, and post-production. The software enables users to record multiple audio sources simultaneously and organize recordings into tracks within a timeline-based editing environment. Its MIDI composition tools support virtual instruments, piano roll editing, quantization, sequencing, and audio-to-MIDI conversion. Audio editing features include clip gain adjustments, elastic audio processing, track comping, and tools for correcting timing and refining recorded performances. Pro Tools includes audio effects and virtual instruments for equalization, compression, reverb, sound design, and other production tasks. Its mixing environment provides routing controls, automation, plugin processing, and support for compatible audio interfaces and control surfaces. Pro Tools Studio and Ultimate include advanced capabilities for surround sound, Dolby Atmos mixing, video playback, and synchronized audio post-production workflows. Cloud collaboration features allow musicians, producers, and engineers to exchange audio tracks, MIDI information, and project updates through shared sessions. The software is available in Intro, Artist, Studio, and Ultimate editions, with different track limits, plugin collections, and production capabilities depending on the selected version.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Animoog Z No 
AudioRoute No 
Auria Pro No 
Beatformer No 
Dropbox Replay No 
ERA Bundle No 
FileCatalyst No 
Krotos Concept 2 No 
Krotos Dehumaniser 2 No 
Krotos Igniter No 
MixStage No 
NEXUS4 No 
Vanguard 2 No 
Visibox No 
iZotope Aurora No 
iZotope Ozone No 
iZotope RX No 
iZotope Trash No 
iZotope VEA No 
iZotope VocalSynth No 

Integrations

Animoog Z Yes 
AudioRoute Yes 
Auria Pro Yes 
Beatformer Yes 
Dropbox Replay Yes 
ERA Bundle Yes 
FileCatalyst Yes 
Krotos Concept 2 Yes 
Krotos Dehumaniser 2 Yes 
Krotos Igniter Yes 
MixStage Yes 
NEXUS4 Yes 
Vanguard 2 Yes 
Visibox Yes 
iZotope Aurora Yes 
iZotope Ozone Yes 
iZotope RX Yes 
iZotope Trash Yes 
iZotope VEA Yes 
iZotope VocalSynth Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ardour

Founded

2008

Website

ardour.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Avid

Founded

1987

Country

United States

Website

www.avid.com/pro-tools

Product Features

Audio Editing

Audio Effects No 
Batch Processing No 
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) No 
Record Live Audio No 
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks No 
Scrub, Search, Bookmark No 
Sound Editing Tools No 
Spectral Analysis / FFT No 
Speech Synthesis (TTS) No 
Swappable Patches No 
Virtual Instruments No 
Virtual Mixing No 
Voice Changer No 

Product Features

Audio Editing

Audio Effects Yes 
Batch Processing Yes 
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) Yes 
Record Live Audio Yes 
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks Yes 
Scrub, Search, Bookmark Yes 
Sound Editing Tools Yes 
Spectral Analysis / FFT Yes 
Speech Synthesis (TTS) Yes 
Swappable Patches Yes 
Virtual Instruments Yes 
Virtual Mixing Yes 
Voice Changer Yes 

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