All user reviews of 5/5 for the Digidesign Pro Tools 7 Le

Hi all, I just invest for the version of Pro Tools LE 7

For installation, no problem, as usual Digidesign, very easy and hassle free.

The manual is in English, as the software, so the bases are necessary but the software is intuitive, so by taking a minimum it's going to the head.

Warning against by some plug-ins also require an upgrade to work

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I have an athlon 64 3200 + on a MSI K8N Neo, 1GB of RAM and two hard drives 7200rpm Sata 150, and an M-Box's first name.

The software eats a max of resources (but not more than 6.9) but given the quality of sound that's understandable, and my config protools runs perfectly, even in the end mix with more than 20 tracks and a lot of plugs, when it is made auxiliary tracks to avoid putting too many plug-in, there's no problem. on the other hand 1GB RAM is required.

The sound quality is impressive, even with a "small" m-box.

It crashes rarely, when the computer is reserved for the zic, even on pc as long as not a whole lot of programs running in the background is nikel.

OVERALL OPINION

I use pro tools for 2 years now, I've always does very pleased.

The upgrade to version 7 is worth it, despite a reorganization of menus that I was a little disturbed at beginners (just take a blow), I am very happy.
The amliorations that struck me most are:
-The instrument tracks, they are much more convenient (no need to create an auxiliary track + one MIDI) and a bunch of small amlioration for MIDI, very practical.
-The Drag and Drop, finally!
-The possibility of grouping of the Regions as tracks
-10 Sends instead of 5
-The possibility to automate all the functions of a plug at a time, I use it rarely but it is super handy when you need it!
-New plugs "Dynamics 3" not bad at all.

So much for me, so it's true that the upgrade is a bit expensive (90) but it's worth, I regret now that I got used to the new features I think are essential ...

The core audio manager is not quite compatible with Intel Macs.

In fact, if you want eg (which is my case) box using your M as its output to play music on your monitor speakers. Some problem of buffer size and include USB.

Let me explain:

- When you open itunes and default audio output is rgl on M box. The core audio manager opens and sometimes playing itunes does not dclenche. It is then necessary to close and reopen two applic. It is a little haphazard.

- Other cases: itunes Get You Started well, reading too many snaps. However, if you try to open any applic, Ifoto eg (very good example). The music sometimes gets blown several times. As if the RAM Buffer ncessaire silent and saturated me DBiT of a USB n'tait not enough. The Manir laplus simple to limit this problem is to increase the buffer size of 512 M M. 1024 attnue the problem but it does not remove not complete.
In résumé, a small bet of the day Core audio manager with a better management of the M 1 box would be welcome.

Install issue, it is aisment. I love this new way of distrib as adopted by Digidesign, more colo. Gone are the large folds that are lost in Mandres carriers. It dsormais internet we reoit the software.
The back up of DMG for Mac is just as well.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Apart from the problem NONC above. Soft turn trs well. It operates perfectly bcanne resources. The row does not plug ... It is a pleasure in power.

OVERALL OPINION

Trs good soft, up to its name ...

Pbs no installation on OSX Tiger
I have not had time to test it on pc
The electronic manual is well detailed. (Almost 800 pages ...)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Config test: Apple PowerMac G4 Sawtooth + 1.6 Ghz GigaDesign
the software works properly, I have not tested with many tracks (+ 16) and many plug (but it's as good after all soft drinks, the more you put the plug must be more power ... )

the config is very stable home (7.1 latest update digidesign)

OVERALL OPINION

One week of use at the moment
There are the Pro and Anti protools ... I will not reopen the debate.
If I purchased a Mbox WAS to use ProTools.

I am a former user of cubase sx1, and the passage is a protools without much problems.

Simple Installation, fast and clean Windows XP Pro SP2 automatically updated.

Note: PT7 LE positions itself on your hard drive system and invades the other for safety. So if your drive will store the audio is full in the middle of a recording, it will automatically continue on a different disk or other storage media. That's useful when big session.

No conflict, I consulted the list of hardware compatible Certied ProTools Digidesign's website.

The PC is also used for applications CAO/3D without any problems.

The configuration software is simple but is not in 30 seconds. It is necessary to think its use and maximize their choices depending on the type of project that we will most often to treat. In my case, I use almost exclusively the software and features acoustic instruments (bass, guitars, microphones ...).

Digidesign hardware I have is pretty basic:
- Digi 002 Rack
- Command8

The manual and software supplied with the hardware they are well made and fast training DVD is very useful.

Given the power system, the note is maximum.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

FYI, here's the hardware configuration I use:
Intel Pentium D960 / 4GB DDR2 Corsair TwinX Platinum / CM Asus P5WD2-E Premium / disk system WD 250 GB Barracuda SATA and SATA 2 WD Raptors 36GB 10K RPM. The Raptors are exclusively dedicated to the Protools audio in the sessions and WAV + MIDI libraries.

Absolutely no configuration problem, the balance is perfect and stability rarely seen. For those who have a PC meeting the requirements of Digidesign, the switch to Mac is absolutely not justified: soft and hard are perfectly stable.

Regarding performance, I am far from having knelt or to approach the limits of CPU and RAM. It is quite normal tapper in a large computer system if you want to use the power up Protools LE.

I usually have for each track:
- A treatment of dynamic (or Digidesign Bomb Factory)
- 1 EQ 3 or 4 band graphic or parametric
- An effect (chorus ...)
- An effect send

For a couple of audio tracks and instruments together, not a problem.
Note: I usually run with a resolution of 16 or 24 bits at a frequency of 44.1 kHz. It is unnecessary for me to go beyond.

OVERALL OPINION

I spend four hours a day and as much per night for a week.
I am fortunate to be backed up nicely by a sound engineer friend who bump on PT every day.
This is a quick way to learn and grow (by the way I thank him).

The power of the audio editing is legendary and well-deserved, MIDI is as good as Sonar (I used a very long time) without the tortuosity of Cubase or Logic. In this regard, I do not like these programs to a purely logical reason, they do not fit me and I do not doubt that these are excellent apps.

Pros:
- Absolutely fantastic audio processing
- MIDI accessible and simple
- Perfect routing
- Plugins available (and Ignition Pack Nomad Factory)
- The warping of using VST FXPansion Adapter (super efficient and bug-free)
- Plugins VST / AU / RTAS / AS
- The hardware monitor with Rack and Digi002 Command8
- The quality of audio jacks really very pro

Cons:
- The need to carefully consider the use of non real-time AudioSuite
- Colonization by ProTools hard drives (not serious, but in principle)
- The very logic pro, needs to be well studied

For a high-powered software and really pro, you swim in happiness. However we will have to take a little head on the use and not be reluctant to refer to manuals and training videos. This is a production of the most serious that requires real learning. Once considered the logic, you have the total freedom.

Price / quality ratio + Software Digidesign hardware: excellent.
Switch to ProTools is not at all an innocent approach and may lead to some addiction. The great happiness come to the studio with just a DVD backup sessions and an iLok!

Quick and easy, except the ugly and manual in English only. No incompatibility issues (the VST is not compatible, but hey it's not a scam or a bug ...). Configuration is a snap.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I have an AMD Athlon 1.8 (which is about 3 years), with 768 MB RAM (minimum!) And an MBox 2 Mini. I use it with Reason for now, and ca train a little, I must increase my RAM. Otherwise the "hardware-software" is perfectly stable. I have 9ms latency to 128 ... it's good enough for me, but with a better machine I could have better I think.

OVERALL OPINION

I use the PT since I got an MBox 2 Mini, so ago about two weeks. Before I was in Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 ... and of course the difference is incroybale ... but it would with any soft recently. I also have Sonar Home Studio 4, good software, but for about the same price as the PT, the Digidesign wins the round easily.

Pro Tools 7 LE is a little hard to understand (and very ugly manual virtual long) for a beginner, but after two weeks without progress, I'm doing almost perfectly. The interface is simple and convenient, the sound quality is great, the plug-ins are very good. Only the MIDI editing is a bit disappointing. It's crazy to say, but with all these new opportunities (interesting for that matter!), It was difficult to do things that Pro Audio 9 is! But I think with a few days of practice, I could get used to this.

The tracks available are ample for the home studio, I have not yet reached. My only real complaint is the inconsistency with VST and VSTi. Before I get the software, I did not know that inconsistency, and right now, my and my Kompakt Lounge Lizard feel quite alone on my computer! It's not too bad now that there Fxpansion VST to RTAS on, but the good 100 bullets surplus was not expected and is quite annoying.

Otherwise, top, the choice I would do without hesitation, the price / quality ratio is exceptional. I think the phrase that sums it up is this: The Pro Tools version is not an "amateur" an excellent professional sequencer ... is a smaller version. I do not know if you are receiving the difference, but hey, it means that unlike Sonar HS 4, for example, with just over 100E (or dollars at home), you get software in your size, but with power, sound quality and an interface worthy of studio pro.

Good!

Well I'll put the record straight
Pro Tools is not I 7. I have a 6.4
and frankly c the ball especially nivo sound because the sound is really powerful and Tappe ca. The MIDI functions are enough for me because I record everything in real time the flies
and Bomb Factory plug-ins are effective.
After the pro tools stuff pnible c product activation but hey if c frankly a very good product fast effective.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Well I'll put the record straight
Pro Tools is not I 7. I have a 6.4
and frankly c the ball especially nivo sound because the sound is really powerful and Tappe ca. The MIDI functions are enough for me because I record everything in real time the flies
and Bomb Factory plug-ins are effective.
After the pro tools stuff pnible c product activation but hey if c frankly a very good product fast effective.

OVERALL OPINION

Well I'll put the record straight
Pro Tools is not I 7. I have a 6.4
and frankly c the ball especially nivo sound because the sound is really powerful and Tappe ca. The MIDI functions are enough for me because I record everything in real time the flies
and Bomb Factory plug-ins are effective.
After the pro tools stuff pnible c product activation but hey if c frankly a very good product fast effective.

- Installation is it without problem?
4 clicks on a dual proc G5 1.8GHZ, and footstool ...
very simple.

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
No, pro tools is really a well thought no soft crash, a quick and efficient hard to match.

- The configuration gnrale is easy?
not much to configure for it to turn ...
after to go further by against it must be known. But like all big software, you must understand the logic and learn the tricks.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- What is the configuration of your computer?
g5 dual pro 1.8, 4g ram

- The software works he correctly on this configuration?
Nothing to say

- What performance?
based on the number of plug ...
for example 50 or 38 Q6 rcomp with 32 tracks and a video in DV, it will run.

- This software + hardware configuration is stable?
never seen a soft turn like that. Open 24/24, 12 not use big day and a lil bug every 3 / 4 months

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
4 years

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
trs expensive and the options for MIDI

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
or yes ... except Pyramix

- How do you report qualitprix?
expensive TDM versions trs
THE affordable versions

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
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Pro Tools offers opportunities in almost infinite mix and edit:
keyboard shortcuts, tools, office automation, ergonomics ...
ringing sound, the interfaces are robust and well made (except preamps ...)...

the big positives:
the omf, being able to open its sessions in 90% of the same studio, the precision (tools, calibration, session management via worspace eg, ...)
ergonomics, the keyboard shortcuts (you can almost do without the mouse) and especially stability, it does not crash ever and the little time we encounter a pb with a session (eg wrong file) there are 10,000 ways of recovered.

Low points:
all options (idispensable in many cases) cost a fortune, and omf dvtoolkit2 eg.
plug-ins cost a trs expensive too. (But the best are in RTAS or TDM)
MIDI, ill-conceived.

than that of happiness, I use to work for 4 years (industry) and home (music) I see can do without it now.
I used Cubase, Nuendo .... it has not come their ankle.
there's just logic audio for MIDI which is formidable, but not stable and boring asser with plug-in.

Install no problem
Configuration ease

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Dell Inspiron 6000 platinum
has turned impeccable '
is stable, even on a laptop PC

OVERALL OPINION

Good value q / p (compared to a much more expensive cubase)

I purchased to be compatible with HD studio sessions (prparer the job to the house). This is actually not an HD-level performance, but it's not a scoop. Neither better nor worse than another squenceur just another philosophy.

I would do this choice (cheap, I bought 220 euros with an mbox 2 mini, portable history of being on vacation). It's almost mandatory to have pro tools when trying to earn a crots in his (I am not a supporter of Digidesign diktat, but sometimes you have to follow).

I board buy Mbox2 I wanted protools, protools I board had ...
the three dots to the galley was to install! but
FAUS it goes! I think a user on average two
was entitled to its share of crashes in series, error, and company.
Has cooled enough to start, if not frustrating,
after all with all the crap around protools! and all pro
the tralalala, the solution in audio, etc ... outright
we said we would do better now to buy samplitude!!

Briefly, the first day, in contact with protools, it often enrages!
then after you understand a little tour of the site to upgrade
the software required, we move from the basic version to 7.machin is
checks the USB port which is connected Ms. Mbox2 (and yes it
FAUS to be careful, Ms. requires a dedicated port in its own right!
Computer users warned understand a little warning), it also checks a lot of little things that are
explained in the manual (in French am the way, in pdf format) and there! its Tournai (BE says so ...)

short, easily installed plug, we forget the VST, which
is a shame, but after all ... all air stable,
therefore see the use!

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I board up a bike for the occasion, has as its What was planned things so I well done! CoreDuo cpu 3ghz, 4GB RAM, 500MB hard drive, and all tralalala, two nice flat screen 22 "for visual comfort (have room on the display is very important when you have spent hours to sharpen a soft like this!)

Finally I put my eyes on the interface of ProTools, I run a
plug (kontatk3, EZDrummer) I plug my guitar on my ToneLab LE and
mix on my desk ... and finally the Mbox2, I plug the bass, my microphone static short, I switched on the studio! monitoring the output of Mbox2 ok, everything seems ready! we take off!

I send a drum track with presets Ez, nice keyboard
kontakt sheet with three chords that I play in a loop, the first step done! I created a stereo audio track and I configure the inputs IN1 and IN2 to use what comes out of my desk mix, rec j'enclenche then I go into a little groove on bass, same for the guitar, then a friend has played the voice of improv a third runway, I want to set up a fourth in which I add small guitar solo ... Briefly, after the frenzy registration go to mix! then the balance on the plug, it compresses, the EQ, reverb on, it automates levels, one chorus, the flanger, the limit is cut, the glue is off, on ... Briefly, the mix work and honestly we have fun! we add an instance of a solo instrument kontakt history to discover the MIDI editing and ... have fun a little less!! MIDI has never been the strong point in protools, I had heard, I read it everywhere, in short, was no surprise that I am a chouilla disappointed but overall it could be worse, luckily there Findus, my keyboard, it will not edit, we'll play live and edited behind, will be more lively and spontaneous! with my qualitées recognized as a pianist I board successfully aligned three notes of saxophone and worse voilou ... we touch a little, we shall deliver up its fleet because its a little but do it anyway! short, MIDI Editor sufficient to edit a live recording but not to edit GG pretty complex sentences directly in the sequencer, or to my 9, to say that symbolic
I am disappointed but after all was to learn gymnastics

What else, I board already doing a fine novel! place further notice

OVERALL OPINION

I would say that time spent helping the rage of the installation only a few few little crashes disrupt the whole, was otherwise stable, just not bad swing track, more than enough in a home studio, the Sound is really good, the protools (and its companion the Mbox2 in my case) is not a scam small budget, if you want to start using equipment that holds water and then turns pro digidesing signs a interresting offers accessible

not everyone can afford ProTools HD and digidesing understood it and even if this app is not as powerful and flexible than its big brother HD remains a good investment for which the means learn to use it ^ ^

Digidesign Pro Tools 7 LE was really easy to install and set up with my Mbox. I have it installed on my PC laptop and there haven't been any compatibility issues to date. I just really followed the steps that came with Pro Tools and it should be easy to get going if you follow the manual.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I have a Hewlett Packard laptop with a 3.0 Ghz processor and 1 GB Ram and I haven't had too many problems running Pro Tools LE. However, I have a friend who runs it on a mac and it seems to run much better on there. I can record 2 tracks at once with my Mbox and I have had no problems doing that.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had Pro Tools LE 7 for about a year now and I couldn't be happier. Pro Tools is the industry standard and its great to be able to bring my sessions from home to larger studios and vice versa. I've used other software in the past such as Cubase, Logic and Sonar and while to me they are all really powerful, Pro Tools has been the most user friendly and the most powerful. While you will spend more on a Digidesign interface/Pro Tools software combo than you would from another brand, having the Pro Tools software makes it all worth it for me. Being that it is the industry standard, I don't think that I could work without having a copy of Pro Tools for myself.