All user reviews of 5/5 for the Avid Pro Tools 10

Simply put, Pro Tools is a must have for any serious music producer or/and audio engineer. It has been the standard software for audio productions around the world for more than a decade now. It's compatible with Windows XP, Mac Os,and many more, so compatibility issues are practically inexistent. The manual is detailed and straightforward, it comes with detailed description on the specifications and usage.
You can make any kind of music with Pro Tools, and it includes a useful selection of virtual instruments plus more than 60 effect processors. It also has good MIDI and notation-editing features. Edition is simple and fast thanks to the Grid, Slip, Spot and shuffle edition modes. New features not included in previous Pro Tools versions:

-Track counts have been upped for v10, which will play back up to 96 tracks at 44.1/48kHz and can record up to 32 tracks simultaneously.
-64 virtual instrument tracks, 512 MIDI tracks, 160 aux tracks, 256 busses and one video track.
-Clip Gain: Every clip has its own gain fader and the waveform will look bigger or smaller when you raise or lower the gain, which is great visual feedback.
-It also runs faster than the previous versions; sessions open faster, fades are calculated in real time and general work flow runs smoother.
This all new features may seem impressive, however Pro Tools 10 is not much of an upgrade, and some new features for this DAW were included before in other DAWs. I feel that for the price you're paying, the upgrade for this version is not really worth the fee. However don't get me wrong, Pro Tools is still a really useful and valuable DAW , easy to use, reliable (at least more than many other DAW's out there, like Logic, which crashes all the time) and has great compatibility with external hardware. This upgrade would be more suitable for experienced producers who always need to work faster. But if you have the previous Pro Tools version I'd say you should buy one of the next upgrades which will have probably more valuable features for the price.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The software is stable and runs smoothly. It runs faster than previous Pro Tools versions, edition is simpler and the Clip Gain feature is useful as well. I used to work with Logic Pro, which is also easy to use but incredibly unstable, there were compatibility issues with hardware all the time; it would not recognize the audio interface sometimes and crashes are recurrent. With Pro Tools I never had this problem and it's very hard to mess up a session; thanks to multiple features it feels very nice to always have a backup of your audio files, no way that cool improvised solo is getting deleted accidentally! In Logic is very easy to delete files without noticing, but in Pro Tools there are several ways to make a reliable backup easily, like the options Save Session as, Session Template, etc. I used this software for about two years and was happy with it. But the upgrades are much better.

OVERALL OPINION

What I liked the most was the Clip Gain feature, having each clip with its own gain fader and the waveform looking bigger or smaller when the gain is raised or lowered is really useful and saves you a lot of time. What I like the most about Pro Tools is the easiness of the edition and mixing, if you get the grid of it (which is fairly easy to get if you read the manual) you will be recording and working with audio smoothly and effectively. It's not for nothing that the majority of professional studios (if not all) use Pro Tools as their main DAW. What I liked the least is the price! I think it's pretty expensive for an upgrade that has features that other DAWs had long before. But anyway, it makes my job easier and that's the point. However if I had to choose again I'd buy one of the next upgrade versions Avid offers. It's much more worth the price, because more 'big' features are added and overall quality is improved. Sound definition and quality are always guaranteed with Pro Tools. In conclusion:
Pros
-New features: clip gain. 64 virtual instrument tracks, 512 MIDI tracks, 160 aux tracks, 256 busses and one video track.
-Better sound quality
-Faster and more responsive
-Supports more file formats

Cons
-Overpriced
-Not 64-bit
-Few upgrades for the price you pay.

User PC and MAC for 10 years (standard or HD version, depending on location), I work in a personal capacity (small home studio) with version 10 currently on a Macbook pro i7/16Go/SSD.
User HD version pro studio (HD2 version with PT9), since the V6 (Mac Pro)

I talk about my version 10 non HD.
Trouble-free installation (upgrade from V9 itself V8 on MAC and PC), sound cards accepted (after reinstalling drivers) - Mbox2 and EDIROL UA-101. No hardware incompatibilities (master keyboard and Faderport) or software (continued Komplete 8 by Native Instruments RTAS + result Waves).

Recognition iLock ok despite a bug update (which I have not suffered since warned before).

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Macbook Pro 2012 - i7 - 16GB ram - SSD system - 2 external LaCie drives.
Sound card used: Edirol UA-101 USB, I dropped the Mbox2 more very reliable.

Never was limited processing power and disk speed, despite the insert or plug in the audio-instruments, but I usually running with an average of 30 tracks (audio half, half virtual instruments).

My little config suits me and does what I ask him without flinching: creation / sound design for short films, audio book, documentary mix ... etc.

OVERALL OPINION

Protools for 10 years, this version 10 since its release!
I tried Cubase, Logic and Live.

I like Live in parallel (for sound created live shows precisely), Logic, I stopped because duplicate. I use what I know, protools and others being THAT tools, and I work more effectively and with the tools that I know, no time to test everything

: Power, stability and plugins included. Coexistence between two generations of home plugins.
Least: the twelve o'clock edition perfectible, but major efforts made since the older versions (I'm talking about 6/7 and above!).

I would do this choice because it is obvious to me, personally and privately, by my profession and my material as a pro in post-production. Basically, I used, and in summary, regardless of the tool, it is the result that counts

And if I were to suggest something a beginner or amateur, I'd rather him live more in the new design and very powerful, especially as there exists a "lite" version, something inconceivable for Avid: p (but they have made an effort to test a version with limited time, it's something).

The installation is done it without problems?
No worries, I had the opportunity with version 9 update in 10 from the Avid website.

The general configuration is easy?
Ben is especially long to understand how to configure all the I / O outputs of the external processing modules.

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
No

The manual is clear and sufficient?
Yes, but should not be a novice.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer?
Intel i7 3.6Ghz - 32G ram - 1.5T disk.
1x Card Motu 828mk3 Hybrid
Map 2x Motu 8pre
Driven by a Euphonix Artist Control +

What performance?
A little time to load but after no worries.

The software works he correctly on this configuration?
Perfect.

This software + hardware is stable?

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
5 months

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Logic pro - Presonus Studio One 2

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
+ It is well structured
It is stable
72 ffects provided with
Very large routing possibilities

- Gas Plant to configure all, must be a good day config.
Still no support for VST
Gliomas so dificult to find some basic features compared to other programs.

How would you rate the quality / price?
Very correct on the other hand I embalé month to pay for making ridiculous day version 11 that does nothing more, unlike more compatibility with plug certainis saw the passage 64bit

With experience, you do again this choice?
Yes, because it's still a standart and with no incompatibilitées project between studios.

Installing a little long with samples and instruments against virtuels.Par I struggled a bit with the dongle to get the license for my pc music is not connected with internet ... more must then explore internet as my internet pc is under linux I had to pique my wife's laptop to recover licence.voila aprem of a bloody but finished installation. No manual, I had protools 10 with eleven therefore rack while benef.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Pc dual core E7200 motherboard assus P5Q with 4GB of ram, 3 DD, windows seven 32-bit and eleven rack everything works great, no worries it rolls niquel. Protool is super stable I use it for 1 year now and it's only happiness, not a single crash I made more audio noon and it is better thought all DAW I tried. (Sonar, Cubase, Traktion)

OVERALL OPINION

I tried a lot of software (sonar, cubase, Tracktion) and I pushed all the protools 10 (no need to insult me ​​this is only my opinion!) In any case, I understand that this is the industry standard. This is a very well thought out software which saves a lot of time, at least for audio, (I do very little for MIDI and I made it suits me). Some find that it does not have there a difference between the audio engine and although I do not agree. Having tried the same session across multiple software I just hear the sound difference is clearer more defined with protools. I do not have a 64-bit configuration so that little change that. At least for me and my setup is that of happiness.
Less, it is slow to start, and then that's it.
Most, easy to configure, it follows a certain logic hardware console and who knows the path of the sound is very easy to navigate.
In any case I love protools and I will not change for anything else.
price / quality ratio is excellent for me as I had with the eleven rack.

convenient installation considering the presence of iLok dongle.
updates are relevant, rare which is quite a good point.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

for my use through the eleven rack nothing wrong interface is clear. my laptop has snow leopard under 3 years can use is unlimited performance anyway.

OVERALL OPINION

missed the small home studiste I guess we can always find fault. I use "occasionally" is made possible by the obvious usability of the tool, it was not "ergonomic" I will always be me ... galérer

The program works on any platform either Windows XP, Windows Seven or MAC OS , so I haven't had any kind of compatibility issues.

The manual included with the DAw is great , Avid made a great book explaining how the program works , how it's made and the usual functions and basics of it.

The typical functions are easy to spot trough a great designed interface with a lot of chapters and topics to choose from.

The common installation of the system requires a while, but except for that, it's primary and very straight-forwarding.




SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The application performs very constant and Pro , as you would expect from Avid.

The gear is extremely stable and it works without any problems or errors.

I'm getting high performances with this Daw , mainly because of how powerful are the build in processes , how advanced are the synths , how good the piano roll is and many other cool features.

OVERALL OPINION

What I like most about it, It's the stability of the daw and the excellent interface offered by Avid.
I like the piano roll window , I like the notation windows a lot , this Daw feels more like you make music than others do.

Without a question, one of the most high-quality Daw's that I ever experienced and the perfection and deficiency of any crashes makes it better.

I tried many and many Daw's but Pro tools designed by Avid is something quite new even now, the excellent build-in results, those elegant converters , high-quality reverbs, and many other functions make this one of the most used Daw in our time.

After getting to know the system quite detailed, I would make the same choice and purchase Pro Tools by Avid, basically because of the interface , stability , power and great notation tools.

Pro Tools 10 is a must have for any serious musician or artist looking to get the best possible sound while working with an industry standard DAW. Pro Tools 10 has 96 tracks and comes with 50 plus plug –ins and effects. It can be used on your Mac or a PC if your computer meets the requirements. The best part about buying this DAW is that if you already own a previous version of it you don’t have to pay full price which is 700 dollars. You can upgrade for about 300 dollars.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Installing it was quicker than I expected, but if you are a first time Pro Tools 10 user it will take you some time to get the hang of it. It can be very complicated and overwhelming at first because it is so in depth and so different than any other DAW that is available. Pro Tools 10 will run good on your computer, I have never experienced any crashes or freezes. It is a rather big program though so you will need to have enough hard drive space to have it and plenty of CPU to run all of the plug-ins.

OVERALL OPINION

Using Pro Tools 10 will keep you in the loop with almost every studio across the world. All major studios use Pro Tools to record with and master songs. So it will make it easy to take your songs from your computer to a major studio and back by just using the PTF files. I am happy that I chose to upgrade to Pro Tools 10 by Avid. I look forward to learning more and more by using Pro Tools 10. There are just so many things you can learn, even though I have been using it for a long time. I feel like I still learn something new every single time that I work with a song in Pro Tools 10.

Pro Tools is one of the most well-known daw’s right now, it’s being used by many well-known performers and manufacturers.
It’s fairly complicated regarding the equipment that are build-in and the whole aspect of the software.
The manual of the program is quite clear and sufficient to get a nice understanding how to software works.
The general setup of the program takes a while, but except for that, it's basic and very straight-forwarding.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The software works very stable and Pro.
The gear configuration is well made and I haven't seen any bugs regarding the audio processing.
I been using it for a year now, and I gotta admit that the notation features, the great audio effects and midi are very handy regarding the mixing process and mastering.
Pro tools new engine has 48-bit fixed point arithmetic and the new compressors make a huge difference concerning the quality of sounds.


OVERALL OPINION

What I like most about it, It's the stability and the great interface provided by Avid.
It's one of the most expensive Daw's on the market right now, however if you own the money, you should try it out and enjoy the whole process regarding mixing and mastering.

Without a doubt, one of the most high-quality Daw's that I ever encountered and the precision and lack of bugs makes it even greater.

I tried many and many Daw's but Pro tools developed by Avid is something pretty new even now, the great build-in effects, those fancy compressors , high-quality reverbs, and many other features make Pro Tools stay on top.

After getting to know the program pretty in depth, I would make the same choice and order Pro Tools by Avid, simply because of it's stability, great interface, and those Pro features provided by it that make a huge difference in your mixing.

The installation is done it without problem?
It's pretty simple. I had to download version 10 from the site of Avid because I bought a pack via Pro Tools Mbox Pro 3 + Upgrade PT9 with PT 10. Only the registration procedure at the site of Avid is a bit tricky. Otherwise RAS (I had already used the iLok).

The general configuration is easy?
No more complicated than any other DAW. It just lacks a little detail on optimizing CPU and you have to search on the net. Otherwise it's pretty simple and intuitive.

Have you encountered any incompatibilities?
No problem. Certified for Leo (10.7) all goes well. I have not encountered any problems with Mountain Lion (10.8) which is however not yet officially supported.

The manual is clear and sufficient?
That side is very comprehensive, rather well done and you can find everything that you want without being forced to read it from beginning to end.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer?
MacBook Pro Core i7 - 16GB RAM - 256GB SSD - Mbox Pro 3

What are its performance?
In 24/96 and with over 28 tracks, 2 reverbs on the bus and a packet of EQ Available while it remains stable buffer of 128 samples. With the same type of session, Logic has dropped everything for a long time. Rather good in the end, despite the lack of 64bit.

The software runs he correctly on this configuration?
It is fluid and seamless. One can concentrate on the music and forget the computer.

This hardware + software is stable?
I use it several hours a day and it never crashed. More stable, it will be hard.

OVERALL OPINION

How long you use it?
3 months with the trial period.

Did you tried many other models before buying it?
15 years of Logic.

What is so special that you love the most, least?
Quite efficient workflow modeled on the work with the hardware. Very handy for a classic studio work. It is very stable and editing audio is extremely effective.
A small flat in the absence of multi outs for virtual instruments such as BFD.

With experience, you do again this choice?
I am convinced. This pro is efficient and it can make music without the hassle of an environment Logic or Cubase stability problems ...

Install carefree
Config no more airtight than cubase or other
Acune socket is incompatible with my gear (+ 003R, 11R, PC sound card)
Manuel really well done

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

PC computer i7, 8GB RAM, 2 SATA 3 SD, 1 SD system sata 2
CM Gigabyte UD3
No problem under operation, perfect stability

OVERALL OPINION

Used for 2/3 years
Before I worked on logic (4 and 5) until these nice gentlemen to send Apple PC users on the roses!
Then comes cubase SX (1-5): the functions you want in here with some (warp) I have to redo some taken as distorted sound files (very pro!), The sound of the catch is not the same as listening, etc. ...
To overcome this a ride on one studio: RAS but ergonomics does not suit me. The sound recordings of cubase do not sound at all like on Studio One: I found the harmonics, dynamics, ...
I keep on beating around the bush: 003 Rack + and PT8
Ben ... we understand that many studios are using it. A cut above most sincerely. PT9 then, no great change its level and PT 10 which I believe to be more open, a wider stereo and use the best side: gain clips etc. ...
The thing I liked least is that we pass quite easily from logic to cubase, reaper etc. ... PT but I was baffled at the beginning
The value for money: it costs about the same as Cubase and Logic. So go for it! I am a fan, and even for MIDI is to say

Pro Tools 10 by Avid has out shined many other daws in my opinion and will continue to do so. After comparing Pro Tools 10 to Logic (which a lot of people tend to do because they say logic is its biggest competitor) I have come to realize that the layout of pro tools is a lot more complex than just Logics. Logics can just easily be figured out without any manuals or training. But with Pro Tools 10 by Avid, they layout is rather over whelming and confused me for a while even after being pretty good in Pro Tools 9 it just seemed like 10 was a completely different software. I have been using Pro tools over the years and they never really change too much just some small things here and there but with 10 I think they made some really good changes to functions and some small cosmetic changes.


SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Performance is very good on my mac, i have been upgraded to 10 since it first came out.

OVERALL OPINION

If you are just upgrading then you can get 10 for about 250 dollars, but if you are buying it brand new, good luck trying to get it for less than 700 bucks unless you can get the school or student edition. If you can really dig deep in to pro Tools 10 and it will take some time to do so, then you will really start to understand a lot more about mastering your music that you would have never knew in Logic or Cubase. Pro tools 10 gets you really deep into the process of editing audio and understand how to do so will take some time. I am self taught and it took me a while to get it down years ago. But its knowledge that is worth having because it will take your music to new heights and if you can become certified in Pro tools through a course you can actually really start earning some money editing some major projects for some companies. Pro tools 10 Rocks.

Installation was quite smooth.
It was an upgrade from Pro Tools 9.
I had some problems with the key because Ilok
my bad English but the Technical Service
was very professional and fixed the problem within days.
In this connection attention to creating the account because Ilok
it will cost 18.00 euros for the manip.
In fact I put an address that may
helped you: http://www.univers-sons.tv/index.php/2010/06/15/148-la-fameuse-cle-ilok
The configuration of Pro Tools is easy as in French.
No incompatibilities but it is true that I bought as a bundle
with a map with more mbox mini.De a master keyboard M-Audio everything falls
on hand and under the sens.Le manual is formatted version is pdf.Attention
PT9 of which is in French and which is still 1340 pages. PDF The PT10 is currently in English

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

My setup is a Phenom 2 X4 955 (4 core 3.2ghz)
8 gigs of ram Asus 990FX 1333.Une sabertooth.
HD6850.3 graphics card drives 1/500go-1/1000go (for Protools)
1/1500go.Un 24 "screen. Soundcard Sennheiser HD595 mini.Casque mbox 3.
Master keyboard Axiom49 2gen.Arrangeur Yamaha CVP303
Performance with the demo The legion of Pro Tools with a forty
runway shows me a CPU load of 26% and 13% of the hard disk.
I'll tell you more as and when able to advance my plans.
For now everything works merveille.Le only minor annoyance
for standby disabling the sound card but once you know.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for now for a week and I discover all
day new things without even opening the manual.
The only sequencers I've used so far are
consumer software that allows an approach to the computer music.
What I like most is that Pro Tools 10 is compared in French
to version 9.Il Plugins are galore.
I was also amazed by the instrument Xpand2 which has superb sound that will
well my keyboard CVP303 completed.
I think I'll invest in structure probably also because the videos on the net
are bluffing.
The value for money is excellent as purchased bundled with a mini map mbox
for cheaper than the software alone.

Although I am a ball computer, the installation posed no worries.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I made the leap from hardware to software with Pro Tools 9. Now in version 10. Associated with a mac mini, and a Fireface UFX card UAD2 satellite. Everything works great and I'm very happy.

OVERALL OPINION

The French language, it feels good even though at first we realize that we are really used to the English terms.

I use PT so very basic, and I certainly never use many functions. I love the interface that is clear and easy to understand. PT is my first app if I exclude those dedicated to the hardware.
I did not need a manual, I have not yet been a major concern.

I do not really know the difference with previous versions, except the language. Anyway, from 9 to 10, I work the same way and the software reacted the same way. My experience with Pro Tools and my being feels intense use can, I can not clarify further.

Installation is no problem. you just pay attention to the instrument air package that changes relative to version 8.
if not no problem.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I work on a PC assembled with a quad core processor intel q8600
with 4 gigabytes of RAM under Windows 7 with a sound card RME HAMMERFALL 9652 (I know she is older, but it's very good stuff), the configuration is stable and the performance are waiting for you.
if not I use the wrapper for fxpension vst plug that works very well with the native ssl duende.

OVERALL OPINION

I Utis since December 2011 and I am very satisfied.
the last project featured 86 tracks and did not flinch!
In conclusion I would say value for money this a great tool (even if it is not HD) and in addition it goes everywhere. Take your BACKUP format protools session and go into a studio session and open your protools HD on such thunder of its progress.