Academia

Important: Please note that with boxed versions of this product, you may need to download a free update to the latest version.

For existing Pro Tools M-Powered 6.x/7.x owners, the Pro Tools M-Powered 8 upgrade brings the power of Pro Tools 8 to your M-Audio interface or peripherals. Pro Tools 8 software features a gorgeous new interface; dozens of new plug-ins; five new virtual instruments; exciting new scoring, MIDI, editing, and mixing capabilities; deeper controller integration; improved ease of installation and use; and enhanced performance. Additionally, you can work with up to 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (more with Toolkit options), compose and mix up to 32 simultaneous Instrument tracks, work with a fully integrated 256-track MIDI sequencer, and enjoy up to 96 kHz resolution with certain M-Audio interfaces. Pro Tools M-Powered works exclusively with supported M-Audio hardware peripherals, enabling you to create, edit, and mix professional-quality music at home or on the road. A wide assortment of highly portable recording interfaces and devices let you take advantage of the recording industry's most popular audio/MIDI production software. You can also access additional products from Digidesign and Pro Tools Development Partners designed specifically for Pro Tools. What's more, sessions you create with Pro Tools M-Powered software will open on Pro Tools|HD and LE systems, giving you instant compatibility with countless Pro Tools–equipped project and professional studios around the world.

• Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
• Jump-start your creativity with over 70 groundbreaking virtual instruments, effects, and utility plug-ins, and over 8 GB of audio loops
• Create larger, more complex mixes while working with up to 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
• Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
• View, edit, arrange, and print MIDI data as music notation, using the integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software. Compose music using the notation tools or transcribe MIDI data in real time
• Easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks with Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch
• Get the groove you’re looking for with the unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
• ReWire support for streaming your favorite applications right into Pro Tools
• Capturing a flawless performance in a single take is often a rarity; with new track compositing workflows, you can craft the perfect performance from multiple takes faster and easier than ever
• Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
• Works on Windows and Mac computers

• Platform: Qualified computers running Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows XP SP2, or Mac OS X 10.5/10.6 (Intel-based Macs only); Pro Tools 8.0.3 required for Mac OS X Snow Leopard support and public beta support for Windows 7.
• Hardware/Software: Supported M-Audio hardware peripheral, for example M-Audio FireWire 1814, M-Audio Firewire 410, M-Audio Delta 44, Delta 66, and many more Pro Tools M-Powered 8 compatible M-Audio devices and drivers. Please click here to check specific product compatibility for Windows or Mac
• System Memory: 1 GB minimum, 2 GB or more recommended for best performance
• Drive: DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
• Available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key