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END-TO-END MUSIC PRODUCTION SOFTWARE

Pro Tools makes music creation fast and fluid, providing a complete set of tools to create, record, edit, and mix audio. Get inspired and start making music with a massive collection of plugins, instruments, and sounds. Tackle your most ambitious visions with proven features that power you through the most demanding projects.

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Key features
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
Included software and plugins
Included third-party software
Celemony Melodyne 5 essential, iZotope RX 11 Spectral Editor, Native Instruments Kontakt 8 Player, Steinberg SpectraLayers Go, Steinberg WaveLab Go, and Synchro Arts RePitch Elements
Celemony Melodyne 5 essential, iZotope RX 11 Spectral Editor, Native Instruments Kontakt 8 Player, Steinberg SpectraLayers Go, Steinberg WaveLab Go, Synchro Arts RePitch Elements, and SoundFlow Cloud Avid Edition*
Celemony Melodyne 5 essential, iZotope RX 11 Spectral Editor, Native Instruments Kontakt 8 Player, Steinberg SpectraLayers Go, Steinberg WaveLab Go, Synchro Arts RePitch Elements, and SoundFlow Cloud Avid Edition*
Sonic Drop content
Included with monthly and annual subscriptions and Upgrade Plans for perpetual licenses
Included with monthly and annual subscriptions and Upgrade Plans for perpetual licenses
Included with monthly and annual subscriptions and Upgrade Plans for perpetual licenses
Inner Circle rewards
Included with annual subscriptions and Upgrade Plans for perpetual licenses
Included with annual subscriptions and Upgrade Plans for perpetual licenses
Included with annual subscriptions and Upgrade Plans for perpetual licenses
Sketch Window
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Internal Dolby Atmos® renderer
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Simultaneous recording inputs
16
64
Up to 256
Audio tracks
32 (mono/stereo)
512 (mono/stereo/surround)
2,048 (mono/stereo/surround)
MIDI tracks
64
1,024
1,024
Instrument tracks
32
512
512
Aux I/O inputs and outputs
4/4
unlimited/32**
unlimited/unlimited
Aux Input tracks
32
128
1,024
Routing Folder tracks
32
128
1,024
Video tracks
n/a
1
64
Included plugins
110+
130+
130+
Bit depth, sample rate
32-bit floating point, 192 kHz
32-bit floating point, 192 kHz
32-bit floating point, 192 kHz
Create, edit, produce
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
Automatic plugin delay compensation
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Elastic audio
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ARA 2 plugin support***
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Retrospective MIDI recording
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Track Presets
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Audio-to-MIDI
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Sibelius interop
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Track comping
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Beat Detective
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TrackPunch / DestructivePunch
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Field recorder workflows
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MIX, MASTER, DELIVER
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
Supported plugin formats
AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite
AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite; supports AAX DSP when used with Pro Tools | Carbon
AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite; supports AAX DSP when used with Pro Tools | Carbon or Pro Tools | HDX
Track Freeze and Commit
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Clip FX
Playback only
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Clip Gain
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Advanced metering with gain reduction
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Timecode ruler
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VCA mixing
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Solo bus AFL/PFL
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Surround mixing
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Dolby Atmos mixing
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ADM Export
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Ambisonics VR mixing*****
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Advanced automation
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Export selected range
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Single file multi-stem bounce
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Usability
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
Ableton Link support
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Folder Tracks
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AAC encode decode support
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AAF/OMF/MXF file interchange
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Batch renaming
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Extended RAM/Disk Cache
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Satellite Link Remote
1 per Satellite network
Up to 2 per Satellite network without Pro Tools | HD hardware; up to 12 per Satellite network with Pro Tools | HD hardware
Video
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
Video tracks
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1
64
4K/UHD support
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Advanced video editing
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Collaborate and connect
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
Cloud collaboration******
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Cloud storage
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
Compatible hardware
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
PRO TOOLS SYSTEMS AND INTERFACES
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
MBOX Studio
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Pro Tools | Carbon
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Pro Tools | Carbon Pre
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Pro Tools | HDX
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Pro Tools | HD Native
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Pro Tools | MTRX
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Pro Tools | MTRX II
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with the optional Thunderbolt 3 module
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with the optional Thunderbolt 3 module
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Pro Tools | MTRX Studio
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with the optional Thunderbolt 3 module
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with the optional Thunderbolt 3 module
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Pro Tools | HD I/O
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Pro Tools | Sync X
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THIRD-PARTY HARDWARE
Core Audio compatible interfaces
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ASIO/WASAPI compatible interfaces
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AVID CONTROL SURFACES
Avid Control (free mobile app)
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Avid Dock
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Avid S1
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Avid S4
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Avid S6
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THIRD-PARTY CONTROL SURFACES
HUI-compatible control surfaces
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AVID A/V INTERFACES
Avid Artist | DNxIQ
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Avid Artist | DNxIV
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Avid Artist | DNxIP
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Avid Artist | DNxID
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System requirements
Pro Tools Artist
Pro Tools Studio
Pro Tools Ultimate
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Ultimate software for music creation

From idea to final mix, Pro Tools offers seamless end-to-end audio production that covers every stage of the creative process. Start with non-linear Sketches to play with loops, MIDI, and recordings, and then move to the timeline to refine your arrangements using world-class editing and mixing tools.

A common language across audio

Trusted by top professionals and aspiring artists alike, Pro Tools is used on almost every top music release, movie, and TV show. And because the Pro Tools session format is the industry’s universal language, you can take your project to any producer or studio around the world.
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Stay inspired with new features, plugins, and sounds

Beyond the comprehensive assortment of included plugins, instruments, and sounds, your Pro Tools subscription/license also delivers quarterly feature updates, new plugins, and regular content updates with Inner Circle rewards and Sonic Drop to keep you inspired.

with pro tools you can

    • Get creative

      Spark ideas with a massive music software collection of plugins, loops, and samples. No matter what type of music you create, you’ll find tons of incredible sounds to explore and tweak.

    • Invite ideas to happen

      Invite ideas to happen

      Trigger samples and loops, record audio, and capture MIDI performances with the new Sketch window and iPad app to quickly work up ideas. Drag-and-drop clips and experiment with arrangements to create something you love.

    • Play virtually any instrument

      Play virtually any instrument

      Have thousands of instrument sounds at your fingertips with a collection of Native Instruments Kontakt 8 instruments, plus GrooveCell, SynthCell, Boom, Mini Grand, Xpand, and more included. Even connect your favorite electronic instruments and music apps through Ableton Link.

    • Make music with MIDI

      Build up songs quickly and create more realistic-sounding tracks with easy-to-use MIDI tools—including new MIDI effect plugin support. Add loops that auto-conform to your session tempo. And freely create and experiment without stopping playback.

    • Record high-quality audio

      Seamless punch and loop recording. Automated playlist tracking. All in pristine 32-bit floating/192 kHz audio resolution. With Pro Tools, you can capture performances that sound like a hit record from the start.

    • Get seamless hardware integration

      Get seamless hardware integration

      Use any audio interface that meets your needs to record into Pro Tools. Or add an Avid audio interface or system and you can record through plugins with near-zero latency and get guaranteed performance.

    • Capture inspired performances

      Capture inspired performances

      Ever have that moment where you play something amazing but didn’t hit record? With Retrospective MIDI Record, you can bring in those MIDI improvisations retroactively in your DAW to recoup that spontaneity.

    • Create the perfect take

      Experience the easiest audio and MIDI comping workflows for creating flawless performances quickly. You can even cycle through different playlist takes to hear what works best and create something truly inspired.

    • Edit your way

      Easily edit audio and MIDI

      When it comes to manipulating tracks in Pro Tools, there’s no right or wrong way. Shape, fix, chop, cut, and tweak audio and MIDI the way you want in a creative DAW that gives you limitless flexibility and freedom to play. And new ARA 2 integration delivers faster and more efficient workflows than ever.

    • Fine-tune MIDI performances

      Quantize notes. Adjust note durations. Transpose recordings. Add dynamics by varying note velocities. Rearrange parts with Folder Tracks. And add more humanistic soul using MIDI Real-Time Properties and effect plugins.

    • Tweak audio timing and pitch

      Easily fix timing, beat match audio, and correct notes with Elastic Audio. Or with Melodyne, RePitch, and Revoice Pro now integrated directly into Pro Tools via ARA 2, you can quickly manipulate pitch and time in real time—without roundtripping audio.

    • Turn audio to MIDI and vice-versa

      Drag an audio sample to a MIDI track or convert an audio track to MIDI, and you can change the instrument, switch out samples, and edit notes. Or drag a MIDI clip to an audio track for more creative editing possibilities.

    • Shape mixes with powerful plugins

      Mix and master audio with powerful plugins

      Get the classic sounds of legendary analog gear—from compressors and EQs to unique effects—with over 120 plugins to fine-tune tracks. Plus, get regular new Sonic Drop content and $3,000+ of additional plugins, sounds, and more with the Inner Circle.

    • Take hands on control of your mix

      Take hands-on control of your mix

      Only Avid control surfaces—from the free Avid Control app to the modular S6—provide the unparalleled DAW integration needed to access tracks, plugins, sends, and more from the surface, speeding up editing and mixing.

    • Mix Dolby Atmos muisic

      Mix Dolby Atmos® music

      Give your fans a whole new way to experience your music. Get the capabilities to mix surround and immersive sound—including the new integrated Dolby Atmos Renderer—with Pro Tools Studio and Ultimate. See what you can do >

    • AvidPlay Singer

      Distribute your music

      Stream your music with AvidPlay on Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, TikTok, Amazon Music, and many other top streaming outlets. Grow your fanbase and keep 100% of your rights and earnings.

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Pro Tools Intro

Ideal for more casual creators who are curious about the Pro Tools workflow. Pro Tools Intro is free forever.
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What’s New in Pro Tools

See the latest and greatest new features in Pro Tools.
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Pro Tools for Audio Post

Record, edit, mix, and deliver sound for film, TV, video games, and more with proven audio production tools.
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Pro Tools | Inner Circle

Get access to a curated collection of free plugins, music & sound libraries, training resources, and more.
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Pro Tools | Sonic Drop

Find creative inspiration with regular content updates of new instruments, samples, and loops.
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Play virtually any instrument

Virtual Instruments

All Pro Tools subscriptions and perpetual licenses come with the full collection of powerful virtual instruments.
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Hardware

Get the premium audio conversion, I/O, DSP power, and scalability to capture pristine sound with near-zero latency.
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Control Surfaces

Avid control surfaces give you unmatched hands-on control of Pro Tools and other audio and video software.
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Add-ons & Plugins

Enhance your music with the best Pro Tools add-ons and plugins from top brands and producers.
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Please note: This discount only applies to new purchases of a Pro Tools Artist, Pro Tools Studio, or Pro Tools Ultimate 1-Year Paid Upfront subscription. This does not apply to renewal subscription purchases. Using this discount will start a new 1-Year subscription and will not affect any existing subscriptions you may have. Prices/discount listed are for one year only. Offer is available from October 30, 2024 – November 21, 2024.
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