M-Audio PROTOOLS MPOWERED 8 Features:

Get ready for a revolutionary new way to work with Pro Tools software. Pro Tools M-Powered 8 delivers a streamlined, customizable interface along with many new production tools and creative options. Work with up to 48 stereo audio tracks*. Create with five new A.I.R. instruments and 30 more plug-in effects. Create sophisticated notation with the new Score Editor based on the Sibelius engine. Work MIDI magic with the new MIDI Editor. Change audio pitch with the new Elastic Pitch real-time pitch transposer. It’s time to upgrade to the most powerful version of Pro Tools M-Powered ever

• Up to 2 times more audio tracks—now 48 stereo audio tracks* (expandable to 64 tracks)
• Dedicated MIDI Editor window greatly simplifies and streamlines MIDI sequencing
• Includes 5 new A.I.R. virtual instruments—6 total
• 30 more effects plug-ins—70 total
• Powerful new Score Editor window based on Sibelius notation engine
• Beautiful, redesigned user interface with new enhancements and customizability
• Elastic Pitch real-time pitch transposition
• Incredible new track compositing workflow allows for easily constructing a perfect performance from multiple takes
• Access up to 10 inserts (plug-ins) per channel
• View multiple Automation and Controller lanes for faster, easier editing
• Improved plug-in parameter mapping allows easier hands-on control of effects and virtual instruments with supported control surfaces and MIDI controllers
• Automatic Check for Updates feature keeps Pro Tools and plug-ins up to date
• QuickStart dialog allows for quickly, easily creating new sessions from templates, from scratch or from open existing sessions
• Improved, reduced-price Music Production Toolkit 2 option adds support forup to 64 stereo audio tracks and more valuable plug-in collection

*Up to 64 simultaneous stereo or mono audio tracks with the Music Production Toolkit 2 option. Owners of the original Music Production Toolkit software option who upgrade to Pro Tools M-Powered 8 will automatically get support for up to 64 stereo audio tracks.

System Requirements:

Windows PC -

• Supported M-Audio hardware peripheral
• Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP
• Minimum 1GB of RAM
• DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
• 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
• available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key, plus Internet access forregistration, software updates, and activations

Mac -

• Supported M-Audio hardware peripheral
• Mac OS X 10.5.5-based computer
• Minimum 1GB of RAM DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
• 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
• Available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key, plus Internet access forregistration, software updates, and activations

*Not all computers are compatible with this version of Pro Tools. Please call for more information.