[microsound] Powerbook & ProTools? Digidesign Press Release Pro Tools FREE 5.01

["p. hendricks" <disck@xxxxxxxx>]

I thought this may be of some interest to those of you wanting to use PT on the
Powerbook... still not a perfect solution but a free one.
-pH

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Digidesign Press Release

New Pro Tools FREE 5.01 Software for Mac and Windows Available Soon

Amsterdam, NL (September 8, 2000) -- Digidesign today announced the release
of Pro Tools FREE. The powerful audio recording, editing and mixing software
used by more industry professionals than any other platform will be
available as a free download or CD-ROM from Digidesign1s website
www.digidesign.com. Pro Tools FREE for Mac OS and Windows 98, is a fully
functional version of Pro Tools 5.0.1 LE with 8-channel audio support and 48
MIDI track capability, requiring no additional hardware. Pro Tools FREE is
hardware independent, but offers standard Windows 98 Wave Drivers or Apple
Macintosh Sound Manager support. Pro Tools FREE can be configured to use up
to two channels of I/O on third party hardware, including many common PC
soundcards and standard chip sets.

Digidesign Pro Tools FREE software is a great starting point for music,
education, multimedia, film, video or radio production. First time users
will be able to step into the non-linear, instant access recording, editing
and mixing of Digidesign1s Pro Tools. Like professionals, newcomers to Pro
Tools will be able to record and edit without erasing or changing original
audio, edit during playback, create crossfades and mix with a common set of
award winning features from Digidesign1s high-end systems. Pro Tools FREE
includes the most powerful and flexible audio tools in the industry.

Pro Tools FREE will include the DigiRack RTAS Plug-Ins (EQ, Dynamics,
DirectConnect, Mod Delay, and Dither) and support optional RTAS and
AudioSuite Plug-Ins developed by Digidesign and Digidesign's many
Development Partners. Pro Tools FREE unleashes virtually limitless
processing options unrivalled by any other integrated audio and sequencing
package. The Pro Tools Edit window includes comprehensive track overview,
and an intuitive Mix window with all the features of a pro studio console.
Pro Tools FREE includes a fully functional 48-track MIDI environment with
graphic MIDI editing and is able to import and export standard MIDI files.

Pro Tools FREE is an extremely portable solution for the audio professional,
too. Session exchange between Pro Tools family hardware (Mac OS and Windows)
and Pro Tools FREE can be transferred from studio, home or laptop. Pro Tools
FREE will support most PowerBook and laptop systems: a truly on-the-go pro
studio. Ideal for music, radio sound design and more, Pro Tools FREE can be
used from the most remote locations. Now time consuming tasks like editing,
compiling and mixing can be done on the road, in the air or even on the
beach.

Here are just some of the features Pro Tools FREE offers:

*    QuickPunch recording
*    Multiple playlists to store and compile dozens of takes
*    Audio waveform display for the ultimate sample accurate edit.
*    Editing during playback and looping to create grooves
*    Precise nudging, spotting or back timing of audio takes
*    Audio scrub and shuttle
*    High quality sample rate and bit-depth conversion with batch processing
*    Support of major file formats and bit depths (SD II, AIFF, .WAV,
QuickTime movie audio and .SND)
*    Add optional MasterList CD software to create audio CDs
*    30 day demo of MP3 Export option (available to buy online)
*    RealAudio G2 support (Mac only)


Pro Tools FREE 5.0.1 software is a free download for anyone who has web
access at www.digidesign.com. Because some web connections can be slow or
unreliable, Digidesign is also distributing the software on CD-ROM. A
nominal charge (TBD) to cover Digidesign's shipping and handling expenses to
distribute the software via a CD and mailer will be levied (Due to demand, a
4 6 week delivery is to be expected). The CD-ROM will include several RTAS
and AudioSuite plug-in demos.

A minimum system requirement list for general guideline will be available on
Digidesign1s website. Digidesign is not providing technical or customer
support for Pro Tools FREE.


Digidesign Press Release

New Pro Tools FREE 5.01 Software for Mac and Windows Available Soon

Amsterdam, NL (September 8, 2000) -- Digidesign today announced the release
of Pro Tools FREE. The powerful audio recording, editing and mixing software
used by more industry professionals than any other platform will be
available as a free download or CD-ROM from Digidesign1s website
www.digidesign.com. Pro Tools FREE for Mac OS and Windows 98, is a fully
functional version of Pro Tools 5.0.1 LE with 8-channel audio support and 48
MIDI track capability, requiring no additional hardware. Pro Tools FREE is
hardware independent, but offers standard Windows 98 Wave Drivers or Apple
Macintosh Sound Manager support. Pro Tools FREE can be configured to use up
to two channels of I/O on third party hardware, including many common PC
soundcards and standard chip sets.

Digidesign Pro Tools FREE software is a great starting point for music,
education, multimedia, film, video or radio production. First time users
will be able to step into the non-linear, instant access recording, editing
and mixing of Digidesign1s Pro Tools. Like professionals, newcomers to Pro
Tools will be able to record and edit without erasing or changing original
audio, edit during playback, create crossfades and mix with a common set of
award winning features from Digidesign1s high-end systems. Pro Tools FREE
includes the most powerful and flexible audio tools in the industry.

Pro Tools FREE will include the DigiRack RTAS Plug-Ins (EQ, Dynamics,
DirectConnect, Mod Delay, and Dither) and support optional RTAS and
AudioSuite Plug-Ins developed by Digidesign and Digidesign's many
Development Partners. Pro Tools FREE unleashes virtually limitless
processing options unrivalled by any other integrated audio and sequencing
package. The Pro Tools Edit window includes comprehensive track overview,
and an intuitive Mix window with all the features of a pro studio console.
Pro Tools FREE includes a fully functional 48-track MIDI environment with
graphic MIDI editing and is able to import and export standard MIDI files.

Pro Tools FREE is an extremely portable solution for the audio professional,
too. Session exchange between Pro Tools family hardware (Mac OS and Windows)
and Pro Tools FREE can be transferred from studio, home or laptop. Pro Tools
FREE will support most PowerBook and laptop systems: a truly on-the-go pro
studio. Ideal for music, radio sound design and more, Pro Tools FREE can be
used from the most remote locations. Now time consuming tasks like editing,
compiling and mixing can be done on the road, in the air or even on the
beach.

Here are just some of the features Pro Tools FREE offers:

*    QuickPunch recording
*    Multiple playlists to store and compile dozens of takes
*    Audio waveform display for the ultimate sample accurate edit.
*    Editing during playback and looping to create grooves
*    Precise nudging, spotting or back timing of audio takes
*    Audio scrub and shuttle
*    High quality sample rate and bit-depth conversion with batch processing
*    Support of major file formats and bit depths (SD II, AIFF, .WAV,
QuickTime movie audio and .SND)
*    Add optional MasterList CD software to create audio CDs
*    30 day demo of MP3 Export option (available to buy online)
*    RealAudio G2 support (Mac only)


Pro Tools FREE 5.0.1 software is a free download for anyone who has web
access at www.digidesign.com. Because some web connections can be slow or
unreliable, Digidesign is also distributing the software on CD-ROM. A
nominal charge (TBD) to cover Digidesign's shipping and handling expenses to
distribute the software via a CD and mailer will be levied (Due to demand, a
4 6 week delivery is to be expected). The CD-ROM will include several RTAS
and AudioSuite plug-in demos.

A minimum system requirement list for general guideline will be available on
Digidesign1s website. Digidesign is not providing technical or customer
support for Pro Tools FREE.