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1. HDX PROTOOLS DRIVERS
2. HDX PROTOOLS PRO
3. HDX PROTOOLS SOFTWARE
4. HDX PROTOOLS PROFESSIONAL
5. HDX PROTOOLS SERIES

Some interfaces offer more headphone outputs than others, say, while some offer a greater number of mic preamps (some, like those on the Apogee Symphony I/O, are even remotely controllable). Given that they all perform well, though, perhaps a bigger reason lies in the differing feature sets. People will almost always express a preference for the sound of one converter over another, and while pretty much all HDX–compatible interfaces are of a high standard - it is, after all, an expensive, ‘professional’ system - great import is often placed on the subtle differences in sonic character imposed by different interfaces. One reason is mentioned not once, but twice, in the name of this very magazine. The question remains, though: why would you opt for one of these ‘unofficial’ interfaces when going down Avid’s preferred route guarantees at least some recourse should tragedy befall your HDX system? Third Party Animal

HDX PROTOOLS PRO

And although such devices are officially ‘unsupported’ by Avid, third–party interface manufacturers do perform rigorous testing themselves, and almost always provide detailed information on which systems and versions of Pro Tools they are known to work well with. Pass The SupportĪlthough the DigiLink and DigiLink Mini connectors are a proprietary Avid protocol, many third–party manufacturers make interfaces that use them.The operative word there, though, is ‘officially’: there are now many companies making converters and interfaces that, while not explicitly sanctioned by Avid, either sport, or can be made to sport (via expansion cards), an Avid DigiLink or Mini DigiLink socket, for connection to an HDX or HD Native card.

HDX PROTOOLS DRIVERS

Because Avid only officially support their own interfaces (namely the HD Omni, HD I/O, HD MADI and Pre), they are able to focus all their testing and troubleshooting on just a few devices, unlike other DAWs, which have to be able to cope with interface drivers that have been coded by different companies and with varying degrees of competence.

HDX PROTOOLS PROFESSIONAL

This aspect of Pro Tools HDX has prompted some complaints, but it has the advantage of guaranteed performance and stability: a necessity for professional facilities, where a flaky system could spell disaster in terms of angry clients and lost revenue. Most other DAWs will usually work with a variety of plug–in types (VST or AU being the commonest), while almost all - including the non–HD version of Pro Tools - are quite happy to pipe audio through interfaces from almost any manufacturer, as long as ASIO or Core Audio drivers exist. Plus, with over 60 high-quality virtual instruments and sound processing plug-ins included, you can create great-sounding mixes easily.Avid’s Pro Tools HDX, like its HD predecessor, has always been a fairly ‘closed’ system: it uses a proprietary plug–in format (AAX), requires an Avid PCIe or Thunderbolt card (either HDX or Native) to run, and is intended - by Avid, at least - to be used with the company’s own A–D/D–A converter interfaces.

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HDX PROTOOLS SERIES

Pristine audio clarity when you pair Pro Tools | HDX with any Pro Tools | HD Series interface. Get the highest audio delity, greatest dynamic range, and There’s a reason why more professionals trust the sound of Pro Tools than withĪny other DAW. And sync and control up to 12 Pro Tools | HD systems from one with the included Pro Tools | Satellite Link. Work with advanced audio, video, and automation tools that streamline music and post production. Play and edit HD video right in your timeline-without transcoding. Expedite audio post dubbing “in the box” with perfect punch-ins.

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HDX PROTOOLS SOFTWARE

Go from composition to completion at the speed of your creativity with powerful Pro Tools | HD software included. And let your mixes breathe with increased headroom, eliminating clipping and obsessive gain staging. Record and mix in higher resolution-up to 32-bit, 192 kHz audio-and signi cantly greater dynamic range. Pro Tools | HDX uses oating-point calculations for plug-in processing and mixing, enabling you to achieve the best sound quality possible, with the least effort. And handle large plug-in-heavy mixes easily with 4x more Automatic Delay Compensation. Double your ins and outs with up to 64 channels of I/O per card (up to 256 total). With 4x more tracks (up to 768 voices with three cards).