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In this video, Chris Bryant shows you how to create a classic synth sound using the key input on the Digidesign Expander/Gate plug-in, an old Boss drum machine hihat sample and the Xpand virtual instrument.

 

This video introduces the new user interface of Pro Tools 8 and provides a brief overview of the Pro Tool’s new features. 
Digidesign has introduced Pro Tools 8 — advanced audio creation and production software, featuring:
 

a new interface;
dozens of new plug-ins;
five new virtual instruments;
new scoring, MIDI, editing, and mixing capabilities;
deeper controller integration; and
improved ease of installation and [...]

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I’m not sure why you’d want to do this, but ProRemote is an iPhone app that lets you control Pro Tools.
ProRemote has been submitted to the AppStore. The price for the full edition is $149.99 US, the light edition is $39.99.
Here’s a link to a demo with audio.
If you’re a Pro Tools, let me know [...]

 

Digidesign has announced several mixing and sound processing plug-in bundles.
The new MassivePack 7 and MassivePack Pro 7 bundles offer Pro Tools|HD owners savings on eight  plug-ins from Eventide, TC Electronic, Abbey Road, Brainworx, and more, as well as a choice of eight more plug-ins from Digidesign’s own collection, including Eleven, Digidesign’s new guitar amp emulation [...]

 

Digidesign has announced the immediate availability of its Transfuser virtual instrument for Pro Tools.
Transfuser comes with nearly 2 GB of loops and phrases to get users started quickly. By combining a series of modular drum machine/sound generators, dedicated sequencers, loop manipulation tools, and effects with an intuitive drag-and-drop composition/editing interface, users can easily create, manipulate [...]

 

ProRemote lets you control Pro Tools from your iPhone.
Because you can.

 

Digidesign has extended the Structure sampler family with the introduction of two new versions that will allow even more users access to the plug-in’s capabilities.
Structure LE provides many of the same powerful and creative features as its big brother for a fraction of the price, while Structure Free offers a great introduction to Structure sample [...]

 

HowAudio.com, a subscription-based, on-demand music and audio software training website, has announced the release of its first four how-to Foundations Series DVD titles on music production software: Pro Tools LE 7.0, SoundForge 8, GarageBand and MOTU Digital Performer.
SoundForge 9 and Finale 2007 are currently in production and more titles will follow monthly.
The site offers a [...]