NAMM 2015, DP9? speculations?

[billf]

FYI, Apple released a huge update to Logic today...

Some (many?) will be unhappy that Logic 10.1 requires Mavericks or Yosemite.

True, I expect that will be the norm for Apple apps going forward. It's not a trend that is going to play well with the old concept of finding a stable place to keep your rig. So we shall see how it all plays out for those who depend on Logic.

[SixStringGeek]

Avid releases free version of ProTools (to compete with GarageBand?)

http://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/avi ... 0122-00845

I guess...but their insistence on only supporting their own plugin format isn't going to win them any converts from people with a collection of plugs.

[dix]

I guess...but their insistence on only supporting their own plugin format isn't going to win them any converts from people with a collection of plugs.

I think you hit on exactly what their strategy is: In-app sales. From the PT Free web page:

"Visit the in-app Marketplace and discover a world of super affordable plug-ins that make creating and enhancing sounds quick and easy—with prices starting at about a cup of (frozen) coffee."

Like a video game! Very tricksy those Avid marketing guys. It was inevitable I guess.

Here's a direct link. http://apps.avid.com/ProToolsFirst

Limited to 16 tracks and 4 inputs. Could be useful in a number if ways. I've nearly bought PT Native a few times in order to interface with clients easily. Maybe now I won't have to.

[mikehalloran]

Avid releases free version of ProTools (to compete with GarageBand?)

http://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/avi ... 0122-00845

I guess...but their insistence on only supporting their own plugin format isn't going to win them any converts from people with a collection of plugs.

"Avid Announces Free Version of Pro Tools, Opening Music Production to Everyone"

I applaud the effort but, between Audacity and GarageBand, they're a bit late to the party.

Limited to 16 tracks and 4 inputs. Could be useful in a number if ways. I've nearly bought PT Native a few times in order to interface with clients easily. Maybe now I won't have to

Certainly a good reason to download and check it out.

[Tritonemusic]

Elastic Pitch and Elastic Time is reason enough for me to use the free version of PT.

[Michael Canavan]

@ all you naysayers!
Anybody know what new features it brings yet?

[BKK-OZ]

@ all you naysayers!
Anybody know what new features it brings yet?

It is snappier.

[Michael Canavan]

of course!


Wonder when it will drop? should have all the answers in a day or so though!

[bayswater]

Do we have a DP 10 wish list going somewhere?

[toodamnhip]

Elastic Pitch and Elastic Time is reason enough for me to use the free version of PT.

I hate to say this, not trying to make enemies with my DP brethren , and I remind you all, I am a Big fan of Dp, but Pro Tools Elastic pitch and Time smoke Dp’s and if not for PTs elastic products, I never would have been able to fix an Live Orchestra project I did last yr. So, YES, Dp needs to improve it’s elastic properties, asap..... please! It is a bit sad that FREE Pro tools has better elastic pitch and time than DP 8...9. Unless of course, DP 9 improves this aspect? One can hope!

[bayswater]

Elastic Pitch and Elastic Time is reason enough for me to use the free version of PT.

If I read it correctly, you have to save free version projects in the Avid cloud?

[mhschmieder]

Thanks for the heads-up on cloud storage before I wasted time downloading the free version to help out in more precise audio editing for my current project.

I refuse to have my data on the so-called "cloud" (what a horrible term; clouds are moving all the time and dissipating precipitation, so why would I trust my data to something so unstable?).

Not to mention, I usually am not allowed to share the data in any way or present it in a potentially insecure environment or location.

[bayswater]

Thanks for the heads-up on cloud storage before I wasted time downloading the free version to help out in more precise audio editing for my current project.

I refuse to have my data on the so-called "cloud" (what a horrible term; clouds are moving all the time and dissipating precipitation, so why would I trust my data to something so unstable?).

Not to mention, I usually am not allowed to share the data in any way or present it in a potentially insecure environment or location.

Check that out. I haven't tried it (and don't intend to -- PT interfered with a lot of things the last time I had it running) so it might be possible to stay off the cloud.

[Tritonemusic]

Elastic Pitch and Elastic Time is reason enough for me to use the free version of PT.

If I read it correctly, you have to save free version projects in the Avid cloud?

Ugh...that's a dealbreaker for me.

[toodamnhip]

I refuse to have my data on the so-called "cloud" (what a horrible term; clouds are moving all the time and dissipating precipitation, so why would I trust my data to something so unstable?).

I think that statement is pure genius!!! lol...