M-Audio with pro tools

[lukeslim]

Hi folks,
I have a M Audio 1010lt and going to install Pro Tools M audio version.
Will the pro tools take over my sound card so I can't use other software
like Audition?
Thanks Luke.

 

[Grungeon]

Nope that won't happen. I can use Pro Tools and Cakewalk Home Studio with my M-Audio soundcard. I think I've even used them simultaneously to drag files from Home Studio into Pro Tools.

 

[thajeremy]

I use PT and adobe audition as well....never tried them at the same time...but Its not a problem to use either...

 

[lukeslim]

I use PT and adobe audition as well....never tried them at the same time...but Its not a problem to use either...

Thanks for the info.What Software do you tend to use more often,and why?
Cheers Luke.

 

[thajeremy]

I have used Adobe Audition for years....back in the Cool Edit days....I switched to Protools about 6 months ago. I continued to use Adobe Audition for a month or so after I got pro tools working just so I could try to learn the software. I would track in AA and import tracks into PT just to play. Then I purchased 4 disks from the Multiplatinum Pro Tools line and I took off with Protools ( www.multiplatinumprotools.com ). I cant say enough about how much these disks helped me....my first purchase was for 3 of them...I think it was 17 hours worth which I have only watched 3 or 4 hours and have learned so much. Anyway...back to the question...I now just use AA for mastering OR as I have recently found out that I cant use more than 1 interface in Protools m-powered so If 8 inputs is not enough, I will track with AA becasue I have 2 Delta 1010's and can use both of them there....

 

[lukeslim]

Thanks for the info it has been helpful.
Have just installed M-Audio version as have the same sound card as you,so far Pro tools seems way complicated compared to Audition.
Will take me a while to feel comfortable with it.
Cheers Luke

 

[Dax Productions]

Just try and find some tutorial videos online. Getting started with protools can be daunting, but once you know the basics, you'll be stoked about switching from audition.

When I bought my mbox 2 pro it came with a dvd of tutorials. Did m-powered come with anything like this?

 

[lukeslim]

Just try and find some tutorial videos online. Getting started with protools can be daunting, but once you know the basics, you'll be stoked about switching from audition.

When I bought my mbox 2 pro it came with a dvd of tutorials. Did m-powered come with anything like this?

The M-powered has little there are lots of Pdf files to get info but its not easy. would prefer a book.Have just ordered one that gets good reviews and covers m-powder version.
Thanks and cheers

 

[thajeremy]

www.multiplatinumprotools.com is great. you can youtube that and find a few 8 to 10 min clips. I have only barely broken the surface of watching these dvd's and I feel way ahead of where I would be without them...its worth the $40 or so to get the mixing dvd....I purchased the university pack that has 3 dvd's then last week purchased the mastering dvd....mucho info...