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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

Pro Tools is my go-to digital audio workstation (DAW) for mixing and editing, as I really enjoy how customisable the interface and controls can be; such that preferred keyboard shortcuts can be assigned to different functions. In addition to this, being able to have different side-panels open based on your workflow preferences is a bonus.

I additionally find that Pro Tools' layout very much helps with my workflow when mixing audio, whether that be for music or film. When demonstrating Pro Tools in a teaching environment, the channel strips are linear and easy to follow, and this remains true when mixing large sessions which is fantastic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

Pro Tools requires a monthly or yearly subscription in order to consistently keep the most up-to-date version. There is a one-time payment option, although, this is for a perpetual license that only allows for the user to update to the next software version a certain number of times. Once these updates have been applied, the user only gets to keep the last version they updated unless they should like to repurchase or subscribe to a new license. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have found Pro Tools to be the most compatible when it comes to all-round usage on an array of devices. Pro Tools is the most commonly used digital audio workstation (DAW) as an audio teaching assistant, as it is compatible with different audio mixing consoles and laptop operating systems. With different installment plans, and education discounts available, Pro Tools appeals to students and professionals looking to further their audio knowledge and experience. This has benefitted me, as the education discount applies with evidence of being an ongoing current teacher or student. Thus, making Pro Tools a great choice for those studying or working with audio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Callum B.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"My preferred DAW for audio mixing and editing."
Pro Tools is my go-to digital audio workstation (DAW) for mixing and editing, as I really enjoy how customisable the interface and controls can be;...
Dan T.
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4.0 out of 5
"Effective video editing"
Takes some practice, but the software is like second nature once you get all the ins and outs of how to do different effects and transitions.
Yash  S.
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5.0 out of 5
"Professional music composing solution"
Protools is Complete music composing solution which has a professional touch & quality, I can record songs, compose music, mix & master , edit th...
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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

Takes some practice, but the software is like second nature once you get all the ins and outs of how to do different effects and transitions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

Tends to crash or freeze on recent computers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

Improved storytelling for local news operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

Avid Pro Tools is amazing and the best thing about it is its powerful interface which allows the user to surgically manipulate audio to how ever they please. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

The only thing I dislike about it is that it is expensive to purchase/subscribe to for a software that crashes a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

The main problem Pro Tools solves is that it gives the user every tool they need to accomplish the job, whereas another DAW or NLE with audio capabilities are unable to do the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

I use ProTools every day. It's a great audio application. I use it to mix TV shows and promos. It's great for sound design and also for cleaning up dialogue. Really there's nothing to say negatively about this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

I don't feel there are many downsides to ProTools. Possibly the price but I feel like it's worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

ProTools enables me to mix and do sound design very quickly. I'm able to deliver my product in a timely fashion and it's also extremely reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

The thing that I like the most about pro tools is that it is very flexible, it can be used for recording, mixing, mastering, production. It also is very similar to how analog consoles work. That really helps with understand of routing in an actual studio console. Plus its the industry standard so its used everywhere. Pro tools offers a lot of useful editing shortcuts that help you while podcast editing, sync dubbing, sound design etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

Although music production can be done in Pro tools, its a bit unfriendly with the GUI and stock instruments specifically for music production. If that can be added Pro tools will be unbeatable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

Avid Pro tools helps me edit podcasts in an efficient and quick way. I am able to edit more podcasts in a day which improves productivity and enables me to fulfill client deadlines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

Avid Pro Tools is an advanced and powerful music composition facilities. One of the most impressive aspects of it is its production versatility-It fully supports instrumental and vocal production which in my opinion is highly essential for productivity.

It is supported on most operating systems and it's available in more than 5 llanguages. I think it's great for anyone looking for a DAW that supports complex music production( rock, rock'n' roll and more).

Works very well on the mobile app too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

Some of the major downsides of Avid Pro Tools are:

-It's not very engaging-meaning that, I don't actually find the UI entertaining and hence, no fun at all.

-It only offers recurring subscription options which are way more costly & stressful than similar alternatives which don't even favor some of us.

-A few other support services come at extra cost and are even limited.

-The DAW itself doesn't work well with most third-party plugins that I've tested. It kept me less productive because there are plugins that I'm addicted to working with on every single piece.

-In terms of ease of use, I think pro tools is not very well at it. It's not for beginners ( maybe others, but not me).

-Additional plugins come at extra cost( even after subscription) and they are exorbitant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nice & all-in-one tool for advanced music composition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

The best thing about Avid Pro tools is the ability to have control on every little aspect of your project. With a user friendly experience, you can edit your audio in a very professional and easy way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

There is only one thing that i dislike about avid pro tool for which is the old school interface and the lack of updates, it would be cool if they could add some Ai tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

You can go into a lot of aspects in a cery easy way to make the best out of your audio project in the easiest way, which is different in other audio editing softwares Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

Pro Tools is infinitely flexible in all of the ways that post-production sound craftspersons require. There isn't a situation where I need to "do something" or "create something" as part of a deliverables package and Pro Tools can't make it happen in a clean and efficient manner. I often find myself needing to buss or route something and end up saying "I love Pro Tools" because my needs are instantly met. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

It is expensive, no question. But I feel the value is there for the money. The company is slow to respond to user requests but when new features are implemented they are well-done. It is a complex program, too, so the learning curve for new editors / mixers is a bit steep. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

The ever-increasing requirement for deliverables in film and tv post is made efficiently achievable through the integration of continually expanding bussing and monitoring options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

I like the workflow and design of Avid. Over the years they have made upgrades to benefit the users and those in the music industry. I appreciate the bouncing features, which save a lot of time! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

It would have to be the past versions that did not allow you to bounce in play after you mixed a song. That would waste a lot of time and cause much friction in a session. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

Timing when making music and keeping files organized. The design is easy on the eyes and helpful when working with multiple tracks in a big session of 48 plus tracks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

Protools is Complete music composing solution which has a professional touch & quality,

I can record songs, compose music, mix & master , edit the music without any hassle with bets quality ever.

It's interphase is also easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

It is good for making music, but not better for song recording, some times I observe latency in recordings which can be maintened by coordinating with audio interphase otherwise it is good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

Making multiple jinse music with managing multiple layers of clips , it also work best in my Intel celeron system. Which makes it usable without investing too much in upgrading my system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Avid Pro Tools?

This DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is a leader in the music production industry, and it is not for less, its fluidity and multiple tools are great, latency is managed automatically, the effect and instrument plugins that it comes from the factory are of high quality I don't usually throw so many flowers at a show but the guys at avid have done a great job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Avid Pro Tools?

I don't like the fact that there is no support for vst instruments and effects natively, since not all plugins on the market are in the aax format, which is the only one currently supported by pro tools. In addition, the audio engine sometimes crashes when editing audio clips or using beat detective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Avid Pro Tools:

Always restart the pc if it gives you any kind of problem, since the failure usually continues if you don't. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Avid Pro Tools solving and how is that benefiting you?

With this daw I can do everything when it comes to audio, although I don't recommend it much for midi, it's an audio master. I have produced music from its capture with my antelope zen go audio interface, which I have configured without any problem, I have edited with great precision thanks to the graphical tools in its user interface, and I have mixed my music in an entertaining and pleasant way. thanks to this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.