OVERVIEW
This is the Factory Version of the Mbox 2 which includes a discounted package of the most useful Mbox 2 plug-ins including Moogerfooger Analog Delay, Cosmonaut Voice, Joe Meek VC-5 Meequalizer, and SC-2 Compressor. Sold separately, these plug-ins list retail approximately for...
expand review $1050.00! Get your sound one step closer to professional quality with this package.
The new MBox 2 is the updated version of the most popular Pro Tools solution. It includes both the newly designed MBox 2 interface and the industry standard Pro Tools LE production program.
NEW FEATURES IN VERSION 2
Improved Sound: Digidesign has improved the already excellent sound of the original Mbox by replacing the high quality Focusrite mix preamps with new Digidesign preamps. Also Digidesign has also included new digital and analog converters with better fidelity.
New Interface Design: The Mbox 2 interface can be positioned horizontally or vertically for easy placement. Mbox 2 comes with two faceplates, which are easily swapped using the included hex wrench. One faceplate features a large handle that makes the unit easily portable. The second faceplate, which offers a rubberized grip, allows Mbox 2 to sit flat on a desktop and reduces the space required when the unit is packed for traveling.
More Simultaneous Inputs: 2 analog / 2 digital simultaneously.
New MIDI I/O: MBox 2 adds a very use MIDI input/output.
More Free Software: The Mbox already featured the most free plug-ins and software in its class. Version 2 adds the very powerful Pro Tools Ignition Pack (click the manufacturer's link below for full list of contents)
FEATURES
Mbox 2 is a full-featured, USB-powered studio-in-a-box that works with your Window XP or Mac OS X. With a distinctive hardware interface that delivers exceptional sound quality, Mbox 2 works in conjunction with your computer and the included Pro Tools LE software to provide the creative power you need to achieve professional results. Complementing the hardware interface's analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Pro Tools LE software offers 32 tracks of simultaneous recording and playback, 128 virtual tracks, 256 MIDI tracks, and a host of additional features. As with all Pro Tools LE systems, Mbox 2 also ships with the Pro Tools Ignition Pack™ —an array of added composition and production tools to extend the power of your system.
OUR OPINION
The MBox Pro Tools solution is always the first Production suite we recommend. In the interface, you get a professional quality component with high quality inputs and mic pre-amp for top-level recording. With its new portable design, it's ideal for your home and mobile setup. As for the software, Pro Tools is simply the industry standard. The LE version offered here features everything you need to record, create, and finish a track; all within, the time-tested Pro Tools environment. If you need more options, Pro Tools has the most third party plug-ins and software enhancements available of all the production programs. And when you want to take your productions to the next level, your tracks will be compatible with any Pro Tools enable studio. -the mgmnt
OVERVIEW
The MBox 2 Mini is Digidesign's smallest, most affordable Pro Tools LE solution. You get a high quality Digidesign interface, Pro Tools LE software, and extra-bundled software, all for under $300; this is clearly an excellent value for both the beginner and...
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FEATURES
The MBox Mini features the same high-quality audio components that make the MBox the industry standard interface. It features professional quality sound up to 24-bit/48kHz.
The other major feature is the inclusion of the industry standard Pro Tools LE software and all the bundled software. Pro Tools is an easy to learn, powerful program; and your tracks will work with any Pro Tools studio when you are ready to master or go into the studio. Bundled software includes: Xpand Sample Workstation (1000 professional sounds), world famous Bomb Factory plug-ins, Pro Tools Ignition Pack (which includes an instructional DVD, Ableton Live Lite 4, Reason Adapted 3, and much more), and over (30) DigiRack plug-ins!
The price difference between higher priced MBox models is primarily reflected in the number of inputs and outputs. The MBox Mini features (2) 1/4" inputs, (1) XLR mic input, and (2) 1/4" outputs. It does not feature MIDI I/O or SPDIF I/O, the only two major omissions (for MIDI I/O, try one of M-Audio's solutions).
OUR OPINION
As stated before, the MBox 2 Mini is an excellent value. The price makes this accessible to Pro Tool novices, as well as Pro Tools experts that need a portable solution. In our book, Digidesign easily gives you over $300 worth of software; it's like getting the interface for free. -the mgmnt
OVERVIEW
The new MBox 2 is the updated version of the most popular Pro Tools solution. It includes both the newly designed MBox 2 interface and the industry standard Pro Tools LE production program.
NEW FEATURES IN VERSION 2
Improved Sound: Digidesign has improved the...
expand review already excellent sound of the original Mbox by replacing the high quality Focusrite mix preamps with new Digidesign preamps. Also Digidesign has also included new digital and analog converters with better fidelity.
New Interface Design: The Mbox 2 interface can be positioned horizontally or vertically for easy placement. Mbox 2 comes with two faceplates, which are easily swapped using the included hex wrench. One faceplate features a large handle that makes the unit easily portable. The second faceplate, which offers a rubberized grip, allows Mbox 2 to sit flat on a desktop and reduces the space required when the unit is packed for traveling.
More Simultaneous Inputs: 2 analog / 2 digital simultaneously.
New MIDI I/O: MBox 2 adds a very use MIDI input/output.
More Free Software: The Mbox already featured the most free plug-ins and software in its class. Version 2 adds the very powerful Pro Tools Ignition Pack (click the manufacturer's link below for full list of contents)
FEATURES
Mbox 2 is a full-featured, USB-powered studio-in-a-box that works with your Window XP or Mac OS X. With a distinctive hardware interface that delivers exceptional sound quality, Mbox 2 works in conjunction with your computer and the included Pro Tools LE software to provide the creative power you need to achieve professional results. Complementing the hardware interface's analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Pro Tools LE software offers 32 tracks of simultaneous recording and playback, 128 virtual tracks, 256 MIDI tracks, and a host of additional features. As with all Pro Tools LE systems, Mbox 2 also ships with the Pro Tools Ignition Pack™ —an array of added composition and production tools to extend the power of your system.
OUR OPINION
The MBox Pro Tools solution is always the first Production suite we recommend. In the interface, you get a professional quality component with high quality inputs and mic pre-amp for top-level recording. With its new portable design, it's ideal for your home and mobile setup. As for the software, Pro Tools is simply the industry standard. The LE version offered here features everything you need to record, create, and finish a track; all within, the time-tested Pro Tools environment. If you need more options, Pro Tools has the most third party plug-ins and software enhancements available of all the production programs. And when you want to take your productions to the next level, your tracks will be compatible with any Pro Tools enable studio. -the mgmnt
The Mbox 2 is our bestselling interface and production software bundle. With this new Pro edition, the Mbox 2 becomes even more powerful, bridging the gap between the Mbox series and the more expensive 002 series.
In addition to the smaller, more...
expand review portable design, the Mbox 2 Pro features these improvements over the Mbox 2:
- Firewire connection (vs. USB)
- higher resolution, 24-bit / 96kHz (vs. 48 kHz)
- more simultaneous I/O channels: 6 inputs and 8 outputs (vs. 4/2)
- more analog inputs: in addition to 2 XLR and 2 TRS inputs, the Pro features (2) 1/4" and 2 RCA inputs.
- more analog outputs, there are 6 1/4" outputs (vs. 2)
- addition of World Clock compatibility
- dual headphone outputs (vs. single)
-the mgmnt
The Mbox 2 is our bestselling interface and production software bundle. With this new Pro edition, the Mbox 2 becomes even more powerful, bridging the gap between the Mbox series and the more expensive 002 series.
In addition to the smaller, more...
expand review portable design, the Mbox 2 Pro features these improvements over the Mbox 2:
- Firewire connection (vs. USB)
- higher resolution, 24-bit / 96kHz (vs. 48 kHz)
- more simultaneous I/O channels: 6 inputs and 8 outputs (vs. 4/2)
- more analog inputs: in addition to 2 XLR and 2 TRS inputs, the Pro features (2) 1/4" and 2 RCA inputs.
- more analog outputs, there are 6 1/4" outputs (vs. 2)
- addition of World Clock compatibility
- dual headphone outputs (vs. single)
This Factory version of the Mbox 2 Pro also includes Producer's Factory Bundle, a collection of Pro Tools most popular plug-ins:
Moogerfooger Analog Delay: The warmest delay in the digital domain. The hardware version goes for over $300.
Digidesign Maxim: World-class peak limiting and sound level maximizing. If you mix in Pro Tools and want your final audio tracks to have that professionally mastered sheen, add Maxim to your list of "must have" plug-ins. Maxim also offers built-in dithering, on-line help, and a full-color Histogram, making it an indispensable plug-in for mixing and mastering in any Pro Tools environment.
Joemeek Meequalizer VC-5: Recreates a treble and bass circuit with a sweepable mid, featuring simple controls and warm results. This gives your sound character and warmth.
Joemeek SC-2 Compressor: An effects compressor. It changes the clarity, balance, and even rhythmic feel of music.
Cosmonaut Voice: Achieve telephone voice, CB radio, even interplanetary effects. Cosmonaut Voice effects include distortion, noise, squelch, and even an authentic tone culled from recently declassified Russian space footage. -the mgmnt
OVERVIEW
The 003 Factory is a high-end firewire-based, portable Pro Tools LE audio/MIDI workstation that provides hands-on control of Pro Tools through an integrated control surface. Includes over $3,000 worth of professional-grade Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins, plus Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2...
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FEATURES
With an extensive range of audio and MIDI I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the creativity and speed of industry-standard Pro Tools software, FireWire connectivity, and a big, comprehensive bundle of powerful software included free, 003 Factory enables you to attain the same high audio production quality as commercial facilities in your own personal or project studio.
Get powerful hands-on control of your Pro Tools LE sessions through its integrated control surface and take advantage of the plethora of I/O to connect and monitor your studio gear. Its portable size gives you the freedom to take a professional Pro Tools system anywhere your creative skills are needed. And with over 80 powerful plug-ins, virtual instruments, compatible applications, and artist promotion services included, you have everything you need (and then some) to compose, perform, record, edit, mix, and master audio for music and desktop post production projects - with truly professional results.
PLEASE CLICK MANUFACTURERS LINK FOR FULL DETAILS -the mgmnt
OVERVIEW
FireWire-based Pro Tools LE audio/MIDI workstation offers all of the same I/O as 003 in a streamlined 2U rackmountable chassis, providing a complete professional studio in a space-saving package.
FEATURES
With an extensive range of audio and MIDI I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the creativity...
expand review and speed of industry-standard Pro Tools software, FireWire connectivity, and a big, comprehensive bundle of powerful software included free, 003 Rack enables you to attain the same high audio production quality as commercial facilities in your own personal or project studio.
Take advantage of the plethora of I/O to connect and monitor all of your studio equipment. Its streamlined design will help save space in even the most gear-packed studio, and give you the freedom to take a professional Pro Tools system anywhere your creative skills are needed. And with over 60 powerful plug-ins, virtual instruments, compatible applications, and artist promotion services included, you have everything you need (and then some) to compose, perform, record, edit, mix, and master audio for music and desktop post production projects - with truly professional results.
PLEASE CLICK ON MANUFACTURER'S LINK FOR FULL DETAILS -the mgmnt
OVERVIEW
FireWire-based Pro Tools LE audio/MIDI workstation offers all of the same I/O as 003 in a streamlined 2U rackmountable chassis, providing a complete professional studio in a space-saving package. Includes over $3,000 worth of professional-grade Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins, plus Pro...
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FEATURES
With an extensive range of audio and MIDI I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the creativity and speed of industry-standard Pro Tools software, FireWire connectivity, and a big, comprehensive bundle of powerful software included free, Rack Factory enables you to attain the same high audio production quality as commercial facilities in your own personal or project studio.
Take advantage of the plethora of I/O to connect and monitor all of your studio equipment. Its streamlined design will help save space in even the most gear-packed studio, and give you the freedom to take a professional Pro Tools system anywhere your creative skills are needed or inspired. And with over 80 powerful plug-ins, virtual instruments, compatible applications, and artist promotion services included, you have everything you need (and then some) to compose, perform, record, edit, mix, and master audio for music and desktop post production projects with truly professional results.
PLEASE CLICK ON MANUFACTURER LINK FOR FULL DETAILS. -the mgmnt
OVERVIEW
Pro Tools M-Powered is a huge break-through for Pro Tools users and potential Pro Tools users. Previously, this industry standard software worked only with Digidesign interfaces, limiting users to the Mbox or expensive Digi systems. This M-Powered version now works with a...
expand review wide array M-Audio interfaces, which offer inexpensive Firewire solutions and expanded options.
USES
- create tracks
- record audio and MIDI
- edit audio and MIDI
- mixing audio
FEATURES
Features-wise, Pro Tools M-Powered is virtually the same as Pro Tools LE incorporating all features that make Pro Tools the industry leader for all in one recording, editing, and mixing.
Aside from the great usability, the main strength of Pro Tools M-Powered is its flexibility. It is ideally suited for home or studio use, capable of carrying a track from recording to mixdown. And when you want to step up your production game, tracks that you create on PTMP are compatible with professional Pro-Tools-equipped studios. In addition, because Pro Tools is the industry leader, you have the widest selection of plug-ins for any production software, offering limitless options for designing your sound.
Pro Tools M-Powered already comes packed with plug-ins and extras. Aside from the basics such as EQ, dynamics, delay, and reverb, PTMP comes with the famous DigiRack and Bomb Factory plug-ins, totaling over 30 advanced options.
OUR OPINION
Like the Mbox, Pro Tools M-Powered should be the first solution you consider when starting or upgrading a home studio. The Pro Tools platform is firmly in place as the industry standard, and the M-Powered solution gives you even more options to utilize it. Beginners and intermediate producers can start off with PTMP and an interface such as the M-Audio Firewire Audiophile, immediately establishing a Firewire-enabled studio. Others may want to checkout the Ozonic, which gives you a Firewire interface and controller in one package. Advanced users, check out M-Audio's high end Firewire 410 or 1814 for expanded inputs and outputs. Although the Mbox is still the number one choice for starting a home studio (mostly because of its trusted name), PTMP offers the same functionality and more interface options. -the mgmnt
OVERVIEW
The Mbox 2 Micro makes your Pro Tools system portable for on the go production, mixing and editing. Simply connect the tiny Mbox 2 Micro in your laptops USB drive, plug in your headphones to its output and start editing or mixing...
expand review down your Pro Tools session, or create loop based and virtual instrument driven music anywhere. By far the smallest Pro Tools LE playback system (fits in your pocket) and includes valuable software (Pro Tools LE) and plug-ins.
FEATURES
As with the other Mboxes, The Mbox 2 Micro allows you to run Pro Tools LE and features pro sound quality up to 24-bit, 48kHz (higher sample rates require pre-conversion), but its ultra portable size (fits in your pocket - about the size of a thumb drive) and USB connectivity lets you take your Pro Tools system on the road. It features 1 1/8" stereo output with volume control for headphone or speaker monitoring, but NO AUDIO INPUTS. This means you cannot use it as an interface to record into - it is simply for using your Pro Tools system on the go (assuming you have an interface in the studio to record, or if you simply edit, mix, or produce using internal files on your laptop). It does however include the popular Pro Tools LE software, DigiRack and Bomb Factory plug-ins, and the A.I.R. Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation to start creating right out the box.
OUR OPINION
If you're a producer that already uses Pro Tools LE, this is the way to go to be able to keep working on your files while on the road. If you are new to Pro Tools LE, this is an affordable way to get the program (as well as valuable plug-ins and soft synths), but you may require a separate interface if you need audio inputs. -the mgmnt
Volume 3 in the Secrets Of The Pros series takes you even further into the complex world of Pro Tools. If you checked out the first two in the series, then you know how incredibly useful these are and you're probably fiending...
expand review for more advanced tips and tricks. With this volume, our boys over at Secrets Of The Pros uncover the the vast world of Plug-Ins, Automation, and more. If you've ever messed around with plug-ins, you know they are an extremely powerful tool, but can often times be confusing. The DVD explains it in a concise and easy to understand way. Great information for adding that extra spice to your track or polishing up your sound. Also features chapters on Control Surfaces, Troubleshooting, and more. For Pro Tools LE, M-Powered, and TDM systems. Over 2 hours. -snackmaster
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