What’s New in Pro Tools 10

With Avid announcing the release of Pro Tools 10 not too long after releasing Pro Tools 9, most people began to ask the question, “Why so soon?” Could Pro Tools 10 really be much more different than Pro Tools 9? We started digging into these features and found out some interesting information about the new version.
Pro Tools 10 may not have any shocking new features that overly stand out like when we upgraded from version 7 to 8. (The interface was completely redesigned and made to look much more aesthetically pleasing). What seems to be the biggest focus on Pro Tools 10 is enhanced performance.

The problem that had become overbearing was the fact that new versions of Pro Tools were being released more frequently, with each version having tons of new features – and although most of us jumped on the opportunity to buy these new versions, the average computer systems weren’t able to handle them.

Avid has worked diligently to fix that problem. One of the main features would be the Enhanced Disk Handler which allows to get better responses from slower hard drives. They’ve also given the opportunity to record in low-latency mode when using third party audio interfaces.

Clip Gain: One of the most requested features has finally arrived. Here is a video explaining what it is:

Pro Tools 10 Full Feature List:

• Speed up editing and mixing with Clip Gain, and easily adjust and match gain levels, pre-mixer
• Use multiple audio formats in a session—including interleave—without file duplication
• Record and master higher resolution sound with more headroom in 32-bit floating-point format
• Get great responsiveness on slower hard drives with the enhanced disk handler
• Record in low-latency mode, with direct monitoring when using third-party audio interfaces
• Get the sound of System 5 console EQ and dynamics with the Avid Channel Strip plug-in
• Get access to over 500 additional Pro Tools commands when using EUCON controllers (watch the video)
• Work more easily with AudioSuite-rendered clips with reverse processing, handles, and more (watch the video)
• Create extra long-format projects for sequential versioning with the extended 24-hour timeline
• Open fade-heavy sessions faster and get better responsiveness with real-time fades
• Export mixes directly to SoundCloud to share and promote your music to the world