Pro Tools
Avid audio workstation for recording, editing and mixing
Pro Tools is Avid's digital audio workstation, long established in recording studios and in film and television post-production. It covers multitrack recording, precise audio editing, MIDI and mixing up to Dolby Atmos, and works with Avid control surfaces and AAX plugins. It runs on Windows and macOS, with a free Pro Tools Intro edition and Artist, Studio and Ultimate subscriptions.
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- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Industry standard in recording studios and post-production
- Precise audio editing and a mature mixing workflow
- Tight integration with Avid control surfaces and Dolby Atmos mixing
Cons
- Paid editions are expensive, especially Studio and Ultimate
- Supports AAX plugins only, not VST
- The free Intro edition is limited in tracks and features
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