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7
Digidesign Products
Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation
Pro Tools is a multi-track, non-linear digital audio workstation comprising a variety of hardware options and bundled software that
runs on Macintosh and Windows platforms. The Pro Tools workstation provides solutions for the entire audio production process,
including recording, editing, signal processing, sound synthesis, integrated surround mixing and mastering, and reference video
playback. Pro Tools users work in the prosumer and professional music, film, television, radio, multimedia, DVD and Internet
production markets. Pro Tools systems support a rich third-party development environment, with more than 100 development
partners providing a variety of additional software and hardware add-on options.
Digidesign offers Pro Tools systems in a variety of price points and configurations, ranging from high-end HD Accel systems for
professional music and postproduction, to the affordable Mbox 2, Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack systems for home production
studios. In addition to a wide range of audio peripherals, our postproduction customers can also choose between two of our video
peripherals, the Avid Mojo accelerator and AVoption V10, to provide reference video track playback while working within Pro Tools.
The Pro Tools product family accounted for approximately 18%, 24% and 25% of our consolidated net revenues in 2005, 2004 and
2003, respectively.
Control Surfaces
In the large-format digital mixing console category, the Digidesign ICON (Integrated Console Equipment) system features the
D-Control and D-Command mixing surfaces, our high-end, expandable hardware control surfaces for tactile control of Pro Tools
software and hardware. ICON systems can be customized to fit any studio, providing from 16 to 80 channels of simultaneous
control.
Live Sound Mixing Consoles
In February 2005, we began shipping the VENUE product line, which is our first system for mixing sound at live concert and theater
performances, and public address events. VENUE provides digital control and automation along with plug-in processing capabilities
to live production professionals. It can be interconnected with Pro Tools systems to make live recordings. A growing number of
artists are using the system on tour, including U2 and Paul McCartney.
M-Audio Products
Audio Interfaces
M-Audio’s audio interfaces dovetail with Digidesign’s Pro Tools LE product line, allowing users access to high-quality sound in and
out of a computer at affordable prices. Users can create audio recordings on their personal computers using Pro Tools M-Powered
software or with third-party software. In 2005, M-Audio introduced the BlackBox and JamLab, products that appeal to guitarists
who make computer-based recordings. The BlackBox provides realistic simulations of the sounds of premium tube-based guitar
amplifiers and speaker cabinets, and can operate as a stand-alone unit or in conjunction with a computer.
Keyboards
M-Audio’s USB-based keyboards allow users to send MIDI messages directly to a personal computer to access sound creation
software and control a variety of other musical functions without the need for additional MIDI interface peripherals. In addition,
the ProKeys 88 stage piano recreates the experience of playing an acoustic grand piano with weighted hammer-action keys and
high-fidelity samples.
Speakers, Add-On Software and Microphones
M-Audio provides a variety of affordable, high-quality, self-powered monitor speakers that provide stereo or multi-channel surround
monitoring, aimed at the recording studio, home music hobbyist, gaming and home-theater markets. M-Audio also provides a suite
of high-quality yet affordable condenser and dynamic microphones, and distributes several software product lines popular in music
production. These additional products allow customers to purchase entire home recording packages that include all of the essential
tools required to make music recordings from a single supplier.