The Digidesign Pro Tools LE Hardware Exchange program allows customers to trade in old or existing Pro Tools LE systems for significant savings on the purchase of a new 003-based Pro Tools LE system.

Specifics of the program:

A free Pro Tools 8 software upgrade. The upgrade to Pro Tools LE 8 software is $149.95, but participants in the Pro Tools LE Hardware Exchange program will receive the software in the new system.

Highlights of Pro Tools 8 include up to 3 times more audio tracks — now 48 stereo audio tracks; dedicated MIDI Editor window vastly simplifies and streamlines MIDI sequencing; five new A.I.R. virtual instruments; 30 additional effects plug-ins; new Score Editor window based on Sibelius notation engine; redesigned user interface with new enhancements and customizability; Elastic Pitch functionality allows real-time pitch transposition; new track compositing workflow allows for easily constructing a performance from multiple takes.

Access to the all-new 003 Rack+ Factory, the newest Pro Tools LE hardware interface, which features eight built-in mic preamps.

Customers can access the new 003 Complete bundles, which pair a 003 Factory or 003 Rack Factory system with the Complete Production Toolkit — supporting up to 7.1 surround mixing, up to 128 simultaneous audio tracks, over $2,650 in additional effects and virtual instrument plug-ins, and much more.

Access to the new Music Production Toolkit 2 for additional savings. Music Production Toolkit 2 features a more powerful plug-in selection, support for up to 64 simultaneous stereo audio tracks, and more.

Registered owners of a Digidesign ToolBox, Digi 001, Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Mbox, Mbox 2 Mini, Mbox 2, or Mbox 2 Pro system are eligible.

Visit www.digidesign.com/grow for additional program details, pricing information and to find your local authorized Digidesign dealer.