Avid has introduced M-Audio Fast Track with Pro Tools M-Powered Essential, a combination of hardware and software that delivers studio-quality features and tools for creating professional-sounding recordings right out of the box.
Building on the success of the M-Audio Fast Track USB, the best-selling recording interface in its category according to MI Sales Trak, the Fast Track with Pro Tools M-Powered Essential is the easiest way to record audio on a PC or Mac.
The Fast Track interface has been completely redesigned to provide improved usability and lend a sleek new look to any desktop.
Simply connect the unit to any computer via its USB 2.0 connection and use the upgraded preamps to capture any audio source in better than CD quality sound.
Users can record guitar and vocals at the same time, without any latency, and capture performances without the distraction of hearing delayed playback through headphone monitors.
Additionally, they can use the onboard 48-volt phantom power to connect professional condenser microphones and add studio quality sound to any project.
Compatible with most popular music recording applications from studio-standard Pro Tools M-Powered and GarageBand, Fast Track provides professional results in a compact, portable package.
Pro Tools M-Powered Essential is a recording application for PC or Mac computers based on the same Pro Tools software platform.
Users can take advantage of the power and stability of Pro Tools at home, recording songs and audio projects on 16 available tracks and polishing their mixes with professional effects like reverb, delay, and more.
Audio recordings can be enhanced with instruments like drums, piano and more by using the included Structure®; Essential virtual instrument which offers a comprehensive library of instrument sounds and 3GB of audio loops.
Fast Track with Pro Tools Essentials is available in September 2009 and carries a US MSRP of $149.99