Pro Tools 101_ An Introduction to Pro Tools 11 ( PDFDrive )

In 2002, Pro Tools|HD systems were unveiled as successors to Pro Tools
TDM and Pro Tools|24. These systems provided support for higher sample
rates and very large mixing topologies, addressing the needs of high-end
music and post-production studios.
On the opposite side of the spectrum, the first Mbox was introduced as a
portable “studio in a box” for the hobbyist and small project studio markets.
The Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack audio interface options followed, extending
the capabilities of Pro Tools LE.
Growth of Avid Audio
In August 2004, Avid acquired M-Audio, a leading provider of computer
audio peripherals, keyboard controllers, and related music and recording
gear. The subsequent release of Pro Tools M-Powered software provided
compatibility with a vast array of existing M-Audio devices and interfaces.
One year later, Avid acquired Wizoo Sound Design, a pioneering developer
of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and real-time effects. The Wizoo
R&D team formed a group that became known as the Advanced Instrument
Research (AIR) group. At Avid, the AIR Software Group developed a host
of innovative plug-ins for Pro Tools, including all of the virtual instruments
and effects in the Air Creative Collection (included with Pro Tools), as well
as the Hybrid, Strike, Velvet, Structure, and Transfuser virtual instruments for
Pro Tools.
In 2006, Sibelius Software Ltd. joined the Avid Audio family. Under Avid,
Sibelius continues to develop and market its own line of software, including
its well-known professional music notation package. Today, Pro Tools
incorporates notation capabilities directly and can export MIDI data as a
score for Sibelius software.
ICON Integrated Console Environment
The ICON integrated console environment debuted in 2004. ICON systems
feature either the flagship D-Control worksurface or the medium-format D-
Command worksurface. Both ICON options employ a modular architecture,
allowing facilities to scale their system as needs dictate.
Expandable to 80 physical faders, D-Control provides a central mixing
environment for facilities with larger rooms. D-Control includes a