What is Pro Tools used for?

Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation from Avid used for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI in studio and post-production work. It is a good fit for recording and mixing music in a studio, and audio post-production for video.

Yes. Pro Tools has a free plan.

Is Pro Tools open source?

No. Pro Tools is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Pro Tools include Ardour.

What are some alternatives to Pro Tools?

Pro Tools competes with Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Adobe Audition. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Pro Tools alternatives.

Pro Tools: features, pricing and alternatives

About Pro Tools

Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation developed by Avid. It is designed for recording, editing and mixing audio, and it is widely used in music studios and in audio post-production for video. Sessions are built from tracks that hold audio and MIDI, which are arranged on a timeline and balanced on a virtual mixing console.

Pro Tools is a commercial product sold by Avid for Windows and macOS. It supports third-party plugins and external audio hardware, and it is commonly paired with Avid's own interfaces and control surfaces. Check the Avid website for current editions and licensing options.

Key features

Multitrack audio recording
Non-destructive audio editing
MIDI sequencing and virtual instruments
Mixing with third-party plugin support
Windows and macOS versions

Good fit for

→Recording and mixing music in a studio
→Audio post-production for video

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Pro Tools: questions and answers

What is Pro Tools used for?: Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation from Avid used for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI in studio and post-production work. It is a good fit for recording and mixing music in a studio, and audio post-production for video.
Is Pro Tools free?: Yes. Pro Tools has a free plan.
Is Pro Tools open source?: No. Pro Tools is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Pro Tools include Ardour.
What are some alternatives to Pro Tools?: Pro Tools competes with Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Adobe Audition. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Pro Tools alternatives.