Detail 01
512 audio tracks and 512 instrument tracks
Leaves substantial room to combine recorded parts, virtual instruments, and layered arrangements in one session.

Independent shopping perspective
Pro Tools Studio is a full production environment for recording, editing, arranging, mixing, and mastering music. Its 512 audio and instrument tracks, 64 simultaneous recording inputs, and advanced automation give larger sessions room to develop without changing workflows. Pro Tools Sketch provides a separate clip-based workspace for building ideas with loops, MIDI, and recordings, then moving those parts into the main timeline. Stereo, surround, Dolby Atmos, and Ambisonics mixing support projects that extend beyond conventional stereo.

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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
Leaves substantial room to combine recorded parts, virtual instruments, and layered arrangements in one session.
Detail 02
Supports tracking sessions that require many inputs at the same time.
Detail 03
Allows extensive MIDI sequencing alongside audio recording and editing.
Detail 04
Can be used with any Core Audio or ASIO-compatible audio interface.
Detail 05
Covers stereo, surround, Dolby Atmos, and Ambisonics mixing workflows.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. Sketches can be exported or brought into the Pro Tools timeline for further editing and mixing.
It supports up to 64 simultaneous recording inputs.
It supports any Core Audio or ASIO-compatible interface.
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