Pro Tools Microsoft Surface Studio

• Pro Tools Microsoft Surface Studios
• Microsoft Surface Studio Pro Tools

Microsoft just announced the amazing new Surface Studio, check out the video here Imagine using Pro Tools on this, I think it would be quiet amazing! You could think of it like a Slave Raven that actually runs Pro Tools and every other app since it is a Windows PC. The only issue I could image at this point is the Pro Tools interface is not built for touch. I have a Surface Pro 3 and it runs PT well, but to really get work done you still need the touch cover attached or an external mouse and keyboard.

Other DAW's however, like Bitwig and FL Studio are much more touch friendly out of the box. I would imagine someone could easily build a gui that wraps Pro Tools like the Raven does to make touch work better with Pro Tools. Either way, it's a good looking machine. Great concept. Is there a way to plug a HDX or HDN system into this? No PCIe slots. No Thunderbolt.

No HDX or HDN capability. And also disappointing USB 3.0 only, no USB 3.1 Gen 2. Microsoft saved a few dollars by not putting an Alpine Ridge chip in the box (they could gave ignored the Thunderbolt on that if they wanted and just used the USB 3.1 Gen 2).

Gen 2 would gave been nice for external SSD. Also no word yet on the internal SSD.

Hopefully it has M.2 NVMe but I'm not holding my breath. It seems to come only with hybrid HDD/SSD. Last thing I would want on a DAW. So close but no cigar.

Avid Pro Tools S3 Control Surface Based on the award-winning Pro Tools S6, Pro Tools S3 is a compact, EUCON-enabled, ergonomic desktop control surface that offers a streamlined yet versatile mixing solution for the modern sound engineer. Like S6, S3 delivers intelligent control over every aspect of Pro Tools and other DAWs, but at a more affordable price. While its small form factor makes it ideal for space-confined or on-the-go music and post mixing, it packs enormous power and accelerated mixing efficiency for faster turnarounds, making it the perfect fit everywhere, from project studios to the largest, most demanding facilities. Take complete control of your studio Experience the deep and versatile DAW control that only Avid can deliver. With its intelligent, ergonomic design and full EUCON support, S3 puts tightly integrated recording, editing, and mixing control at your fingertips, enabling you to work smarter and faster—with your choice of DAWs—to expand your mixing capabilities and job opportunities.

And because S3 is application-aware, you can switch between different DAW sessions in seconds. Plus, its compact footprint fits easily into any space, giving you full reign of the “sweet spot.” Work smarter and faster S3 combines traditional console layout design with the proven advancements of Pro Tools S6, ensuring highly intuitive operation, regardless of your experience level. From record-enabling, soloing, and muting tracks, to editing plug-ins, recalling snapshots, and automating mixes, you get the tactile control you need to create great sounding mixes faster—with much more precision than working with a keyboard and mouse alone.

Plus, when paired with Pro Tools, you gain the advantage of faster workflows and unique features that accelerate your efficiency every step of the way. If you know Pro Tools, you’ll feel right at home with S3.

Experience exceptional integration, ergonomics, and visual feedback No other surface offers the level of DAW integration and versatility that Avid control surfaces provide, and S3 is no different. Its intuitive controls feel like an extension of your software, enabling you to mix with comfort, ease, and speed, with plenty of rich visual feedback to guide you. Create your mix, your way With EUCON technology at its core, not only can you mix sessions using Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and other DAWs, you can also customize the surface for your task at hand. Create up to 12 custom mixer layouts and recall them to the surface at any time—ideal for mixing drums, vocals, dialog, sound effects, and other groupings.

Plus, you can switch between applications with ease, giving you the choice to work with what you want—and the capability to take on any project that comes your way. Set up a studio in any size space Whether you’re at home, tucked in a small suite, or on the go, S3’s compact size, power, and extensive DAW control capabilities put you in the driver’s seat of your studio—wherever you want it to be. What’s more, S3 features a built-in 4x6 interface, enabling you to record, mix, and monitor sessions with just the surface and your laptop—or monitor audio using S3 standalone—no additional audio interface required. Proven and trusted technology S3 delivers incredible workflow acceleration, highly responsive handling, and deep DAW integration—all built on proven technology, trusted by top audio professionals in the most demanding production environments. The result: you get the exceptional, dynamic performance you need to deliver the best sounding mix possible—on time, every time. Mac OS- or Windows-based computer To operate Pro Tools S3, your computer must meet these minimum system requirements Windows. OS: Windows 7 and Windows 8 Home premium, professional, or Ultimate (32- or 64-bit).

Processor: 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64). RAM: 2 GB. Hard Disk space: 500 MB free. Ethernet port: 10/100 base-T. Mac OS X. OS: Mac OS X 10.8.5 through 10.9.3. Yosemite is not officially qualified at this time.

Processor: Intel processor (no PowerPC support). RAM: 2 GB. Hard Disk space: 500 MB free. Ethernet port: 10/100 base-T.

Ethernet switch required to connect additional units or to connect to a network EUCON-enabled audio or video software. Pro Tools 11.2.1 or higher. Pro Tools HD 11.2.1 or higher. Media Composer 8.1 or higher. Apple Logic Pro X. Steinberg Cubase 7 or higher.

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Steinberg Nuendo 6.5 or higher What’s included?. S3 surface.

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Activation for EuControl software (requires download).