Eight touch-sensitive motorized faders, eight motion-sensitive rotary encoders, and a Jog/Shuttle wheel provide tactile, hands-on control of multiple elements of a mix with speed and precision, including volumes, panning, sends, inserts (plug-ins), automation control, audio and video scrubbing, and more. 003 can also be synchronized with other external devices in the studio via its BNC Word Clock I/O. The new 003 Factory provides hands-on control of Pro Tools LE through its integrated control surface and offers an extensive array of analog and digital I/O, including MIDI, ADAT optical, and S/PDIF digital. And the ability to assign plug-ins and sends directly from the control surface is a first for the Pro Tools LE line-a perfect match for the plug-ins in the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software bundles.” The dedicated automation mode buttons let you quickly select the automation mode on a per-track basis. For example, the jog/shuttle wheel offers session navigation functions previously only found on high-end consoles. Matt May, product manager for 003 Factory and 003 Rack, elaborates, “The 003 factory brings several new options that improve workflow. “The new 003 family takes its place as the flagship of our Pro Tools LE product line, delivering high-end hardware specs, features, software and tools, as well as a high level of compatibility with professional studios.” “Since the launch of the Digi 001 nearly seven years ago, more and more users are realizing the advantages that come from having seamless integration between the home and professional studio, as well as the benefits of having access to our extensive library of effects and virtual instrument plug-ins,” explained Dusty DiMercurio, marketing manager for Digidesign’s personal studio products. The new Digidesign 003 family, which includes 003 Factory and 003 Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools software, and an bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection.

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