MOTU DP8 Audio Workstation Software with MIDI Sequencing (Academic), 5-Pack

SKU: MTDP8A5PK MFR: 6059 (DISC)
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  • Create pro-level audio with MOTU DP8, the ultimate audio editing software for pristine sound.
  • Compose unlimited songs & sequences using MIDI sequencing; perfect for complex music production.
  • Enjoy unlimited tracks & audio voices, providing complete creative freedom for any project size.
  • Import/export various file formats (AIFF, WAV, MP3) for seamless collaboration & easy sharing.
  • Achieve precise timing with multiple SMPTE timecode rates for film, TV, & video synchronization.
  • This academic 5-pack offers a cost-effective audio workstation solution for educational institutions.
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MOTU DP8 Specifications

  • Package Quantity

    5-Pack

  • General

    Unlimited sequences
    Unlimited songs
    Unlimited V-racks
    Unlimited tracks
    Unlimited audio voices
    Unlimited undo history
    198 Mono busses (maximum)
    99 Stereo busses (maximum)
    20 Sends per channel (maximum)
    No maximum physical ins/outs - (hardware dependent)
    32-bit float audio engine resolution

  • File Format Import

    DP files from previous versions
    AudioDesk files
    Standard MIDI files
    OMF interchange files
    AAF interchange files
    Final Cut Pro XML

  • File Format Export

    AIFF
    WAV
    Broadcast WAV (non-MPEG)
    Sound Designer II
    MP3
    ACID
    Apple Loops (AIFF and CAF)
    REX (and RCY)
    Core Audio Format (CAF)
    QuickTime movies
    AVI movies
    Audio CD files
    MuLaw files
    3G2
    3GP
    AIFC
    AAC
    M4A
    MP4

  • Time Formats

    Measure time (measure/beat/tick)
    Real time (hrs:min:sec:hundredths)
    Frame time (hrs:min:sec:frames)
    Samples

  • SMPTE Timecode Rates

    30 non-drop
    30 drop
    29.97 non-drop
    29.97 drop
    25
    24
    23.976

  • Bit Depth

    16-bit integer
    24-bit integer
    32-bit float

  • Sample Rates

    44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz

  • MIDI Timing Resolution

    96 ppq
    192 ppq
    384 ppq
    480 ppq (default)
    960 ppq
    1920 ppq
    3840 ppq
    3840.0000 (2 trillion) ppq

  • Channel Formats

    Mono
    Stereo
    Quad
    LCRS
    5.1
    6.1
    7.1
    10.2

  • System Requirement (1)

    Mac
    OS X version 10.6.8 or later (64-bit operation available)
    2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
    1024 x 768 required display resolution (1280 x 1024 or higher recommended)
    Built-in audio, Core Audio compatible hardware, Core MIDI compatible hardware
    Audio Units, MAS and VST plug-in support

  • System Requirement (2)

    PC
    Windows 7, Windows 8 (32- or 64-bit)
    2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
    1024 x 768 required display resolution (1280 x 1024 or higher recommended)
    Any Windows 7 or 8 audio or ASIO compatible hardware, any Windows 7 or 8 compatible MIDI hardware
    VST plug-in support

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About MOTU DP8

Explore the world of professional audio production with the MOTU DP8 Audio Workstation Software with MIDI Sequencing (Academic, 5-Pack). This advanced software is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, offering innovative features that streamline workflow and provide a comprehensive set of tools for audio and MIDI sequencing.

Designed specifically for academic use, this software is compatible with the Macintosh operating system and is developed by the reputable brand, Motu. It offers 64-bit support while maintaining compatibility with 32-bit operations where required. The Punch Guard feature ensures you never lose the beginning or end of a perfect take, capturing extra time before and after punch points for seamless recording.

The DP8 software comes with seventeen new effects plug-ins, ranging from modeled guitar tones to mastering processors, bringing the total to over eighty effects. It also features a new video playback engine, allowing for full-screen viewing of 720p or 1080p HD clips within the program or on a secondary computer monitor, or on an HDMI or SDI video monitor via the company's video interfaces.

Customize your workspace with the in-line control panel that can be embedded in the consolidated window or placed anywhere on the screen. The plug-in chooser offers comprehensive plug-in management in any preferred manner, regardless of format. With ReWire and VST plug-in support, the entire user interface can be modified to your taste using the fifteen additional themes along with those already available.

The DP8 software excels in bringing together the worlds of MIDI sequencing, multitrack audio recording, virtual instruments, and loops and sound libraries. It provides a seamless, intuitive production environment where you can record, edit, mix, process, and master polished recordings.

With its extensive MIDI implementation, scoring capabilities, and a refined audio recording and mixing engine, the DP8 Audio Workstation Software is the perfect tool for creating professional-quality audio projects. Whether you're a student, educator, or audio professional, this software offers a sophisticated and comprehensive solution for all your audio production needs.

MOTU DP8 Features

  • Advanced audio workstation software with MIDI sequencing for professional audio production
  • Features Punch Guard technology for seamless recording and preserving perfect takes
  • Includes 17 new effects plug-ins, expanding the total to over 80 effects for diverse sound manipulation
  • Equipped with a new video playback engine for full-screen viewing of HD clips
  • Offers comprehensive plug-in management with ReWire and VST plug-in support
  • Provides a highly customizable user interface with 15 additional themes for personalized workspace

Key Features

  • Create pro-level audio with MOTU DP8, the ultimate audio editing software for pristine sound.
  • Compose unlimited songs & sequences using MIDI sequencing; perfect for complex music production.
  • Enjoy unlimited tracks & audio voices, providing complete creative freedom for any project size.
  • Import/export various file formats (AIFF, WAV, MP3) for seamless collaboration & easy sharing.
  • Achieve precise timing with multiple SMPTE timecode rates for film, TV, & video synchronization.
  • This academic 5-pack offers a cost-effective audio workstation solution for educational institutions.