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Review Summary
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
DP files from previous versions
AudioDesk files
Standard MIDI files
OMF interchange files
AAF interchange files
Final Cut Pro XML
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
Measure time (measure/beat/tick)
Real time (hrs:min:sec:hundredths)
Frame time (hrs:min:sec:frames)
Samples
30 non-drop
30 drop
29.97 non-drop
29.97 drop
25
24
23.976
16-bit integer
24-bit integer
32-bit float
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
96 ppq
192 ppq
384 ppq
480 ppq (default)
960 ppq
1920 ppq
3840 ppq
3840.0000 (2 trillion) ppq
Mono
Stereo
Quad
LCRS
5.1
6.1
7.1
10.2
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
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
From the renowned brand Motu, the DP8 Audio Workstation Software with MIDI Sequencing (Competitive Upgrade) is an advanced and professional tool designed for musicians, producers, and composers. This powerful software is specifically tailored for Macintosh operating systems, offering a sophisticated and innovative platform for creating, recording, and producing music.
The DP8 Audio Workstation Software is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, providing a deep set of tools that streamline workflow. It offers 64-bit support while maintaining compatibility with 32-bit operation for required plug-ins. The software features Punch Guard confidence recording, ensuring you never lose the head or tail of a perfect take by capturing extra time before and after punch points.
This 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 includes a new video playback engine, allowing for full-screen viewing of 720p or 1080p HD clips within the program, on a secondary computer monitor, or on an HDMI or SDI video monitor via the company's video interfaces.
The DP8 Audio Workstation Software offers a customizable in-line control panel that can be embedded in the consolidated window or placed anywhere on the screen. It also features a plug-in chooser for comprehensive plug-in management in any preferred manner, regardless of format. The software supports ReWire and VST plug-ins and allows the entire user interface to be modified to taste using the fifteen additional themes along with those already available.
This software is a complete studio production experience on your computer desktop. It allows you to record, edit, mix, process, and master polished recordings. Combine external hardware - synths, controllers, mics, instruments, compressors - with virtual instruments, loops, audio tracks, and MIDI tracks, all together in a seamless, intuitive production environment.
Digital Performer excels at bringing together the worlds of MIDI sequencing, multitrack audio recording, virtual instruments, and loops and sound libraries. It offers dedicated editors for each, but also common editing, mixing, and processing features that work in the same familiar fashion.
The DP8 Audio Workstation Software is the consummate host for importing loops, launching virtual instruments, and 3rd-party plug-ins. Then polish your recording with Digital Performer's extensive editing, mixing, processing, and mastering tools. No matter how you approach your music and audio production, DP's highly customizable user interface empowers your personal workflow.
In conclusion, the DP8 Audio Workstation Software with MIDI Sequencing (Competitive Upgrade) from Motu is a powerful, professional, and advanced tool for any musician, producer, or composer looking to create high-quality music on a Macintosh operating system.