American pro tools review12/2/2023 In my discussions with Avid, it seems like this is potentially a forthcoming software update to iOS Control. This is surprising as Pro Tools HD provides visual gain reduction metering on its track layout. Since the Control app displays the controls for a compressor but not the gain reduction itself, I have no way of keeping my eyes focused squarely on the Pro Tools Dock while adjusting my compressor to know how much gain reduction I’m applying. One notable feature that is currently missing in iOS Control is gain reduction metering. The visuals are laid out sensibly in the Control app, allowing you to navigate around each control on a plugin quickly and efficiently. On most plugins, the Pro Tools Dock knobs allow you to zero out your setting with a simple push on the knob which is a great way to experiment with a sound and get back to zero with maximum efficiency. Using actual hardware knobs to adjust my mix tracks brought back an almost nostalgic feeling of being in a studio, having that physical contact with my mixes. One of my favorite uses for the Control app is using the Dock’s push-top, touch-sensitive knobs to adjust EQs, compressors and other plugins in my mix. Since the Dock itself is truly a mini S6 console, it was no surprise to me that the fader itself felt incredibly solid and performed well. ![]() Avid Pro Tools Dock features a touch-sensitive motorized fader that feels great and works flawlessly. The most crucial feature of any DAW controller for me is the quality of the fader itself. ![]() This is an invaluable feature, and one that I wish was pre-assigned on the Dock, as it was in constant use during my test drive. This allowed me to use the shuttle wheel to adjust the clip gain of any selected clip in my Pro Tools session. It did take me several minutes and a few trips back and forth from the manual to learn how to program it, but eventually I was able to assign one of the Dock’s function buttons to act as an on/off switch for shuttle wheel clip gain control. I am constantly adjusting clip gain during editing and mixing of TV and Film projects, so I was excited when I learned that nearly every button and knob (including the aluminum weighted jog/shuttle wheel) is assignable on the Pro Tools Dock. Add to that the fact that you can get this re-calibrated after a few years of use and I'd say this is something that'll last a lifetime, especially for home mechanics.Working in Pro Tools for post-production means using clip gain a lot. The build quality seems really good, with solid materials being used for both the wrench and bits. The only other torque wrench I have is Park Tool's ATD-1, and testing them together showed that they agreed with what torque each bolt was at. Over time, you might want to get this recalibrated, especially if you're using it a lot and needing some low torque settings. This one I have here was no more than 0.3Nm out on the three set torque tests. That means that before it leaves the factory, it gets tested and you get a little sheet with your torque wrench's performance. ![]() The Pro Bike Tool set is 'calibration tested for accuracy to ISO 6789:2003'. The tool will continue tightening the bolt if you keep pushing after the click so you'll need to be careful on tight tolerances, but in practice, this is a very easy tool to use quickly. Once up to the required torque, the tool gives a definite, if slightly inaudible, click. The 72-tooth ratchet is very quick to engage and helps to speed up the torquing of bolts, especially if you're tightening down a difficult-to-reach bolt. The bits seem to be well made and I can't see any wear on the S2 steel bits. Torquing a bolt is a simple process with the bits slotting in nicely to the bolt heads.
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