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	Leveraging Pro Tools \| HD Native for High-Performance Music Production: A Case Study with Damian Taylor and The Killers Avid Technology

Leveraging Pro Tools | HD Native for High-Performance Music Production: A Case Study with Damian Taylor and The Killers

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Technology Category	Sensors - Acoustic Sensors
Applicable Industries	Electrical Grids Equipment & Machinery
Use Cases	Time Sensitive Networking
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Acclaimed music producer, Damian Taylor, was tasked with producing an album for the popular band, The Killers. The project required a recording system that could handle massive and complex sessions, as Taylor's contributions spanned all aspects, from technical to creative. The project also involved frequent movement between Taylor's Golden Ratio Studio in Montreal and the band’s Battle Born Studios in Las Vegas. The challenge was to find a system that could handle large amounts of tracks and system-intensive plugins, while also being portable and compatible with the rest of the studio's equipment. Read More
About Customer	Damian Taylor is a four-time Grammy-nominated producer/engineer with a diverse lexicon of music creation talents. His skills range from music production, engineering, mixing, composing, programming, performing, editing, to software designing. This wide range of skills has made him a sought-after collaborator in the music industry. His discography includes A-list acts such as Bjork, The Prodigy, UNKLE, and most recently, The Killers. For The Killers' latest release, Battle Born, Taylor took on the role of producer, contributing to all aspects of the project, from technical to creative. Read More
Solution	The solution came in the form of Pro Tools \| HD Native, which provided the power, speed, and reliability that Taylor needed. The system was portable, allowing Taylor to easily transport it between studios. It also offered complete compatibility with the rest of the studio, enabling seamless collaboration. Pro Tools \| HD Native was able to handle large, complex sessions, which was essential for the creative process. The system's reliability was paramount in maintaining an organic, creative environment for the band. The 'killer' sound and rock-solid performance of Pro Tools \| HD Native won Taylor over, enabling him to focus on creating the best possible mixes for the album. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Sensors - Acoustic Sensors

Applicable Industries

Electrical Grids

Equipment & Machinery

Use Cases

Time Sensitive Networking

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Acclaimed music producer, Damian Taylor, was tasked with producing an album for the popular band, The Killers. The project required a recording system that could handle massive and complex sessions, as Taylor's contributions spanned all aspects, from technical to creative. The project also involved frequent movement between Taylor's Golden Ratio Studio in Montreal and the band’s Battle Born Studios in Las Vegas. The challenge was to find a system that could handle large amounts of tracks and system-intensive plugins, while also being portable and compatible with the rest of the studio's equipment.

About Customer

Damian Taylor is a four-time Grammy-nominated producer/engineer with a diverse lexicon of music creation talents. His skills range from music production, engineering, mixing, composing, programming, performing, editing, to software designing. This wide range of skills has made him a sought-after collaborator in the music industry. His discography includes A-list acts such as Bjork, The Prodigy, UNKLE, and most recently, The Killers. For The Killers' latest release, Battle Born, Taylor took on the role of producer, contributing to all aspects of the project, from technical to creative.

Solution

The solution came in the form of Pro Tools | HD Native, which provided the power, speed, and reliability that Taylor needed. The system was portable, allowing Taylor to easily transport it between studios. It also offered complete compatibility with the rest of the studio, enabling seamless collaboration. Pro Tools | HD Native was able to handle large, complex sessions, which was essential for the creative process. The system's reliability was paramount in maintaining an organic, creative environment for the band. The 'killer' sound and rock-solid performance of Pro Tools | HD Native won Taylor over, enabling him to focus on creating the best possible mixes for the album.

Impact #1	The use of Pro Tools \| HD Native significantly enhanced the creative process for Taylor and The Killers. The system's ability to handle large, complex sessions without technical issues allowed for an organic, creative environment. Its portability and compatibility facilitated collaboration across different studios. The 'killer' sound and rock-solid performance of the system enabled Taylor to focus on creating the best possible mixes for the album. Furthermore, the system's reliability and performance allowed for the exploration and capture of new ideas without hitting any technical limitations. This resulted in a large amount of high-quality material, some of which did not even make it to the final album, demonstrating the system's capacity to foster creative freedom and artistic expression.

Impact #1

The use of Pro Tools | HD Native significantly enhanced the creative process for Taylor and The Killers. The system's ability to handle large, complex sessions without technical issues allowed for an organic, creative environment. Its portability and compatibility facilitated collaboration across different studios. The 'killer' sound and rock-solid performance of the system enabled Taylor to focus on creating the best possible mixes for the album. Furthermore, the system's reliability and performance allowed for the exploration and capture of new ideas without hitting any technical limitations. This resulted in a large amount of high-quality material, some of which did not even make it to the final album, demonstrating the system's capacity to foster creative freedom and artistic expression.

Benefit #1	Pro Tools \| HD Native provided the power to handle large sessions with massive amounts of tracks and system-intensive plugins.
Benefit #2	The system's portability allowed for easy transportation between studios, facilitating collaboration.
Benefit #3	The compatibility of Pro Tools \| HD Native with the rest of the studio's equipment ensured seamless integration and operation.

Benefit #1

Pro Tools | HD Native provided the power to handle large sessions with massive amounts of tracks and system-intensive plugins.

Benefit #2

The system's portability allowed for easy transportation between studios, facilitating collaboration.

Benefit #3

The compatibility of Pro Tools | HD Native with the rest of the studio's equipment ensured seamless integration and operation.

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Leveraging Pro Tools | HD Native for High-Performance Music Production: A Case Study with Damian Taylor and The Killers

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