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Avid Eleven Rack + Pro Tools

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Pro Tools Interface and Guitar Effects Unit with Pro Tools DAW Software and Eleven Rack Expansion Pack Bonus Content

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The Ultimate Guitar Interface!

If you play guitar or bass, then you need Avid's Eleven Rack + Pro Tools! Eleven Rack is the ultimate recording interface and multi-effects box for guitarists. Recording, re-amping, and amazing live effects - Eleven Rack does it all! Powerful onboard DSP gives you the amazing sound of Pro Tools Eleven effects and amp-simulation plug-in, without taxing your CPU or adding the least bit of latency. That's just the beginning! You also get Pro Tools software and the bonus Eleven Rack Expansion Pack, plus amazing Sweetwater-exclusive artist presets. There are more reasons than ever before to pick up the Avid Eleven Rack + Pro Tools bundle!

Avid Eleven Rack + Pro Tools Guitar Recording and Effects Processor Bundle at a Glance:
  • Amazing DSP-powered Pro Tools interface
  • True-Z impedance matching technology gives you real amp feel
  • Take your favorite studio tones live onstage
  • All-in-one reamping rig lets you get creative with your tone
  • Complete Pro Tools DAW software included, plus Avid's Eleven Rack Expansion Pack

Amazing DSP-powered Pro Tools interface
Recording guitar can be tricky, but Avid's Eleven Rack makes it easy! Although it integrates into your Pro Tools rig like a plug-in, thanks to the Eleven Rack's onboard digital signal processing, you never have to worry about audible delay ruining your timing. That's because all of the effects processing is happening right inside the Eleven Rack hardware. What's more, this means your guitar effects won't drain your computer's resources.

True-Z impedance matching technology gives you real amp feel
Avid's True-Z impedance matching circuity makes the Eleven Rack a unique effects box and audio interface for guitar. This amazing circuit responds naturally to the dynamics of your guitar, just like a real amplifier. So the Eleven Rack doesn't just sound like a real guitar amplifier, it feels and responds like one too. This amazing technology has played a huge part in making the Eleven Rack one of the most popular guitar tools ever produced. Plug into an Eleven Rack and discover it for yourself!

Take your favorite studio tones live onstage
Not only does the DSP in the Eleven Rack make it an exceptional recording tool, it also features a hi-Z output, so you can hook it up directly to the input of your favorite amplifier. Set up your favorite effects conveniently in your studio, and then take them with you onstage. Need to change effects or tweak settings live? No problem! You can assign important settings to the Eleven Rack's front panel controls, access settings from the hardware, or hook up a MIDI foot pedal to control effects as you play.

All-in-one reamping rig lets you get creative with your tone
Have you ever recorded a guitar part, and then later wanted to go back and tweak the tone? The Eleven Rack makes this easy. As you record with Avid's Pro Tools, you can lay down both a mono dry signal and a stereo effects track. Even cooler, you can embed your effects settings right into the audio track, allowing you to recall and change settings at any time. And if you want to run your dry signal through your favorite amplifier, the Eleven Rack's instrument-level output acts as a traditional reamping box too.

Complete Pro Tools DAW software included, plus Avid's Eleven Rack Expansion Pack
Don't have a copy of Avid's Pro Tools software yet? Don't worry - the Eleven Rack + Pro Tools bundle includes the full version of this amazing DAW software. That means when you buy the Eleven Rack + Pro Tools bundle, you get Pro Tools, plus all of the great plug-ins and virtual instruments that come with the regular version. What's more, the Eleven Rack + Pro Tools bundle includes the complete Eleven Rack Expansion Pack. Highlights include the legendary Ampeg SVT bass amp and 8x10 cabinet, a number of new clean and sizzling amp emulations for rhythm and lead tones, and tons of amazing effects. Add that to the impressive Sweetwater-exclusive artist presets, and you're never going to run out of tones.

Avid Eleven Rack + Pro Tools Guitar Recording and Effects Processor Bundle Features:
  • DSP-driven USB 2.0 guitar-recording interface and effects-processing system with directly integration into Pro Tools software
  • Onboard DSP frees up computer resources and provides latency effects for recording
  • Unique True-Z auto-impedance matching guitar input responds dynamically to your guitar or bass, just like a real amplifier
  • Powerful Eleven Rack control window for creating/editing Eleven Rack rig settings right from Pro Tools software
  • Records both dry and processed signals simultaneously, with recallable rig settings embedded into audio files
  • Includes over 70 professional effects, including reverb, delay, chorus, distortion, flanger, phaser, reverse, EQ, and compression
  • Incredible emulations of classic guitar amp tones inspired by Fender, Vox, Marshall, Soldano, and Mesa/Boogie amps
  • Refined collection of sought-after classic stompbox tones inspired by effects from Fender, Electro-Harmonix, Ibanez, ProCo, Univox, and more
  • Powerful collection of studio-quality rackmount effects processors
  • Convolution-based cabinet emulations deliver unprecedented realism in cabinet tones
  • Convolution-based microphone emulations inspired by classic dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mic designs
  • Included Eleven Rack Expansion Pack adds 6 effects, 13 amplifier emulations, and 8 cabinet emulations
  • Supports up to 8 simultaneous channels of high-resolution recording up to 24-bit/96kHz
  • 1/4" hi-Z output for reamping, which you can also use to plug the Eleven Rack straight into your amplifier live
  • Integrated FX loop switchable to incorporate existing mono or stereo rack and stompbox effects
  • Powerful foot control options using affordable MIDI controllers and expression pedals
  • Flexible I/O routing and functionality enables unit to be used in conjunction with nearly any existing rig setup
  • Built-in tuner and tap-tempo control of time-based effects
  • Includes a full version of Pro Tools DAW software, which comes with powerful plug-in processors, virtual instruments, and effects
  • iLok 2 included

Load up with the hottest guitar tones - plus world-class recording software, to boot - with the unbelievable Digidesign Eleven Rack + Pro Tools!

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Specification Detail
Computer Connection Type USB
Form Factor Rackmount
Simultaneous I/O 6-in/5-out
A/D Resolution 24-bit/96kHz
Built In DSP/FX Yes
Number of Audio Inputs 5
Audio Inputs Types 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z), 2 x TRS, 2 x 1/4" (Return)
Number of Audio Outputs 7
Audio Output Types 2 x XLR (Main), 2 x 1/4" (To Amp), 2 x 1/4" (Send), 1 x T
Number of Digital Inputs 4
Digital Input Types 1 x AES/EBU (XLR), 1 x S/PDIF (Coax)
Number of Digital Outputs 4
Digital Output Types 1 x AES/EBU (XLR), 1 x S/PDIF (Coax)
Number of Preamps 1
Phantom Power Yes
MIDI I/O In, Out, Thru
Bus Powered No
Rack Units 2U
Width 19"
Height 3.5"
Notes iLok 2 Included
Manufacturer Part Number 9900-65182-00

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based on 5 reviews

I am a Ex-Tube Snob. This thing sounds Great!

by Scott Krueger from St Clair Shores, MI
January 10, 2012
Music Background: Musician - Guitar
I was playing a Rig with 13 Tubes in it.
I was using a Rocktron Voodu Valve into a Peavey Classic 50/50
13 Tubes in all... My Rocktron replaced my previous JMP-1 and Mesaboogie Tri-Axis ... read more [+]Into a GSP used only for Effects so I could have Marshall Tones and Mesa Tones... Lots of Tubes... Tons of Weight...

I tried Line6s, PODs, etc.. back in the 90s and thought they sounded terrible.
While in New Orleans on Business I heard several Bands using Line6 Amps, and a couple of other Modelers... After Much Research and Listening to Clips and YouTube stuff through good Headphones, I decided on the Eleven Rack over the AxeFX. I think the AxeFX 2 sounds better, but not $1500 better...
So with the Sweetwater 30 Day Guarantee and Artists Presets, I decided to take the Plunge.

I am no longer a Tube Snob. In Fact I just ordered some QSC K8 Powered Monitors so I can Run "Stereo FRFR"
FRFR= Flat Response Full Range.
This is because I turned off my Peavey 50/50 and Marshall 2x12 and the P.A. alone was knocking my Socks off.
After more research I settled on QSC K8s which I got a good deal on used.

I am never looking Back. Many of the Presets need tweaking here and there, but the Knobs work like amp Knobs for the Most part.
I have a Tone that is a Dead Ringer for Angus Young.
I have a Tone that is a Dead Ringer for Pantera.
I have a Tone that is a Dead Ringer for the Clean in Pull Me Under by Dream Theater.
I have Mesa, Marshall, Vox, Bogner, Fender. They all sound awesome.

I did find some of my Favorite Presets with Youtube Research, Forum Research and Downloads from ElevenRackPresets website which is great since you can Load Patch after Patch Easily with a Laptop and the Included ProTools 10

Some Helpful Hints:
PC Install you need
DriverSetup.exe
iLokClientHelperSetup.exe
LicenseSupportSetup.exe with your XXXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX License Code
Pro_Tools_10_Installer (Setup.exe)
Eleven Rack Expansion Pack.exe

Saving Presets
Right click the name of the preset and there are Options to Save 1 Preset or ALL.

Loading Presets
Right click the name of the preset and choose "load from computer". next find the preset file you just saved from this site and click on it.

SW1 will cycle through 4 Display Modes.
Default - has Name and Some Amp Controls
Simple - Name Really BIG
Detalis - All Included Effects Amps and Enabled Status
Outputs - VERY Helpful for Balancing from Preset to Preset
Outputs Mode "To Amp 1" "To Amp 2" Rear and Front Amp Out, Rig Vol is XLR outs which are usually to the PA, AMP OUT is the Volume of "To Amp" and "Rig Out(PA)" - This will allow balancing from 1 Preset to another so Your different Patches can be equal in the Mix.
So the First thing I did was Balance my Patches for PA and Onstage Amplifier Volume. Then I balanced while Jamming with the Band for Volume in the Mix. Always best to Finalize this with your Band, because a Patch with a Middle Bite will cut through the Mix more and will not Balance the Same when playing on your own, this is true of any Multi-Channel or Preset Amp of course. close [-]

Perfect for live music!!!

by Ryan Mulroy from Las Vegas, NV
December 8, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Pro Musician
Lets face it, if you are a local band (or one of the openers) then the sound guy generally doesn't put very much effort into your sound. My guitar rig used to consist of a mesa cab and dual rectifier... read more [+] tuned perfectly for my style of music... So why do I bother buying 2 grand worth of professional gear when the sound guy "hangs" an sm58 in front of the cab not even near a usable part of the speaker???

My rig is eleven rack -> Sonic Maximizer -> crown xti1002 so I am still able to have my cab on stage. I just have the sound guy take a direct out of the eleven rack and man does it sound good! Keep the volume at 5 or 6 and you won't have to use a DI box (expecially since there is a ground lift on the back). Granted I don't think that it sounds as good as my mesa rig, finely tuned and mic'd up with good mics and preamps, but it def sounds better in a live setting!!!

Best part of this is that you get protools as well :) close [-]

Believe The Hype!!!

by Mongo from Raleighwood
November 3, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
I cannot remember the last time I purchased a product that was hyped up this much and lived up to it's promise. This is one fantastic unit.

The presets are very usable. Much like a real... read more [+] amp, this unit really responds and behaves according to what you send in to it. It's true for your guitar's volume knob(s) just as it's true for how hard or soft you strike a chord or note. Remember, an amp won't play Jazz until you tell it to. On the flip side, the scorching tones are all over the place on this thing.

A few days after getting this, I spent a few hours playing my Fender tube amp before getting on to my Eleven Rack. I dialed up a Sweetwater pre-set that used the Fender Twin Reverb as it's inspiration. It took about 15-20 minutes to dawn on me the fact that I was playing the exact same way as I was with my tube amp and getting the exact same behavior and tones. That thing about it "feeling" like the real thing? It's true. I couldn't believe it. This thing lived up to it's hype.

In closing, no matter what your musical tastes are, I can't recommend this Eleven Rack enough. It's worth the money all by itself. Add in some recording software with gobs of headroom compared to the cheapies that I've been using and I feel like I cheated someone out of some serious functionality.

I also have to shout out for my Sweetwater Sales Engineer, Mark Stein. I was going out of my comfort zone with some of my other purchases on this order and he spent gobs of time with me explaining options, answering questions and allowing me time to do some research and make decisions. He did so without pressuring me to buy on the spot. As a result, I've got my little hobby studio all stocked up with new gear and cannot be more pleased than I am, and this Eleven Rack is at the center of it all. close [-]

The next level.

by ViperDoc from
December 21, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
I've only begun dialing in tones with my new Eleven Rack and I'm already blown away by its versatility. There are amp mods for everything from old school twang to epic chainsaw death metal...I'm havin... read more [+]g a great time with it. I'm using a Tech 21 Power Engine for re-amping and it works quite well. I've been previously recording with an old Roland 2480, which I've always enjoyed using, but ProTools only takes 30 seconds to show me what I've been lacking all these years. I only put 4.5 stars because I've found it hard to replicate some of my favorite guitar tones in my VOX Tonelab, but hopefully we'll get that figured out. I enjoy being able to manipulate the rack from ProTools, and being able to save so many presets as files on my iMac. To boot, the guitar tone settings can be embedded in your tracks for instant recall, so you're always consistent when re-recording or patching tracks. The Eleven Rack gets a huge thumbs up from me. Good luck! close [-]

inSync Review

by: Karl Long
Whether you’re playing guitar in your bedroom or in a world-class studio, the Eleven Rack has the sound you’re looking for. The Eleven Rack lets me get the range of tones I want without having to use ... read more
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