Digidesign
Digidesign revolutionized digital audio production with its pioneering software and hardware tools, laying the foundation for the modern recording industry.
Founded by Peter Gotcher and Evan Brooks, Digidesign transformed professional audio by making digital tools accessible to musicians, producers, and engineers. What began as sound-editing software for the Macintosh evolved into Pro Tools, the industry-standard digital audio workstation (DAW) used in music studios, film production, and broadcast worldwide. Digidesign’s seamless integration of hardware and software redefined the creative process, enabling precise editing, multi-track mixing, and real-time effects—all in the digital domain.By democratizing high-quality audio production, Digidesign ushered in a new era of music and media creation. The company’s influence became foundational to both independent creators and major studios, cementing its reputation as a category leader. Its acquisition by Avid Technology in 1995 allowed Digidesign’s core platform to scale globally, where it continues to power much of the world’s audio production.
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