Digital Performer 11

Complete audio and MIDI production environment for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering

Unlimited tracks, sequences, V-racks, and undo history for unrestricted creativity

ARA2 integration allows real-time access to audio for deep editing with plug-ins like Melodyne

Melodyne 5 Essential included for advanced pitch and rhythm editing

Convert audio to MIDI for creative transformation and arrangement expansion

Nanosampler 2.0 enables custom instrument creation with slicing, stretching, and looping

Full support for MPE and per-note expression for highly expressive MIDI control

Clips window supports live loop triggering and performance-based sequencing

Compatible with popular pad controllers like Akai and Novation for hands-on clip control

QuickScribe editor provides detailed music notation with articulations and slurs

Export scores to other notation software via MusicXML

Advanced mixing tools include automation lanes, VCA faders, and spectral analysis

Real-time and offline stem bouncing for fast export of multiple mixes

Pitch editing with graphical automation for correction, effects, and harmonization

Live Performance Mode ensures instant audio response during shows

Compatible with AU, VST2, VST3, MAS plug-ins and major control surfaces

Includes 5GB of instruments and 6GB of loops from top sound libraries

Highly customizable UI with themes, resizable windows, and personalized layouts

Streamlined workflow with tools like Run Command, Retrospective Record, and Control Panel

Core Functionality:

DAW for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering

Integrated MIDI sequencing and audio recording

Unlimited audio/MIDI tracks, sequences, and undo history

Multiple sequences and songs in one project using Chunks

Audio Engine:

32-bit floating-point internal resolution

64-bit mastering precision

Audio sample rates supported: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

Audio bit depths: 16, 24-bit integer; 32-bit float

Sample-accurate editing, recording, and automation

Audio & MIDI Editing:

Stretch Audio with ZTX PRO technology

Beat Detection Engine and Stretch Edit Layer

Pitch Automation with graphical pitch editing and quantization

MIDI editing in piano roll, drum editor, and notation (QuickScribe)

New Features (DP 11.2"11.3):

ARA2 plug-in support (e.g., Melodyne, VocAlign)

Melodyne 5 Essential included

Audio to MIDI conversion (monophonic, polyphonic, percussive)

Enhanced clip editing and MIDI editor support for clips

Nanosampler 2.0 with slicing and envelopes

Enhanced support for MPE and per-note CC editing

Articulation Maps and Slur/Text Articulations in notation

Dockable QuickScribe palettes and Film Cues View

KORG Keystage support

Windows enhanced high-resolution display support

Mixing & Automation:

Mixing Board with inline multi-band EQ and dynamics

Support for VCA faders and multiple mix modes

Complete automation with lanes for volume, pan, plug-ins

Plug-in automation with snapshots and real-time control

Bounce to Disk (real-time and offline stem export)

V-Racks for global VI/effects across sequences

Instruments & Effects:

MOTU Instruments Soundbank (5 GB) and 6 GB loops

Built-in effects: Subkick, Ensemble Chorus, MasterWorks EQ/Leveler

Clip Window for live triggering and clip-based workflow

Control Surface Integration:

Full support for: Akai APC, Novation Launchpad, NI Komplete Kontrol, iCON, Softube Console 1, Avid EuCon, MCU/HUI

Dedicated plug-ins for popular controllers with DP overlays

Real-time transport, clip triggering, automation control

Notation & Scoring:

QuickScribe with MusicXML export

Score arrangement (codas, repeats, endings)

Lead sheets, lyrics, chord symbols, and multiple staves

Text articulations, slurs, and film scoring integration

Live Performance:

Live Performance Mode (real-time responsiveness)

POLAR loop recorder (Performance Oriented Loop Audio Recording)

Chunk Playlists for setlist management

Compatibility & Formats:

Plug-in support: AU (Mac), VST2/VST3, MAS

File import/export: MIDI, AudioDesk, XML, MusicXML

Audio formats: WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, CAF, REX, Apple Loops

Supported time formats: SMPTE (30/29.97/25/24/23.976), measure, samples

OS Compatibility: macOS 10.13+, Windows 10+ (64-bit only)

Minimum System Requirements:

Intel Core i3 or faster / Apple Silicon / AMD equivalent

macOS 10.13 or later / Windows 10 or later

4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)

1024 x 768 display (1280 x 1024 recommended)

Documentation & Training:

992-page User Guide (PDF)

Getting Started Guide (132 pages)

Plug-in Guide, Control Surface Guide

Online Help, Fly-over Tags, Quick Tip Videos