Digidesign的数据库文件被分类为被保存在DDB格式的数据文件,并且这些也被称为应用程序支持文件。这些DDB文件加盖.DDB扩展和在Avid Pro Tools软件生成。在Avid Pro Tools的应用程序是由Avid技术开发的程序转换基于Microsoft Windows的系统,并在Mac平台上运行的成的DAW(数字音频工作站)的计算机。这些DDB文件的内容是由在Avid Pro Tools软件引用时使用的Avid Pro Tools的应用程序创建一个用户请求的应用程序支持的详细信息关联的音频项目。存储在这些DDB文件中的数据由相应于DDB文件的Avid Pro Tools的项目的作者进入配置设置,而这些DDB文件被赋予“卷”由在Avid Pro Tools的程序作为DDB文件的默认名称。 Avid技术是现在的Digidesign的名称,以及Microsoft Windows或Mac用户可以安装的Avid Pro Tools软件的相应版本来实现支持到他们的系统对这些DDB文件。
Avid Pro Tools is software that was developed by Avid Technology, Inc. which aims to provide its users with solutions for different types of audio production needs. It was released in several versions which were categorized as the Pro Tools Family. It gives its users the capability of composing, recording, mixing and editing. The software includes a plugin called Avid Channel Strip which is a console being used in the creation of different mixes. It has a built-in MIDI editor which allows users to edit and create instruments virtually together with performances in MIDI. Avid Pro Tool includes a Beat Detective tool which enables its users to resolve any issues related to timing which usually happens when using multiple tracks. The software has a Timecode Ruler which allows mixing, creating and editing of several audio pictures which has built-in plugins as well.