Digidesign的數據庫文件被分類為被保存在DDB格式的數據文件,並且這些也被稱為應用程序支持文件。這些DDB文件加蓋.DDB擴展和在Avid Pro Tools軟件生成。在Avid Pro Tools的應用程序是由Avid技術開發的程序轉換基於Microsoft Windows的系統,並在Mac平台上運行的成的DAW(數字音頻工作站)的計算機。這些DDB文件的內容是由在Avid Pro Tools軟件引用時使用的Avid Pro Tools的應用程序創建一個用戶請求的應用程序支持的詳細信息關聯的音頻項目。存儲在這些DDB文件中的數據由相應於DDB文件的Avid Pro Tools的項目的作者進入配置設置,而這些DDB文件被賦予“卷”由在Avid Pro Tools的程序作為DDB文件的默認名稱。 Avid技術是現在的Digidesign的名稱,以及Microsoft Windows或Mac用戶可以安裝的Avid Pro Tools軟件的相應版本來實現支持到他們的系統對這些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.