# KeyShot, Logic Pro X, Unity vs Avid Pro Tools Comparison

| | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 181 | 177 | 364 | 122 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (86.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (81.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1,299.00 Per Year | $199.99 | No pricing available | $599 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### KeyShot

Pros:
- Asset Management (1 reviews)
- Assets (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Error Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Materials (1 reviews)

### Logic Pro X

Pros:
- Audio Features (2 reviews)
- Easy Recording (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Audio Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Audio Editing (1 reviews)

### Unity

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Intuitive (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)
- Expensive Subscriptions (2 reviews)

### Avid Pro Tools

Pros:
- Cloud Storage (1 reviews)
- Options Variety (1 reviews)

Cons:
- File Management (1 reviews)
- Limited Capability (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (167 reviews) | 9.2 (152 reviews) | 8.8 (310 reviews) | 9.1 (115 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (168 reviews) | 8.4 (153 reviews) | 8.6 (309 reviews) | 7.5 (113 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.4 (58 reviews) | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 7.9 (46 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (131 reviews) | 8.3 (118 reviews) | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 7.7 (100 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (167 reviews) | 9.3 (151 reviews) | 9.2 (300 reviews) | 7.2 (113 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### KeyShot

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: KeyShot Studio Subscription

Price: $1,299.00 Per Year

Description: KeyShot Studio Subscription brings all the advanced features you need to create incredible visuals.  Why do professionals choose KeyShot? KeyShot is widely recognized as the industry-leading visualization solution for design and engineering professionals on both macOS and Windows, and the easiest, and most powerful when it comes to presenting concepts for design reviews, exploring digital prototypes, and creating final visuals for marketing and sales – all from your 3D data.

KeyShot provides more features and capabilities on both Mac and PC, plus the • Easiest User Interface •  Most Accurate Materials  • Most Powerful Lighting • Fastest Rendering Speeds • Highest Quality Visuals • And KeyShot is the only one that offers:

    
    
    
   
    
   
 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    


Key Features:
- ★ Material & Lighting Presets and Creation
- ★ AI Restyle, Background, and Imagine Modes
- ★ Add Product and Studio Variations

[Learn more about KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Logic Pro X

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard Edition

Price: $199.99


[Learn more about Logic Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/logic-pro-x/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Unity

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Avid Pro Tools

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Buy

Price: $599

Description: perpetual license with Annual Upgrade Plan


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/avid-pro-tools/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Digital Asset Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Logic Pro X** | N/A | N/A |
| **Unity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Avid Pro Tools** | N/A | N/A |

#### Interface and Performance

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Organizational Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Asset Management

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expiration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermark** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Rights Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Guidelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Media Types

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Creative Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Marketing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Logic Pro X** | N/A | N/A |
| **Unity** | 8.2/10 | 58 |
| **Avid Pro Tools** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Game Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Logic Pro X** | N/A | N/A |
| **Unity** | 8.1/10 | 136 |
| **Avid Pro Tools** | N/A | N/A |

#### Visual Fidelity

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Rendering Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **VFX Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Texture and Terrain Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Creation Tools

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cutscene Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shader Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Animations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **No-code Creation Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Logic Pro X** | N/A | N/A |
| **Unity** | 5.4/10 | 6 |
| **Avid Pro Tools** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **Logic Pro X** | N/A | N/A |
| **Unity** | 5.9/10 | 6 |
| **Avid Pro Tools** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to KeyShot (3):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-asset-management)

**Unique to Logic Pro X (1):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing)

**Unique to Unity (6):** [Augmented Reality (AR) Game Engine](https://www.g2.com/categories/ar-game-engine), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine), [Game Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/game-engine), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation)

**Unique to Avid Pro Tools (1):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | KeyShot | Logic Pro X | Unity | Avid Pro Tools | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 68.9% | 86.8% | 73.9% | 81.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.9% | 9.2% | 18.5% | 9.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 14.1% | 4.0% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 

### By Industry

#### KeyShot

- **Design:** 42.9%
- **Higher Education:** 6.2%
- **Automotive:** 5.6%
- **Animation:** 3.4%
- **Internet:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.3%
- **Computer Software:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 26.0%

#### Logic Pro X

- **Music:** 41.6%
- **Entertainment:** 9.2%
- **Media Production:** 7.5%
- **Higher Education:** 5.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.7%
- **Internet:** 1.7%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 1.7%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 22.5%

#### Unity

- **Computer Games:** 40.5%
- **Computer Software:** 10.8%
- **Entertainment:** 6.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.8%
- **Animation:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Media Production:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Design:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 20.1%

#### Avid Pro Tools

- **Music:** 37.5%
- **Entertainment:** 15.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 10.8%
- **Media Production:** 10.8%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Religious Institutions:** 1.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.7%
- **Internet:** 1.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 10.0%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to KeyShot

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1046 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)

### Alternatives to Logic Pro X

- [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [Ableton Live](https://www.g2.com/products/ableton-live/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Studio One](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Sound Forge](https://www.g2.com/products/sound-forge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Reaper](https://www.g2.com/products/reaper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Reason](https://www.g2.com/products/reason/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [ACID Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/acid-pro/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Ardour](https://www.g2.com/products/ardour/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews)

### Alternatives to Unity

- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Unreal Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/unreal-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (151 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1089 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Powtoon](https://www.g2.com/products/powtoon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1040 reviews)

### Alternatives to Avid Pro Tools

- [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [Ableton Live](https://www.g2.com/products/ableton-live/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [GarageBand](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Studio One](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Sound Forge](https://www.g2.com/products/sound-forge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Ardour](https://www.g2.com/products/ardour/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Reaper](https://www.g2.com/products/reaper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Cubase](https://www.g2.com/products/cubase/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (64 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### KeyShot

- Title: [What is KeyShot used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-keyshot-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Keyshot is used for material application and rendering. it is best for product shots and photography. You can apply materials to the objects which are very..."
- Title: [Can you model in KeyShot?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-model-in-keyshot) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Not. We can upload the modeled part in keyshot."
- Title: [How can I make more natural lights inside and out?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36469-how-can-i-make-more-natural-lights-inside-and-out) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Great question, Francisco. For interior lighting, use 'Interior' mode Lighting Preset (on the Project, Lighting tab). This is optimized for those inside..."
- Title: [How can I remove the white spots like powder while rendering?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36321-how-can-i-remove-the-white-spots-like-powder-while-rendering) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I think you are referring to fireflies. the latest keyshot i.e. keyshot 10 has the feature to remove fireflies. "

### Logic Pro X

- Title: [Is Logic Pro X subscription based?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-logic-pro-x-subscription-based) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [Using logic to  separate songs from song medleys](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-logic-to-separate-songs-from-song-medleys) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I spend a lot of time on various forums and finally found some useful information that comes in handy in my daily life. It's https://ytmp3.audio - youtube to..."
- Title: [I'm looking for Editing software for DJ edits (some live), and radio production work.  Suggestions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26637-i-m-looking-for-editing-software-for-dj-edits-some-live-and-radio-production-work-suggestions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is a lot of them, but for what you need i recommend Ableton Live"
- Title: [Is it possible to change the look of the background of Logic Pro X?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-change-the-look-of-the-background-of-logic-pro-x) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Not that I am aware of. You can change region colours, but not the background. "

### Unity

- Title: [What are the features of unity?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/unity-what-are-the-features-of-unity) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** " Here are some of its key features:

Cross-platform support: Unity allows developers to build games for a wide variety of platforms including mobile..."
- Title: [will unity always will have only one language support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-unity-always-will-have-only-one-language-support) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I'm not aware of any plans for adding new programming languages as of right now. However, there's always a possibility for this in the future."
- Title: [Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-unity-plus-subscription-need-to-pay-monthly-for-a-year) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Zulkifli, good question! In the jump between Unity Personal and Unity Plus, it doesn't seem Unity has a month-to-month subscription option. If you're..."
- Title: [What are the most compatible tools for models](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-compatible-tools-for-models) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Usually 3ds Max, Maya and Cinema4D all are used professionally to author models into Unity. Autodesk is more "Unity" friendly than Cinema4D or even the free..."
- Title: [What is the free version of Unity?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-free-version-of-unity) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can download Unity for free via Unity hub. 
There is pro version available if you want to have premium services like cloud build, splash removal and..."

### Avid Pro Tools

- Title: [What would be the best way to transfer these audio files to Sony programs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-would-be-the-best-way-to-transfer-these-audio-files-to-sony-programs) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Export the individual tracks and mono or stereo .wav files that all have the same start and end time so that they can be imported and stay aligned. You can..."

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