Here's a bargain. You DO NOT NEED PROTOOLS to use it. It's a complete stand-alone guitar effects processor. Not just a recording interface, but a stand alone unit loaded with hundreds of amazing effects and presets. Instead of a pedal board crammed with effects and wires, this one unit does it all. True Z Guitar input to match impedance, XLR outs to mix/record, AES Digital I/O, Midi in/out, 2 separate outs to amp, outboard effects send/return, footpedal switch input, XLR mic input w/48v separate gain, and pad switch, and headphone input.