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The Soundbase

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Updated 4/23/2026

The Soundbase is an interface in which you can access all of the sounds that come with ProTools, as well as any other sounds that are on your computer. Think about it like Windows Explorer on Windows or Finder on Mac.

The Soundbase .excalidraw.svg
The Soundbase .excalidraw.svg

It's just a convenient way to access sounds if you're within ProTools.

Opening the Soundbase

The Soundbase menu can be found in Window > Workspaces > Soundbase

Soundbase ProTools menu location
Soundbase ProTools menu location

The Soundbase will open and an interface will open that looks like this:

ProTools - Auditioning Samples within the Soundbase.svg
ProTools - Auditioning Samples within the Soundbase.svg