Avid Pro Tools
Includes 1-year software updates + support plan
Mac & 
Win
As low as
$599.00
PRO TOOLS | ULTIMATE
Pro Tools | HD is rebranded Pro Tools | Ultimate – This top tier product now also includes the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle and Pro Tools | MachineControl, so you can maximize your creative possibilities and easily integrate and control external audio and video devices with Pro Tools.
Pro Tools redefined the music, film, and TV industry, providing everything you need to compose, record, edit, and mix audio. From powerful recording and editing tools, easy loop workflows, and groundbreaking cloud collaboration, to top-notch effects and automated mixing, Pro Tools enables you to sound your best. And it keeps getting better, with new MIDI features that enable you to create at the speed of inspiration, tons of timesaving tools, and more flexible licensing.
Other recently introduced key creativity features:
Grid size, Nudge size from keyboard
Pencil tool enhancements
Record/Solo/Mute enable from MIDI window
Lane recall window configurations
Constrain MIDI clips to edit selections while using smart tool
Using Scroll Wheel to scroll Piano Roll
Record Progress Indication on MIDI tracks
Arrow key note selection
MIDI Merge of Pedals
Soundbase loops and samples browser
2 GB of Loopmasters samples (Pro Tools and Pro Tools | Ultimate)
FEATURES
Build sessions on the fly with Track Presets
Kick time-consuming tasks to the curb. With Track Presets, you can quickly save, catalog, and recall your favorite
effects chains, vocal processing, session import criteria, and other track settings, and spend more time exploring
the depths of your creativity.
Capture performances retroactively
Capture MIDI performances and advance your musical ideas, even when Pro Tools is not recording. Quickly add
your improvisations and practice runs into your session with a simple key command.
Take deeper control of your MIDI
Making music has never been easier. With numerous MIDI improvements and enhancements, you can fix and
finesse every note to perfection—from transposing and trimming notes with the arrow keys, to building chords
and scores faster than ever before.
Comp together the best takes
Build a Target Playlist of the best performances—from multiple playlists—right in Waveform view. It’s ideal when
working with grouped tracks, making playlist management and viewing no longer a challenge. You can also now
cycle through different takes within a clip using the arrow keys for faster review.
Retire your iLok key
Pro Tools and all Avid audio plug-ins now support iLok Cloud. That means you now have the option to work iLokfree,
and reclaim an extra USB port for a MIDI keyboard or audio interface. Or continue using your iLok as before.
Get a better view of your mix
With new EQ curve graphs on all Mix window channel strips, you can see how your settings and automation are
impacting each track in real time—even those with multiple EQs (supported plug-ins only). In addition, pre-fader
sends and Automation lane view menu entries are now color-coded, making them easier to distinguish.
Start collaborating more easily
Got a session that you’re dying to work on with others? Select File > Start Collaboration, and Pro Tools will
automatically save your current session, close it, and reopen it as a project in the cloud, with all tracks converted
and ready to be shared.
Get easy network licensing—coming soon
Need Pro Tools for your post facility, broadcast enterprise, or educational institution? You can now purchase a
multi-seat Pro Tools or Pro Tools | Ultimate Network Site License, which offers many benefits for larger
organizations.
Pro Tools System Requirements
System Requirements and Compatibility for Pro Tools &Pro Tools | Ultimate
Alert ALERT: macOS11 Big Sur NOT supported with Pro Tools
Pro Tools is NOT currently supported with macOS 11 Big Sur.
New Apple silicon/M1 computers: Pro Tools software &hardware, Avid control surfaces, Avid Link is not yet officially supported onApple silicon (M1) computers, however we are working with Apple to resolveknown issues to be compatible in the future.
macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility on Intel computers: At thistime Pro Tools software & hardware is not yet officially supported on theon macOS Big Sur using Intel based computers, however we are working with Appleto resolve some remaining issues to maintain a high level of stability.
macOS 11 (Big Sur) Support forAvid Products
Alert ALERT:Windows 10, version 20H2 NOT supported with Pro Tools
Pro Tools is NOT currently supported with Windows 10 20H2.
Alert ALERT: macOSCatalina 10.15.5 to 10.15.7 supported with Pro Tools 2020.5 and later
Pro Tools supports macOS Catalina with version 2019.12 andlater, though support for some file types, plug-ins, and functionality are notyet available due to the 64-bit transition.
File type support in Pro Toolson macOS Catalina
Plug-in support in Pro Tools onmacOS Catalina
macOS Catalina 10.15.4 is NOTsupported
Alert ALERT: Clipsmay not relink properly when interchanging sessions between 19.10 & 12
A critical issue has been found when interchanging sessionsbetween 2019.10 and 2019.12 versions of Pro Tools which has been resolved inPro Tools 2020.3.
Clips linked to incorrect audio
Minimum System Requirements:
Mac:
Intel Mac with macOS 10.13.6, 10.14.6, 10.15.3 or 10.15.5to 10.15.7 (please find version specific qualifications in the macOSCompatibility Grid below; confirm that your other software is compatible withmacOS Catalina before upgrading--see this article for more information)
Pro Tools - Intel Core i5 processor
Pro Tools | Ultimate - Intel Core i5 (specific models only)or Intel Core i7 processor
16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
Internet connection for installation
15GB disk space for installation
PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. one powerconnection on motherboard), Thunderbolt port for supported PCIe-chassis or HDNative Thunderbolt
USB port, FireWire port or Thunderbolt port forCoreAudio-supported audio device
Pro Tools | Ultimate requires a Pro Tools DigiLink I/Olicense to access HD hardware. For more information see this article
Windows:
Intel PC Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Enterprise 64-bitEditions (please find version specific qualifications in the Windows OSCompatibility Grid below)
Windows 10 for Workstations supported on Intel Xeonprocessor-equipped machines
Pro Tools - Intel Core i5 processor
Pro Tools | Ultimate - Intel Core i9 or Intel Xeonprocessor
16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
Internet connection for installation
15GB disk space for installation
PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. one powerconnection on motherboard)
USB-port, FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device
Compatible NVIDIA graphics card (see machine-specific SlotOrder & Configuration pages linked below for tested NVIDIA card models)
Pro Tools | Ultimate requires a Pro Tools DigiLink I/Olicense to access HD hardware. For more information see this article
Computer Optimization
Optimizing your system will simplify software installationand maximize the performance of Pro Tools. It is recommended that you followour Computer Optimizations Guides for Mac and Windows before installing ProTools.
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