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- Close Pro Tools (if it is open), and power off your Axiom AIR keyboard (if it is connected and powered on). Power on your Axiom AIR keyboard again, and then reopen Pro Tools. In Pro Tools, click the “Setup” menu, and select “Peripherals.” 8. In the Peripherals window, click the “MIDI Controllers” tab.
- Avid have released a neat Pro Tools Operating System Compatibility Chart (see below). It starts with and goes all the way back to Pro Tools 6 and Windows XP! This is a compatibility chart showing tested/qualified Pro Tools versions with various Windows/Mac OS versions. To download the latest updates/patches for your version, make sure you check.
- Pro Tools Express” on page 4). 3 Do one of the following:. On Mac, click the Pro Tools Express shortcut in your Dock (or double-click the application icon in Macintosh HD/Applications/ Avid/Pro Tools). – or –. On Windows, double-click the Pro Tools Express shortcut on your desktop (or the application in Program FilesAvid Pro Tools).
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About Pro Tools CS Releases
Pro Tools CS releases are provided as interim Pro Tools releases to address the specific issues described, and should not be used in place of the general release versions unless needed.The Pro Tools downloads on the page below are the recommended general release versions except where noted. In addition, users may also want to look at the Pro Tools CS (for customer support) releases available in this separate section:
Pro Tools General Release Versions
Date | Version | Download File | Size | Description |
6.9.2 | for Mac OS X 10.4.1 'Tiger' | Pro Tools LE 6.9.2 Update for Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox Systems on Mac OS X 10.4.1 'Tiger' Pro Tools LE 6.9.2 software provides support for Mac OS X 10.4.1 (Tiger) with the following Digidesign Pro Tools LE systems:
Pro Tools LE 6.9.2 is a free download for all Pro Tools LE 6.7 & 6.9 owners. Previous installation of Pro Tools LE 6.7 or 6.9 is required to run this update. | ||
May, 2005 | for Mac OS X 10.4 & 10.4.1 'Tiger' | Link | Pro Tools TDM 6.9.2 Update for Pro Tools|HD Systems on Mac OS X 10.4 & 10.4.1 'Tiger' Pro Tools TDM 6.9.2 software provides support for Mac OS X 10.4 & 10.4.1 (Tiger) with the following Digidesign Pro Tools TDM systems:
Pro Tools TDM 6.9.2 is a free download for all Pro Tools TDM 6.4, 6.7 & 6.9 owners. Previous installation of Pro Tools TDM 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, or 6.9 is required to run this update. | |
6.9.1 | for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3.8 (Panther) | Pro Tools TDM 6.9.1 Update for Pro Tools|HD Systems on Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3.8 'Panther' Pro Tools TDM 6.9.1 software provides support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3.8 (Panther) with the following Digidesign Pro Tools TDM systems:
Pro Tools TDM 6.9.1 is a free download for all Pro Tools TDM 6.4, 6.7, and 6.9 owners. Previous installation of Pro Tools TDM 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, or 6.9 is required to run this update. | ||
April, 2005 | for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3.8 (Panther) | Link | Pro Tools LE 6.9 Update for Pro Tools LE Systems on Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3 'Panther' Pro Tools LE 6.9 software provides support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3.8 (Panther) with the following Digidesign Pro Tools LE systems:
Pro Tools LE 6.9 is a free download for all Pro Tools LE 6.7 owners. Previous installation of Pro Tools LE 6.7 is required to use this update. | |
6.7 | for Windows XP and Mac OS X Panther | Pro Tools TDM 6.7 Update for Pro ToolsHD Systems on Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3 'Panther' Pro Tools TDM 6.7 software provides support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) with the following Digidesign Pro Tools TDM systems:
Pro Tools TDM 6.7 is a free download for all Pro Tools TDM 6.4 owners. Previous installation of Pro Tools TDM 6.4 is required to run this update. Note: There is no downloadable version of Pro Tools LE 6.7 software, which is a paid upgrade from earlier versions. | ||
April, 2004 | for Windows XP and Mac OS X Panther | Link | Pro Tools LE 6.4 Update for Pro Tools LE Systems on Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3 'Panther' Pro Tools LE 6.4 software provides support for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) with the following Digidesign Pro Tools LE systems:
Pro Tools LE 6.4 is a free download for all Pro Tools LE 6.0 through 6.4 owners. Pro Tools LE 6.4 is the last version of Pro Tools that can be used with Digi 001 hardware. Note: There is no downloadable version of Pro Tools 6.4 TDM software, which is a paid upgrade from earlier versions. | |
6.2.3 | Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 for Pro Tools LE Systems on Mac OS X 10.3 'Panther' Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 software provides support for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) with the following Digidesign Pro Tools LE systems:
With the following Apple computers:
Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 is a free download for all Pro Tools LE 6.0 and higher owners. Note: This is the last version of Pro Tools LE that can be used with the Audiomedia III card. However, Audiomedia III and Digi 001 hardware were not tested with this release. Pro Tools 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2 and 6.1.1 for Windows XP were the last officially supported versions with AM3. | |||
February 4, 2004 | Link | Pro Tools 6.2.3 for Pro Tools TDM Systems on Mac OS X 10.3 'Panther' The Pro Tools 6.2.3 TDM release provides Power Mac G5, Power Mac G4, G4 PowerBook, and OS X 10.3 Compatibility for Pro Tools
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6.2.2 | Pro Tools 6.2.2 for Pro Tools TDM & LE Systems on Mac OS X 10.3.1 'Panther' The Pro Tools 6.2.2 Updates provide support for the following configurations: Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2 — Adds Mac OS X 10.3.1 support with Power Mac G5 to Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel systems (with limited voice/track support). Additionally, this release includes limited compatibility of AVoption|XL with Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel on the Power Mac G5, Dual 2 GHz model, with OS X 10.3.1. Note: TDM users on Panther should skip the 6.2.2 update and go directly to Pro Tools 6.2.3 instead. Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 — Adds support for Power Mac G5s with OS X 10.3.1 to Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox. Other new compatibility includes Mac OS X 10.3.1 with Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox to currently shipping PowerBooks, iBooks, iMacs, and shipping Power Mac G4s. | |||
October 16, 2003 | Link | Pro Tools 6.2r2.1 Update for Pro Tools|HD and Accel Systems on Power Mac G5 with Mac OS X 10.2.7/10.2.8 (Jaguar) Only. The Pro Tools 6.2r2.1 Update provides support for the following configurations:
*For TDM systems ONLY. There is NO LE version that will work on a G5 with OS X 10.2 (Jaguar). Pro Tools LE owners must have Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) and PTLE 6.2.2 or higher to work on a G5 | ||
| October 6, 2003 | 6.1.2 | Pro Tools LE 6.1.x to 6.1.2 Update for Mac OS X 10.2 | Link | Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 Update for All Pro Tools LE 6.1.x Systems on Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 is a free update for all Pro Tools LE 6.1 and 6.1.1 users on Mac OS X. These Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 updates support the same systems supported by Pro Tools LE 6.1 and 6.1.1. |
| September 15, 2003 | 6.1.1 | Link | Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 Updates for All Pro Tools LE 6.1 Systems on Windows XP and Mac OS X Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 is a free update for all Pro Tools LE 6.1 users on Windows XP and Mac OS X. These Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 updates support the same systems supported by Pro Tools LE 6.1. Supported Digidesign Pro Tools LE Systems
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6.1 for Pro Tools TDM and LE Systems on Mac OS X | Pro Tools 6.1 Updates for Pro Tools 6.0.x LE and TDM Systems Pro Tools 6.1 is a free update for all Pro Tools 6.0.x users on Mac OS X. These Pro Tools 6.1 updates support the same systems supported by Pro Tools 6.0.x: Supported Digidesign Pro Tools TDM Systems:
Supported Digidesign Pro Tools LE Systems:
Who Should Use this Update?
Note: Full installers for Pro Tools 6.1 for Mac OS X & Windows XP will only be available on CD. Because of the size of the files needed to install Pro Tools 6.1, the only downloadable version of Pro Tools 6.1 are these updaters for users that have previously installed Pro Tools 6.0.x on Mac OS X. For more information, please see the Pro Tools 6.1 download page. | |||
April 2003 | Link | Pro Tools 6.0.1 Updates for Pro Tools 6.0 LE and TDM Systems Note: You can skip this 6.0.1 update and go directly to Pro Tools 6.1, linked above. Link to 4 separate updates for the following:
Pro Tools 6.0.1 is a free update for all Pro Tools 6.0 users. These Pro Tools 6.0.1 updates support the same systems supported by Pro Tools 6.0:
Pro Tools LE v6.0.1 will not work with Digi 002 or 002 Rack, which require v6.0.2 or higher on OS X. Who Should Use this Update?
Pro Tools 6.0.1 or higher and Mac OS X v10.2.4 or higher are required for use with the Digidesign Core Audio Drivers also linked from the Pro Tools 6.0.1 download page. For more information, including all of the included fixes, please see the Pro Tools 6.0.1 download page. | ||
5.3.3 | Pro Tools 5.3.3 for Pro Tools|HD Systems on Windows XP Free update for all Pro Tools 5.3.1 Windows Pro Tools|HD owners. For more information, see the download page, the Digidesign Compatibility Documents and the Technical Document Library Pro Tools TDM 5.3.3 Windows Addendum (1.2 MB) Pro Tools TDM 5.3.3 Read Me (68 k) Getting Started with HD (1.6 MB) (Documents are included with installation. For best results, download large PDFs to disk instead of clicking and opening using the Acrobat browser plug-in) | |||
June 2002 | Pro Tools 5.3.1 Update from Version 5.3 for Pro Tools|HD Systems for Mac OS 9 Pro Tools 5.3.1 for the Macintosh adds numerous features for Pro Tools|HD, including support for:
This release also contains numerous bug fixes and features not listed here. Please see the documentation included with the download for full details. After installing Pro Tools 5.3.1, users should also install the Pro Tools 5.3.1r2 update below. | |||
| July 2002 | 5.3.1r2 | Pro Tools 5.3.1r2 for Pro Tools|HD Mac OS 9 | 16.1 MB | Pro Tools 5.3.1r2 Update for 5.3.1 Pro Tools|HD Mac This version contains fixes for the following problems found in Pro Tools TDM 5.3.1 for Macintosh:
Who Should Use Pro Tools TDM 5.3.1r2?
Requirements: Previous installation of Pro Tools 5.3.1 for Pro Tools|HD Mac (see Pro Tools 5.3.1 information above) StreamManager_128: Not included with this download. If you are using the 192 Digital I/O, and you wish to also use the 128 sample buffer version of StreamManager with the fix for the 192Digital I/O, you will need to download Digidesign StreamManager_128 version 5.3.1r2 separately. (371 k download) Note: Pro Tools 5.3.1r2 replaces 5.3.1cs1 and should be used instead of 5.3.1cs1. Instead of downloading 5.3.1r2, you may wish to download one of the newer Pro Tools CS Updates instead, which include the fixes from Pro Tools 5.3.1r2, plus additional fixes. Please be advised that Pro Tools 5.3.1r2 is a fully qualified and tested release, while CS fixes have not been tested to the same extent. |
June 2002 | 53.5 MB | Pro Tools 5.3.1 for Pro Tools|24 and Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems on Windows XP & 2000 Free update for all Pro Tools 5.1 Windows TDM owners. For more information, see the Pro ToolsTDM 5.3.1 Windows Updates page | ||
5.3.1 | Pro Tools LE 5.3.1 for Digi 001 and ToolBox/Audiomedia III Systems on Windows XP Free update for all Pro Tools LE 5.1 owners. For more information, see the Pro Tools LE 5.3.1 Windows Updates page | |||
Nov. 2002 | 56 MB | Pro Tools LE 5.3.3 for Pro Tools Mbox Systems on Windows XP Free update for all Pro Tools Mbox owners. For more information, see the Pro Tools LE 5.3.3 for Mbox on Windows XP Updates page | ||
1.0f1 | 189 k | Apple Multiprocessor and G4 PowerBook Expansion Chassis Fix — For Mac OS 9 This download is for anyone wishing to use Pro Tools on either a multiprocessor Apple G4, or a Titanium Powerbook model 550 or higher. Without this download:
Other users will experience no benefit from this download and should not use it. | ||
June 2001 | 5.1.1 | Updaters | Download Updaters from Pro Tools 5.1 versions to: Pro Tools 5.1.1 Updater for TDM Mac OS 9 Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 Updater for Mac OS 9 Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 Updater for Windows 98/Me | |
June 2001 | 5.1.1 | Sidegrade from Pro Tools LE 5.3.1 for Win XP or 5.1-5.1.1 Mac | 83 MB | This complete installer application of Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 is provided for the convenience of Pro Tools LE 5.1 and higher owners that wish to switch platforms from either Mac OS or Windows XP and use Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 on either Windows 98 SE or Windows Me. You must already own Pro Tools LE 5.1 or higher software and either a Digi 001 or ToolBox/Audiomedia III Pro Tools LE system. If you already have Pro Tools LE 5.1 for Windows 98 SE/Me installed, use the smaller Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 for Windows Updater from Pro Tools LE 5.1 for Windows 98/Me instead. |
June 2001 | 5.1.1 | Sidegrade from Pro Tools LE 5.1-5.3.1 Windows | This complete installer application of Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 is provided for the convenience of Pro Tools LE 5.1 and higher owners that wish to switch platforms from Pro Tools LE for Windows. You must already own Pro Tools LE 5.1 or higher software and either a Digi 001 or ToolBox/Audiomedia III Pro Tools LE system. If you already have Pro Tools LE 5.1 for Macintosh installed, use the smaller Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 for Macintosh Updater from Pro Tools LE 5.1 for Macintosh instead. | |
July 2002 | Pro Tools LE 32T comprises two Macintosh-only components: Pro Tools LE 5.2.1cs1 and DAE 5.1.1cs11. Using these two components with either Digi 001 or Digi Toolbox on Macintosh will increase the number of simultaneous audio tracks from 24 to 32. Who Should Use this Update? This update should only be used by Macintosh-based Digi 001 or Digi Toolbox owners using Pro Tools LE v5.1.1 or v5.2.1, who wish to increase their track count to 32 tracks. Please note that:
These files can also be used by any Digi 001 or ToolBox owners that have previously installed Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 and then installed the Pro Tools 5.2.1 Mac for DigiStudio software listed below. Pro Tools LE 6.1 on OS X supports 32 tracks on all Pro Tools LE hardware. | |||
Oct. 00 | 5.0.1 | Link | Pro Tools FREE for Mac OS 9, Windows 98SE, and Windows Me For more information, see Details & Download Page Download for free, or order the Pro Tools FREE CD ROM from the DigiStore Important Compatibility Information:
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Mac Pro Tools|HD v5.3 Systems Only | 1.9 MB | RealAudioG2 Folder For Pro Tools 5.3 — Mac Pro Tools|HD Systems Only What This Download Fixes: When choosing RealAudio G2 as a bounce option in Pro Tools version 5.3, the following error may appear: 'The Real Audio option cannot be enabled because a program error occurred -2804 while loading the RealAudio.dll' Some of the files in the RealAudioG2 folder on the Pro Tools 5.3 for Macintosh HD systems are not the correct version for HD systems, which can cause the above error. The enclosed folder named 'RealAudioG2' should be used to replace the folder of the same name located in your System Folder/DAE Folder/Codecs folder. Download Includes:
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Jun. 2001 | N/A | Link | Audio files from listening tests performed between an SSL G series console and the Pro Tools mix bus. | |
Jun. 2001 | 5.1.1b2 | 727 k | Macintosh BinHex Self-Extracting Archive | |
Jun. 2001 | 340 K | DigiSystem™ INIT (often referred to as DSI) 5.1.1 is the version that ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1.1 To install: place this in your System Folder/Extensions. | ||
Feb. 2001 | 5.1 | 333 K | DigiSystem™ INIT (often referred to as DSI) 5.1 is the version that ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1. To install: place this in your System Folder/Extensions. | |
Jun. 2001 | 1.3 MB | DAE 5.1.1 is the version that ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1.1. | ||
Feb. 2001 | 5.1 | 1.3 MB | DAE 5.1 is the version that ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1. | |
5.1.1 | 306 k | Ships with Pro Tools 5.1.1. To install: place this in your System Folder/DAE Folder/Plug-Ins. | ||
5.1 | 299 k | Ships with Pro Tools 5.1. To install: place this in your System Folder/DAE Folder/Plug-Ins. | ||
5.1.1 | 289 k | Ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1.1. To install: place this in your System Folder/Extensions. | ||
5.1 | 282 k | Ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1. To install: place this in your System Folder/Extensions. | ||
5.1.1 | 273 k | Ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1.1. To install: place this in your System Folder/Extensions. | ||
5.1 | 266 k | Ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1. To install: place this in your System Folder/Extensions. | ||
5.1.1 | 279 k | Ships with Pro Tools & LE 5.1.1. To install: place this in your System Folder/Extensions. | ||
Feb. 2001 | 155 K | The Digi001 OMS Driver is required in addition to the DigiSystem™ INIT and the Digidesign® Direct I/O in order to eliminate incompatibilities when third party applications communicate with the Digi 001 via Direct I/O and OMS simultaneusly. Symptoms include:
A Read Me document (with installation instructions) is included with the download. | ||
10/25/00 | 5.0.1 | for Pro Tools FREE for Windows | 1 MB | Included on the Pro Tools FREE for Windows CD ROM, but not included with the Pro Tools FREE for Windows downloadable installer. Includes MIDI Controller Personalities, Pro Tools 5.0 MIDI Controllers Guide, and Read Me with installation instructions. MIDI Controller Personalities are files that allow Pro Tools to communicate with MIDI controllers such as the Mackie HUI™, any of the JL Cooper CS-10™ series, the Peavey PC-1600™, the Penny & Giles MM- 16™/DC-16™, and CM Labs Motor Mix™. |
1.0 | 146 K | From the included ReadMe: Digi Background MIDI INIT is a system extension that allows MIDI playback in Pro Tools to continue in the background while you hold the mouse down in another application. Without this INIT playback of MIDI will continue for a few seconds and then pause until you release the mouse. For example, this problem occurs when dragging windows in the finder or when manipulating controls in Koblo. Digi Background MIDI INIT only works when used with Pro Tools versions 5.0.1 or later. | ||
06/14/00 | 155 k | The Digi001 OMS Driver is required in addition to the DigiSystem™ INIT and the Direct I/O library in order to eliminate incompatibilities when third party applications communicate with the Digi001 via Direct I/O and OMS simultaneusly. A Read Me document (with installation instructions) is included with the download. | ||
12/15/99 | Includes both the 24-Bit Optimized Mixer and a dithered version from Pro Tools 5.0.1, unmarked for blind test purposes. | |||
12/15/99 | 1.8b1 | 322 k | Macintosh BinHex Self-Extracting Archive | |
06/17/99 | 4.3.2 | Link | ||
04/05//99 | 1.7.2 | 678 k | Macintosh BinHex Self-Extracting Archive | |
11/04//98 | 1.7.1 | 596 k | Macintosh BinHex Self-Extracting Archive | |
04/05//99 | 1.7.2 | 675 k | Macintosh BinHex Self-Extracting Archive | |
11/04//98 | 1.7.1 | 592 k | Macintosh BinHex Self-Extracting Archive | |
04/05//99 | 1.0.1 | 190 k | Macintosh BinHex Self-Extracting Archive | |
09/17/98 | 1.0 | 186 k | Macintosh BinHex Self-Extracting Archive | |
09/17/98 | 1.3 | 32 k | MacBinary Self-Extracting Archive | |
1999 | 2.3.8 | Link | OMS by Opcode Systems. The OMS installer is included on all Pro Tools CDs for Mac OS 8/9. OMS is required with Pro Tools on Mac OS 8/9, including Pro Tools FREE for Macintosh systems. (not included in the Pro Tools FREE for Mac download, but available separately on the Pro Tools FREE download page) |
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