Producing With Pro Tools

Folks -

Digidesign has announced compatibility between Pro Tools and Apple’s Leopard operating system software. Here’s the deal… and watch the numbers:

Pro Tools 7.4.2 works with Mac OSX 10.5.3

This works for all Pro Tools systems… HD, LE, and M-Powered.

Here’s the deal for upgrading/updating:

- If you’re a registered Pro Tools 7.4 user, you can download the free Pro Tools 7.4.2 software update here.

- If you recently purchased but haven’t yet registered a Pro Tools system packaged with Pro Tools 7.4 or 7.3 software, you are eligible to receive a free update/upgrade to Pro Tools 7.4.2 upon registration.

- If you haven’t yet upgraded to Pro Tools 7.4 software, you can purchase an upgrade to the latest version from the DigiStore (all versions of Pro Tools) or an authorized Digidesign dealer (Pro Tools HD only).

- If you’re looking to purchase a new Pro Tools system or software, you will receive a free update to Pro Tools 7.4.2 upon product registration.

WHAT ABOUT PLUG-INS?

Please be aware that some currently shipping plug-ins and virtual instruments are not yet compatible with Pro Tools 7.4.2 software running on Mac OS X 10.5.3, and some plug-ins require an update if one is available. Before updating to Pro Tools 7.4.2, please review the Pro Tools Plug-in Compatibility with Leopard page, which is updated regularly with the latest info.

One of things that I’ve witnessed so many times is Pro Tools users who upgrade to the latest operating system, only to find out that the upgrade is not compatible with Pro Tools. Then, they have to reinstall their previous operating system, often taking many hours to do so. Yes, the latest features of the most recent operating system may be attractive, but have patience young padawans!

We’ve all been looking forward to Pro Tools becoming compatible with Leopard (Apple’s OS 10.5), and Digidesign has released the first step… Pro Tools HD (not LE, M-powered, or Academic) is compatible with Leopard. But not just any Leopard. You can only use Pro Tools 7.4.1 with OS 10.5.1. Click here for more details on Digidesign’s site.

Please, please, please… save yourself some hassles. Turn off the automatic software update feature on your Mac. And, wait to upgrade your OS until its officially supported by Digidesign. You’ll avoid a lot of headaches and be much more productive.

Cheers!