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.

Hi Folks! Hope you’re enjoying the new year so far.

I’m about to enjoy it even more than I already have been. I’ll be in Anaheim for the annual NAMM show this coming weekend. If you’re going to the show and want to meet up, email me at dfranz@berkleemusic.com and we’ll try to work it out. I should be there all day on Friday and Saturday.

If you don’t know what NAMM is, check out www.namm.org. NAMM is the National Association of Music Merchants and the show consists of every musical gear manufacturer showing off their wares. Its like a giant toy store for musicians. Plus, tons of famous artists make appearances there to hype the products that they endorse. And there are parties. But, mostly its about the gear… tons and tons of the latest coolest gadgets, instruments, and anything else music-related.

I’ll post some more blog updates after the show about the cool new gear I saw.

I saw this today and had to post the link… this dude, Alex Lelievre, is writing an app that enables you to control playback of Pro Tools with your iPhone. I don’t know enough about the technology to tell if it’ll work that well and I personally doubt the projected $150 price tag will stick, but it looks way cool if it does work. And if it works well, I’m definitely buying it… oh wait, I need the iPhone first. HEY SANTA! HOOK IT UP!

This app will be in beta next week… check out more info about it by clicking HERE

So many people have complained about how Pro Tools requires you to use an interface with the software. Well, that still is the case, but the Mbox2 Micro makes it a lot less bulky to carry one with you.

Throw this in your pocket with your iLok key. Take your laptop with Pro Tools LE anywhere. Edit drums on the plane or mix on your roofdeck while looking at the stars. This is smallest interface I’ve seen… so minimal it only has an 1/8 inch jack on it for headphones and a volume wheel. No inputs on this thing. When I get one, I’ll post another update. (It’ll be out mid-November.)