Avid has announced the immediate availability of a Pro Tools service release that, for the first time in Pro Tools history, comes in three different versions simultaneously:

9.0.2 - for all customers who already upgraded to Pro Tools 9 or 9.0.1.
8.1.1 - for Pro Tools HD 8 customers who want to use updated HD I/O interfaces.
8.0.5 - for Pro Tools HD, LE and M-Powered 8 customers.

Pro Tools LE 8.0.1cs2 Update (Mac) 0 MB Pro Tools LE 8.0.3 Full Installer (Mac OS 10.5/10.6 for Intel) does not support original Mbox or PowerPC 0 MB Pro Tools LE 8.0.3 Full Installer (Windows XP/Vista) does not support original Mbox 0 MB Pro Tools LE 8.0.5 Updater (Mac OS 10.5/10.6) Previous Installation of Pro Tools LE 8.x Required 0. OS OS X 10.9.x/OS X 10.10.x/OS X 10.11.x; CPU: Intel dual core processor or higher: Memory: 8GB or more: Interface: Equipped with an Ethernet connector: HDD: Free disk space of 130MB or more; high-speed hard disk: DAW: Nuendo 6.0.7 or later, Cubase 7.5.40 or later.

Each release addresses the top 70 to top 100 customer-driven bugs and issues as they were reported to Avid. All releases increase stability and performance, along with many workflow enhancements that result in less overhead and a much more enjoyable user experience.

Pro Tools is a popular sound creation and production system; it is available in several different versions. Featuring professional hardware and software that work together with your computer, Pro Tools lets you easily accomplish everything from composing music and recording to editing and mixing sound for broadcast and post production - all within a single environment.

Pro Tools|HD
For the ultimate in audio quality and workflow efficiency, more music and post-production professionals use Pro Tools|HD systems than any other DAW. With superior sound quality, unmatched processing power, Pro Tools HD software, and the flexibility to scale the system to your needs, Pro Tools|HD provides the power to meet any challenge.

Customizable systems deliver pristine audio clarity, powerful performance (with zero latency), and reliability.
Work with up to up to 192 simultaneous audio tracks (256 virtual tracks).
Compose and mix music with up to 128 simultaneous Instrument tracks.
Fully integrated MIDI sequencing with up to 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks.
Supports up to 192 kHz resolution and up to 160 channels of I/O.
Gain full hands-on control with an ICON integrated console, C|24, or Command|8 control surface.
Supports Mac OS X, Windows Vista (32-bit Business or Ultimate), and Windows XP-based computers.

Pro Tools LE
Get many of the same audio tools in a more affordable package. Pro Tools LE systems come in a wide range of hardware interfaces, and include Pro Tools LE software, enabling you to create, edit and mix right in your home, project studio, or on the road.

Flexible audio interfaces delivering sound quality, low latency, and reliability.
Work with up to 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable up to 128 tracks*).
Compose and mix music with up to 32 simultaneous Instrument tracks.
Fully integrated MIDI sequencing with up to 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks.
Supports up to 96 kHz (audio interface dependent).
Gain hands-on control with a C|24 or Command|8 control surface.
Supports Mac OS X, Windows Vista (32-bit Business or Ultimate), and Windows XP-based computers.

Pro Tools M-Powered
Bring the power of Pro Tools to your M-Audio interface or peripheral. Pro Tools M-Powered is a standalone version of Pro Tools software that works exclusively with supported M-Audio hardware peripherals, enabling you to create, edit and mix.

Works with many M-Audio USB and FireWire interfaces, guitar and DJ interfaces, audio cards, and keyboard controllers.
Work with up to 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable to 64 tracks**).
Compose and mix music with up to 32 simultaneous Instrument tracks.
Fully integrated MIDI sequencing with up to 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks.
Supports up to 96 kHz resolution with certain M-Audio interfaces.
Gain hands-on control with a Command|8 or M-Audio control surface.
Supports Mac OS X, Windows Vista (32-bit Business or Ultimate), and Windows XP-based computers.

* Achieve up to 128 mono (or 64 stereo) simultaneous audio tracks and 7.1 surround with the optional Complete Production Toolkit. Achieve up to 64 stereo or mono simultaneous audio tracks with the Music Production Toolkit 2 or DV Toolkit 2 option.

Pro Tools 8.0 5 For Mac Os X 10 11

Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Pro Tools Software versions below 8.0.3 are not compatible with Snow Leopard. Pro Tools 8.0.5 is a free update for Pro Tools 8 owners. Version 8.0.5 supports the following Mac OS X versions, on Intel-based Macs only:

Mac OS X 10.6.2 – 10.6.7 (Snow Leopard)
Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard)

Mac OS X 10.6.3:

Pro Tools 8.0.4 added official support for Mac OS X 10.6.3 and higher.
Although there are no known issues with Mac OS X 10.6.3 and Pro Tools 8.0.3 systems, 10.6.3 and higher is not officially qualified or tested with Pro Tools 8.0.3.

Please Note: Pro Tools 8.0.3 software (and higher) does not support some retired products, including:

Mbox (original model)
Macintosh PowerPC Computers

Please read the EOSS (End of Software Support) Announcements for more information.
To update to Pro Tools 8.0.5, see the following:

Pro Tools 8.0 5 For Mac Os X 10.8

Dec 15, 2011 11:03 AM