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Old 04-20-2012, 09:53 AM
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Default Re: Windows 8

the developers preview and consumer preview of Windows 8 both run Pro Tools 9 just fine, no need for special drivers, as you can see here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw0bjygxku4

its safe to assume PT10 will run fine in Windows 8 as well.

Computers pre-installed with Windows 8 are supposed to start showing up on market in the 4th quarter, so the retail version should be out around the same time.

But who knows what Avid may release between now and then.

You would be fine with Windows 7 x64 and PT10 for quiet awhile, but if you are getting along fine with what you have, there is no harm in waiting 6 months and then revisiting the situation then.

However, if you are currently not able to perform the tasks you need, and your OS and PT version are the weak link, go ahead and update.

As far as PT8, I doubt there will be any further additions, PT8 and Vista support from Avid have been dropped.

I'm not sure what kind of computer you have now, but before you do anything you should check with the manufacturers support page and see how much ram your mobo supports and if you are Windows 7 x64 ready.
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