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Old 01-22-2015, 05:09 PM
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Default Pro Tools First?

Anyone seen this? Is this a replacement for Protools Express?
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Old 01-23-2015, 02:30 AM
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Default Welcome FIRST!

hallo,

i'm writing from Italy!

For me FIRST is a good idea, and i want to try (and even in the future buy) Pro Tools. I am new to this software.

Questions:

- it is necessary to have AVID hardware?

- i have a iMac late 2011, 2.5 i5 processor with 12GB ram: it is ok?

- OSX Needed?

- the date of releaseeee???



Thank you very much,

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Old 01-23-2015, 06:52 AM
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Q: it is necessary to have AVID hardware?
A: No, it will work with any ASIO or Core Audio interface.

I'll have to get back to you on your other questions as I'm not sure of the required system specs and supported OSX versions.

Here is a link to the Pro Tools Comparison Table where you can find what features each version supports.
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Old 03-01-2015, 07:55 AM
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If no Avid hardware is required, I asume that directly with the line-in and headphones-out mini-jacks in the computer should you be up and working?

What about the system requirements? For an entry level software...an entry level hardware like a 21,5" i5@1,4 GHz 8Gb RAM 2014 iMac would suffice (*)? Yosemite? Mavericks?

Last but not least...when is the software intended to come out?

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(*) It is intended to record a maximum of 4 or 6 tracks, with a simple chorus and reverb. Not beyond that.
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Old 03-01-2015, 08:23 AM
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Default Re: Welcome FIRST!

You may want to consider the 30 day trial for Pro Tools. It is available now. First is limited in several areas.

Most users are recommending an i7 processor, at least 8 GB of RAM. You can try with less but may find slowness.

PT 11.3 works with Yosemite.

It is recommended you have matched RAM sticks all the same size. How did you get to 12 GB?

You can read the compatibility docs from the link at the top of this page.
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Old 03-01-2015, 01:59 PM
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It is recommended you have matched RAM sticks all the same size. How did you get to 12 GB?
---I don't get it, sorry. My apologies....;-) @1,4 Ghz (even 2013 @2,7 Ghz) 2014 iMac's do not mount 12 Gb RAM but 8.

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PT 11.3 works with Yosemite.
---So what does PT|first need?

Again...is there a clue about when is the software intended to come out?
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Old 03-02-2015, 01:20 PM
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Your guess is as good as mine as far as when ProTools first and ProTools 12 will debut
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Old 03-07-2015, 03:35 AM
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Your guess is as good as mine as far as when ProTools first and ProTools 12 will debut
Long time Cubase user looking to buy a new interface. Was gonna grab an Mbox or Fast Track Duo to give Pro Tools another shot.

This could be interesting though....hope it comes out soon. Wondering now if I should just buy a Focusrite or MOTU.

***Wait....will PTF be compatible with 3rd party interfaces??
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Old 03-07-2015, 07:48 AM
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Pro Tools 9 and later are compatible with 3rd party interfaces
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Old 03-07-2015, 09:48 AM
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Pro Tools 9 and later are compatible with 3rd party interfaces
I realize that, but licenses for PT 9 seem to still be around $200-300 and are not all that easy to find.

PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong; I've scoured ebay/CL/Gearslutz but only a little bit on the DUC.
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