iLok required for Pro Tools LE 8?

[AdamPT8]

Do I need one of these with PT LE 8? I know that a lot of the plugins work without the iLok on PT8 but some 3rd party ones say that it is required, so would they really not work without the iLok or have the websites just not been updated since the PT7 days?

[albee1952]

No iLok is needed to run Pro Tools LE. iLok IS needed for many 3rd party plugins, optional Avid plugins(like SMACK! or TL Space) and the toolkit expansion packages like the MPTK or CPTK.

[AdamPT8]

Annoying, I have no free USB slots

[promixr]

I have a cable-type USB 'hub' for my iLok- is not annoying at all, I mostly forget it's there...

[AdamPT8]

Originally Posted by promixr

I have a cable-type USB 'hub' for my iLok- is not annoying at all, I mostly forget it's there...

I didn't know you could get cable types, they seem pretty cool, I don't like having too many bulky things on my desk, such as a usb hub, might have to get one, what else do you run on your cable usb hub?

would a printer work ok through one? Or would I need a powered hub? It's only a basic printer.

Basically all I would have would be iLok, printer and midi keyboard, probably never being used all at the same time.

[promixr]

I use this:

http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...27402&st=27402

I have the iLok and a Novation keyboard always hooked up, but it connects to my USB camera and I use it to hook my iPhone too... it's a very convenient HUB for a laptop, you can easily take it with you : )

I'm sure it would support a printer no problem, printing is relatively low USB bandwidth.

[SKI]

Originally Posted by AdamPT8

Annoying, I have no free USB slots

What model computer are you using that's so limited in ports or are you saying you have too much attached to the computer?
Years ago when the Mini first came out I picked up a copuple of Belkin hubs and they have helped me in so many situations on other computers.
Also don't overlook the advantage of a powered hub when dealing with certain devices.

[Dism]

Originally Posted by SKI

What model computer are you using that's so limited in ports or are you saying you have too much attached to the computer?

Not that it matters anyway...

Stuff like iLoks, MIDI controllers, control surfaces... all that stuff works fine over USB hubs. You just don't want to run your interfaces through them, or hard disks.

[SKI]

Originally Posted by SKI

What model computer are you using that's so limited in ports or are you saying you have too much attached to the computer?
Years ago when the Mini first came out I picked up a copuple of Belkin hubs and they have helped me in so many situations on other computers.
Also don't overlook the advantage of a powered hub when dealing with certain devices.

Originally Posted by Dism

Not that it matters anyway...

Stuff like iLoks, MIDI controllers, control surfaces... all that stuff works fine over USB hubs. You just don't want to run your interfaces through them, or hard disks.

That's why I asked, sounded like they might have been using a USB interface or hard drive.