Suggestions for Upgrade from M-Powered 7.0

[Meanclown]

Hi - I'm looking for suggestions for upgrade of software + OS systems: I have a defunct (as in motherboard fried) PC desk-top, which was always problematic that I would like to resurrect my PT M-Powered 7.0 sessions from into a new system (remove 160 GB hard-drive which contains all music files). I am using a Firewire Project I/O interface, FYI. Would like suggestions as to best route to go in terms of both OS and software upgrades.

My first question is: how compatible is PT M-Powered 7.0 with PT MP 9? Will I be able to import those old audio files into PT MP 9?

This is what I've narrowed it down to, being basically a computer illiterate when it comes to recording technology:

1. Sweet Water Creation Station Windows 7 OS, w/upgrade to PT MP 9.
2. Used Creation Station w/XP - continue to use PT M-Powered 7.0 (this would actually work better w/accessories like Frontier Design Tranzport). Leary about used systems - Sweet Water won't build new system w/old XP OS- they claim new motherboards won't even work w/XP - not sure I comprehend this.

Thanks.

Vince

[albee1952]

Personally, I would choose option 1. Version 9 has some key benefits over 7, and you will want them(once you have them, you won't want to be without them)

[temetrepo]

+1^^^

[hooksound]

Just remember that it has been announced that Pro Tools MP will soon be discontinued.

[Meanclown]

Thanks for input all. What happens to all the M-Audio interfaces (such as my Project I/O) once the MP line is discontinued? One has to be content with working with the last version of MP PT's?