Old 002 Rack What are my options

[perthdublin]

Hi Everyone

I have an old 002 rack, pro tools 6.4 legitimate user. I bought it back around 2007 in Australia. Now back living in Ireland and dug it out the other day with my authorisation codes.

Guys what are my options. I have a pc with windows 7.

Can I run any pro tools software higher than 6.4 on a windows 7 machine. If so do i need an authorisation code to use upgraded software?
I used to run it on an old XP computer which has died a death on me.

Hoping for some advice
Thanks

[JoelG]

I don't think there's any Avid upgrade path for a version older than 9. You could look for a "used" license, I'd recommend getting at least 11 when it became 64bit.

To be honest the whole setup is quite old. While I'm sure you can get something working, Windows 7 isnt even getting security updates anymore, so be sure it is offline.

Here's the requirements for the current version of Pro Tools: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/c...m-Requirements

The newest PT that supports Win 7 64bit is 12.8.3. 32bit is 11.3.2: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...tibility-Chart

Joel

[JFreak]

Hi, welcome to the community.

002 should work with the latest PT (although officially unsupported) but as said you have no software upgrade path available. If you choose to buy a new PT license however, chances are good you can keep using your interface. With that said, it is almost 20 years old. Hardware holds its value much better than software.

[perthdublin]

Thanks joel

1. Where would i get a used licensed to buy?
2. I recently saw a 002 console desk online for cheap. Any advantages to buying that over the 002 rack?

Thanks

[JoelG]

If you're looking to replace the rack, I wouldnt go with something that is just as old and unsupported. THere are a lot of great interfaces arround $500 that are getting driver updates and full warranty.

As for used license, I personally would stick to the Buy and Sell section here, not that it is a guarantee, but I feel I'd have less chance of getting a pirate license: http://duc.avid.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12

Joel

[EGS]

Originally Posted by perthdublin

I have an old 002 rack, pro tools 6.4 ... windows 7...

Can you use what you already have? Is it working?

[albee1952]

Originally Posted by EGS

Can you use what you already have? Is it working?

PT6.4 doesn't work on Windows 7/ LE8.0.5 is the oldest version that should work. I also recommend moving forward. PT11 is a decent spot that should be affordable. The 002 should be fine(assuming it hasn't been a victim of the old power harness issue) In any case, you're going to also need a newer iLok(version 2 or 3) (PT dumped the old authorization codes when version 9 was released).