PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

Hi All,

After searching the web high and low I can't seem to find a convincing answer to my question, which is…

Can I run PT11HD (software) on a MacBook Pro 2011?

I currently have PT10 and CPTK2. I did look at upgrading to PT10HD last year but I never got around to it. Now the only option available at the Avid shop is an upgrade to PT11HD.

Does anyone have any experience with PT11HD on a MBP 2011? I know the Avid website does not list it as a supported computer for use with PT11HD

Does any one have any ideas? I know there were some others on this forum looking for an answer but there was none forthcoming.

Thanks in advance!

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

Hi

I would not think there would be any issues as long as you have minimum 8GB RAM and a dedicated 7200rpm harddrive for recording to. No green or blue power saving drive and HAVE to be USB3 or Thunderbolt or FW. NO USB2 drive casings. If your computer is up to scratch I don't see any problems with it, also in the PT11HD upgrade you will get both 10 and 11 HD so you can have them both on the same harddrive.

If it is a core duo I would be causious but it might work for some. What interface are you going to use and what OSX version?

Best Regards and Welcome to the Community :-)

Christopher

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

Hi Christopher,

Thanks for your reply. I have a 8gb Ram and dual internal SSD. I was planning to use an RME MADI-Face.

I would only be tracking with this machine. No serious editing or production.

Worth a try?

Thanks.

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

I run PT HD Native on an early 2011 MBP 17" with a Magma Thunderbolt chassis, no problems whatsoever. I have 8gb ram and an internal ssd drive for the system, use FW800 drives for audio. It's a great setup.

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

PT11.1.2HD working perfectly here on late 2013 top-of-the-line MBP (16GB memory, 1TB storage). Zero problems so far, using OSX 10.9.1

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

Hey

Most definately worth a try :-)

Looks good so All The Best of Luck to You

Let us know how you get on with the system

Best Regards
Christopher

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

I have just put together a PT 11 HDX 2 rig using a Magma Roben-3TS to use with my mid 2012 MacBook Pro Retina 16GB. It is so good that it's blowing a Mac Pro HDX system I'm using out of the water. SSDs everywhere. I was thinking of getting a new Mac Pro but this system is just incredible. I have Logic running with loads of instruments, driving Pro Tools via the IAC bus with audio connected via madi. I also have a Magma ExpressBox 3T connected to the other Thunderbolt port with an RME HDSPe MADI FX card. The HDX cards are connected to an SSL DeltaLink which is also working perfectly. I've done extensive tests with a massive Pro Tools file, loads of native plug-ins, Logic driving, and so far no signs of any problems whatsoever. Not one crash, even whilst doing my emails. It seems too good to be true, at least so far. My only worry is that if the MacBook Pro goes down I'm totally out of action, so I'm considering getting another MacBook Pro and cloning the current one as a backup. Or maybe a Mac Mini.......

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

A cost effective solution might be to simply clone your boot drive and have it ready to go in the event that you need to buy a second MBP in a hurry.

I've heard that laptops are not as robust and durable as desktop computers, so it's probably a good idea.

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

Just installed it on my Early 2011 MacBookPro and it runs fine here. Have not run too many sessions as I just got it going, but seems all good with Protools HD Native. I had to upgrade the OS to Mavericks, os I made the plunge. All seems good here. I did run Alsoft Disk Warriorv.4.4, after the OSMavericks Install and found a few directory issues that were easily fixed. Ran that from the DVD G

Re: PT11HD on 2011 MacBook Pro
 

thanks guys for all the replies and help! Will let you know how I get on.