Can you open a PT9 session on PTHD running PT8?

[johnnyv]

Sorry for the dumb question, but can you open a PT9 session on a PTHD system running PT 8.1.x? I've got a session coming in on PT9 and I'm hoping not to encounter weirdness if my HD system runs the session on PT8. Thanks in advance for any help...

[WernerF]

Yes. You'll just get the "this session was made on an newer version of Pro Tools" message. There's almost no difference in functionality between the two versions.

[lexaudio]

Yes, works fine. Even back to PT 8.01.

[johnnyv]

Thanks so much, everyone. Just wondered if I'd encounter any special problems, but it appears as though I'm cleared for takeoff!

[Styles Bitchly]

You may have to reset your I/O settings, especially if moving from an LE session to an HD session. The I/O preferences for different control surfaces will not automatically update when importing a session from another system. For instance, if you recorded in PT 9, using an mbox mini, and imported that session to PT 8, with a 192 I/O, the session I/O in the HD system will mirror the settings in the LE session. You'll have to reset all your inputs, and outputs in order to have them available on the new system.

[ericsvizeny]

Yes, I did this yesterday. Works like a charm. Like someone has stated above, reset your I/O and you are all good!

Eric

[Avid]

More info on this page, linked from the main www.avid.com/compatibility page:

Opening older Pro Tools sessions in Pro Tools 9, and saving Pro Tools 9 sessions for use on older versions of Pro Tools:

• Pro Tools Session Compatibility & Interchange