Unsure which version of PT 12 to buy

[davidfindlay]

It's not as easy as it once was...

I have a short time between projects (like 1 day) to upgrade or not. Does PT 12 have input monitoring as standard, or do I need to do the "alt K" thing? I had PT HD 7.4 but was forced to get rid of my HD Hardware to upgrade and now I use 10 and 11 with an Apollo Quad. I do mostly film scoring with some music and audio production/recording work

I cannot understand why input monitoring is not standard...but alas. Is 12 worth it? And (so many questions)...is it better to take the contract or buy it outright?

Sorry, Avid, but your website is really not very helpful in this regard and I can't get a human on the phone.

[thanos4]

Hi
Pro tools 12.1 has input monitoring (like in HD) so you don't need to press alt + K all the time...
However,I've been using pro tools since version 7 till now...i can tell you pro tools 12 is just awesome (for me at least)...very very stable...
Also if you purchase it you will have also 10 and 11

[davidfindlay]

Thank you...! I think you may have tipped the balance! I have 10 and 11...but I am reaching for my credit card now...

[jesele]

What system are you using thanos4?

Jesper

[thanos4]

Originally Posted by jesele

What system are you using thanos4?

Jesper

I am on hackintosh with 10.10.5 (updated yesterday)
16Gb Ram
i7 3820 on Ga-x79-ud5 mobo
Os in SSD Samsung 840 Pro

[davidfindlay]

Now i am trying to get avid to send me the download link. I have never, EVER experienced such an infuriating time downloading software...Geeze.

[jesele]

Thanks thanos.

Jesper

[jeffro]

Welcome to the community David.

Sorry for the hassle with your upgrade. I checked our system and it looks like you just spoke with CS and got things resolved. Everything in order now?