Proper way to save session in previous PT version?

[murray656]

Hello,

I have a Pro Tools session that was opened and edited on PT 8. I now need to save it as a PT 6.4 session for mixing.

What is the proper way to do this? I've seen "Save Session In", but get a warning about Downgrading a session fader gain of +12 to +6.

These sessions were created and started in 6.4, then moved to 8 in a different studio, and now need to go back without losing any audio file pointers.

I don't care about plugins, fades, automation, etc, only care about keeping new tracks and edits from 8.

Thanks
Murray

[murray656]

Correction, saving from 8 to 6.4 format

[murray656]

Ok, I believe I was understanding the "Save Copy In" options wrong. When I saw "5.1->6.9" option after selecting "Save Copy In", I was thinking it meant upgrade from 5.1 to 6.9 as it had an arrow "->" in the name which is misleading.

I believe it means saving from 5.1 to 6.9 versions. I hope I'm correct.

Found this article that helped http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?...4&itemid=23442

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if I'm wrong in my new understanding.

Best
Murray

[Studio Studio]

From saving to <6.9 (which are PT versions) you loose the +12 volume option, the extra sends. You won't loose any tracks, edits or automation. So it's safe to do it. Why not try and see what you end up with?