2021.6 install on the same drive as 2020.9.1

[audioluche]

Hi,

Pro Tools install question here:

When i had my 5.1 Mac Pro, i would just used two system drive, one for the newest Pro Tools install and the other with my "old" trusty system, meaning i could go back anytime to my latest version of Pro Tools if needed.

With my new Mac Pro (2019), i have only one system drive, so i am wondering how can i have a similar workflow with just one system drive?

I've read that some people rename the oldest Pro tools version in order to have 2 versions running at the same time, but i cant find the thread.
Is it possible?
Is there any issues related to this method?

I would like to try 2021.6 without overwriting my 2020.9 version.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!!!

Thanks

Luc

[originalscottyg]

Just rename the older version of the app file within the Applications folder, then install the new version. You will then have both installed. The driver and firmware updates are usually backward compatible. I often use PT Prefs app to make a back up of my old prefs files for the old version, in case something gets whacky. And, most importantly, I always make a bootable clone using Carbon Copy Cloner before installing the new version.

[audioluche]

Originally Posted by originalscottyg

Just rename the older version of the app file within the Applications folder, then install the new version. You will then have both installed. The driver and firmware updates are usually backward compatible. I often use PT Prefs app to make a back up of my old prefs files for the old version, in case something gets whacky. And, most importantly, I always make a bootable clone using Carbon Copy Cloner before installing the new version.

Thanks Scott!

So it's easy like that?
And both application will point to the plugin folder, pref folder, etc?

Cheers

Luc

[originalscottyg]

Originally Posted by audioluche

Thanks Scott!

So it's easy like that?
And both application will point to the plugin folder, pref folder, etc?

Cheers

Luc

[audioluche]

Originally Posted by originalscottyg

Oh!!!

Ok, i see!

Nice collection!

[originalscottyg]

Originally Posted by audioluche

Oh!!!

Ok, i see!

Nice collection!

More like too lazy to clear out the ones I don't use any more.

But it is really nice to install new versions and be able to roll back if needed.

[Sardi]

Yep.


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