Brand New:
- Faster Dynamic Workflow Options!
- A More Flexible Session Structure!
- Powerful New Tools for Music and Post!
Introducing the biggest advancement in DAW recording since Pro Tools|HD:
From the amazing new AAX plug-in format, to major advances in workflow, file handling, and cross-software compatibility, Pro Tools 10 brings you some of the most requested and innovative features of any Pro Tools release ever. Run your sessions in up to 32-bit FP/192kHz format, access hundreds of functions with your EUCON-equipped control surface, tap into the power of Avid's new Channel Strip plug-in, and much more. Whether you're into music recording or media post production, you're going to love the exciting new features in Pro Tools 10.
- New AAX Plug-in Format!
- Major Workflow Enhancements!
- Powerful Tools for Post and Music!
- Includes Avid's Channel Strip Plug-in!
- Advanced EUCON Compatibility!
Read Our Hands-on Review of Pro Tools 10 »
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Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Pro Tools 10
AAX Plug-in Format
Designed to integrate with the new HDX DSP-acceleration hardware, Avid's AAX (Avid Audio Extension) plug-in format brings previously TDM-only plug-ins (e.g., Impact and Reverb One) into all versions of Pro Tools 10. This 64-bit-ready plug-in format lets you choose native or DSP processing, and though RTAS and TDM plug-ins continue to work in Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools|HD 10, AAX introduces a new standard in Pro Tools plug-in development. And since Pro Tools 10 now supports up to 16,383 samples of delay compensation, you can pile on the plug-ins.
Clip Gain
Whether you're in post or music production, clip gain adds a powerful new way to work in Pro Tools. Each clip now has its own volume, which acts independently from the track volume. For each clip, you can boost, cut, or even make dynamic changes similar to automation - all without affecting the rest of the audio on the track or rewriting your automation. What's more, you can convert clip gain to automation, convert automation to clip gain, and even import clip gain from Media Composer sessions.
Upgraded AudioSuite Processing
AudioSuite plug-ins now support targeting, just as real-time plug-ins do. That means you can keep multiple AudioSuite windows open at once, making it easier to process several clips with more than one plug-in. You can even preserve all of your open AudioSuite windows and their settings in custom Window Configurations, allowing you to instantly recall your favorite settings for batch processing. The ability to process handles (audio just before and after the selected clip) also lets you apply processing without limiting your ability to crossfade clips later. Finally, reverse processing lets you apply reverse reverb and delay via a single click.
Channel Strip Plug-in
Pro Tools has always come with fantastic plug-ins, but for Pro Tools 10, Avid decided to kick it up a notch. They're introducing three amazing new plug-ins, exclusively for Pro Tools 10.
First, there's Avid's Channel Strip plug-in. Taken straight from the legendary System 5 console, this flexible channel-strip-style plug-in gives you a wide range of tone-shaping power.
Next, there's the Down Mixer plug-in, which gives you amazing summing that lets you easily take a multitrack session as complex as 7.1 surround and mix it down to 5.1, 2.1, stereo, or other channel configurations.
Finally, there's Avid's awesome Mod Delay III plug-in, which lets you add fun and creative time-based effects. Simply put, these new plug-ins alone are worth more than the price of upgrading to Pro Tools 10.
Advanced EUCON Integration
Pro Tools 9 introduced EUCON support, but that was just the beginning. Pro Tools 10 introduces over 500 newly supported functions that you can control with EUCON. Any command you can access from Pro Tools' pull-down menus (not just those with key commands) is now available to you via your EUCON-equipped control surface. Pro Tools 10 also introduces EUCON support for the Avid XMON system with System 5-MC.. Whether you use an affordable Artist Series controller or a full-blown System 5-MC system, you'll get more out of your EUCON-enabled control surface by using Pro Tools 10.
Real-time Fades
Sick of dealing with fade files? Well, in Pro Tools 10, all fades are handled in real time. Not only does this eliminate the need to rebuild lost or missing fade files, but it also lets you add and edit fades during playback. What's more, Pro Tools 10 introduces Avid's new Overlapping Crossfades view, which lets you fine-tune your fades.
All-new Disk Engine
Not only can Pro Tools 10 handle multiple kinds of file types in a single session, it features, but it also features a completely rewritten Disk Engine that significantly improves file-handling performance. In Pro Tools HD 10, you can even load your entire session into RAM. This dramatically increases your workflow, allowing you to trigger cue points, adjust playback loops, and make significant edits, all without stopping playback. The Disk Engine also lets you read and record from flash drives, networked hard drives, RAID systems, and server storage systems such as Avid's ISIS 5000.
32-bit Floating-point Audio Format
With 32-bit floating-point bit-depth audio files, your audio won't dither down to 24-bit, a process that adds noise and reduces sound quality. This profoundly affects Pro Tools|HDX since audio will no longer dither down to 24-bit between plug-ins. The result: your audio will sound better than ever!
Flexible Session Structure
Whether you need to import audio from Media Composer or upload your new track to SoundCloud, Pro Tools 10 has the functions you need. Pro Tools 10 can support multiple audio-file types and settings in a single session, which seriously speeds up the process of importing audio. When it comes to collaboration, Pro Tools 10 makes sharing sessions easy. Now you can select only the tracks you want and export them as an entirely new session. And if you just want to drop your latest mix onto your iPod, you'll love Pro Tools 10's handy Bounce to iTunes function.
Handy Visual Indicators
Have you ever hit play and then scratched your head, wondering why you don't hear anything? Pro Tools 10 makes keeping track of solos, mutes, and more as simple as glancing at the transport. What's more, the new Bus Interrogation window lets you trace the complete signal path of any sound source, making it much easier to collaborate with other engineers or to jump back into a project you haven't touched in months.
Sweetwater Answers Your Pro Tools Questions
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I just bought Pro Tools 9. Is there a grace period to upgrade to Pro Tools 10 for free?
If you registered Pro Tools 9 on or after October 1, 2011, you're eligible for a free upgrade to Pro Tools 10. Just go to your Avid user account and follow the instructions.
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Can I upgrade from a student version of Pro Tools 9 to a regular version of Pro Tools 10?
If you purchased the student edition of Pro Tools 9, then you're probably eligible for a free upgrade to Pro Tools 10. For more information, call your Sales Engineer.
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In order to upgrade to Pro Tools 10, do I have to give up my Pro Tools 9 license?
Although your new Pro Tools 10 license will replace your Pro Tools 9 license, it will allow you to run either version.
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Is my current Pro Tools|HD hardware compatible with Pro Tools HD 10?
Yes. You can use Pro Tools|HD Accel and Native cards with Pro Tools HD 10. However, Pro Tools HD 10 will be the last version to support Accel cards or blue series HD hardware, such as the 96 I/O and the 192 I/O. Fortunately, Avid is offering excellent trade-in options to switch over to HDX cards and new HD interfaces. Call your Sales Engineer for more information about making the switch to HDX today!
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Are there still LE and M-Powered versions of Pro Tools?
Although the names have changed, there are still three distinct versions of Pro Tools:
Pro Tools MP (currently still in version 9)
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- Designed for moderate-track-count sessions
- Perfect for hobbyists and home-recording enthusiasts
Pro Tools
- Works with any audio interface
- Designed for semiprofessional use and on-the-go editing
- Perfect for serious music production and small-studio applications
Pro Tools HD
- Works with Avid's HD interfaces
- Provides extremely high-quality audio and extended track counts
- Perfect for all professional music and audio production
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Is there a new version of Pro Tools MP?
No, Pro Tools MP is still concurrent with version 9.
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Will current purchased of Pro Tools MP 9 or packages including Pro Tools MP 9 be eligible for a free upgrade to version 10?
No. Pro Tools MP is on a separate schedule from Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD. At this time, we do not know when Pro Tools MP 10 will be coming out.
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What's the difference between Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools HD 10?
The main difference between Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools HD 10 is that Pro Tools HD 10 supports Pro Tools|HD hardware, including Native, Accel, and Avid's new HDX cards. Pro Tools HD 10 also supports disk caching and some additional workflow functions. Ask your Sales Engineer for a complete overview of Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools HD 10.
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Which versions of Pro Tools HD will the Pro Tools HD 10 license cover?
The Pro Tools HD 10 license will allow you to run Pro Tools HD 10 and Pro Tools HD 9, but it will not support Pro Tools HD 8.
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Do Pro Tools|HDX upgrades comes with a copy of Pro Tools HD 10 software?
Yes. Pro Tools|HDX system upgrades include a download license for Pro Tools HD 10. You will be able to download your new software through your My Avid account.
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Can I exchange my PCI-based Pro Tools HD system for a Pro Tools|HDX system?
Absolutely! Both PCI and PCIe versions of Pro Tools|HD systems are equally qualified for exchanges towards a new Pro Tools|HDX system.
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How do I upgrade my HD5 system to a comprable Pro Tools|HDX system?
It's simple. Trade in your core card, two HD Accel cards, and an interface (an HD3 system) towards a new Pro Tools|HDX system, and exchange your remaining HD Accel cards for credit toward an additional HDX card. The end result is a super-powerful Pro Tools|HDX2 system. Best of all, your Sweetwater Sales Engineer will make the transition easy and headache free.
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Is there a student version of Pro Tools HD 10?
No, there are only student versions of Pro Tools 10.
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What are Pro Tools 10's system requirements?
System Requirements:
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How does Pro Tools 10's new AAX plug-in format affect me?
The great thing about Pro Tools 10 is that it supports both the AAX plug-in format as well as all of the older plug-in formats, such as an RTAS and TDM. However, AAX plug-ins feature major advantages, including updated code and an architecture that supports 64-bit processing — paving the road for truly impressive developments to come.
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Is HEAT part of the AAX format, and will it now run natively?
No, HEAT (Harmonically Enhanced Algorithm Technology) requires DSP for operation, and therefore will not run on a native Pro Tools or Pro Tools|HD system.
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Absolutely. In fact, Pro Tools HD 10 features powerful new I/O configuration settings that make importing sessions from legacy systems easier than ever before.
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Can I open Pro Tools 10 sessions in previous versions of Pro Tools?
Yes, provided that you save your sessions as older (pre .ptx) formats. Use the "Save As" function to specify your session's format. Just remember, newer features such as clip gain will not be available in earlier file formats.
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Now that Pro Tools 10 supports slower storage media, do I still need a Glyph hard drive?
Although you can play and record sessions with a wider range of storage devices, you'll still want to keep your sessions on a reliable hard drive. Sweetwater continues to recommend high-quality Glyph hard drives. Your Sales Engineer can help you find the right storage device for you.
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Do I need to purchase an iLok?
Pro Tools 10 does require an iLok. However, because an iLok can hold about 100 licenses (500 on iLok2), it's likely you won't need to get another if you already own one. Also, boxed full versions of Pro Tools (not upgrades) come with an iLok. Therefore, you'll only need to buy an iLok if a) you own one, but it's full; b) you don't own one and are buying an electronic version; or c) you don't own one and are buying an upgrade.
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Is Pro Tools 10 compatible with VENUE systems?
Pro Tools HD 10 interacts perfectly with Avid's VENUE system HDx option cards, allowing you to connect your VENUE system to both legacy HD Accel hards and Avid's new HDX cards. However, VENUE FWx FireWire option cards are not currently supported by Pro Tools 10, so if you're running a non-HD version of Pro Tools, it is not recommended that you upgrade at this time.
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Can I use my MIDI control surface with Pro Tools 10?
Although no version of Pro Tools has supported MIDI control surfaces, Pro Tools 10 continues to support the HUI protocol, as well as EUCON. You can also control several of Pro Tools' core functions with many M-Audio controller keyboards.
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I just bought Pro Tools 9. Is there a grace period to upgrade to Pro Tools 10 for free?
If you registered Pro Tools 9 on or after October 1, 2011, you're eligible for a free upgrade to Pro Tools 10. Just go to your Avid user account and follow the instructions.
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I never upgraded to 9. Can I go directly to 10 from 6, 7, 8?
No problem. Check out the upgrade chart or call your Sales Engineer for more information.
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Can I upgrade from a student version of Pro Tools 9 to a regular version of Pro Tools 10?
If you purchased the student edition of Pro Tools 9, then you're probably eligible for a free upgrade to Pro Tools 10. For more information, call your Sales Engineer.
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I run a computer lab. Are there quantity discounts for multiple upgrades?
We offer a single specially reduced upgrade price for educational institutions, so you can afford to upgrade your lab, no matter how big or small it is.
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The term "region" has been replaced by "clip." Has any other terminology changed?
In an effort to simplify and maintain compatibility between Pro Tools and Media Composer, Avid has standardized the naming of several existing tools, functions, and indicators.
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Clip List |
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Clip Groups |
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