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May 14, 1:01 AM

Lynx LT-HD Firmware Revision 11 and Aurora Firmware Revision 28

The newest firmware for the Lynx LT-HD and Aurora converters allows even easier operation with Avid Pro Tools HDX systems and includes a variety of fixes and enhancements. Primary changes include: The loop sync... Read more »
Apr 26, 1:35 AM

Avid Pro Tools Version 10.3.4

Avid has released version 10.3.4 of Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools HD 10 for Mac and Windows. The new version is a maintenance release that resolves a number of issues.
Apr 10, 2:58 AM

Can I Connect a USB Interface to Pro Tools?

Q: I come from the old-school Pro Tools world, where you had to use Digidesign hardware to run the software. I understand that Pro Tools is now "open" and can use other manufacturers' hardware, but my friend told me... Read more »
Apr 9, 12:56 AM

What is Pro Tools Aggregate I/O For?

Q: Pro Tools on my Mac has an audio engine option for Aggregate I/O; what is this? A: On the Mac using Core Audio, in the Pro Tools Audio Engine, when you choose the built-in input as the sound source, you don't... Read more »
Apr 8, 4:15 PM

NAB ’13: Avid Fast Track Solo & Duo

Pro Tools 11 is huge news, but it’s not all that is new from Avid! Check out the Fast Track Solo and Fast Track Duo — compact, portable, next-generation USB audio interfaces with a big bonus: support for iPad! The... Read more »
Apr 7, 2:00 AM

NAB ’13: Avid Announces Pro Tools 11

At the annual NAB show in Las Vegas, Avid dropped big news: Pro Tools 11 is here! A new version of the most popular DAW in the world is always a huge deal, and version 11 is no different. This release targets both... Read more »
Mar 8, 2:00 PM

GearTunes, Sweetwater, Orange, and Ibanez Present The Ultimate Speaker Demo

Want to hear what a wide range of guitar speakers sound like when used in a variety of musical styles? Then we've got an event you won't want to miss! Sweetwater, GearTunes.com, Orange, Ibanez, and gear demonstrator... Read more »
Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Avid Names New President/CEO

Louis Hernandez has been named the new president and CEO of Avid. Hernandez has served as a member of Avid's board of directors since 2008. Former president/CEO Gary Greenfield will remain a member of Avid's board... Read more »
Jan 30, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Avid Pro Series Plug-ins

Avid introduced three new Pro Series plug-ins for Pro Tools 10 HD Native and Pro Tools 10 HDX that support the AAX DSP and AAX Native formats on Mac and Windows. Pro Compressor is based on the dynamics section of... Read more »
Dec 10 2012, 10:55 AM

Eleven Rack: Stage Ready Amp & Effects Rack

Avid’s Eleven Rack is the guitar player’s best friend. Onstage or in the studio, it has everything you need to capture and create amazing tones. This rackmountable modeling interface is a true one-stop shop. You get... Read more »
Oct 24 2012, 8:00 AM

Win Big at Sweetwater in October!

How would you like to take home a complete Pro Tools music production system for your studio — free of charge? If you're the lucky winner of Sweetwater's October giveaway, that's your prize. We're talking a... Read more »
Sep 19 2012, 12:00 AM

Avid Eleven Rack and Guitar Amps

Many guitar players want to use their Avid Eleven Rack as a versatile "front end" along with a regular guitar amp. Here are two essential tips from Sweetwater Sales Engineer Geoff Allen on how to get the most from... Read more »
Sep 18 2012, 8:00 AM

Pro Tools & Mountain Lion

Avid has released Pro Tools version 10.3, which provides compatibility with Mountain Lion (Apple OS X 10.8). The new version also includes a variety of fixes and enhancements, such as MIDI delay compensation for... Read more »
Sep 18 2012, 12:00 AM

Resolving Avid Pro Tools/Mac Keyboard Shortcut Conflict

Apple's OS X 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion) come configured with a variety of keyboard shortcuts or key commands for common functions. Some of these can conflict with existing shortcuts in Avid Pro Tools. A... Read more »
Sep 17 2012, 12:00 AM

Avid HD Native Thunderbolt Power Supply

Q: The Avid HD Native Thunderbolt interface has a power supply connector, but can it run on bus power? A: Yes, the HD Native Thunderbolt interface will run off of Thunderbolt bus power. If you prefer, you could... Read more »
Sep 10 2012, 8:00 AM

Media Composer 6.5

Avid has released Media Composer version 6.5. The updated version includes new versioning and archive workflows with 64-bit performance, more open ways of working with third-party hardware and software, and more!
Sep 10 2012, 8:00 AM

Avid HD Native Thunderbolt

Avid has announced a new way to connect HD interfaces to your computer and Pro Tools: HD Native Thunderbolt! The new HD Native Thunderbolt offers the same performance as the HD Native PCIe card, but is an external... Read more »
Jul 30 2012, 12:00 AM

Avid and Apple Compatibility

According to our friends at Avid, the new Apple Mac Pro 12-core computers have been approved for use with Pro Tools 10.2 and Mac OS X 10.7.4 (Lion). This includes LE interface support as well as HD family (HDX, HD... Read more »
Jun 20 2012, 12:00 AM

Registering and Activating Avid Software

Check out the new interactive walk-through for Pro Tools software activation at our Pro Tools Resource Center. The featured article links directly to Avid resources as well as their activation page. You'll find that... Read more »
May 25 2012, 12:00 AM

Pro Tools 10.2 System Requirements

Version 10.2 of Avid's Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools 10 HD is qualified for: Pro Tools systems on Mac OS X 10.6.7 to 10.7.3 or Windows 7 SP1 Pro Tools|HDX systems on Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.7.3 or Windows 7 SP1 Pro... Read more »
May 24 2012, 8:00 AM

Pro Tools HD 10.2 Supports Windows 7

Avid has released version 10.2 of Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools HD 10. The new version delivers Windows 7 support for HDX hardware and over 400 stability and performance improvements for both Mac and Windows users. In... Read more »
May 24 2012, 12:00 AM

Avid AAX Plug-in Status

The following Avid plug-ins are currently available for Pro Tools 10/Pro Tools 10 HD under the AAX format on the Mac and Windows operating systems: Classic Compressors Bundle: BF-2A, BF-3A, Fairchild 660, Fairchild... Read more »
May 21 2012, 12:00 AM

Low Latency with Pro Tools HD Native

Tip: for lowest latency and best performance, be sure to turn Delay Compensation off when tracking with Avid Pro Tools HD Native systems.
Apr 30 2012, 8:00 AM

Sibelius First Upgrade

Avid has released a new version of their Sibelius First music notation software. Sibelius First is designed for those musicians and composers who don't need the full power of Sibelius 7, but who want to quickly and... Read more »

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