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Pro Tools HD 12 System Requirements

Last Updated : July 27, 2015
Products Affected : Pro_Tools_HD

 

Pro Tools | HD 12 System Requirements

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools|HDX and Pro Tools|HD Native Family Systems with Pro Tools HD 12 Software

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following minimum system requirements.

 

Mac:

  • Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.8.5, 10.9.0 - 10.9.5 or 10.10.0 - 10.10.4
  • Intel® Core i7 processor ('Ivy Bridge', 'Haswell' or 'Westmere' recommended)
  • 8GB RAM (16GB or more recommended)
  • Internet connection for installation
  • 15GB disk space for installation
  • USB-port for iLok 2 authorization
  • PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. one power connection on motherboard), Thunderbolt-port for supported PCIe-chassis or CoreAudio-supported audio device
  • Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools
 

Windows:

  • Intel® PC with Windows 7 64-bit (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate Editions) or Windows 8/8.1 (Standard and Pro Editions)
  • Intel® Xeon® processor
  • 8GB RAM (16GB or more recommended)
  • Internet connection for installation
  • 15GB disk space for installation
  • USB-port for iLok 2 authorization
  • PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. one power connection on motherboard) or ASIO-supported audio device
  • Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools
 
Computer Optimization
Optimizing your system will simplify software installation and maximize the performance of Pro Tools. It is recommended that you follow our Computer Optimizations Guides for Mac and Windows before installing Pro Tools.
 
Note
Avid dedicates a significant amount of engineering resources and time to test and qualify specific platform configurations. While such systems may operate without problems, please understand we can provide approved support, if you choose to use a tested and qualified system. Below you will find detailed information about these configurations.

 

Supported Computers:

Qualified Apple Computers

Qualified Models

Supported Software

Supported System

Supported Chassis

Notes

Mac Pro
Late 2013 MacPro6,1
12-core 'Ivy Bridge'
2.7 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.1.2 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)
Sonnet xMac Pro Server (*)		 
Late 2013 MacPro6,1 8-core 'Ivy Bridge'
3.0 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.1.2 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)
Sonnet xMac Pro Server (*)		 
Late 2013 MacPro6,1 6-core 'Ivy Bridge'
3.5 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.1.2 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)
Sonnet xMac Pro Server (*)		 
Late 2013 MacPro6,1 4-core 'Ivy Bridge'
3.7 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.1.2 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)
Sonnet xMac Pro Server (*)		 
Mid 2012 MacPro5,1 12-core 'Westmere'
2.66 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB7 1st Gen (**) 
Mid 2012 MacPro5,1 6-core 'Westmere'
3.33 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB7 1st Gen (**) 
Mid 2012 MacPro5,1 8-core 'Westmere'
2.4 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB7 1st Gen (**) 
iMac
Mid 2015 Retina 5K 27" iMac15,1 Core i7 'Haswell'
4.0 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.3.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		Qualified with OS X 10.10.x.
OS X 10.9.x and earlier not tested.
Late 2014 27" iMac15,1 Core i7 'Haswell'
4.0 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.3.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		Qualified with OS X 10.10.x.
OS X 10.9.x and earlier not tested.
Late 2013 iMac14,2 Core i7 'Haswell'
3.5 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		 
Mac Mini
Late 2014 MacMini7,1 Core i7 'Haswell'
3.0 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.3.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		Qualified with OS X 10.10.x.
OS X 10.9.x and earlier not tested.
Late 2012 MacMini6,2 Core i7 'Ivy Bridge'
2.3 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		 
MacBook Pro
Mid 2014 MacBookPro11,3 4-Core i7 'Crystal Well'
2.5 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.3.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		Qualified with OS X 10.10.x.
OS X 10.9.x and earlier not tested.
Mid 2014 MacBookPro11,1 4-Core i7 'Haswell'
3.0 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.3.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		Qualified with OS X 10.10.x.
OS X 10.9.x and earlier not tested.
Mid 2014 MacBookPro11,1 4-Core i7 'Haswell'
2.8 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.3.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		Qualified with OS X 10.10.x.
OS X 10.9.x and earlier not tested.
Late 2013 MacBookPro11,2 4-Core i7 'Haswell'
2.6 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		 
Mid 2012 MacBookPro10,1 4-Core i7 'Ivy Bridge'
2.6 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		 
Mid 2012 MacBookPro9,2 4-Core i7 'Ivy Bridge'
2.6 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		 
Mid 2012 MacBookPro9,1 i7 'Ivy Bridge'
2.9 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		 
MacBook Pro
Mid 2013 MacBookAir6,2 Dual-Core i7 'Haswell'
1.7 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.3.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		 
Mid 2012 MacBookAir5,2 Dual-Core i7 'Ivy Bridge'
2.0 GHz		Pro Tools HD 11.0.1 - Pro Tools HD 12.1HDX (up to 3 cards)
HD Native PCI-e & ThunderBolt		Magma EB3T (*) (***)
Sonnet III-R (*)
Sonnet III-D (*)		 
Notes
 
Configuration
• The use of graphic cards requiring two power connections (such as the optional Radeon HD 5870 for MacPro5,1) is not supported as the HDX card(s) require one power connection on the Mac Pro motherboard.
• HDX cards should never be installed in MacPro3,1 or earlier models.
 
Chassis
• * Supported with up to three HDX cards or one HD Native card. Mojo and Nitris DX cards are not supported at this time. You can use the Avid DX Thunderbolt Adapter.
• ** Only the 1st generation EB7 chassis is supported with HDX at this time. Please see this article for information on how to tell the difference between the 1st and 2nd generation of EB7 chassis.
• *** The optional "blower" fan included with the EB3T has not been qualified but there are no known issues.
 
 

Supported Operating Systems:

Mac OS Compatibility Grid

Pro Tools | HD Software
Version

Mac OS X Release

Pro Tools HD 10
Co-install Notes

Current Release:
Pro Tools HD 12.1Yosemite 10.10 - 10.10.4
Mavericks 10.9.5
Mountain Lion 10.8.5		Pro Tools HD 10.3.10 co-install supported (Mac OS X 10.8.5 only)
Previous Releases:
Pro Tools HD 12.0 (initial release)Yosemite 10.10 - 10.10.3
Mavericks 10.9.5
Mountain Lion 10.8.5		Pro Tools HD 10.3.10 co-install supported (Mac OS X 10.8.5 only)
 

Supported Hardware:

Pro Tools | HD Audio Interfaces (required), Peripherals and Control Surfaces

Hardware

Driver / Software

Notes

Supported Core Devices
HDX PCIePro Tools HD Driver 12.0 for Mac• Do not install on TDM Accel systems
• Avid CoreAudio Manager is currently not compatible with Mac OS X 10.10.x
HD Native PCIePro Tools HD Driver 12.0 for Mac• Do not install on TDM Accel systems
• Avid CoreAudio Manager is currently not compatible with Mac OS X 10.10.x
HD Native ThunderboltPro Tools HD Driver 12.0 for Mac• Do not install on TDM Accel systems
• Avid CoreAudio Manager is currently not compatible with Mac OS X 10.10.x
Supported Audio Peripherals & Interfaces
Sync HD  
HD I/O (all configurations)Firmware v5.5 
HD OmniFirmware v2.1 
HD MADIFirmware v2.13 
PRE  
Supported Non-HD Audio Devices
003003 Family Driver 11.1.3• Supports Mac OS X 10.8.5, 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
003 Rack003 Family Driver 11.1.3• Supports Mac OS X 10.8.5, 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
MBox 3MBox 3 Driver 1.2.3• Supports Mac OS X 10.8.5, 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
MBox Mini 3MBox Mini 3 Driver 1.3• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
MBox Pro 3MBox Pro 3 Driver 1.3.2• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
• Updates Mbox Pro Firmware to v1.0.4
Eleven RackEleven Rack Driver 1.2.5• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
Pro Tools | QuartetPro Tools | Quartet Driver 2.10.2• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
Pro Tools | DuetPro Tools | Duet Driver 2.10.2• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
Fast Track C600Fast Track C600 Driver 1.2.3• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
Fast Track C400Fast Track C400 Driver 1.2.4• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
Fast Track DuoFast Track Duo Firmware Update 1.0.1• Fast Track Duo is a class-compliant device for Mac OS X and iOS-compliant for iPad, so no drivers are required.
• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
Fast Track SoloFast Track Solo Firmware Update 1.0.1• Fast Track Solo is a class-compliant device for Mac OS X and iOS-compliant for iPad, so no drivers are required.
• Supports Mac OS X 10.9.5, 10.10 - 10.10.3
Built-in audio
(Pro Tools Aggregate I/O)		  
Supported Control Surfaces
S6S6 Software v2.0 in your
Avid Account		• S6 Software v2.0 is required for Pro Tools HD 12.1
• S6 Software v1.4.1 is required for Pro Tools HD 12
System 5 & S5 Fusiontba• Latest Downloads
S3EuControl 3.2.2• Note: You must update the firmware after installing EuControl Software 3.2.2
Artist ControlEuControl 3.2.2• Note: You must update the firmware after installing EuControl Software 3.2.2
Artist MixEuControl 3.2.2• Note: You must update the firmware after installing EuControl Software 3.2.2
Artist TransportEuControl 3.2.2• Note: You must update the firmware after installing EuControl Software 3.2.2
Artist ColorEuControl 3.2.2• Note: You must update the firmware after installing EuControl Software 3.2.2
D-Control ES  
D-Command ES  
C|24  
Notes
 
Legacy
• For previous drivers please go to the Drivers for Avid Audio Hardware page.
• For legacy audio interfaces and peripherals please go to the Pro Tools HD 12 Approved Audio Interfaces and Peripherals page.