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[Validated] Pro Tools LE for Mac OS X Compatibility Upgrade Information

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Pro Tools 9 Information
System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools 9.0 Software:
Information on Pro Tools 9, including what's new, feature comparison, and information on upgrades:
The information on the page below applies to Pro Tools LE 8 and earlier:

Pro Tools LE for Mac OS X Compatibility & Upgrade Information


For Pro Tools LE Upgrade & Update Information, see the lower part of the page below.

About Pro Tools LE Software

  • A qualified Avid Pro Tools LE hardware interface is required to use Pro Tools LE software
  • The Pro Tools LE interface must be connected to your computer to use Pro Tools LE software
  • Pro Tools LE supports the use of any single supported Pro Tools LE audio interface. Simultaneous use of multiple Pro Tools LE devices is not supported.
  • Audio interfaces by M-Audio or any manufacturer other than Avid will not work with Pro Tools LE software
  • Pro Tools LE software allows a maximum of 18 audio inputs and outputs, depending on your audio interface I/O capability

Current Product Information
For information about the current line of products, see the Pro Tools LE Product Section
  • Pro Tools Mbox Family
  • 003 Family
  • Eleven Rack

Current Pro Tools LE Version
The current version of Pro Tools LE software is Pro Tools LE 8.0.5 for Mac OS X 10.5/10.6 and Windows XP/Vista/7. Pro Tools LE 8.0.3 added Snow Leopard support. Pro Tools LE 8.0.4 added support for i5 and i7 iMac and MacBook Pro models (and Windows 7). Pro Tools LE 8.0.5 is a free update for all Pro Tools LE 8.0.x owners:
Please Note: Pro Tools 8.0.3 software (and higher) does not support some retired products, including:
  • Mbox (original model)
  • Macintosh PowerPC Computers
Please read the EOSS (End of Software Support) Announcements for more information.

Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Pro Tools software versions below 8.0.3 are Not Compatible with Snow Leopard. Pro Tools 8.0.3, 8.0.4, and 8.0.5 are free updates for all Pro Tools 8 owners.

Pro Tools 8.0.4 and 8.0.5 support the following Mac OS X versions, on Intel-based Macs only:

  • Mac OS X 10.6.1