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Avid Qualified Systems and IO hardware for Media Composer 6.5, Symphony 6.5, Newscutter 10.5, Assist 2.5 - 2.7, and Instinct 4.0 - 4.1

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Avid-Qualified Systems and IO Hardware:

See the attachments at the bottom of this article.

Avid Configuration Guidelines and Slot Configurations

3rd-party Open IO hardware:

3rd-party Open IO hardware is qualified by each manufacturer. For the latest information, refer to the manufacturer's website. For a general overview and links to the manufacturer's sites, see the following document:

Open IO Frequently Asked Questions

Important: Avid dedicates a significant amount of engineering resources and time to test and qualify specific platform configurations. Please note that we cannot provide support should you choose to use a non-Avid-qualified system.

System Recommendations for Feature Performance

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Get Softube AAX plug-in FREE

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Get a free AAX plug-in

The momentum continues; Softube leads the way…

Since the Pro Tools 10 debut, our development partners have embraced its next-generation AAX (Avid Audio eXtensions) plug-in format, porting over their plug-in catalogs at a rapid rate. Leading the way is Softube, a company that strives to deliver the most accurate emulations of vintage hardware from Tube-Tech, Summit, Trident, Tonelux, and more.

 

Get a free AAX plug-in Click HERE

Experience AAX for yourself—get Softube’s Saturation Knob plug-in free by completing the form, and add some analog warmth to your tracks.

 

Check out the podcast on the Pro Tools Expert Blog

Hear from Softube's product manager, Niklas Odelholm, about his company's beginnings and AAX development strategy in a podcast interview with the Pro Tools Expert Blog.

Why upgrade to AAX?

  • Get the same audio fidelity across Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools HD 10
  • Gain better workflow parity when sharing sessions with DSP users
  • Be set for the future, as AAX is 64-bit ready and a more advanced platform

[Pending Validation] When authorizing Melodyne Essential the following error is seen, no license file on server.

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This article describes how to authorize the RTAS version of Melodyne Essential.

Question :

How come I am unable to authorize Melodyne Essential with my serial number? Using the Melodyne Essential serial number that was generated with my 3rd party content activation code, does not work. The Celemony authorization process results in this error "No...

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[Pending Validation] Pro Tools Express FAQ

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Pro Tools Express FAQ


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Pro Tools Express FAQ

Q: What is Pro Tools Express?
A: Pro Tools Express is a new 16-track version of Pro Tools 10 software that now comes included with Mbox (3rd Gen) and Mbox Mini (3rd gen). It offers many of the same features as Pro Tools 10 in a more streamlined package, providing you with the essential...

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[Pending Validation] Co-Install Notes for Avid Media Composer 3.5 (or higher) and Pro Tools 8.0 (or higher)

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Co-install refers to Pro Tools and Avid Media Composer software existing together on the same computer. For a list of Pro Tools interfaces which can be used as audio I/O devices with Media Composer, see Supported Audio I/O Interfaces at the bottom of this page.


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Pro Tools 8.0 and higher is supported for co-installation on the same...

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