Question :

Pro Tools Compatibility Grids with Pro Tools Update and Upgrade Information

Answer :

If you are looking for information on Windows compatibility,click here. Continue reading for Compatibility & Upgrade Information for Pro Tools on Mac.

 

Where Can I Find the Latest Updates for my Pro Tools Version?
Check the "Pro Tools Compatibility...

Question :
After installing Pro Tools LE 7.x on any Windows XP SP2 machine, an Administrator password is required to mount a USB flash drive if logged in under a Standard/Restricted user account. Uninstalling Pro Tools does not solve this.
Answer :
This is a known issue in Pro Tools LE v7.0-7.4 on Windows...

Question :

PTSW: 56801

Pro Tools customers using an Axiom Pro with HyperControl may run into a situation where controlling AIR plug-ins may not appear to work. The work around for this is to Hold down modifier keys while clicking the controller to reassign. 

On a Mac, the Modifier Keys to hold down are: Command & Option

On a PC, the Modifier...

Question :

 

Media Composer Video Satellite and Pro Tools Satellites don't update when locating and/or scrubbing on another Pro Tools Satelite system.  Pro Tools does follow Media Composer timeline location updates.  All systems play in sync.

Answer :

To resolve this, confirm the following setting in Pro Tools:

1. Go to Pro Tools...

Changing to the Legacy IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Driver in Windows 7

Question :

In Windows 7, Microsoft changed the architecture of the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) controller driver.  This new architecture does not work well with all FireWire chipsets.  If your FireWire device is not being recognized, if the connection to your FireWire device is...

Question :
Ricoh Pro Tools Performance Tool for LE FireWire Devices on Windows Systems
Answer :
The following is from the READ_THIS_FIRST.rtf (included with the download)

Ricoh Pro Tools Performance Tool

Ricoh s Pro Tools Performance Tool consists of two files:

• RIPTStart.exe – Sets the Ricoh 1394 controller for...

Question :
Pro Tools LE 8.0-8.0.1 for Mac OS X System Requirements
Answer :
Pro Tools LE 8.0-8.0.1 for Mac OS X has the following system requirements:

Installation Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.5.5 or higher (Leopard)
  
• DVD drive required for Pro Tools LE 8.0 installation DVD
  
• Not required for Download-only Pro Tools...

Question :
Laptop Ranking for Pro Tools LE 8 Compatibility and Performance
Answer :
Compatibility & Performance Rankings:

Compatibility Rankings
Tier 1	T1 host systems are compatible with both USB and FireWire 400 audio interfaces.
Tier 2	T2 host systems are compatible with either USB audio interfaces or FireWire 400...