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Pro Tools 12.0 Information & Downloads

Last Updated : March 26, 2015
Products Affected : All, Pro_Tools_1_6, Pro_Tools_HD

Pro Tools 12.0 Information & Downloads

March 23, 2015

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools 12 Software (more info)
  • Pro Tools 12.0 supports Mac OS X 10.10.2 (Yosemite), 10.9.5 (Mavericks) and 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion)
  • Pro Tools 12.0 supports Windows 8.1 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit
  • Avid Artist, S3, S5-Hybrid and MCPro Users: EuControl and Workstation are not officially qualified with Yosemite at this time.
Upgrading to Yosemite is not recommended yet for use with these products.
  • If using Pro Tools 12.0 with Avid Artist, S3, S5-Hybrid and MCPro on Mountain Lion or Mavericks you should install EuControl 3.2 or higher (My Artist Login)
  • S6 owners should update to version 1.4.1 if using Pro Tools 12.0 or higher (Avid Account > My Products and Subscriptions > S6 Software Update > Show)
  • Read Me and What's New files
    The Read Me file documents important compatibility information, known issues, error messages, issues resolved, etc.
    Authorization
    • Pro Tools 12.0 software requires a Pro Tools 12 iLok authorization (license) to run
    • Pro Tools HD 12.0 software requires both Pro Tools 12 and Pro Tools HD 12 iLok authorizations (licenses) to run
    • Review the licenses on your iLok at ilok.com or in iLok License Manager
    • See the Support section of ilok.com for assistance with iLok License Manager, your iLok account, etc.
    Installation
    • Pro Tools 12.0 is a full installer (not an updater that requires a previous version installed).
    • Pro Tools 12.0 uses a single installer for both Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD, only the iLok authorization is different
    • Virtual Instruments and Effects for Pro Tools 12 are installed by the First AIR Effects Bundle and First AIR Instruments Bundle (formerly a single Creative Collection Installer in PT11).  Run these in addition to the Pro Tools installer. (more info)
    • Pro Tools HDX/HD Native Mac users, be sure to install the HD 12.0 driver. The HD driver may be found in the Driver Installers folder included in the 12.0 download.
    • Non-HD users, please install the latest compatible driver for your Avid interface
    • The Pro Tools application is not automatically added to the Dock on Mac OS X, but can be manually added by dragging the application icon to the Dock
    • See the Pro Tools 12 Software Installation Guide for complete instructions
    Co-Installation
    • Pro Tools 12.0 co-install with Pro Tools 10.x is supported using Mac OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion (details)
    • Pro Tools 12.0 co-install with Media Composer (details)
    • Co-install of Pro Tools 11.x and Media Composer on Windows does not allow Media Composer to be a Video Satellite (details)
    HDX Firmware Update
    • Pro Tools 11.2.2 and higher requires a firmware update for HDX cards
    • Firmware update takes place during Pro Tools launch
    • The firmware update was tested for backwards compatibility with Pro Tools 10.3.6 and later
    Late Breaking Technical Issues
    • HD hardware is not supported by CoreAudio on Yosemite. iTunes users, please check the Read Me. Native Instruments users, click here
    • Click here for Pro Tools 12.x Satellite Link and Video Satellite compatibility updates
    Downloads
    • Review the Read Me file and Late Breaking Technical Issues before installing or updating Pro Tools for known issues that could impact your workflow.
    • Upgrades available from earlier versions of Pro Tools can be purchased from the Avid Store or Avid Reseller
    • Registered owners of Pro Tools 12 can download Installers from their Avid Account:
    1. Log In to https://account.avid.com
    2. Click on My Products and Subscriptions
    3. Click on a Pro Tools 12... product in your list
    4. Click Show to see the available files
    5. Click on a file name to download the file (Note: If a Server Error is preventing downloads, click here)

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