Last Updated : October 23, 2017 Products Affected : Pro_Tools_First

Pro Tools First 12.8.2 Information October 17th, 2017 System Requirements and Compatibility Mac OS 10.11.6 (El Capitan), 10.12.6 (macOS Sierra), and 10.13 (macOS High Sierra) -- note that 10.10 and earlier are not supported Windows 7 64-bit (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate Editions), Windows 8.1 (Standard and Pro Editions), and Windows 10 (Standard and Anniversary Editions) See this page for current system requirements Read Me The Read Me documents important compatibility information, known issues, error messages, issues resolved, etc.

Pro Tools First 12.8.2 Read Me for Win (PDF) [0.04 MB]

Pro Tools First 12.8.2 Read Me for Mac (PDF) [0.04 MB]

Pro Tools First Installation Guide (PDF) [0.01 MB]

What's New in Pro Tools First 12.8.2 (PDF) [1.8 MB]

Authorization

• Pro Tools First software uses iLok copy protection and the license can be installed to your computer or an iLok 2 or iLok 3
• Review/manage your licenses in iLok License Manager
• See the Support section of ilok.com for assistance with iLok License Manager, your iLok account, etc.

Installation

• An Avid Account is needed for software download and Project storage.
• Use the Avid Application Manager to Download & Install Pro Tools First or update from a previous version.
• Pro Tools First is a full installer (not an updater).
• Xpand!2 is not included in the main installer, but can be downloaded for free (launch Pro Tools First then go to Marketplace > Plug-Ins). Other Virtual Instruments and Effects are available for purchase from Marketplace > Plug-Ins.
• Install the latest compatible driver for your Avid interface if using Mbox, Eleven Rack, etc.
• See the Pro Tools First Software Installation Guide for complete instructions.

Late Breaking Technical Issues

• "Maintenance warning" preventing Xpand!2 download.  Update your Billing info here.
• "AAE error -6117" on launch. Install the correct Driver for your audio hardware, then hold N while launching Pro Tools First.
• "Permission denied (13)" while creating a Project?  Get Info on the Project Cache folder (in Documents > Pro Tools) to see that it's set to Read & Write for your user account.

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.
• Registered users should download & install using Application Manager, but can also find Installers in their Avid Accounts.

1. Register/Activate using the Download Now button at apps.avid.com/ProToolsFirst (if you have already activated, simply Login to account.avid.com)
2. Click on My Products and Subscriptions
3. Click on a Pro Tools First... 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)