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[Pending Validation] How do I submit a Transfer of Ownership form for Avid Audio (Digidesign) hardware?

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Question :

How do I submit a Transfer of Ownership form for Avid Audio (Digidesign) hardware?


Answer :

To register used Avid Audio (Digidesign) hardware, you will need to fill out a Transfer of Ownership Form. Registration entitles you to participate in the Avid Hardware Exchange Program and certain repair services for your hardware. Please download...

[Pending Validation] Pro Tools HD 9.0 System Requirements

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Question :
System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Native Systems with Pro Tools HD 9.0 Software
Answer :
Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Native System Requirements with Pro Tools HD 9.0-9.0.3 Software

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets...

[Validated] VENUE Factory Installed Plug-ins

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Question :
How can I install the base set of plug-ins included with VENUE systems?
Answer :

To install plug-ins from a USB Key Disk

  1. Download the plug-ins .zip file to your personal computer.
  2. Unzip the file.
  3. In the unzipped file, locate the TDM Plug-Ins folder.
  4. Copy the TDM Plug-Ins folder to the root level of your USB key...

[Pending Validation] Access violation occurred, unable to read location: 0x00000000 While Launching Pro Tools 9 with an HD Native card

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Question :

Why Does the Error, 'Access violation occurred, unable to read location: 0x00000000' Appear While Launching Pro Tools 9 with an HD Native Card and Windows 7?


Answer :

This Error Can Appear if Pro Tools is Launched on Windows 7 with an HD Native Card that has Firmware v1.02.  The v1.02 HD Native Firmware is for Compatibility with early...

[Pending Validation] An unexpected error occurred while transmitting a firmware image. Error while writing the image to the card. (error -1166)

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Question :

I see the error, 'An unexpected error occurred while transmitting a firmware image. Error while writing the image to the card.  (-1166)' while launching Pro Tools HD 9.0.4 with a Thunderbolt 17" MacBook Pro computer with HD Native hardware.   


Answer :

This error occurs as Pro Tools 9.0.4 cannot upgrade the firmware of...

[Pending Validation] How to Upgrade the HD Native Card firmware from version 1.0 to version 1.0.2 for Thunderbolt MacBook Pro Compatibility.

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Question :

How to Upgrade the HD Native Card firmware from version 1.0 to version 1.0.2 for Thunderbolt MacBook Pro Compatibility.


Answer :

How to Update the HD Native Card's Firmware using a Mac Pro:

  1. Install Pro Tools HD 9.0.4 software on the Mac Pro. (See the Pro Tools Installation Guide for instructions.)
  2. Install the HD Native card in a...