Avid Protools 9 Audio production sofware
(Crossgrade form protool LE and Protool M-Power available . Call 800-452-2991)
The next generation of pro audio production
Open yourself to the possibilities. Pro Tools 9 redefines the world’s most popular, most advanced music and audio production platform with an all-new, completely re-architected, open version of Pro Tools software, giving you what you asked for—and so much more. Work with an audio interface—or without. Create bigger, better-sounding mixes with more tracks, Automatic Delay Compensation, and other pro features included as standard. Open your workflow to projects created in other audio and video software—and to the entire Avid Artist Series and Pro Series (formerly Euphonix) console/controller line. With Pro Tools 9, you can truly compose, record, sequence, edit, and mix the way you want—in more ways than ever.
• Work the way you want—with your favorite Avid audio interface, third-party Core Audio/ASIO interface (up to 32 channels supported), or standalone
• Create bigger mixes with more simultaneous audio tracks—up to 96 or 192* voices
• Get coveted pro features such as multitrack Beat Detective, OMF/AAF/MXF interchange, DigiBase Pro, and full Import Session Data dialog as standard
• Create better-sounding, phase-accurate mixes with Automatic Delay Compensation
• Expand your hands-on control options with EUCON integration for Artist and Pro Series consoles/controllers
• Work with video more easily with the Time Code Ruler and variable stereo pan depths, and mix in surround with the updated 7.1 surround panner*
• Create complex mixes with 256 internal busses, 160 aux tracks, and 512* total audio tracks
• Share your music mixes with anyone with included MP3 Export
Work the way you want
Get the flexibility of using Pro Tools 9 with your favorite Avid audio interface or third-party Core Audio- or ASIO-compatible interface—or use Pro Tools 9 completely standalone† for easy on-the-go creation.
Create bigger, better mixes
Develop larger, more complex projects, with up to 96 or 192* simultaneous audio tracks, 128 instrument tracks, 512 MIDI tracks, 256 internal busses, and 160 aux tracks. See all track specifications.
Be more creative with coveted professional tools
Work efficiently and get the best sonic results with Automatic Delay Compensation, multitrack Beat Detective, full Import Session Data dialog, DigiBase Pro, and other separately priced add-ons—now standard.
Collaborate with others more easily
Team up with other creators, editors, and mixers easily—with built-in OMF/AAF/MXF file interchange support, you can exchange projects created in other audio and video software with Pro Tools and vice-versa.
Get more options to grab hold of your mix
Along with C|24 and ICON*, you can now use Avid Artist Series and Pro Series consoles and controllers to enhance your editing and mixing workflow, thanks to added EUCON integration.
Work with picture in more ways
Expand your post production capabilities with powerful features now included as standard, such as the Time Code Ruler, OMF/AAF/MXF interchange, variable stereo pan depths, and updated 7.1 surround panner*.
System Requirements with Pro Tools 9.0 Software
For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following minimum system requirements.
Important: Avid dedicates a significant amount of engineering resources and time to test and qualify specific platform configurations. While such systems may operate without problems, please understand we cannot provide support should you choose to use a non-qualified system.
Mac Systems
Computer: Avid-qualified Apple computer (see details)
System Software: Snow Leopard: Mac OS X 10.6.2, 10.6.3, or 10.6.4 (32 or 64-bit)*
Total System RAM: 2GB minimum, 4GB or more recommended
*Pro Tools 9 has not been qualified with Mac OS X 10.6.5 (released November 10, 2010)
Windows Systems
Computer: Avid-qualified Windows-based computer (see details)
System Software: Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (32 or 64-bit)
Total System RAM: 2GB minimum, 4GB or more recommended
Additional Requirements
Avid Audio Interfaces and Peripherals (see details)
Audio Drive Requirements: One or More Hard Disk Drives Dedicated for Audio Record and Playback (see details)
System Hard Drive: Minimum 15GB free space on startup drive required for Pro Tools installation
Graphics Card: Dedicated Graphics Card highly recommended (see details)
Video Peripherals (see details)
Third Party Audio Interfaces (see details)
Mac Aggregate Device Info (see details)
Driver Updates
If you are upgrading to Pro Tools 9, please download and install the latest drivers for your hardware from the following page:
Driver Downloads and Updates for Pro Tools 9 (avid.com/drivers)
Plug-in Compatibility
Pro Tools Plug-in Compatibility Grid
