Support Toolshttp://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:34:26 +0000en-GBSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.166 (http://www.squarespace.com)Will Pro Tools Work On My Computer?10.710.88LionMac OSMountain Lion.compatibilitypro toolswindowswindows 7Mike ThorntonFri, 03 Jan 2020 15:25:00 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2020/1/3/will-pro-tools-work-on-my-computer.html460440:19066593:32756948We often get asked questions about what version of Pro Tools will work with what version of an operating system.

There are some basic guidelines we can offer….

If you want a reliable system stick to the approved systems.

Simply put the current versions of Pro Tools will work on the current versions of the operating systems, like Windows 7 & Mac OS 10.7 or 10.8.

Windows 8 - Nothing is currently supported for Windows 8. Some people are getting it to work, but it is uncharted territory. If you want a reliable system then use Windows 7.

Mac OS 10.8 - Mountain Lion. It is approved for the latest versions of Pro Tools but a lot of people are still having trouble with it. We would currently recommend Lion 10.7.5 is the most reliable solution for Pro Tools.

Pro Tools LE - If you want Pro Tools LE to work with a relatively current version of an operating system you need to get Pro Tools 8.0.5 LE. This should work with Mac OS 10.7, but may not be reliable with Mac OS 10.8.

]]>http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/rss-comments-entry-32756948.xmlWhat's The Latest Version Of Pro Tools ?Neil HesterFri, 03 Jan 2020 00:06:00 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2020/1/3/whats-the-latest-version-of-pro-tools.html460440:19066593:31695489

So you have Pro Tools 8 or 9 etc and you want to find what the last update version was and download it?

The Avid website is an absolute nightmare to find what you are looking for so I’m linking to some very important pages that get you exactly what you need.

For Windows Users:
Compatibility & Upgrade Information for Pro Tools on Windows. 

For Mac Users:
Compatibility & Upgrade Information for Pro Tools on Mac. 

]]>http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/rss-comments-entry-31695489.xmlAvid Knowledge Base - Windows Guide - Windows 7 and XP Optimizations And TroubleshootingNeil HesterThu, 02 Jan 2020 15:20:00 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2020/1/2/avid-knowledge-base-windows-guide-windows-7-and-xp-optimizat.html460440:19066593:29804750

For Windows XP follow this guide: 
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Troubleshooting/en349591

For Windows 7 follow this one: 
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Troubleshooting/en349411

 

]]>http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/rss-comments-entry-29804750.xmlTroubleshooting Blue Screens With Windows AKA BSOD'sNeil HesterThu, 02 Jan 2020 14:20:00 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2020/1/2/troubleshooting-blue-screens-with-windows-aka-bsods.html460440:19066593:32784818
Getting Blue Screens or BSOD’s with the Windows Operating system can be a real PITA !
Diagnosing the problem can be like hunting for a needle in a haystack.
Heres a link to the Microsoft Community pages that gives some insight into how to try and narrow down the cause and then what to do about it. (Scroll down past the initial question and read the Answers)

Microsoft Community BSOD Troubleshooting 

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http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Troubleshooting/en423791

Optimizations

  • Required Optimizations
  • Configure System Preferences
]]>http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/rss-comments-entry-29804730.xmlProTools Prefs & Database Helper - MacRuss HughesWed, 01 Jan 2020 20:19:00 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2020/1/1/protools-prefs-database-helper-mac.html460440:19066593:29793803

This great helper app from Jean-Charles Deshaies is currently not available. His site is down and has been for a while.

But the good news is we have a copies available to download.

v2.3 for Pro Tools 7 to 9

v2.5 for Pro Tools 10

Jean Charles, do get in touch with us if we help you.

 

]]>http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/rss-comments-entry-29793803.xmlTrasher - Preference And Database Tool For WindowsDatabaseHelperPreferenceToolTrashTrasherNeil HesterWed, 01 Jan 2020 14:44:00 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2020/1/1/trasher-preference-and-database-tool-for-windows.html460440:19066593:29804425
There are different versions depending on your version of Pro Tools

For Pro Tools 10.3.5 onward’s
This is a self contained installer that extracts the app to the correct places, It includes the option to update a previous Trasher 10 install, Read the ReadMe .pdf included for full details. 

Download

For Pro Tools 10.0 up to 10.3.4

Download

Place inside your Documents folder (NOT public Documents folder) and run. a full Read Me will be available once launched.

Backs up and Restores Pro Tools Preferences and DAE Prefs.
Backs up and Restores Pro Tools I/O Settings.
Backs up and Restores Pro Tools Plug-Ins Settings.
Recycles Pro Tools Preferences and DAE Prefs.
Recycles Pro Tools Databases
Opens RTAS Used and Unused Plug-Ins folders.
Opens AAX Used and Unused Plug-Ins folders.
Opens Pro Tools 10 Reference Guide and Documentation - ReadMes folder.
Opens Avid Log Files folder.

For Pro Tools 8.04 through 9

Download

 

For Pro Tools 8.01 and earlier

Download

 

 

]]>http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/rss-comments-entry-29804425.xmlMac Back-Up And Cloning AppsMac OSRuss HughesWed, 27 Mar 2013 07:48:42 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2013/3/27/mac-back-up-and-cloning-apps.html460440:19066593:33155648

Here’s a couple of apps for backing up a Mac.

 

 

]]>http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/rss-comments-entry-33155648.xmlAATranslator - Translate projects from one DAW or NLE to another - WindowsNeil HesterSun, 04 Nov 2012 14:20:29 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2012/11/4/aatranslator-translate-projects-from-one-daw-or-nle-to-anoth.html460440:19066593:30296985

Convert sessions to/from ProTools, Audition, Vegas, Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude/Sequoia, Reaper, Tracktion, Ardour, Studio One, Studio Live, Wavelab, Pyramix, Audiofile, Fairlight, Waveframe, DAR, N-Track, Sadie, Tascam, Logic, Logic Pro, Media Composer/Adrenaline, Paris, Soundscape, Sonar, Digital Performer, Grass Valley, Lightworks, Cool Edit Pro, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, SAW Studio, TripleDat, Ableton Live.

Full Info on the AA Translator Website

]]>http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/rss-comments-entry-30296985.xmlWaveKnife For WindowsNeil HesterSat, 03 Nov 2012 17:20:12 +0000http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/support-tools/2012/11/3/waveknife-for-windows.html460440:19066593:30293541

You have got some audio sampling CDs?

You’d like to have all samples in WAV format but you don’t want to spend countless hours cutting and trimming every sample manually using a WAV-editor?

Then WaveKnife is what you are looking for !
 
Get it here

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