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Mbox — Powerful Micro Studio Music Production System
Mbox is a 2-channel USB audio peripheral specifically engineered to offer you precision sound in a very small, very portable package. Powered by Pro Tools LE software, Mbox integrates audio and MIDI recording, editing, real-time mixing and Internet collaboration with acclaimed Digidesign and Focusrite performance. Now you can experience the power of Pro Tools for under $500 USD.Digi 002 — FireWire-based Pro Tools LE music production system
Working with your computer through a single FireWire connection, Digi 002 pairs Pro Tools LE software with an integrated control surface to provide you with an ideal, finger-friendly music production environment. Record, edit, process, mix and master your projects with hands-on efficiency, then tuck Digi 002 under your arm, take it to a gig, and use it as an 8x4x2 digital mixer complete with EQ, dynamics, delay, and reverb with snapshots. Experience the power of Pro Tools in an all-in-one solution for under $2,500 USD.

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Digi 002 Rack

Digi 002 Rack — FireWire-based Pro Tools LE Studio-in-a-box
Designed with both recording and performing musicians in mind, Digi 002 Rack is an affordable Firewire-based Pro Tools solution that packs all the punch of Digi 002 (minus the control surface) into a 2U rack-mountable unit. With Digi 002 Rack and Pro Tools LE software, you'll have everything you need to create professional audio productions with the ease, power, and flexibility intrinsic to the Pro Tools family. And because it's FireWire-based, Digi 002 Rack offers portability that makes it equally viable for studio and live applications. Experience the power of Pro Tools in an all-in-one solution for just $1,295 USD.

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Limited-time Offer: 30% Off Pro Tools Learning Resources
Through November 30, 2004, Pro Tools users can visit the DigiStore (store.digidesign.com), browse through the wide selection of Pro Tools-related learning media, and purchase any number of items at 30% off list pricing! [more]




Introducing iLok.com — New Plug-in Authorization Management Tool
Used in conjunction with PACE’s iLok USB Smart Key (required for all Digidesign and Digidesign-distributed plug-ins, plus many other third-party plug-ins and software options), the iLok.com website [more]




Digidesign Enters Live Sound Market with New Digital Mixing Console
Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID), today announced plans to enter the sound reinforcement market with a new digital mixing console system aimed at professionals in a wide range of live performance venues... [more]




Digi 001 Software Support Coming to an End
Following the release of Pro Tools LE 6.4 software, Digidesign will no longer continue to include support for Digi 001 systems in future Pro Tools software releases. In order for Digidesign to continue developing new features, [more]




System Development for Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems Coming to an End
Introduced in September of 1998, Pro Tools|24 MIX systems have provided many years of service for our customers. [more]




Answerbase — Instant online answers to technical questions
Pro Tools users — Check out Answerbase for instant answers to your technical questions. [more]




Check out DiSK!
New to the site, a resource for all Pro Tools users [more]




DigiStore — TL|Everyphase, Antares Filter, and more...
Check out the online DigiStore for this cool bag, books, plug-ins, software and more. [more]




Book a FREE Demo at Your Local Dealer
Digidesign Reps are at dealers everyday of the year. Sign up for a free Pro Tools demo today. [more]




Check out this month's DigiZine
Digidesign's online monthly magazine is packed with user stories and tips, and on-going columns you won't want to miss. [more]

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Digidesign Product Compatibility Documents


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Windows XP Service Pack 2 Compatibility Alert
Digidesign is currently testing Windows XP Service Pack 2, but it is not yet qualified. There have been reports of problems from some users. We strongly recommend that users continue using Service Pack I until Digidesign officially qualifies Service Pack 2 for use with Pro Tools. How to disable Automatic Updates in Windows XP


See also:
Pro Tools General Overview
System Software Version Summary



Pro Tools|HD 1, HD 2 , HD 3 & all HD Accel


Pro Tools 6.4 for Windows XP

Pro Tools 6.4 for Mac OS X 10.3



Previous Releases


Pro Tools 6.2.3 for Mac OS X 10.3

Pro Tools 6.2 for Mac OS X 10.2

Pro Tools 6.2 for Windows XP



Non-Accel Pro Tools|HD Systems Only


Pro Tools 6.1 for Windows XP

Pro Tools 6.1 for Mac OS X 10.2

Pro Tools 5.3.1 for Mac OS 9



Panther & G5 Compatibility


Mac OS X 10.3 with G5 & G4



Pro Tools|24 MIX, MIXplus, MIX3


Pro Tools 6.4.1 for Windows XP

Pro Tools 6.4.1 for Mac OS X 10.3

Pro Tools 6.1 for Mac OS X 10.2

Mac OS 9



Pro Tools|24


Windows XP

Mac OS X

Mac OS 9



AVoption|V10


Windows XP



AVoption|XL


Windows XP

Mac OS X

Mac OS 9



Avid Unity MediaNetwork


Windows XP Pro

Mac OS 9



DigiTranslator


Windows XP

Mac OS X

Mac OS 9



DV Toolkit for Pro Tools LE


Mac OS X & Windows XP



MachineControl


Windows XP

Mac OS X



MP3 Option


Mac & Windows



FireWire Drive Requirements


Avid MediaDrive rS80, DigiDrive FireWire 80


Windows XP

Mac OS X

Mac OS 9




Digi 002


Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Windows XP

Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Mac OS X 10.3

Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2



Digi 002 Rack


Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Windows XP

Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Mac OS X 10.3

Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2



Mbox


Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Windows XP

Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Mac OS X 10.3

Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2



Avid Express Studio


System Requirements for Windows XP



Digi 001


Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Windows XP

Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Mac OS X 10.3

Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2



Audiomedia III & ToolBox


Windows XP

Mac OS X

Mac OS 9



Pro Tools FREE*


Windows 98 & Windows Me

Mac OS 8.6 & OS 9



* There is no Pro Tools Free version for Windows XP or Mac OS X.


Version Summaries


Pro Tools 6.1 Compatibility Summary

Pro Tools 6.1 for Windows XP: What's Changed from 5.x for Windows XP

Pro Tools 6.1 for Mac OS X: What's Changed from Pro Tools 5.x for Mac OS 9



Compatibility Updates


Change History - Revised August 24, 2004



Digidesign Hardware Drivers


Digidesign ASIO Driver for Windows XP

Digidesign WaveDriver for Windows XP

Digidesign Core Audio Driver for Mac OS X



Additional Technical Information & Specifications for Digidesign Products:


Technical Document Library

Products Section




Legacy Software Releases

 



Pro Tools TDM 6.1 for Windows XP


Pro Tools|24 MIX



Pro Tools TDM 5.3.3 for Windows XP


Pro Tools|HD



Pro Tools TDM 5.3.1 for Windows XP/2000


Pro Tools|24 MIX

Pro Tools|24



AVoption


Mac OS 9



Pro Tools 5.0.1 for Pro Tools III PCI


Pro Tools III PCI Mac OS



Applications


MasterList CD for Mac OS 9

Soft SampleCell for Mac OS 9



Version Summaries


Pro Tools|HD 5.3.3 for Windows XP Summary

Pro Tools|HD 5.3.1 for Mac OS 9 Summary

Pro Tools|24 & MIX 5.1.3 for Mac OS 9 Summary

PT 5 Apple G4 Qualification Summary




Pro Tools LE 5.3.3 for Windows XP


Mbox



Pro Tools LE 5.3.2 for Windows XP


Digi 002



Pro Tools LE 5.3.1 for Windows XP


Digi 001

Audiomedia III & ToolBox



Pro Tools LE 5.3.2 for Mac OS 9


Digi 002



Pro Tools LE 5.2.1 for Mac OS 9


Mbox



Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 for Mac OS 9


Digi 001

Audiomedia III & Toolbox



Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 for Win 98 SE/Me


Digi 001

Audiomedia III & ToolBox



Additional Technical Information & Specifications for Legacy Products:


Compatibility Document Archive

Technical Document Library

Legacy Products ProPix




For other previous compatibility documents, see the Compatibility Archive. For additional technical information and specifications, see the Technical Document Library in Support and the Products section of the website.




About These Documents — System Software Version Summary


These web pages contain compatibility information for currently shipping systems and software:


Pro Tools TDM systems:


Pro Tools|HD 1

Pro Tools|HD 2 Accel

Pro Tools|HD 3 Accel



With the following Pro Tools TDM software:


Pro Tools 6.4 for Windows XP

Pro Tools 6.4 for Mac OS 10.3 "Panther" on G4 & G5

Pro Tools 6.2r2 for Mac OS 10.2.8 "Jaguar" on G5

Pro Tools 6.2 for Mac OS 10.2.x "Jaguar" on G4



Pro Tools LE Systems


Digi 002

Digi 002 Rack

Mbox



With the following Pro Tools LE software:


Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" on G4 & G5

Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2.6 & 10.2.8 "Jaguar" on G4

Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 for Windows XP



Pro Tools 6.4 for Mac OS X & Windows XP is a cross-platform release with support for the following systems: Pro Tools TDM (Pro Tools|HD Accel, Pro Tools|HD) and Pro Tools LE (Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Digi 001, Mbox). A separate release of Pro Tools 6.4 for MIX systems will follow.


Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2 and Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Windows XP are the last releases with support for the Audiomedia III card. (although unsupported, Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 for Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" allows the AM III card as a choice)


Pro Tools 6.1 for Mac OS X & Windows XP was a cross-platform release with support for the following systems: Pro Tools TDM (Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools|24 MIX, Pro Tools|24) and Pro Tools LE (Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Digi 001, Mbox, Audiomedia III & ToolBox).


For Digidesign and Development Partner OS X info, see also: Pro Tools 6 Plug-In Compatibility Reference


These pages also contain compatibility information for these previous systems and software:


Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools|24 & MIX systems with Pro Tools TDM software version 6.1 for Mac OS X & Windows XP

Pro Tools|HD systems with Pro Tools software version 5.3.1 for Mac OS 9

Pro Tools|HD systems with Pro Tools software version 5.3.3 for Windows XP

Pro Tools|24 & MIX TDM systems with Pro Tools software version 5.3.1 for Windows XP & 2000

Pro Tools|24 & MIX TDM systems with Pro Tools software version 5.1.1, 5.1.3 & 5.2 for Mac OS 9

Digi 002 systems with Pro Tools LE software version 5.3.2 for Mac OS 9

Digi 002 systems with Pro Tools LE software version 5.3.2 for Windows XP

Digi 001 & Audiomedia III/ToolBox systems with Pro Tools LE software version 6.1.2 for Mac OS X

Digi 001 & Audiomedia III/ToolBox systems with Pro Tools LE software version 5.1.1 & 5.2.1 for Mac OS 9

Mbox systems with Pro Tools LE software version 5.3.3 for Windows XP

Mbox systems with Pro Tools LE software version 5.2.1 for Mac OS 9

Pro Tools III TDM (supported by Pro Tools version 5.0.1 only)

Digi 001 & Audiomedia III/ToolBox systems with Pro Tools LE software version 5.1.1 for Windows 98 SE & Windows Me



Pro Tools FREE Software




Pro Tools FREE for Mac OS 8.6/OS 9 software, based on Pro Tools LE version 5.0.1. (will not run in OS X or in "Classic" mode under OS X)




Pro Tools FREE for Windows 98SE & Windows Me software, based on Pro Tools LE version 5.0.1. (will not install or run on ANY other Windows systems, such as Windows XP, 2000, or NT)




For additional technical information and specifications, see the Technical Document Library and the Products Section of the website. For older compatibility documents, see the Compatibility Archive.


Pro Tools Software Requirements — General Overview


All Digidesign Pro Tools systems include Pro Tools TDM or LE software, at no additional charge

Pro Tools software is not sold separately, except as version upgrades for existing Pro Tools systems

All Pro Tools TDM & LE software requires compatible Digidesign hardware in order to work

Pro Tools TDM & LE software will not work in "standalone" mode without Digidesign hardware

Pro Tools TDM and LE software cannot be used with third-party sound cards and hardware without Digidesign hardware



The only exception to this is Pro Tools FREE software for Mac OS 8.6/OS 9 and Windows 98/Me, which works in standalone mode with the Apple Sound Manager in Mac OS 8.6/OS 9 and some Sound Manager compatible third-party hardware in Mac OS 8.6/OS 9. Pro Tools FREE for Windows 98/Me requires a sound card. See the Pro Tools FREE compatibility documents for more information.


Expanding Digidesign Hardware I/O


Only Pro Tools TDM systems can be expanded with extra cards and audio interfaces

Only a single Pro Tools LE hardware system can be accessed by Pro Tools LE

While Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Digi 001 Pro Tools LE systems can all be expanded using third-party A/D and D/A hardware up to 18 simultaneous I/O using the 8 ADAT light pipe connection and stereo S/PDIF connections, 2 LE systems cannot be used together on the same computer.



Please Note: Pro Tools software versions prior to Pro Tools 6.0 are not compatible with the Mac OS X operating system, or in "Classic" mode when booted in OS X. In order to use Pro Tools 5 with the Mac OS, it is necessary to boot in OS 9 on Apple computers. Choose OS 9 in your Startup Disk control panel or hold down the Option key while booting, then choose OS 9.