Specifications

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Conventions Used in
Pro Tools Documentation
Pro Tools documentation uses the following
conventions to indicate menu choices, keyboard
commands, and mouse commands:
The names of
Commands, Options, and Settings
that appear on-screen are in a different font.
The following symbols are used to highlight
important information:
System Requirements and
Compatibility for Plug-Ins
To use Pro Tools plug-ins, you need the follow-
ing:
•Any of the following systems:
• An Avid-qualified system running
Pro Tools or Pro Tools HD
• A qualified Avid VENUE system
(TDM only)
• A qualified Avid Media Composer
®
system
(AudioSuite and RTAS only)
• An Avid-qualified system and a third-party
software application that supports the
RTAS, TDM, or AudioSuite plug-in stan-
dards
• USB Smart Key (iLok), for plug-ins that can be
purchased or rented
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide
support for hardware and software it has tested
and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of
Avid-qualified computers, operating systems,
hard drives, and third-party devices, visit:
www.avid.com/compatibility
Third-Party Plug-In Support
For information on third-party plug-ins for
Pro Tools and VENUE systems, please refer to
the documentation that came with your plug-in.
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the
File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control
key and press the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control
key and click the mouse
button
Right-click Click with the right
mouse button
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the
most from your Pro Tools system.
Important Notices include information that
could affect your Pro Tools session data or
the performance of your Pro Tools system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or
mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in
this guide and other Avid documentation.
The iLok USB Smart Key is not supplied
with plug-ins or software options. You can
use the one included with certain Pro Tools
systems (such as Pro Tools|HD-series sys-
tems), or purchase one separately.