Digidesign Product Compatibility Documents Pro Tools|HD 1, HD 2, & HD 3 Digi 001 Mac OS Mac OS Pro Tools|24 MIX, MIXplus, & MIX3 Mbox Mac OS Mac OS Windows 2000 Windows 98/Me Pro Tools|24 ToolBox XP, ToolBox CD, & Audiomedia III Mac OS Mac OS Windows 2000 Windows 98/Me Pro Tools III Mac OS* Pro Tools FREE Mac OS* Windows 98/Me* Avid Unity MediaNet DigiStudio Mac OS Pro Tools 5.2 TDM Mac OS Pro Tools 5.2.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. © Copyright 2002 Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.
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Pro Tools|HD Plug-In Finder ● Optional Digidesign Hardware ● ● ● ● ● ProControl Fader Pack (up to 5) Edit Pack Control|24 SYNC I/O MB recommended (Pro Tools application "Preferred" memory allocation set to 225 MB) * Default session sizes are 64 tracks at 44.1/48 kHz, 32 tracks at 88.2/96 kHz and 12 tracks at 176/192 kHz Monitor, color required, minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 Opcode OMS v2.3.8 (supplied) Optional Digidesign Audio Interfaces Apple QuickTime v5.0.
Other Digidesign PCI Card Options - Pro Tools|HD for the Mac OS HD Core & HD Process Up to 7 HD cards can be used in a single ProTools|HD system ● 1 HD Core card ● Plus up to 6 HD Process cards ● ● Or any combination of HD Core and HD Process cards up to 7 total (Note: the use of 6 or 7 HD cards requires Mac OS 9.2.
● DSP Farm card (Pro Tools III/Pro Tools|24) ● Digi 001 ● Audiomedia III ● Pro Tools III Disk I/O ● Pro Tools Project card ● Project II card SampleCell II SampleCell II Card without TDM module The one exception is the SampleCell II card, although the TDM bus cannot be connected to the Pro Tools HD card because the SampleCell TDM Module is not compatible with Pro Tools|HD systems.
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Expansion Chassis Requirements - Pro Tools|HD Systems for Mac OS Up to 7 HD cards can be used in a single ProTools|HD system ● 1 HD Core card ● Plus up to 6 HD Process cards ● Or any combination of HD Core and HD Process cards up to 7 total ● Note: the use of 6 or 7 HD cards requires Mac OS 9.2.
Support/Tech Support section of the website. Additional Expansion Chassis Requirements Optional SCSI Accelerator card bundle (by Apple): For maximum track count, this configuration requires use of a qualified SCSI accelerator card. Optional SCSI accelerator cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate. ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.
DigiSnakes & DigiLink — Pro Tools|HD for the Mac OS DigiSnakes ● All DigiSnakes are 110 ohm digital grade cable (except TDIF-TDIF data cable) ● TDIF-TDIF DigiSnake is for TDIF use only. Use only on TDIF digital connectors. ● ● ● The +4/-10 Padded DigiSnake is an output-only snake for use only on the 192 I/O +4 dBU output port. You can use any other snake for the 192 I/O -10dBv input connector. The ProControl snake has one DB25 connector with a reversed pin-out to match the ProControl.
Optional Digidesign Software - Pro Tools|HD Systems Note: A Digidesign-qualified external diskette drive (USB floppy drive) is required for most software installations when used with qualified Apple Powermac G4 (AGP)models. Exceptions such as serial or iLok license card authorization are pointed out below. ● Access Virus v1.2 — iLok Aphex Aural Exciter v2.0 — iLok Aphex Big Bottom Pro v2.0 — iLok Bruno/Reso v1.3 — iLok DINR v3.5 — Broadband Noise Reduction-AS & Broadband Noise Reduction-TDM.
Qualified External Floppy Diskette Drives Although not required with Pro Tools installation, a Digidesign-qualified external floppy diskette drive (USB floppy drive) may be required for installation of some Plug-Ins and optional software applications when used with Macintosh Blue & White G3, G4, or PowerBook models.
MachineControl with Pro Tools|HD Systems for Mac OS Digidesign's MachineControl option is officially supported with the Pro Tools|HD system. Remote deck emulation mode is available for use with the following controllers: ● Soundmaster ION/ATOM ● Colin Broad SR4 ● Timeline Microlynx ● Timeline KCU, Lynx, Lynx2 Note: MachineControl's 9-pin remote deck emulation mode does not work via the serial port on the SYNC I/O or the serial ports of the HD Core and Process cards.
MasterList CD Version 2.4 Requirements Computer Requirements MasterList CD version 2.4 is a Mac OS product which is qualified to run on any Power Macintosh computer listed in these Digidesign Product Compatibility Documents, with 8 MB of RAM dedicated to the MasterList CD application. External Diskette Drive Requirements A Digidesign-qualified external diskette drive (USB floppy drive) is required for installation of MasterList CD when used with Macintosh Blue & White G3 or G4models.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Teac CR-R58S Teac CR-R56S Yamaha CRW2100SXZ Yamaha CRW8824S Yamaha CRW8424S Yamaha CRW 6416S Yamaha CRW4260T Yamaha CRW4416S Yamaha CDR400AT/400t/400c Yamaha CDE-100 Yamaha CDE-102 For specifications and further details regarding individual burners and their use with MasterList CD, see the MasterList CD Compatible CD Recorders Specification Grid Supported Digidesign Systems for optional higher quality analog and digital output: ● Pro Tools|HD1, HD2 & HD3 ● Pro Tools|24 MIX, MIXplu
Soft SampleCell™ Supported Mac OS: ● ● ● 9.0.4 9.1 9.2 Supported CPUs: ● ● Macintosh Desktop Blue & White G3, all models (Beige G3 NOT supported) Macintosh Desktop G4, all models Installation & Authorization Soft SampleCell 3.1 ships with a floppy disk authorization and an iLok license card. Installation requires one of the following: ● An iLok USB Smart Key, included with all Pro Tools|HD core systems or sold separately at Digidesign Dealers, the DigiStore, or see the "Where to Buy" section at www.
More Information: ● Product Specification Sheet Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index
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Digidesign recommends the following: Move the folder named "Multiprocessing" from the System Folder "Extensions" folder to the "Extensions (Disabled)" folder and restart. **Both models: early 733 with level 3 cache and Quicksilver 733 without level 3 cache. Additional Information ● ● See the Digidesign 2001 & 2002 G4 Qualification Summary for additional details on newest models. See Apple's tech archive on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.
Apple's revised USB support allows for booting from a USB drive, therefore you should not boot up your system with an authorization disk inserted in the USB Drive. SCSI Accelerator Card For maximum track count, the G4 requires the use of a qualified SCSI HBA card. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled by Apple with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate.
* ProMax DH-Max Notes: Occasionally when booting a system with the ProMax DH-Max dual monitor card, the top portion of the monitors are black, the apple menu bar appears in the middle of the screen, the bottom portion of the desktop is unreachable, or the desktop may be offset to one side. A reboot will usually solve this problem. Otherwise, you can open the Monitor control panel and rearrange the monitors. Known Issues: Not Supported at Initial Release Pro Tools 5.
The following Digidesign hardware is not compatible with Pro Tools|HD systems: ● ● ● ● Universal Slave Driver Video Slave Driver SMPTE Slave Driver SampleCell II TDM Module Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index
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(Disabled)" folder and restart. 4. The current version of DigiTest does not yet recognize the 2002 models because of their newer graphics cards and will give an incorrect error message that your system is misconfigured (even though it is configured correctly). Follow the instructions to continue past the error message to have DigiTest analyze your Digidesign cards.
● ● ● ● ● 888 I/O™ 882|20 I/O™ 882 I/O™ 24-bit ADAT Bridge I/O™ 1622 I/O™ Expansion Chassis ● ● ● ● Pro Tools® 13-Slot Expansion Chassis Pro Tools® 7-Slot Expansion Chassis SBS 13-slot Expansion Chassis Magma 7-slot P7R-D1 Optional Digidesign Hardware ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● AVoption AVoption|XL Control24™ Edit Pack™ (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Motor Mix (1.0.8) ProControl® with up to 5 Fader Pack™ units (5 Fader Packs require Pro Tools 5.
● Appian Jeronimo™ 2000 Macintosh (with version 1.4.1 drivers and the included firmware update. additional notes) ProMax DH-Max (disable ProMax drivers when using with Pro Tools. Both monitors set to ● NVIDIA GeForce4 MX (as shipped from Apple — standard on the 933 MHz & Dual 1 GHz ● ATI Radeon 7500 (as shipped from Apple — standard on the 800 MHz Power Mac G4) ● "thousands of colors" instead of 256.
Does not contain information on Pro Tools|HD or Mbox systems, both released in 2002, or the single processor 800 MHz Power Mac G4, 933 MHz Power Mac G4, and Dual 1-GHz PowerPC G4 models at the top of this page.
● ● ● ● ● ● Pro Tools®|24 MIX Pro Tools®|24 MIXplus Pro Tools®|24 MIX3 Pro Tools®|24 Digi 001™ Digi ToolBox™ XP (Audiomedia III) Optional PCI Cards ● ● ● ● ● MIX Farm™ MIX I/O DSP Farm SampleCell II™ Plus (the use of multiple SampleCell II cards in 2001 G4 models requires Pro Tools 5.1.
Storage ● ● ● ● ● DigiDrive® 9|10k, 18|10k, 36|10k ATTO ExpressPro Tools disk utility (Note: Mac OS 9.2 requires ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.7 or higher, available at: http://www.attotech.
466 MHz Power Mac G4 533 MHz Power Mac G4 667 MHz Power Mac G4 733 MHz Power Mac G4 (1st generation, with 1 MB backside level 3 cache) Dual 533 MHz Power Mac G4 Qualification limited to the following products: ● Pro Tools® 5.1 or higher software running on Mac OS v9.
● ● ● ● ● Edit Pack™ (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Control|24™ (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Universal Slave Driver (USD™) SampleCell II™ Plus (the use of multiple SampleCell II cards in 2001 G4 models requires Pro Tools 5.1.
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on the same partition or hard drive with Mac OS 9.x that you use as your startup drive for Pro Tools on pre-Quicksilver G4 models. 3. Pro Tools currently does not utilize the second processor in dual processor Power Mac G4 models. If problems (such as -6042 errors) occur when using Pro Tools on one of these machines, Digidesign recommends the following: Move the folder named "Multiprocessing" from the System Folder "Extensions" folder to the "Extensions (Disabled)" folder and restart. 4.
Control Surfaces & MIDI Interfaces with Pro Tools|HD Systems for Mac OS Control Surfaces Digidesign supports the following control surfaces for use with Pro Tools|HD systems & Pro Tools version 5.
Third-Party Video Capture Cards The following third-party video capture card has been tested for use with Pro Tools|HD systems with Pro Tools 5.3 and higher: ● Aurora Fuse — Aurora Fuse drivers 2.0.2 or higher required.
Pro Tools|HD Hard Drive Minimum Requirements Minimum Drive Requirements ● SCSI interface: Wide single-ended or low-voltage differential (LVD or Ultra 160) ● Disk drive rotational speed: 7200 RPM or faster ● Buffer Size: 512K or larger ● Drives must be dedicated for audio (internal or external) ● ● ● Mac OS file system: HFS or HFS+. Drives should be initialized with ATTO ExpressProTools v2.3.2 or higher, available at: http://www.attotech.com/software/ Note: Mac OS 9.
Approximate Storage Consumption (Megabytes per Minute per Track): Sample Rate: (kHz) 44.1 48 96 192 16-Bit 5 5.5 11 22 24-Bit 7.5 8 16 32 As with all Pro Tools systems, drive performance depends on a number of factors, including track count, edit density, and the use of crossfades or processing like Beat Detective. For sessions with high edit density, we recommend the following configurations. Testing has been conducted using Digidesign's DigiDrives. Performance with other drives may vary.
you have a session with audio files on SCSI drives, you cannot record or play back Pro Tools files from an IDE/ATA or firewire drive.
Using Non-ATTO ExpressPro-Tools formatted drives ATTO SCSI HBA Cards If you are using an ATTO SCSI HBA card and wish to only use drives which are formatted with a utility other than ExpressPro-Tools (such as FWB HD Toolkit), you should choose not to install the ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 extension. It is highly recommended that you use only one disk utility for all audio drives in your system. If you must use a mixture of drives formatted with different disk utilities, follow this procedure: 1.
Qualified SCSI HBA Cards - Pro Tools|HD Systems for Mac OS For maximum track count, use of a qualified SCSI HBA (Host Bus Adapter) card is required. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with some G4 computers are not compatible due to lack of support for external drives.
Pro Tools TDM Mac Requirements For IDE/ATA Hard Drives Up to 32 track, 24 bit, 48 KHz performance from one dedicated internal IDE/ATA audio drive is supported on qualified G3 and G4 Pro Tools systems* Drives must meet the following requirements: Minimum Drive Requirements ● Disk drive rotational speed: 7200 RPM or faster. ● Average seek time of less than 10.0 ms ● Support of the UDMA66 controller ● ● Drive must be dedicated for audio.
DigiDrive FireWire 80 Requirements Pro Tools System Compatibility DigiDrive FireWire 80 drives have been qualified with the following Mac & Windows systems: ● Pro Tools|HD Systems (with Pro Tools 5.3 or higher) ● Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems (with Pro Tools 5.1.1 or higher) ● Pro Tools LE Systems (with Pro Tools 5.1.1 or higher) Macintosh System Requirements CPU ● All G4 desktop models with AGP graphics cards (pre-AGP Graphics desktop models are not supported) System Software ● Mac OS 9.
machine, or you may experience DAE or system errors. ● Supported file format: Mac OS Extended (HFS+) ● HFS standard formatting will result in finder copy problems with files over 2 GB ● For additional information see the DigiDrive FireWire Guide in the Technical Documents Library of the Support/Tech Support section of the website.
any two ports) cannot exceed 14.76 feet (4.5 meters). ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The total FireWire cable from the system to the last drive cannot exceed 236 feet (72 meters). A 12-inch (30.5 cm) FireWire cable ships with each DigiDrive FireWire drive to daisychain the drives. Either FireWire connector on the drive can be used to connect to the system and other drives. Maximum compatibility is achieved when your system has dual FireWire ports.
Although not fully tested and supported with Pro Tools systems by Digidesign, you may be able to use firewire drives from other manufacturers with similar results, given the same guidelines noted above.
Maximum Performance Guidelines for Pro Tools|HD Systems On Mac OS 32-128 track performance with Pro Tools|HD systems requires the following configuration: Compatible SCSI HBA card Total System RAM: ● Minimum 256 MB ● Pro Tools application "Preferred Size" memory allocation set to 134 MB ● DAE is no longer an independent application, and therefore requires no additional RAM ● Do not change the "Minimum Size" in the memory allocation ● Virtual memory is not supported Additional RAM is required for:
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● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Edit Pack Control|24 Video Slave Driver (VSD) Universal Slave Driver (USD) SYNC I/O (see MIX requirements) Apple QuickTime v4.1.2 or higher (QuickTime 4.1.2 is supplied on your Pro Tools CD. QuickTime 5.0.2 is also supported) SMPTE Slave Driver (SSD, discontinued) ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.
Other Digidesign PCI Card Options - Pro Tools|24 MIX for the Mac OS MIX Farm: Maximum of 7 MIX Farm or MIX Core cards supported. If you are adding one or more MIX Farm cards to a Pro Tools|24 system, refer to the Pro Tools Expanded Systems Guide in the Technical Documents Library of the Support/Tech Support section of the website. DSP Farm*: DSP Farms with serial numbers lower than FG10501 may be used for Plug-In operation but do not support connection of an Audio Interface.
Optional Digidesign Software - Pro Tools|24 & MIX Systems Note: A Digidesign-qualified external diskette drive (USB floppy drive) is required for most software installations when used with Macintosh Blue & White G3, G4, or PowerBook models. Exceptions are pointed out below. ● Access Virus v1.1.1: Requires a Pro Tools|24 MIX system. Bruno/Reso v1.2.1 DINR v3.4.1 — HUM Removal-TDM is not supported on MIX Core and MIX Farm cards. DigiTranslator v2.0 — DigiTranslator 2.
DigiTranslator™ DigiTranslator 2.0 DigiTranslator 2.0 adds new functionality and speed to enhance the transition between Avid and Digidesign workstations. Fully integrated into Pro Tools 5.1.3, DigiTranslator 2.0 provides direct import and export of OMF media files and sequences. It also provides direct integration with Avid Unity™ MediaManager for drag and drop file management on Unity MediaNet shared storage systems. DigiTranslator 2.0 functionality in Pro Tools 5.1.
features of version 2.0, DigiTranslator 1.0 does not require any Pro Tools hardware or software. For this reason, DigiTranslator 1.0 can be installed and used on a Pro Tools system, on an Avid video workstation, or on a low-cost, dedicated "offline" system in a machine room, for example. DigiTranslator 1.0 is sold bundled with DigiTranslator 2.0. (Note: purchase includes only one authorization, so you may use both versions on the same machine only) Features not supported by DigiTranslator 1.
PostConform v2.0 Requirements Computer Requirements PostConform v2.0 is a Mac OS product which is qualified to run on any Power Macintosh computer with 64 MB of RAM or higher. OS 8.6 or 9.0 is required. Pro Tools Hardware Requirements ● Pro Tools|24 MIX, Pro Tools|24 MIXplus or Pro Tools|24 system ● Pro Tools III PCI systems are now supported with PostConform v2.0cs1 Synchronization Requirements PostConform v2.
shipped with your older Pro Tools software. PostConform will continue to be tested with newer releases of DAE and DSI as they are created in the future. Audio Interfaces PostConform v2.0 has been officially qualified with 888 I/O, 888|24 I/O, 882 I/O and 882|20 I/O.
AVoption|XL Requirements Please Note: AVoption|XL has unique compatibility requirements. If the information on this page appears to contradict information listed elsewhere in these Compatibility Documents, please adhere to the information listed on this page when configuring a system which includes AVoption|XL.
Optional Software ● FilmFrame™ — Combined with AVoption|XL and Pro Tools 5.1.3, FilmFrame now supports import, editing and playback of 24P video clips created on Avid 24P workstations. Please see your Digidesign dealer for more information about this great new feature.
Expanded Systems. ● ● ● Important Cooling Issue: If you install the AVoption|XL PCI board (Meridien Digital Media Board) in either the Digidesign 13-slot or Magma chassis that is older than the rev G models, you must install the additional cooling fan (Digidesign part number MC201) in the chassis. The newer rev G Digidesign & Magma 13 slot chassis (identified by serial numbers that end in "00G") no longer require a fan kit with AVoption|XL.
Use one SCSI Channel for Pro Tools audio storage and the second SCSI channel for video storage. If Compression levels of 2:1 or 1:1 (uncompressed) is desired then a 2nd Compatible Dual-Channel LVD SCSI HBA card is required and video storage should be connected to this controller. Note: AVoption|XL supports "plug and play" compatibility with many Avid systems.
Expansion Chassis Requirements - Pro Tools|24 MIX Please see the System Configurations grid at the bottom of this page for detailed information on which computers Digidesign supports with the different models of chassis.
Customers should specify the following requirements when ordering. Any 7-slot chassis purchased prior to 10/98 will need HW upgrading. Please contact your chassis manufacturer for details. ● ● ● Chassis must have 3.3 volt power supply When used with G3 or G4 computers the Chassis is required to have PCI 2.1 compliant bridge chips Requires 2 foot, 4 foot or 1 meter Expansion Chassis cable - 6 foot and 1.5 meter cables currently not supported.
Magma 2 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System The Magma 2 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System and Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 are now Digidesign approved with Mix and MIXplus Track Count: MIX or MIXplus with Pro Tools v5.1.1 - Support for up to 30 tracks of playback and record Track count is based on tests using 24-bit/48kHz audio with 300ms edits across all tracks. Track count will increase as bit /sample rates and edit density are decreased.
G4 with AGP Graphics: YES YES YES YES G4 with PCI Graphics YES YES YES YES Blue & White G3 YES YES YES YES Beige G3 333/300/266/233 MHz (Tower/Desktop) YES NO YES YES 9600 - 350/300/233/200 MHz YES ● ● ● ● ● ● 350MHz G4 400MHz G4 450MHz G4 500MHz G4 Dual 450MHz Dual 500MHz 9500 - (150 MHz or higher for more than 32 tracks) YES Exception: 13 Slot Exception: chassis with S/N DD007-R are lower than not supported NB0600100C are supported.
Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate. When using HDT 2.5.3 or earlier with a qualified ATTO SCSI HBA card, Firmware v1.1.1 is required. For Blue & White G3 and G4 computers, ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher is required along with ATTO SCSI HBA card, Firmware v1.3.5 or higher. Please contact ATTO for the latest information. Note: Mac OS 9.2 requires ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.
Expansion Chassis Requirements - Pro Tools|24 Please see the System Configurations grid below for information on which computers Digidesign supports with the different models of chassis.
Pro Tools|24 System Configuration Support for Power Macintosh Computer Internal Pro Tools Core Expansion System Chassis 7or 13-Slot Up to 32 tracks Up to 32 tracks + more slots for DSP Farms, SampleCell IIs SBS (Bit3) 7- or 13Slot Chassis Magma 6- Supports , 7- or 13- Adding Slot MIX Farm Chassis Replacing DSP Farm (d24, MIX Farm, SCSI card) Up to 32 tracks + more slots for DSP Farm, SampleCell IIs Up to 64 tracks Supports Adding MIX Farm Pro Tools Expansion Chassis 7or 13-Slot SBS (Bit3) Magma 137
G4 with PCI Graphics YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Requires supported Chassis Blue & White G3 YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES Exception: 13-Slot chassis with S/N lower than NB0600100C are supported. Exception: DD007-R are not supported Exception: PCI-13R & PCI-6R are not supported 9600 YES 350/300/233/200 MHz NO YES YES Exception: 13-Slot chassis with S/N lower than NB0600100C are supported.
Optional SCSI HBA card bundle (by Apple): For maximum track count, this configuration requires use of a qualified SCSI HBA card. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate. When using HDT 2.5.3 or earlier with a qualified ATTO SCSI HBA card, Firmware v1.1.1 is required. For Blue & White G3 and G4 computers, ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.
FilmFrame™ v2.0 24P support with FilmFrame, Pro Tools and AVoption|XL With AVoption|XL and FilmFrame installed, Pro Tools becomes the only audio workstation capable of importing and playing back 24P picture media. 24P technology enables multi-format delivery from a single 24P source, to meet multi-format, multi-version opportunities and challenges presented by DTV and HDTV. Requirements for 24P support: ● Digidesign approved Macintosh Pro Tools TDM system ● Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1 or 9.2.
24P vs. 24 fps: AVoption can play 24 frames-per-second video clips created on an Avid ABVB system, but these clips are limited to single-field resolutions and display a more “compressed” image. AVoption|XL can play 24P video clips created on Avid Meridien systems. 24P video clips selectively blend both fields and can display an uncompressed image. FilmFrame 2.0 is required for 24 fps playback on AVoption and for 24P playback on AVoption|XL.
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Digidesign recommends the following: Move the folder named "Multiprocessing" from the System Folder "Extensions" folder to the "Extensions (Disabled)" folder and restart. **Both models: early 733 with level 3 cache and Quicksilver 733 without level 3 cache. Additional Information ● ● See the Digidesign 2001 & 2002 G4 Qualification Summary for additional details on newest models. See Apple's tech archive on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.
up your system with an authorization disk inserted in the USB Drive. SCSI HBA Cards: For maximum track count, the G4 requires the use of a qualified SCSI HBA card. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate.
Note: As of March 2002, the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium built-to-order option from Apple not yet shipping or tested. * ProMax DH-Max Notes: Occasionally when booting a system with the ProMax DH-Max dual monitor card, the top portion of the monitors are black, the apple menu bar appears in the middle of the screen, the bottom portion of the desktop is unreachable, or the desktop may be offset to one side. A reboot will usually solve this problem.
Power Macintosh G4 (PCI Graphics) - Pro Tools|24 Requirements G4 (PCI Graphics) Processors of all speeds supported See Apple's tech archive for more info on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n58418 Power Macintosh G4 version history available at www.everymac.com Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (included with Mac OS 9.0.
available in the Digidesign SCSI64 Kit) with the following requirements: ● ● ● ● ● ATTO ExpressPCI Firmware v1.4.4 f1 Available at: http://www.digidesign.com/download/ptutil.html ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher with Synch Transfer Rate set to 20 (10) and PCI Burst Rate set to 32 bytes ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 supplied on Pro Tools v5.1 or 5.1.1 installation CD-ROM Note: Mac OS 9.2 requires ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.7 or higher, available at: http://www.attotech.
Power Macintosh Blue & White G3 - Pro Tools|24 Requirements Blue & White G3 Processors of all speeds supported Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (included with Mac OS 9.0.4, Pro Tools installation CD, or download the standalone QuickTime 4.1.2 Installer from Apple) G3 Firmware Update 1.1 required Available from Apple at: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11361 ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.
● ● ● ● Available at: http://www.digidesign.com/download/ptutil.html ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher with Synch Transfer Rate set to 20 (10) and PCI Burst Rate set to 32 bytes ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 supplied on Pro Tools v5.1 or 5.1.1 installation CDROM Note: Mac OS 9.2 requires ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.7 or higher, available at: http://www.attotech.com/software/ — OR — Adaptec Power Domain SCSI HBA cards including: ● ● 2940UW 3940UW with the following requirements: ● Firmware v4.
Power Macintosh 9500 & 9600 - Pro Tools|24 Requirements Power Macintosh 9600 Processors 200 MHz or higher speed supported, excluding Multiprocessor (MP) version Power Macintosh 9500 Processors of all speeds supported, excluding Multiprocessor (MP) version Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (included with Mac OS 9.0.4, Pro Tools installation CD, or download the standalone QuickTime 4.1.
● 3940UW with the following requirements: ● Firmware v4.1 ● PowerDomain Control v5.1 with cards set to "Fast-SCSI:10" in the Control Panel ● Current Adaptec drivers are available at: http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverindex.html ● Previous drivers are available at: ftp.adaptec.com/mac/scsi/ Expansion Chassis: SBS (Bit3) 7-Slot Expansion Chassis must use IBM PCI 2.
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System RAM ● 384 MB minimum, 512 MB recommended ● Pro Tools application "Preferred" memory set to 200 MB ● DAE "Preferred" memory set to 100 MB Avid Components Fibre Channel Cards Avid Part Number JNI FCE3210C (Copper) 0010-03772-01 JNI FCE3210N (Optical) 0010-03773-01 GBICs Avid Part Number Finisar FCM-8519-T4 (Copper) 0070-03034-01 IBM 42S10SNNAA20 (Optical) 0070-03035-01 Switches Avid Part Number Vixel 4000 8-Port 0740-03001-01 (MediaNet 1.2.
● ● For slot order using AVoption|XL with Avid Unity MediaNet and the Digidesign 13 Slot or Magma 13 Slot Chassis, please refer to the Pro Tools Unity Client Configuration AVoption is not supported with Avid Unity MediaNet Software Requirements ● Pro Tools 5.1.3, running on Mac OS 9.1 or 9.2.x ● Pro Tools 5.1.3 supports Avid Unity MediaNet 1.2.2, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.2.1 ● Pro Tools 5.1.3 supports Avid Unity MediaManager 2.5 If you are currently using Pro Tools 5.
Pro Tools TDM Hard Drive Minimum Requirements To provide full 64 track, 24 bit, 48 kHz performance a TDM Pro Tools system must include at least two hard drives, minimum, three recommended. For 64 track sessions that have substantial edit densities (such as one edit every third of a second across 64 voices) or large amounts of crossfades, up to four drives may be required, allocated with 16 tracks per drive and two drives per SCSI channel.
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AVoption Requirements Please Note: AVoption has unique compatibility requirements. If the information on this page appears to contradict information listed elsewhere in these Compatibility Documents, please adhere to the information listed on this page when configuring a system which includes AVoption.
● Power Macintosh G4 (AGP graphics) ● Power Macintosh G4 (PCI graphics) ● Power Macintosh Blue & White G3 ● Power Macintosh 9500 or 9600* *AVoption has been tested with Apple Macintosh 9500 CPU with processor speeds as low as 150 MHz. The overall performance of your Pro Tools system will be greatly improved with higherspeed CPU's. For optimal responsiveness, we strongly recommend you use a CPU with at least 300 MHz clock speed with AVoption.
● ● Video Drives: Avid rS drives, iS Pro drives, iS Plus drives or DigiDrives. At this time, the Avid MediaDock is not officially qualified for use with AVoption. About Firewire Drives: The DigiDrive FireWire 80 (as well as other firewire drives) are not qualified for use with AVoption or AVoption|XL. AVoption and AVoption|XL require SCSI storage for recording and playback. However, you can use the DigiDrive FireWire 80 to back-up your video storage SCSI drives.
Power Macintosh Beige G3 - Pro Tools|24 Requirements Beige G3 Processors of all speeds supported Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 or higher required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (QT v4.1.2 included with Mac OS 9.0.4, Pro Tools installation CD, or download the standalone QuickTime 4.1.2 Installer from Apple. QuickTime 5.0.2 is also qualified) SCSI HBA Card: For maximum track count, the G3 requires the use of a qualified SCSI HBA card.
● ● ● Firmware v4.1 or higher PowerDomain Control v5.1 or higher with cards set to "Fast-SCSI:10" in the Control Panel Current Adaptec drivers are available at: http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverindex.html ● Previous drivers are available at: ftp.adaptec.com/mac/scsi/ Radius VideoVision: Radius VideoVision is incompatible with the optional video card included with some G3 Power Mac models.
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The Magma 4 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System and Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 are now Digidesign approved with Pro Tools|24 MIX, MIXplus & MIX3 systems. System details: ● ● ● Computer: Apple Titanium PowerBook G4, 256MB RAM, OS 9.1 Chassis: Magma 4 Slot CardBus chassis, Model CB4DRQ-D1 with the ATTO ExpressPCI UL2S SCSI HBA (with firmware v1.6.3) Hard Drives: Two Digidesign approved SCSI drives for maximum track count Track Count: ● ● ● MIX, MIXplus or MIX3 with Pro Tools v5.1.
● ● ● CB2SDC 2 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System with integrated SCSI Controller Card, XLR DC Power Connector, (100W external power supply) Note: 2 other Magma 2 slot models, the CB2 & CB2DC, do not include an integrated SCSI controller and are not approved for use with MIX or MIXplus systems without the addition of the ATTO ExpressPCI Single-Channel Ultra2/WIDE UL2S. The Magma 4 Slot CardBus chassis, Model CB4DRQ-D1, plus the ATTO ExpressPCI UL2S SCSI HBA (with firmware v1.6.3) for compatibility.
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Special Notes for OS 9 users: ● ● ● Pro Tools 5.0 or higher and DAE/DSI 5.0 or higher are required with Mac OS 9.0 or higher. The Digidesign Control Panel requires OS 9.0 or higher When using Digidesign Control Panel, turn off Platinum Sounds in the Appearance Control Panel Firmware v1.1 required for Blue & White G3 computers running OS 9.0 or higher. Available from Apple at: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n58374 Known Issues: 1. The "Quicksilver" G4 models require OS 9.2, 9.2.1, or 9.2.
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erroneous error occurs when it scans the ATTO Express PCI DC (SCSI HBA card), however the card passes if you continue the test. This problem does not occur when running DigiTest on the 733 MHz model. 4. On some G4 models running Mac OS 9.2, 9.2.1 or 9.2.2, graphics in the Fades window may appear in the wrong color, or the fade lines may be invisible. Clicking outside the Fade window causes the window to redraw with the correct colors. * Additional Mac OS Notes: Mac OS 9.2 and 9.2.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● AVoption|XL AVoption ProControl® with up to 5 Fader Pack™ units (5 Fader Packs require Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Edit Pack™ (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Control|24™ (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Motor Mix (1.0.
Status Report — Previously Completed Digidesign® currently supports the following Apple 4 PCI slot 2001 G4 Models. Full compatibility testing was performed with Pro Tools® 5.1 and higher. Testing Completed With the Following Computers: 466 MHz Power Mac G4 533 MHz Power Mac G4 667 MHz Power Mac G4 733 MHz Power Mac G4 (1st generation, with 1 MB backside level 3 cache) Dual 533 MHz Power Mac G4 Qualification limited to the following products: ● Pro Tools® 5.1 or higher software running on Mac OS v9.
● ● ● ● 24-Bit ADAT Bridge I/O™ ● Appian Jeronimo 2000 ● Aurora Fuse (with v2.0.2 drivers) ● Imation Superdisk ● AMT8 (USB/Serial) 1622 I/O™ ProControl® ProControl® with 5 Fader Pack™ units (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) ● ● ● ● ● Edit Pack™ (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Control|24™ (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Universal Slave Driver (USD™) SampleCell II™ Plus (the use of multiple SampleCell II cards in 2001 G4 models requires Pro Tools 5.1.
For information on the single processor 800 MHz Power Mac G4, 933 MHz Power Mac G4, and Dual 1-GHz PowerPC G4 models announced by Apple in January 2002, see the 2001 & 2002 G4 Qualification Summary Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index
SYNC I/O - MIX System Requirements Compatibility Announcement March 21, 2002 Digidesign is happy to announce that our new SYNC I/O synchronization device is now approved to work with Pro Tools|24 MIX systems.
SMPTE Slave Driver (SSD) - Mac OS Requirements SSD Setup software 1.31 or higher is required. Download Note: The SSD will not interface directly with Blue & White G3s and G4s because the SSD connects to CPUs via a serial port connection which is not present on these CPUs. When SSD is connected to systems using these computers, it is only officially qualified as a source of superclock, not as a MTC source.
Third-Party MIDI Hardware Third-Party MIDI Control Surfaces CM Labs Motor Mix: For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at www.digidevelopers.com Mackie HUI Controller: For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at www.digidevelopers.com JL Cooper CS-10 series (MIDI model): For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at www.digidevelopers.
Third-Party Video Capture Cards The following third-party video capture cards have been tested for use with Pro Tools 5.1 and higher: ● ● Aurora Fuse — Aurora Fuse drivers 2.0.2 or higher required. These drivers are available for free download from the Digidesign Support/Downloads/Utilities & Links Pinnacle miroMotion DC30 Plus — Firmware v1.2.1 or higher required.
Pro Tools 5.2 for DigiStudio Requirements Pro Tools 5.2 introduces support for Digidesign's DigiStudio, a virtual recording studio environment that allows multiple Pro Tools users to collaborate within the same session simultaneously along with other musicians and audio professionals using Pro Tools—right over the Internet. Collaborators enjoy “rich interchange” of material, sharing all elements of their sessions—from audio and MIDI tracks to plug-in settings to automation. Pro Tools 5.
For Digi 001, Mbox, and ToolBox/Audiomedia III Pro Tools LE systems, please see the Pro Tools LE 5.2.
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● Control|24 Video Slave Driver Universal Slave Driver ● SMPTE Slave Driver (discontinued) ● ● ● ● SCSI64 Kit DigiDrive supported) ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher (supplied) Hard Drive Minimum Requirements Supported Optional Expansion Chassis SCSI HBA Card Required Third-Party MIDI Controllers & Interfaces Maximum Performance Guidelines Third-Party Video Capture Cards Pro Tools 5.2 for DigiStudio Additional Requirements for Pro Tools 5.
Pro Tools LE 5.2.1 for Macintosh Systems — DigiStudio Requirements Pro Tools LE 5.2.1 introduces support for Digidesign's DigiStudio, a virtual recording studio environment that allows multiple Pro Tools users to collaborate within the same session simultaneously along with other musicians and audio professionals using Pro Tools — right over the Internet. Collaborators enjoy "rich interchange" of material, sharing all elements of their sessions — from audio and MIDI tracks to plug-in settings to automation.
● Unity™ MediaNet Storage Systems ● Collaboration with other audio applications within a DigiStudio online session Pro Tools LE 5.2.1 is only available as a free download from www.DigiProNet.com and requires the previous installation of Pro Tools LE 5.1 or 5.1.1 on Digi 001 or ToolBox (Audiomedia III) systems, or 5.2 on Mbox systems. Pro Tools LE 5.2.1 does not add any features or functionality to Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 except for support for DigiStudio internet collaboration. Pro Tools LE 5.1.
Qualified SCSI HBA Cards For maximum track count, use of a qualified SCSI HBA (Host Bus Adapter) card is required. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with some G3 and G4 computers are not compatible due to lack of support for external drives.
Maximum Performance Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 MIX and MIXplus Systems On Mac OS 32-48 Track Performance 32-64 track performance with Pro Tools|24 MIX and MIXplus systems requires the following configuration: Compatible SCSI HBA card Total System RAM: minimum 256 MB Two Pro Tools-qualified hard drives, minimum, three recommended When using QuickTime movies with Pro Tools|24 MIX systems, for reliable performance of 16 or more audio tracks, audio drives should be connected to a compatible SCSI HBA card, with
Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems for Windows 2000 Requirements Digidesign PCI Cards Supplied with System ● ● MIX Core MIX Farm (with MIXplus only) Supported CPU Speeds & Requirements These computers are qualified to provide up to 64-track performance and full Pro Tools functionality.
Maximum Performance Guidelines Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index Digidesign 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Daly City, CA 94014-3886 U.S.A Tel 650.731.6300 Fax 650.731.6399 Product Information United States & Canada 1.800.333.2137 North & South America 650.731.6102 (USA) Europe (England) 44.1753.658496 Asia (Japan) 81.3.3505.
Other Digidesign PCI Card Options - Pro Tools|24 MIX for Windows 2000 MIX Farm: Maximum of 7 MIX Farm or MIX Core cards supported DSP Farm: Serial number FG 10501 or higher required for compatibility with Pro Tools for Windows 2000. Cards that begin with serial numbers "FF" or lower cannot be upgraded. (Hardware Exchanges are available) MIX I/O: Maximum of 2 MIX I/O cards supported (Only 1 MIX I/O card supported with MIX systems that are upgraded Pro Tools|24 systems).
Optional Digidesign Software - Pro Tools | 24 & MIX Systems for Windows 2000 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Access Virus v1.1.1 — Requires a Pro Tools|24 MIX or MIXplus system. Bruno/Reso v1.2.1 DINR v3.4.1 — HUM Removal TDM is not supported on Windows 2000 based Pro Tools|24 Systems DPP-1 v1.7.1 D-Fi v1.5.1 D-fx v1.3.1 D-Verb v1.8.1 Focusrite d2 v1.6.1 Focusrite d3 v1.4.1 MachineControl v1.0.1 Maxim v1.3.1 MP3 Option v1.1.
Expanded System Requirements - Pro Tools|24 for Windows 2000 13-Slot ● SBS (Bit3) 13 Slot Expansion Chassis — model DD23 ● SBS (Bit3) 13 Slot Expansion Chassis — model 24-700-2-2 ● SBS (Bit3) 13 Slot Expansion Chassis — model 240-2-2 ● SBS (Bit3) 13 Slot Expansion Chassis — model 240-2-201 Chassis support a total of up to 10 Digidesign cards - this may include up to 7 MIX Core/Farm cards, 2 d24 or MIX I/O cards and any number of other Digidesign cards.
Third-Party MIDI Hardware Note: To ensure compatibility, check with the manufacturer of the various system devices you plan to use on Windows 2000, to ensure that you are using the latest Windows 2000 software or drivers. Third-Party MIDI Control Surfaces CM Labs Motor Mix For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at www.digidevelopers.com Mackie HUI Controller: HUI firmware v1.4.5 or later required.
Emagic AMT8 — Additional System Requirements ● ● The Windows 2000 drivers for the Emagic AMT8 currently only support connection via the serial port. The AMT8 USB port is unsupported with Pro Tools for Windows 2000. In order to use the Matrox G450 in dual monitor mode in a configuration with the Emagic AMT8 MIDI interface, first install the "Unitor8 Driver v3.0" driver. Next replace only the "Unitor8 Control v3.0" with the older "Unitor8 Control v1.2". Contact Emagic for more information.
IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6850 — Pro Tools Requirements IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Model 6850 (10U, 20U, or 21U recommended) Supported Processors (uniprocessor machines only) ● Intel Pentium 4 (single processor Xeon) - 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, or 2.
IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6889 — Pro Tools|24 and Pro Tools|24 MIX Requirements IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Model 6889 (81U recommended) Note: The IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Model 6850 series is also qualified with Pro Tools|24 MIX systems. Other IntelliStation M Pro models are currently not qualified with Pro Tools|24 and Pro Tools|24 MIX systems, including the M Pro model 6868, which has been problematic. Supported Processors (uniprocessor machines only) ● Intel Pentium III - 450, 500, or 550 MHz.
IBM IntelliStation E Pro - Pro Tools Requirements IBM IntelliStation E Pro - Model 6846 (31u recommended) Note: Other IntelliStation E Pros models are currently not qualified.
Minimum Computer Specification Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 Systems and Windows 2000 Digidesign recognizes that some customers will want to build their own computer for use with Pro Tools. To help increase the potential for success, we are providing the following known system requirements. However customers should be very aware of the following: Digidesign can not provide full customer support as to the potential loss of performance for such systems.
processors recommended ● ● Dell Dimension XPS T: Dell Dimension must be configured with components listed on this Compatibility Document. Windows 2000 equipped Dimensions are available as part of the Small Business Line of Dell PCs BIOS: Phoenix (recommend - used on Intel Motherboards) or Award.
Many computer manufactures fabricate proprietary non-ATX style motherboards that utilize daughter cards for their expansion slots, for example: ● ● Dell Optiplex: We have seen poor performance with Pro Tools Sessions exceeding 32 tracks Compaq DeskPro: Currently known to not boot properly with Digidesign cards installed Plug-In Floppy Key "Disk Invalid" Issue: If your motherboard includes an Integrated Technology Express floppy disk I/O controller it is incompatible with the Pace Key Disk driver that shi
Motherboard Requirements For maximum compatibility with Digidesign hardware your computer's motherboard should be based on the Intel chipset and meet the ATX form factor specifications. The ATX form factor is the standard in PC motherboard architecture. If you are unsure whether you have an ATX motherboard look at the back of your computer. If the ports match up with the photo below your computer most likely has an ATX motherboard.
Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1 or Higher To ensure correct operation read the Pro Tools Installation Guide, Version 5.1.1 for Windows 2000 for system optimization and BIOS settings. Included in written and electronic form with Pro Tools 5.1.1, or downloadable from the Technical Document Library in the Support section of the website. Additional OS Notes: ● ● ● ● Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 2 is recommended if your work involves high track count with a lot of edit densities.
Maximum Performance Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems on Windows 2000 32-64 Track Performance System Requirements 32-64 track performance with Pro Tools|24 MIX and MIXplus systems requires the following configuration: ● IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Model 6850 ● IBM IntelliStation E Pro - Model 6846 ● IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Model 6889 ● Note: Other IntelliStation E Pro and M Pro models are currently not qualified (including the M Pro model 6868, which has been problematic) ● Total System RAM
Note: G3 & G4 with d24 Cards Some d24 cards may experience recognition problems in the 400 MHz Blue & White G3 or G4s with AGP Graphics. If so, please contact your local Digidesign office.
Other Digidesign PCI Card Options - Pro Tools|24 for the Mac OS MIX Farm: Maximum of 7 MIX Farm or MIX Core cards supported. If you are adding one or more MIX Farm cards to a Pro Tools|24 system, refer to the Pro Tools 5.1 Expanded Systems Guide DSP Farm*: DSP Farms with serial numbers lower than FG10501 may be used for Plug-In operation but do not support connection of an Audio Interface. Pro Tools|24 Expansion Kit (discontinued) SampleCell II Plus: Pro Tools 5.1.
Maximum Performance Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 System on Mac OS 32-64 track performance with Pro Tools|24 requires the following configuration: Compatible SCSI HBA card ● ● Two Pro Tools-qualified hard drives, minimum, three recommended More than 32 tracks requires a Pro Tools|24 Expansion Kit (which is supported but no longer available) — OR — ● Upgrading to a Pro Tools|24 MIX System by adding a MIX Farm card.
Pro Tools|24 Systems for Windows 2000 Requirements Digidesign PCI Cards Supplied with System ● ● d24 Audio card DSP Farm Other Card Options Digidesign Audio Interfaces (one required) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 888|24 I/O 888 I/O 882|20 I/O 882 I/O 1622 I/O 24-Bit ADAT Bridge I/O ADAT Bridge I/O Digidesign Software Supplied with System ● Pro Tools 5.1.
Third-Party MIDI Controllers & Interfaces Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index Digidesign 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Daly City, CA 94014-3886 U.S.A Tel 650.731.6300 Fax 650.731.6399 Product Information United States & Canada 1.800.333.2137 North & South America 650.731.6102 (USA) Europe (England) 44.1753.658496 Asia (Japan) 81.3.3505.
Other Digidesign PCI Card Options - Pro Tools|24 for Windows 2000 MIX Farm: Maximum of 7 MIX Farm cards supported DSP Farm: Serial number FG 10501 or higher required for compatibility with Pro Tools for Windows 2000. Cards that begin with serial numbers "FF" or lower cannot be upgraded.
Pro Tools III PCI System for Power Macintosh Compatibility information for Pro Tools TDM v5.0.1 only. Pro Tools v5.1 & 5.1.1 do not support Pro Tools III hardware.
Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index Digidesign 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Daly City, CA 94014-3886 U.S.A Tel 650.731.6300 Fax 650.731.6399 Product Information United States & Canada 1.800.333.2137 North & South America 650.731.6102 (USA) Europe (England) 44.1753.658496 Asia (Japan) 81.3.3505.
Other Digidesign PCI Card Options - Pro Tools III DSP Farm - PCI*: DSP Farms with serial numbers lower than FG10501 may be used for Plug-In operation but do not support connection of an Audio Interface. SampleCell II Plus SampleCell II - PCI* SampleCell II TDM Module - PCI *Incompatibility with Disk I/O, older DSP Farms and SampleCell II Cards & The Blue & White G3 and G4: A rev "QC" or later of the AMCC chip is required for Blue & White G3 and G4 compatibility.
Expansion Chassis Information - Pro Tools III ● ● SBS (Bit3) 7-Slot model 2101-00-2 (must use IBM PCI 2.1 compliant Bridge chips, with host card that starts with 20-101) Magma 7-Slot model PXB-7-RMD For further information about these products, please contact your Digidesign dealer or local Digidesign office and ask for the Digidesign Development Partner Catalog.
Power Macintosh G4 (AGP Graphics) - Pro Tools III Requirements Pro Tools v5.0.1 information only Apple G4 (AGP Graphics) Computers Supported: Single Processor Dual Processor 350 MHz Power Mac G4 Dual 450 MHz Power Mac G4 400 MHz Power Mac G4 Dual 500 MHz Power Mac G4 450 MHz Power Mac G4 500 MHz Power Mac G4 See Apple's tech archive for more info on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.
Available from Apple at: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11533 ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher required (supplied on Pro Tools v5.0.1 CD-ROM) Note: Although not tested with Pro Tools III, Mac OS 9.2 requires ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.7 or higher, available at: http://www.attotech.com/software/ External Floppy Diskette Drive Although not required with Pro Tools installation, an external floppy diskette drive may be required for some Plug-Ins installations.
can be upgraded. Note: Compatibility with video capture cards in this configuration is currently not supported by Digidesign.
Power Macintosh G4 (PCI Graphics) - Pro Tools III Requirements Pro Tools v5.0.1 information only G4 (PCI Graphics) Processors of all speeds supported. See Apple's tech archive for more info on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n58418 Power Macintosh G4 version history available at www.everymac.com Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.0.2, or 9.0.4 required (Mac OS 9.1 has not been tested with Pro Tools III) Power Mac G4 ROM 1.8.
PCI Disk I/O, DSP Farm and SampleCell II Compatibility: The PCI Matchmaker chip on a Disk I/O or DSP Farm must be rev QC or QE (check the end of the line directly below “PCI Matchmaker” on the chip) to be compatible. Cards with rev Q chips can be upgraded. Note: Compatibility with video capture cards in this configuration is currently not supported by Digidesign.
Power Macintosh Blue & White G3 - Pro Tools III Requirements Pro Tools v5.0.1 information only Blue & White G3 Processors of all speeds supported Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.0.2, or 9.0.4 required (Mac OS 9.1 has not been tested with Pro Tools III) G3 Firmware Update 1.1 required Available from Apple at: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.
Power Macintosh Beige G3 - Pro Tools III Requirements Pro Tools v5.0.1 information only Beige G3 Processors of all speeds supported Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.0.2, or 9.0.4 required (Mac OS 9.
Power Macintosh 9500 & 9600 - Pro Tools III Requirements Pro Tools v5.0.1 information only Power Macintosh 9600 Processors of all speeds supported, excluding Multiprocessor (MP) version Power Macintosh 9500 Processors of all speeds supported, excluding Multiprocessor (MP) version Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.0.2, or 9.0.4 required (Mac OS 9.1 has not been tested with Pro Tools III) Expansion Chassis: The Power Macintosh 9500 & 9600 both support the use of compatible third party 7-slot Expansion Chassis.
Mac OS Requirements — Pro Tools v5.0.1 The required Macintosh Operating System depends on which Power Macintosh you use with Pro Tools, as follows: Power Macintosh Mac OS 9.0.x Mac OS 8.6 G4 (AGP graphics) YES NO G4 (PCI graphics) YES YES Blue & White G3 YES YES Beige G3 YES YES 9600 YES YES 9500 YES YES Mac OS v9.0, v9.0.2, v9.0.4 & v8.
● Mac OS 9.1 will only be tested with Pro Tools 5.1 or higher. While Pro Tools 5.0.1 may work with OS 9.1, this configuration is untested and therefore not supported.
Pro Tools III — Optional Digidesign Software Note: A qualified external diskette drive is required for most software installations when used with Macintosh Blue & White G3 or G4 models. Exceptions are pointed out below. ● Bruno/Reso v1.1.1 ● DINR v3.3.1 ● DigiTranslator v2.0 — DigiTranslator 2.0 requires a Pro Tools|24 or MIX TDM Mac system with Pro Tools 5.1.3. DigiTranslator 1.0 (included with DigiTranslator 2.0) requires no hardware. DigiTranslator 1.0 supports Pro Tools 5.0.1 session files only.
● ● Sound Designer II v2.8.3 — PCI systems do not support the use of Sound Designer II Plug-Ins. SoundReplacer v1.1.
Pro Tools Unity Client Configuration Slot Order This configuration diagram assumes a qualified AGP graphics G4 and Digi 13-slot expansion chassis (Magma 13-slot with the 68-pin connector, rev. D or greater).
Pro Tools® 5.1.3 for Macintosh TDM Systems Pro Tools 5.1.3 is not a general upgrade, but rather is a version with enhanced features for specific users. The new features are powerful, but Pro Tools 5.1.3 is only useful if you exchange files with Avid workstations and use DigiTranslator, AVoption, AVoption|XL, or Avid Unity MediaNet shared storage systems. There are no audio enhancements from previous versions. If you are not one of these users, there is no reason to upgrade to Pro Tools 5.1.3 from either 5.
● If both versions of Pro Tools are installed on your hard drive, you should not open a session by double-clicking on it (you will not be able to choose which version of Pro Tools you want to work with). To open a session when both versions (5.1.3 and 5.2) are present: ● ● Launch the Pro Tools version that contains the features you intend to use, then open the session through the file menu. Or just drag and drop your session onto the icon of the desired version. If you open and save a Pro Tools 5.
Known Incompatibilities With Older Digidesign PCI Card Incompatibility with Disk I/O, older DSP Farms and SampleCell II Cards & The Blue & White G3 and G4 A rev "QC" or later of the AMCC chip is required for Blue & White G3 and G4 compatibility. This rev number appears on the AMCC chip following number "5933". Older versions can cause your computer to hang while booting or when launching Pro Tools or DigiTest. QC or higher chip is required for compatibility with the PCI 2.1 spec.
Audiomedia III Card for the Mac OS Known Incompatibility with older Audiomedia III Cards & The Blue & White G3 and G4: A revision "QC" or later of the AMCC chip is required for Blue & White G3 and G4 compatibility. This revision number appears on the AMCC chip following number "5933". Older versions can cause your computer to hang while booting, or when launching Pro Tools or DigiTest.
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● ● ● ● launch Pro Tools LE with the minimum 128 MB RAM. Due to the increased RAM requirements of the Mac OS and newer Apple computer models, a minimum of 192 MB of RAM may be required in these systems.
Optional Digidesign Software — Pro Tools LE Mac Note: A Digidesign-qualified external diskette drive (USB floppy drive) is required for most software installations when used with Macintosh Blue & White G3 or G4 models. Exceptions are pointed out below. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DigiTranslator v2.0 — DigiTranslator 2.0 requires a TDM Mac system with Pro Tools 5.1.3. DigiTranslator 1.0 (included with DigiTranslator 2.0) requires no hardware. DigiTranslator 1.0 supports Pro Tools 5.0.1 session files only.
Digi 001, ToolBox, ToolBox XP, or Audiomedia III systems using Pro Tools LE 5.1 or higher can download backup copies of D-Verb 1.8.1 Mbox systems with Pro Tools LE 5.2 and higher include D-Verb (v5.2) and D-Verb A/S (v5.2) as DigiRack plug-ins, automatically installed with Pro Tools LE for Mbox.
SampleCell II with Digi 001 MIDI Ports and Audio I/O Cannot Be Used Simultaneously when Running SampleCell Loop Editor or Third-Party Software with Digi 001: Digi 001's MIDI ports use DirectIO technology to allow MIDI communication to occur between software applications and Digi 001's MIDI ports. At this time, DirectIO is also used for Digi 001's sound output drivers (Digidesign Control Panel).
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Digidesign recommends the following: Move the folder named "Multiprocessing" from the System Folder "Extensions" folder to the "Extensions (Disabled)" folder and restart. **Both models: early 733 with level 3 cache and Quicksilver 733 without level 3 cache. Additional Information ● ● See the Digidesign 2001 & 2002 G4 Qualification Summary for additional details on newest models. See Apple's tech archive on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.
your Digi 001 system: for more information refer to the Audio Storage Requirements page. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate.
● Appian Jeronimo™ 2000 Macintosh (with version 1.4.1 drivers and the included firmware update. additional notes) ProMax DH-Max (disable ProMax drivers when using with Pro Tools. Both monitors set to ● NVIDIA GeForce4 MX (as shipped from Apple — standard on the 933 MHz & Dual 1 GHz ● Power Mac G4 models) ATI Radeon 7500 (as shipped from Apple — standard on the 800 MHz Power Mac G4) ● "thousands of colors" instead of 256.
Pro Tools LE Audio File Storage Requirements for Mac OS IDE/ATA: Full 24 track, 24 bit, 48 KHz performance from just one dedicated IDE/ATA audio drive is supported on qualified G3 and G4 Pro Tools LE systems* SCSI: Using a dedicated SCSI drive and SCSI HBA (Host Bus Adapter) card will, in general, provide the same performance as an IDE/ATA drive, with the exception that IDE/ATA drives may take a couple seconds to start recording 24 tracks. External SCSI drives should be used if you desire portability.
Power Macintosh G4 (PCI Graphics) - Digi 001 Requirements G4 (PCI Graphics) Processors of all speeds supported See Apple's tech archive for more info on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n58418 Power Macintosh G4 version history available at www.everymac.com Mac OS 9.0, 9.0.2, or 9.0.4 required Power Mac G4 ROM 1.8.1 Update required Available from Apple at: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.
SCSI HBA Card NOT required: Although Pro Tools LE supports a full 24 tracks of record and playback on a dedicated ATA/IDE hard drive, use of a SCSI HBA card with a SCSI drive can increase some performance aspects of your Digi 001 system: for more information refer to the Audio Storage Requirements page. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate.
Power Macintosh Blue & White G3 - Digi 001 Requirements Blue & White G3 Processors of all speeds supported Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (included with Mac OS 9.0.4, Pro Tools installation CD, or download the standalone QuickTime 4.1.2 Installer from Apple) G3 Firmware Update 1.1 required Available from Apple at: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.
The following SCSI HBA cards are qualified for use with Blue & White G3s ATTO ExpressPCI SCSI HBA card EPCI-DC (ExpressPCI Dual Channel Ultra/WIDE HBA, also available in the Digidesign SCSI64 Kit) with the following requirements: ● ● ● ● ● ATTO ExpressPCI Firmware v1.4.4 f1 or higher Available at: http://www.digidesign.com/download/ptutil.html ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher with Synch Transfer Rate set to 20 (10) and PCI Burst Rate set to 32 bytes ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.
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Additional Requirements: Mac OS 9.1 required ● ● PowerBook G4 400 MHz and 500 MHz models require Mac OS 9.1 (included with PowerBook G4) OS X is not supported with Pro Tools SCSI HBA Card required for 24 track performance: The following SCSI HBA card is qualified with the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4/Magma configuration: ATTO ExpressPCI Single-Channel Ultra2/WIDE UL2S ● ● The Magma 2 Slot Expansion System is available in two models.
Digidesign supports the following MIDI Interfaces for use with the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 and Pro Tools® 5.
Power Macintosh Beige G3 - Digi 001 Performance Issues & Requirements During the development of the Pro Tools LE, Digidesign tested the Apple "beige" G3 line (all speeds) with Digi 001. During testing we encountered random occurrences of a particular software error with our DAE (Digidesign Audio Engine) and the beige G3 line. The error, "DAE -6045" would pop-up inexplicably during normal operation of Pro Tools LE. While this error is non-fatal, it will stop playback or record of a Pro Tools LE system.
— OR — Adaptec Power Domain SCSI HBA cards including: ● 2906 ● 2940UW ● 2940U2W ● 3940UW with the following requirements: ● Firmware v4.1 (or v1.1 for the 2906) ● PowerDomain Control v5.1 with cards set to "Fast-SCSI:10" in the Control Panel ● Current Adaptec drivers are available at: http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverindex.html ● Previous drivers are available at: ftp.adaptec.
Digi 001 with Pro Tools LE for Windows 98 Second Edition & Windows Me Digidesign Hardware Supplied with System ● ● ● Digi 001 PCI Card Digi 001 I/O Box Digi 001 Cable Maximum Performance Guidelines To provide full 24-track, 24-bit performance on Pro Tools LE with high edit densities and the maximum number of Plug-Ins follow these guidelines: ● Digidesign Software Supplied with System ● ● Pro Tools 5.1.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● System Software: Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me (will NOT run on Windows XP, 2000, NT, 95, or 3.
Optional Digidesign Software — Pro Tools LE for Windows 98 SE & Windows Me ● DINR v3.4.1: (AudioSuite) D-Fi v1.5.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) included with the Digi 001 Factory D-fx v1.3.1 (AudioSuite) D-Verb v1.8.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) D-Verb is included with all Digi 001 systems Focusrite d2 v1.6.1 (AudioSuite) Focusrite d3 v1.4.1 (AudioSuite) Maxim v1.3.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) included with the Digi 001 Factory ● MP3 Option v1.1.
Pro Tools LE Windows Millennium & 98 Second Edition Settings & Requirements ● ● Each IDE drive must have DMA enabled in the "System" Control Panel. This can be changed in the "Settings" of each IDE drive on the "Device Manager" tab of the "System" Control Panel. For detailed instructions click here Auto Insert Notification must be disabled for all CD-ROM and removable media drives (such as Zip Drives).
DMA Mode Enabled Instructions DMA mode must be enabled for all IDE drives in your system. To do this in Windows 98 SE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Select the Windows "Start" button -> "Settings" -> "Control Panel" In the Control Panel folder double-click the "System" control panel. Select the "Device Manager" tab 4. Under the "Disk drives" branch, select the IDE drive(s) you are using. Click on "Properties" On the "Settings" Tab of the disk's properties dialog, make sure the "DMA" option is enabled.
Disable "Auto Insert Notification" Instructions With Auto Insert Notification checked "On" Windows is constantly requesting a disc-change check. Windows places Pro Tools functions on hold during this check, which can produce a numbers of errors. To stop these requests "Auto Insert Notification" must be disabled for all CDROM and removable media drives (such as Zip Drives). To do this: 1. Select the Windows "Start" button -> "Settings" -> "Control Panel" 2.
BIOS Settings Print this page or write down the instructions below, as you will need to restart your computer in order to access your system BIOS. To access your computer's BIOS you must restart your computer. During the initial startup your computer will tell you which key to press in order to enter the setup program (typically DEL, F1 or F2 for Award BIOS). Press the corresponding key during startup. You should see an "Entering Setup" message.
Pro Tools LE Audio File Storage Requirements for Windows 98 SE and Me IDE/ATA: Full 24 track, 24 bit, 48 KHz performance from just one dedicated IDE/ATA audio drive is supported. SCSI: Using a dedicated SCSI drive and SCSI HBA (Host Bus Adapter) card will, in general, provide the same performance as an IDE/ATA drive, with the exception that IDE/ATA drives may take a couple seconds to start recording 24 tracks. External SCSI drives should be used if you desire portability.
Get Power to burn with the latest Macs! Go to the Apple Music & Audio website for info on upgrading your Mac audio workstation and the latest Mac audio happenings. Mbox with Pro Tools LE for Macintosh — System Requirements Mbox Supported CPU Models, Speeds & Requirements Digidesign Hardware Supplied with System ● ● Mbox USB cable Digidesign Software Supplied with System Pro Tools LE Version 5.
Optional Digidesign Hardware ● ● SampleCell II Plus PCI Card ● SCSI64 Kit DigiDrive ● DigiDrive FireWire 80 ● ● 9.2.2 Recommended: Although 9.1 has been tested and approved, if you experience problems with system performance, Digidesign recommends updating to OS 9.2.2, available from www.apple.com or by using the Software Update Control Panel You must boot computer in OS 9 — Pro Tools will not run using OS X or Classic mode Total System RAM: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 128 MB minimum, 192 MB recommended.
Hard Drive Minimum Requirements Storage: Hard Drive Minimum Requirements — information on ATA/IDE, Firewire, and SCSI hard drives Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index Digidesign 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Daly City, CA 94014-3886 U.S.A Tel 650.731.6300 Fax 650.731.6399 Product Information United States & Canada 1.800.333.2137 North & South America 650.731.6102 (USA) Europe (England) 44.1753.658496 Asia (Japan) 81.3.3505.
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products from SmartDisk can be found at: www.smartdisk.com Links to software and drivers are available in the Digidesign Support/Downloads/Utilities Section: ● ● ● ● SmartDisk (VST) Floppy Drive (model FDUSB-M) Imation SuperDisk NewerTechnology uDrive PACE USB Floppy Enabler Apple's revised USB support allows for booting from a USB drive, therefore you should not boot up your system with an authorization disk inserted in the USB Drive.
● ● ● ● you boot the computer in OS 9 when installing or using Pro Tools. The 2001 and 2002 "Quicksilver" G4 models require OS 9.2, 9.2.1, or 9.2.2 to run Pro Tools. Users should not attempt to install OS 9.1, or run OSX, (including Classic mode), with Pro Tools on these machines. The Quicksilver G4 models have been tested with the Mac OS as shippped from Apple on these machines, with a dual boot system which includes both OS 9.2.x and OS X.
Get Power to burn with the latest Macs! Go to the Apple Music & Audio website for info on upgrading your Mac audio workstation and the latest Mac audio happenings. Mac OS Requirements — Pro Tools LE Version 5.2 Approved Mac Operating Systems ● ● ● ● ● ● Pro Tools LE v5.2 has been tested and approved on Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2 (see Known Issues at the bottom of this page) Newer 5 slot G4 models (AGP graphics slot + 4 PCI slots = 5 slots total) require Mac OS 9.2/9.2.1/9.2.
Known Issues: 1. The "Quicksilver" G4 models require OS 9.2, 9.2.1, or 9.2.2 to run Pro Tools. Users should not attempt to install OS 9.1, or run OSX, (including Classic mode), with Pro Tools on these machines. The Quicksilver G4 models have been tested with the Mac OS as shippped from Apple on these machines, with a dual boot system which includes both OS 9.2.x and OS X. It is absolutely necessary to boot from OS 9.2.x in order to run Pro Tools.
SampleCell II PCI Cards with Mbox & Audiomedia III Pro Tools LE Systems Incompatibility with older SampleCell II Cards & The Blue & White G3 and G4: A rev "QC" or later of the AMCC chip is required for Blue & White G3 and G4 compatibility. This rev number appears on the AMCC chip following number "5933". Older versions can cause your computer to hang while booting or when launching Pro Tools or DigiTest. QC or higher chip is required for compatibility with the PCI 2.1 spec.
Power Macintosh Blue & White G3 — Mbox Requirements All Blue & White G3 Models Supported Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1 or 9.2.2 required (Mac OS 9.2.2 recommended) QuickTime 5.0 or higher required with Pro Tools v5.2 The QuickTime 5.0.2 installer is supplied on your Pro Tools CD MIDI: Both USB and serial MIDI interfaces work effectively with Pro Tools. Digidesign recommends using a serial MIDI interface, as they offer the tightest possible MIDI timing.
Although Pro Tools LE supports a full 24 tracks of record and playback on a dedicated ATA/IDE or Firewire hard drive, use of a SCSI HBA card with a SCSI drive is also supported. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate.
The Mbox should be connected using a standard USB cable (included) directly to the computer's built-in USB port. Connection of the Mbox to a USB hub or USB port on the computer keyboard is not supported. Incompatibility with older SampleCell II Cards While SampleCell II Plus cards are compatible with Mbox, older SampleCell II PCI cards require a chip upgrade.
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iBook Model Processor Display/Maximum Screen Resolution iBook 300 MHz (G3) 12.1" (800x600) iBook SE 366 MHz (G3) 12.1" (800x600) iBook 366 MHz (G3) 12.1" (800x600) iBook SE 466 MHz (G3) 12.1" (800x600) Additional Information ● For current Apple computer models and specifications, see www.apple.com ● For Apple iBook version history and specifications, see www.everymac.com and www.applespec.com Additional Requirements Mac OS 9.2.
MIDI: Digidesign supports the following MIDI Interfaces for use with the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 and Pro Tools® 5.1 or higher: ● ● ● ● MOTU Fastlane (USB) MIDIport32 2x2 (USB) AMT8 (USB/Serial) Digi 001 MIDI ports (with Pro Tools LE only) Hard Drives — Audio Storage Requirements Although recording and playback of up to 24 tracks may be possible using the internal drive in the iBook, a separate dedicated audio hard drive is highly recommended for maximum performance and track count.
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models.
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See the 2001 G4 Qualification page for more details. See Apple's tech archive on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n58418 Power Macintosh G4 version history available at www.everymac.com and www.applespec.com Additional Requirements: Mac OS 9.0.4 (earlyG4 models) or 9.1 (5-slot models) or 9.2.x (Quicksilver models) required ● ● 5-slot 466 MHz, 533 MHz, 667 MHz, and 733 MHz (733 with level 3 cache) models require Mac OS 9.
ATTO ExpressPCI SCSI HBA card EPCI-DC (ExpressPCI Dual Channel Ultra/WIDE HBA, also available in the Digidesign SCSI64 Kit) with the following requirements: ● ATTO ExpressPCI Firmware v1.4.4 f1, available at: http://www.digidesign.com/download/ptutil.html ● ● ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher with Synch Transfer Rate set to 20 (10) and PCI Burst Rate set to 32 bytes, available at: http://www.attotech.com/software/ Note: Mac OS 9.2 requires ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.
directly below “PCI Matchmaker” on the chip) to be compatible. Cards with rev Q chips can be upgraded.
Power Macintosh G4 (PCI Graphics) - Digi ToolBox XP Requirements G4 (PCI Graphics) Processors of all speeds supported See Apple's tech archive for more info on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n58418 Power Macintosh G4 version history available at www.everymac.com Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (included with Mac OS 9.0.
playback on a dedicated ATA/IDE hard drive, use of a SCSI HBA card with a SCSI drive can increase some performance aspects of your system: for more information refer to the Audio Storage Requirements page. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate.
Power Macintosh Blue & White G3 - Digi ToolBox XP Requirements Blue & White G3 Processors of all speeds supported Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (included with Mac OS 9.0.4, Pro Tools installation CD, or download the standalone QuickTime 4.1.2 Installer from Apple) G3 Firmware Update 1.1 required Available from Apple at: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.
The following SCSI HBA cards are qualified with the G4s listed at the top of this page: ATTO ExpressPCI SCSI HBA card EPCI-DC (ExpressPCI Dual Channel Ultra/WIDE HBA, also available in the Digidesign SCSI64 Kit) with the following requirements: ● ATTO ExpressPCI Firmware v1.4.4 f1 ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher with Synch Transfer Rate set to 20 (10) and PCI Burst Rate set to 32 bytes ATTO ExpressPCI Firmware v1.4.4 f1 is available at: ● http://www.digidesign.com/download/ptutil.
Power Macintosh Beige G3 - Digi ToolBox XP Requirements Beige G3 Processors of all speeds supported Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 or higher required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (QT v4.1.2 included with Mac OS 9.0.4, Pro Tools installation CD, or download the standalone QuickTime 4.1.2 Installer from Apple. QuickTime 5.0.
● 2940U2W with the following requirements: ● Firmware v4.1 (or v1.1 for the 2906) ● PowerDomain Control v5.1 with cards set to "Fast-SCSI:10" in the Control Panel ● Current Adaptec drivers are available at: http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverindex.html ● Previous drivers are available at: ftp.adaptec.
Digi ToolBox XP & Digi ToolBox CD W ith Audiomedia III Card & Pro Tools LE for Windows 98 SE & Windows Me Digi ToolBox XP Digidesign Hardware Supplied with System ● Audiomedia III Card Maximum Performance Guidelines To provide full 24-track, 24-bit performance on Pro Tools LE with high edit densities and the maximum number of Plug-Ins follow these guidelines: ● Digidesign Software Supplied with System ● ● ● Pro Tools LE 5.1.
● DigiDrive FireWire 80 Supported CPU Models & Speeds Highly Recommended: Intel Pentium III - Processors of all speeds supported, Single Processor Also Supported: Intel Pentium II - 300 MHz or faster, Single Processor Digidesign's official system requirements.
Audiomedia III Card for Windows 98SE/Me Known Incompatibility with older Audiomedia III Cards: A revision "QC" or later of the AMCC chip is required for compatibility with some PCs. This revision number appears on the AMCC chip following number "5933". This chip was revised to QC on the Audiomedia III to allow for compatibility with PCs that did not allow you to disable PCI Burst Mode (it was revised shortly thereafter to QE).
Pro Tools FREE For Mac OS - System Requirements Important information The system requirements on this page are meant for general guideline purposes only. Digidesign cannot guarantee compatibility with any particular computer system, or various components installed on it. Due to the giveaway nature of Pro Tools Free, this product is not eligible for technical support by telephone, fax or email.
● Not Tested: ● ● (requires SCSI connection) DigiDrive FireWire 80 (requires firewire port) Powerbook G4 (Titanium) iBook Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index Digidesign 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Daly City, CA 94014-3886 U.S.A Tel 650.731.6300 Fax 650.731.6399 Product Information United States & Canada 1.800.333.2137 North & South America 650.731.6102 (USA) Europe (England) 44.1753.658496 Asia (Japan) 81.3.3505.
Pro Tools FREE is not intended for use with Digidesign hardware How Audio Services Work ● Pro Tools FREE for Mac OS utilizes the Sound Manager ● Pro Tools FREE for Windows utilizes your standard Windows sound driver Warning Installing Pro Tools FREE on computers configured with Digidesign systems will render the existing Digidesign system inoperable. A complete reinstallation of the original Digidesign software will be necessary.
Power Macintosh G4 - Pro Tools FREE Compatibility All Power Macintosh G4 computers made in 1999 and 2000 have been tested and approved for compatibility. Power Macintosh G4 version history available at www.everymac.
GeeThree Stealth Port for G4 - AGP Video (Sawtooth), Stealth Port for Dual Processor G4s, or Griffin Technology gPort (G4 PCI graphics) or g4Port (AGP graphics) installed in the modem port (thereby not using a PCI slot). When using the GeeThree products with OS 9.0.4, version 1.0.3 or higher of the Stealth Port extension is required, available here: http://www.geethree.com/download.
Adaptec Power Domain SCSI HBA 2906 with the following requirements: ● Firmware v1.1 ● PowerDomain Control v5.1 with cards set to "Fast-SCSI:10" in the Control Panel ● Current Adaptec drivers are available at: http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverindex.html Previous drivers are available at: ftp.adaptec.
PowerBook G3 - Pro Tools FREE Compatibility The following PowerBook G3s are compatible ● PowerBook G3 Pismo ● PowerBook G3 Wallstreet PowerBook G3 version history available at www.everymac.com Storage needs for PowerBooks The hard drives contained in PowerBooks are usually much slower than those in desktop computers. This will effect Pro Tools FREE performance.
Power Macintosh Blue & White G3 - Pro Tools FREE Optional Compatibility Information G3 Firmware Update 1.1 required Available from Apple at: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11361 MIDI MIDI: Both USB and serial MIDI interfaces work effectively with Pro Tools. Digidesign recommends using a serial MIDI interface, as they offer the tightest possible MIDI timing. Serial MIDI interfaces require either a Mac serial port or a qualified modem-to-serial port adapter.
HBA card with a SCSI drive is recommended. For more information you can refer to the Pro Tools LE Audio Storage Requirements page. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate. The following SCSI HBA cards are qualified with the Blue & White G3s: Adaptec Power Domain SCSI HBA 2906 with the following requirements: ● Firmware v1.1 ● PowerDomain Control v5.
iMac — Pro Tools FREE Optional Compatibility Information Qualified External Diskette Drives Although not required with Pro Tools FREE installation, an external diskette drive may be required for installation of some Plug-Ins and optional software applications. The following external USB diskette drives are currently supported: ● Imation SuperDisk ● NewerTechnology uDrive ● VST Floppy Drive (model FDUSB-M) Note: Information on VST brand products from SmartDisk has been moved to www.smartdisk.
Third-Party MIDI Hardware - Pro Tools FREE Third-Party MIDI Control Surfaces CM Labs Motor Mix: For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at www.digidevelopers.com Note: Profiles for Motor Mix and other MIDI control surfaces that are supported with Pro Tools LE are included in the CD-ROM version of Pro Tools FREE. While these other control surfaces may work with Pro Tools FREE, only Motor Mix has been fully tested by Digidesign.
Optional Digidesign Software - Pro Tools FREE for Mac Note: A Digidesign-qualified external diskette drive (USB floppy drive) is required for most software installations when used with Macintosh Blue & White G3, G4, or laptop models. Exceptions are pointed out below. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DigiTranslator v2.0 — Macintosh Only. DigiTranslator 2.0 includes DigiTranslator 1.0, which is compatible with Pro Tools FREE 5.0.1 sessions [ additional information ] DINR v3.3.1: (AudioSuite) D-Fi v1.4.
Pro Tools Free For Windows 98/Me - System Requirements Important information The system requirements on this page are meant for general guideline purposes only. Digidesign cannot guarantee compatibility with any particular computer system, or various components installed on it. Additional Computer Requirements ● ● Due to the giveaway nature of Pro Tools Free, this product is not eligible for technical support by telephone, fax or email.
problematic with the following systems or systems with the following components: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Some Sony VAIO computers Some Hewlett Packard Pavillion computers Cyrix processor based computers AMD K6, K6-2 or K6-III, K7 processor based computers Original Pentium processor based computers (Pentium I) VIA chipset based motherboard computers "ESS Solo-1 PCI AudioDrive" Sound, video and game controller. This device can be disabled from the "Device Manager" in the "System" Control Panel.
Laptop PC - Pro Tools FREE Compatibility The following Laptop PCs have been reported as compatible by some users: ● Dell Inspiron 3500 ● Dell Inspiron 3800 ● Dell Latitude cpi ● Gateway Solo 9300XL ● Sony VAIO Z505 We expect other PC laptops that follow the Pro Tools Free For Windows 98/Me System Requirements to be compatible. Storage needs for Laptops The hard drives contained in Laptops are usually much slower than those in desktop computers. This will effect Pro Tools FREE performance.
Windows Millennium & 98 Second Edition Settings & Requirements ● ● Each IDE drive must have DMA enabled in the "System" Control Panel. This can be changed in the "Settings" of each IDE drive on the "Device Manager" tab of the "System" Control Panel. For detailed instructions click here Auto Insert Notification must be disabled for all CD-ROM and removable media drives (such as Zip Drives).
Optional Digidesign Software - Pro Tools FREE for Windows ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DINR v3.3.1: (AudioSuite) D-Fi v1.4.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) D-fx v1.2.1 (AudioSuite) D-Verb RTAS v1.7.2 (RTAS) — download-only, $49.95 (USD) Pro Tools FREE version available from the DigiStore D-Verb v1.7.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) Focusrite d3 v1.3.1 (AudioSuite) Maxim v1.2.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) MP3 Export v1.0 — download-only, available from the DigiStore SampleCell Editor v2.1.3 (w/SampleCell II Plus) SoundReplacer v1.1.
Compatibility Documents Change History March 25, 2002 Revisions Consisted of the Following: Added Pro Tools LE 5.2.
October 4, 2001 Revision Consisted of the Following: Updated Status Report on Digidesign Qualification Plan for 2001 G4 Models September 13, 2001 Revisions Consisted of the Following: Pro Tools 5.2 for DigiStudio Requirements Pro Tools 5.2 introduces support for Digidesign's DigiStudio, a virtual recording studio environment that allows multiple Pro Tools users to collaborate within the same session simultaneously along with other musicians and audio professionals using Pro Tools—right over the Internet.
and the maximum number of Plug-Ins with the AMD Athlon follow these guidelines: ● ● ● ● AMD Athlon Thunderbird processor required (all speeds, single processor only) Motherboard with VIA KT133A chipset required (pure VIA chipset) Digidesign qualified ATA/IDE disk drive required For further requirements see the Digi 001 Windows Compatibility Documents Qualification was conducted with the Abit KT7A motherboard.
● Pro Tools v5.0.1 Compatibility Documents archived. January 18, 2001 Revision Consisted of the Following: ● Added Status Report on Digidesign Qualification Plan for 2001 G4 Models January 10, 2001 Revision Consisted of the Following: ● ● ● Added detailed list of currently unsupported G4 (AGP Graphics) models announced by Apple on January 9. Testing on these new computers has not been completed. Details will be added to the Compatibility Documents as soon as test results are final. Mac OS 9.
Get Power to burn with the latest Macs! Go to the Apple Music & Audio website for info on upgrading your Mac audio workstation and the latest Mac audio happenings. Pro Tools|HD Product Family Compatibility Supported Hardware, Software, and CPU Configurations Pro Tools 5.3 software will only support the Pro Tools|HD system for Mac OS.
466 MHz Power Mac G4 Dual 1 GHz Power Mac G4 533 MHz Power Mac G4 667 MHz Power Mac G4 733 MHz Power Mac G4 (with level 3 cache) 733 MHz Power Mac G4 (without level 3 cache) 800 MHz Power Mac G4 867 MHz Power Mac G4 933 MHz Power Mac G4 Digidesign Audio Interfaces At least one required for Pro Tools|HD: ● ● ● 192 I/O 192 Digital I/O 96 I/O Connect to 192 I/O, 192 Digital I/O or 96 I/O Legacy Port: ● ● ● ● 888|24 I/O 882|20 I/O 1622 I/O 24-Bit ADAT Bridge I/O Digidesign Peripherals ● SYNC I/O PCI Ca
www.attotech.com/software Optional Software ● ● ● Soft SampleCell (up to 48 kHz) MachineControl DigiTranslator 1.
● Keyspan USA-28X USB-serial converter Known Issues: 1. The "Quicksilver" G4 models require OS 9.2, 9.2.1, or 9.2.2 to run Pro Tools. Users should not attempt to install OS 9.1, or run OSX, (including Classic mode), with Pro Tools on these machines. The Quicksilver G4 models have been tested with the Mac OS as shippped from Apple on these machines, with a dual boot system which includes both OS 9.2.x and OS X. It is absolutely necessary to boot from OS 9.2.x in order to run Pro Tools.
Previous Digidesign PCI cards are incompatible with the new HD system.You cannot combine Pro Tools|HD and these PCI cards, either in the CPU or an expansion chassis. Doing so will cause crashes, or the CPU will simply fail to boot.
Technical Document Library BEFORE YOU CLICK ON A LINK, PLEASE SEE "ABOUT THESE DOCUMENTS" Manuals and Documents Pro Tools 5.3 for Pro Tools|HD Systems (mac only at initial release) Whats New in Pro Tools 5.3 (160 k) Getting Started With HD (1.6 MB) [ note ] Pro Tools 5.3 Read Me (48 k) Pro Tools 5.
Except for the above, the following version 5.1 documents also apply to Pro Tools 5.1.1 and higher AVoption & Avoption XL Guide (962 k) AVOption & AVOption|XL Release Bulletin (93 k, 7/12/00) Pro Tools 5.1 Japanese Pro Tools 5.0.1 Documents Pro Tools 5.1 What's New (259 k) Pro Tools 5.1 Read Me (71 k) Pro Tools 5.1 Reference Guide (7.3 MB) 5.1 TDM Installation Guide (1.7 MB) 5.1 Expanded Systems Guide (562 k) 5.1 DigiRack Plug-Ins Guide (905 k) 5.1 MIDI Control Surfaces Guide (1.6 MB) 5.
DirectConnect DirectConnect 1.1 Manual (89 k) MachineControl German Italian MachineControl Guide (338 k, includes pinout correction below) Spanish Remote Mode 9-Pin Cable Pinouts (41 k, Nov. 01) Machine Profiles List (75 k) Japanese Pro Tools 5.0.1 Documents MasterList CD German Pro Tools 5.0.
SampleCell Editor 3.0 Mac ReadMe SampleCell Editor 2.1.1 Mac ReadMe SampleCell 2.1.3 PC ReadMe Waves 2.8.1 Release Notes DigiZine Our new online educational magazine from Digidesign and Pro Tools Users. Links We Like AudioVision AV 4.1v10 Release Notes AV 4.1v9 Release Notes AV 4.1 Release Notes OMF OMF Tool 2.
