How to download or re-download Pro Tools (2023)

FAQs

How many times can I download Pro Tools? ›

you can install the version of Pro Tools bundled with Focusrite interfaces on up to five computers at a time. To install Pro Tools on additional computers: Download and run the installer from your Avid account on the new system.

Pro Tools Intro is a free DAW that gives you the essential audio and MIDI tools you need for music production, plus 36 effects and instrument plugins, to create any type of music.

You can access your download for Pro Tools by logging in to your Avid account at account.avid.com. Then, under My Products, click on My Products and Subscriptions. There you will be able to download Pro Tools as well as any additional content.

Yes, you can have both Pro Tools | First and any other version of Pro Tools installed on the same computer, but you will need to have an iLok USB Smart Key to run the trial or any purchased version of Pro Tools. Click here to download the free 30-day Pro Tools software trial.

Avid has officially discontinued Pro Tools|First M-Audio Edition and its associated 20 Avid Effects and Virtual Instruments. With this change, everyone at M-Audio wants to make sure that you're still given a great software package to continue your creative journey.

If you wish to continue using Pro Tools after your subscription has expired, you will have to purchase another subscription to use the software again. See the Pro Tools Licensing FAQ for additional topics.

Perpetual license

User owns the license forever even if the Software Updates Plan is not renewed. The software can run forever (on a compatible operating system). The overall cost of ownership can be lower after a number of years if a user chooses not to renew their Support Contract.

Pro Tools, First: Pro Tools is available for free Pro Tools, Education: $9.99/month (billed annually) Pro Tools: $29.99/month Pro Tools, Ultimate: $79.99/month Pro Tools, Enterprise & Institutions: Contact Avid Technology for pricing details.

Pro Tools will no longer work once your subscription has expired. A perpetual license means you are buying the software outright and owning it forever. It comes with one year of free support and upgrades, and Pro Tools will continuously work on your system.

Log in to your Avid account and select View my Products and you will see Pro Tools Intro. Select Pro tools Intro and click on Claim and Activate to update your iLok account and gain access to the software download links ( Mac and Win ).

What are the limitations of Pro Tools free version? ›

Pro Tools First Limitations

First caps users at 16 audio, MIDI, aux, and virtual instrument tracks, and 4 inputs. Compare this to the full version of Pro Tools which gives you 128 audio tracks, 1024 MIDI tracks, 128 aux tracks, 512 instrument tracks, and 32 inputs.

You get a perpetual license when you purchase a new Pro Tools or Pro Tools | HD system or Pro Tools software. New Pro Tools software purchases come with a one-year annual upgrade and support plan. After one year, you have the option of renewing your plan to continue receiving the latest features.

Avid provides a process for transferring pre-owned products (includes both software licensing and hardware).

* An iLok is not required to use with Pro Tools | First, Pro Tools, Pro Tools Ultimate, Avid VENUE, and all “retail” Avid and third-party audio plugins. iLoks are needed to authorize these versions of Pro Tools software without an internet connection.

Professionals use Pro Tools for simple recording, mixing, film scoring, music editing, film/television audio post-production…the list goes on and on. It offers lots of additional features, including a huge amount of automation, digital processing, and even surround sound mixing.

Log in to your Avid Account and click My Products and Subscriptions. Click the Renew Support button for the product you wish to renew. The renewal will be displayed along with the price, after confirming that you want to purchase the renewal simply click Add to Cart.

How do I refresh my Pro Tools license? ›

Get on a plan for $299 the first year and renew for $99/year thereafter through your Avid account. Add the optional All Access Plug-in and Support plan for $99/year.

"Unfortunately, Pro Tools First has, on a technical level, become unviable for us to continue. Every alternative has been considered in the hope we could continue providing access to it, and we haven't taken the decision to end the program lightly.

Pro Tools Artist can be purchased for $9.99 USD/month (or $99.00 USD/year), Pro Tools Studio for $39.99 USD/month (or $299.00 USD/year) and Pro Tools Flex for $99.00 USD/month (or $999.00 USD/year).

The main differences between Logic Pro and Pro Tools are: Pro Tools offers flexible Yearly, Monthly, or one time paid plans, whereas Logic Pro offers a 1-time $199 fee. Pro Tools is more industry-standard, whereas Logic Pro is popular with musicians.

Standard Pro Tools only includes basic video editing tools, whereas Pro Tools Ultimate features advanced tools akin to software such as Premier Pro. Pro Tools Ultimate comes with over a hundred plugins, whereas this must be purchased separately if using standard Pro Tools.

With the paid versions, you can work on an unlimited number of sessions that you store locally or in the cloud. The free version limits you to three projects. All versions of Pro Tools now include 1GB of cloud storage for free. However, when you use Pro Tools First, you can only save your projects in the cloud.

Kanye West uses a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) called Pro Tools. Kanye is known to mostly produce music using hardware instruments for sampling and beats, though uses Pro Tools as a DAW to record these sounds. His team have also been seen using FL Studio.

Re: How long does it take to install protools le? 20-30 minutes would be the norm.

PRO TOOLS 2022.4 (APRIL 2022)

And get the advanced tools and workflows for high-end music production with Pro Tools Ultimate. In addition, Pro Tools 2022.4 also delivers numerous new features and enhancements, including: Custom Keyboard Shortcuts.

Does Pro Tools have free autotune? ›

Auto-Tune® and Avid have partnered to bring Pro Tools subscribers 3 free months of Auto-Tune® Unlimited, the most comprehensive collection of professional vocal effects. Gain complimentary access to: Every current edition of all Auto-Tune plugins.

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

What is the difference between “standard” software-only Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD? The short answer is that HD systems are a combination of an advanced feature-set version of Pro Tools software and specific external hardware, besides converters or an audio interface.

Can I upgrade my regular Pro Tools/Media Composer/Sibelius subscription to the Ultimate version? No, there is not currently an option to change tiers with our subscription licenses. Purchasing an Ultimate subscription will generate a new license and won't cancel the existing subscription.

Pro Tools Software Updates. Downloads for products you have activated online can be found in my.avid.com > View My Products page. Downloads for many legacy product versions can be found on the Download Center. Click here for instructions on how to navigate the Download Center.

PRO TOOLS 2022.4 (APRIL 2022)

And get the advanced tools and workflows for high-end music production with Pro Tools Ultimate. In addition, Pro Tools 2022.4 also delivers numerous new features and enhancements, including: Custom Keyboard Shortcuts.

Log in to your Avid account and select View my Products and you will see Pro Tools Intro. Select Pro tools Intro and click on Claim and Activate to update your iLok account and gain access to the software download links ( Mac and Win ).

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You can uninstall PT completely and your saved sessions plus audio will still be as they were.

How do I uninstall and reinstall Pro Tools on Windows? ›

To install Pro Tools on a Windows computer, please follow the steps below or the video tutorial. 1. After downloading the Pro Tools installer, extract the zip file. Refer to this knowledge base article for downloading Pro Tools: How To Download Pro Tools Installers.

In many regards, Pro Tools 11 was indeed a groundbreaking version of AVID's audio editing software. It was the first PT upgraded from 32-bit to 64-bit software architecture, making it much more powerful, efficient, and faster than its predecessors. Pro Tools 11 also came with brand new audio and video engines.

Pro Tools software is available in three subscription-based paid versions (Artist, Studio and Ultimate) and one free version (Intro).