• Features & Benefits

The next generation of pro audio production

Open yourself to the possibilities. Pro Tools 9 redefines the world’s most popular, most advanced music and audio production platform with an all-new, completely re-architected, open version of Pro Tools software, giving you what you asked for—and so much more. Work with an audio interface—or without. Create bigger, better-sounding mixes with more tracks, Automatic Delay Compensation, and other pro features included as standard. Open your workflow to projects created in other audio and video software—and to the entire Avid Artist Series and Pro Series (formerly Euphonix) console/controller line. With Pro Tools 9, you can truly compose, record, sequence, edit, and mix the way you want—in more ways than ever.

• Work the way you want—with your favorite Avid audio interface, third-party Core Audio/ASIO interface (up to 32 channels supported), or standalone
• Create bigger mixes with more simultaneous audio tracks—up to 96 or 192* voices
• Get coveted pro features such as multitrack Beat Detective, OMF/AAF/MXF interchange, DigiBase Pro, and full Import Session Data dialog as standard
• Create better-sounding, phase-accurate mixes with Automatic Delay Compensation
• Expand your hands-on control options with EUCON integration for Artist and Pro Series consoles/controllers
• Work with video more easily with the Time Code Ruler and variable stereo pan depths, and mix in surround with the updated 7.1 surround panner*
• Create complex mixes with 256 internal busses, 160 aux tracks, and 512* total audio tracks
• Share your music mixes with anyone with included MP3 Export

For complete details, visit the Pro Tools 9 product page.

* Feature/spec only available in Pro Tools HD 9 software and Pro Tools 9 software with the added Complete Production Toolkit 2 option.

• System Requirements

The next generation of pro audio production

• Avid-qualified Mac OS X- or Windows-based computer
• Windows 7, 32 or 64 bit (all versions - Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate) or Mac 10.6.2 - 10.6.4, 32 or 64 bit (Snow Leopard)
• iLok USB Smart Key (for software authorization; sold separately here or from an Avid Reseller)

Please note that owners of the original Mbox or Digi 001 are not eligible for crossgrade pricing.

Please note: An iLok USB Smart Key (sold separately) is required to use Pro Tools 9. Additionally, you will need to enter your iLok ID and hardware interface serial number in order to activate your software. You will not be able to activate this product if you do not have these.

IMPORTANT: Driver Updates REQUIRED for Pro Tools 9 Installation PDF

M-Powered Essentials does not qualify for the Pro Tools 9 Crossgrade.

• Specification

What’s in the Box?

• Pro Tools 9 software DVD (includes bundled software and guides)
• Pro Tools 9 drivers DVD
• Audio Loops DVD
• Pro Tools 9 installation guide
• Intro to Pro Tools 9 guide
• Software activation card

Software Language Support: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simple Chinese, and Korean