Avid

The Avid Pro Tools Software Updates & Support Plan includes access to all new releases and Standard support for one year. Intended for those who already own a copy of Pro Tools with an active, 1-Year Software Updates + Support Plan (formerly Annual Upgrade Plan) that is about to expire. Does not include iLok.

Pro Tools 2018 Minimum System Requirements:

Mac:

Intel Mac with Mac OS X 10.11.6, macOS 10.12.6 or 10.13.3
Please find version specific qualifications in the macOS Compatibility Grid on AVID's website.
Intel Core i5 processor (Pro Tools Standard), Intel Core i7 processor (Pro Tools Ultimate)
16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
Internet connection for installation
15GB disk space for installation
USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required)
PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. one power connection on motherboard), Thunderbolt-port for supported PCIe-chassis
or USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device
Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools

Windows:

Intel PC Windows 8.1 (Standard and Pro 64-bit Editions) and Windows 10 (Home, Pro, and Enterprise 64-bit Editions)
Intel Core i5 processor (Pro Tools Standard), Intel Xeon processor (Pro Tools Ultimate)
16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
Internet connection for installation
15GB disk space for installation
USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required)
PCIe slot for HDX or HD Native card (incl. one power connection on motherboard)
or USB-port, FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device
Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools

Additional Requirements:

• Copy Protection: iLok 2, iLok 3, or iLok Cloud (Note: Original iLok 1 not supported)
• Audio Drive Requirements: One or more hard disk drives dedicated for audio record and playback.
When daisy-chaining a Thunderbolt drive and expansion chassis, the drive should be placed at the end of the chain
• Graphics Card: Dedicated graphics card highly recommended.
• Audio File Type & Session Support:
Supported: BWF, AIFF, MXF
Not Supported: SD2 audio files and Pro Tools 4.x sessions and lower
Pro Tools 10.3.6 or higher (Mac) will automatically convert SD2 audio files to compatible audio files