Avid

The Avid ProTools Ultimate 1-Year Software Updates and Support Plan Renewal includes access to all new releases and ExpertPlus support for one year. Intended for those who already own a copy of Pro Tools Ultimate (formerly HD) with a active, 1-Year Software Updates + Support Plan (formerly Annual Upgrade Plan) that is about to expire. Also comes with 1 year of access to the Avid Complete Plug-in Bundle and Pro Tools | MachineControl. Does not include iLok.

From enhancing mixes with legendary sound processors, to remotely controlling devices in your studio, Pro Tools | Ultimate offers more value than ever.

Pro Tools 2018 Minimum System Requirements:

Mac:
• Intel Mac with Mac OS X 10.8.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.5), 10.9.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8), 10.10.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8.2), 10.11.6, 10.12.6 (only supported with Pro Tools 12.8 and higher) or 10.13.2 (only supported with Pro Tools 12.8.3 and higher)
• Intel Core i7 processor
• 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 CoreAudio-supported audio device
• Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools

Windows:
• Intel PC with Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate 64-bit Editions), Windows 8/8.1 (Standard and Pro 64-bit Editions), and Windows 10 (Home, Pro, and Enterprise 64-bit Editions)
• Intel Xeon processor
• 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 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