Pinnacle Systems Pro Tools LE - 8.0 User Manual

Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.0
Version 8.0
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Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements and Compatibility Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2. Installing Pro Tools on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Authorizing Pro Tools Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing Pro Tools LE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Launching Pro Tools LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Configuring Pro Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Uninstalling Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3. Installing Pro Tools on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Authorizing Pro Tools Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing Pro Tools LE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing QuickTime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Launching Pro Tools LE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configuring Your System for Improved Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Uninstalling Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Appendix A. Noting Your Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Taking Screenshots of Your Preferences Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preferences Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Contents iii
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.0iv
chapter 1

Introduction

This guide documents how to upgrade to Pro Tools Digidesign puter.
®
8.0 for Pro Tools LE™ systems on a
®
-qualified Windows or Mac com-
If you are installing Pro Tools on a Mac computer, see Chapter 2, “Installing Pro Tools on Mac.”
If you are installing Pro Tools on a Win­dows computer, see Chapter 3, “Installing Pro Tools on Windows.”
Before installing this version of Pro Tools, refer to the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc.
If you are configuring a new Pro Tools sys­tem, follow the complete hardware and soft­ware installation steps in the
that came with your system.
Setup Guide

System Requirements and Compatibility Information

Pro Tools LE software can be used on a Pro Tools LE system on a Digidesign-qualified Windows or Mac computer.
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, operating sys­tems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer to the latest information on the Digidesign web­site:
www.digidesign.com/compatibility
Internet Access
Upgrading to any version of Pro Tools requires access to the Internet for software activation and registration purposes.
DVD Drive
The Pro Tools Installer disc requires a DVD drive for installation.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.02
chapter 2

Installing Pro Tools on Mac

This chapter explains how to install and config­ure Pro Tools for Pro Tools LE systems on a Digidesign-qualified Mac computer.
If you are installing Pro Tools on a Win­dows computer, see Chapter 3, “Installing Pro Tools on Windows.”
For complete system requirements and compat­ibility information, visit the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com/compatibility).
Before You Upgrade
Retaining Your Pro Tools Preferences
When you upgrade your Pro Tools LE software, Pro Tools Preferences settings are reset to their default settings. These default settings may dif­fer from your previous settings. Therefore, you may want to note your current Preferences set­tings before upgrading. See for tips on noting your current Pro Tools Preferences settings.
Read Mes
Before installing this version of Pro Tools, refer to the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc.
Important Information about Structure and Xpand! Plug-ins
If the full version of Structure® or Str u cture L E is already installed on your system, Structure Free will not be installed.
If Xpand! installing Xpand! Xpand! presets are copied to the Xpand! Presets folder and will be available in Xpand!
®
is already installed on your system,
2
will overwrite Xpand! All
2
Plug-in
2

Installation Overview

Installation of Pro Tools software on a Mac com­puter includes the following steps:
1 Authorizing Pro Tools software. See “Autho-
rizing Pro Tools Upgrades” on page 4.
2 Installing Pro Tools LE software. See “Install-
ing Pro Tools LE Software” on page 4.
3 Launching Pro Tools. See “Launching
Pro Tools LE” on page 5.
4 Configuring your system for improved perfor-
mance. (See your system’s Setup Guide.)
.
Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools on Mac 3

Authorizing Pro Tools Upgrades

Before you install your Pro Tools upgrade, you must first authorize it. The process for getting authorization depends on how you purchased it.
If you purchased a software upgrade online,
follow the instructions provided online.
If you purchased a boxed Pro Tools software
upgrade, you need to authorize the software us­ing an Activation Code (located on the Activa­tion Card). See “Authorizing Boxed Pro Tools LE Upgrades” on page 4.
Authorizing Boxed Pro Tools LE Upgrades
3 After you are logged in, take note of your
Pro Tools LE Authorization Code. You will need this code the first time you launch your software upgrade.
Your Authorization Code will be stored in your My Digi account.
4 Proceed to “Installing Pro Tools LE Software”
on page 4.

Installing Pro Tools LE Software

(003®, 003 Rack, 003 Rack+, Digi 002®,
®
Digi 002 Rack, Mbox Mbox 2 Mini, Mbox 2 Micro, and Mbox Systems Only)
2 Pro, Mbox 2,
The authorization procedure on the Activation Card will help you go online and retrieve the Authorization Code required to launch Pro Tools following software installation.
If you have not already completed authorizing your software by following the instructions on the Activation Card, complete the following steps for your Pro Tools system.
To authorize a boxed Pro Tools LE upgrade using an Activation Code:
1 Locate the enclosed Activation Card. The
unique code on this card will allow you to re­trieve your Authorization Code.
2 Visit www.digidesign.com/activation, enter
your activation code, and click Continue. If you’re not already logged in to your Digidesign (My Digi) account, you will be asked to log in us­ing the email address you used to set up the ac­count. If you don’t already have an account, click Create Profile to create one.
To install Pro Tools LE on Mac OS X:
1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-
tor for the account where you want to install Pro Tools. For details on Administrator privi­leges in Mac OS X, refer to your Apple Mac OS X documentation.
2 Do one of the following:
• If you purchased a software upgrade online, follow the instructions provided with it to ex­pand and launch the installer.
– or –
• If you purchased a boxed version Pro Tools upgrade, do all of the following:
• Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc for Win­dows in your DVD drive.
• Locate and double-click the Install Pro Tools LE.mpkg file.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed
with installation.
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.04
4 When prompted to select features to install,
leave the default options selected.
• Locate and double-click the Pro Tools LE application on your hard drive.
5 You can also select from a list of optional
items to install along with Pro Tools:
®
Avid
Video Engine The Avid Video Engine is re­quired to use Pro Tools with Avid video periph­erals such as the Avid Mojo or the Digidesign AVoption|V10.
MIDI I/O Driver The MIDI I/O Driver is re­quired if you are using the Digidesign MIDI I/O.
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes addi­tional software for your system. For more in­formation, see “Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc” on page 6.
6 Click Install.
7 If prompted, enter your Administrator pass-
word and click OK to authenticate the installa­tion.
8 Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.
9 When installation is complete, click Restart.
If you get a warning dialog about updating the firmware for your hardware, follow the on-screen instructions to perform the firmware update.
3 Enter the Authorization Code in the dialog
when prompted (making sure to type it exactly as printed, and observing any spaces and capi­talization).
4 Click Validate.
All letters are case sensitive. All “0” charac­ters are zeros. You must include both spaces. The spaces separate 3 sets of 8 char­acters.
5 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one of the fol-
lowing:
• Create a new session from a template.
• Create a new blank session.
• Open a session.

Launching Pro Tools LE

When launching Pro Tools LE the first time, you are prompted to enter an Authorization Code to validate your software.
To launch Pro Tools LE software:
1 Make sure your LE interface is connected to
your computer and powered on if it has a power switch.
2 Do one of the following:
• Double-click the Pro Tools LE shortcut on the desktop.
– or –
Quick Start dialog
For more information on the Quick Start di­alog and session templates, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide.
Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools on Mac 5

Configuring Pro Tools

You can adjust the performance of your system by changing certain Pro Tools system settings that affect its capacity for processing, playback, and recording.
In most cases, the default settings for your sys­tem provide optimum performance, but you may want to adjust them to accommodate large or processing-intensive Pro Tools sessions.
Refer to the electronic PDF version of the Setup Guide that was installed with your software for instructions on configuring Pro Tools settings.

Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc

The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional software for your system, including third-party applications and plug-ins, audio drivers (for playing other audio applications through your Digidesign hardware), and a Pro Tools demo ses­sion.
Check your Pro Tools Installer disc for addi­tional software and installers.
Digidesign CoreAudio Driver
(Pro Tools|HD, 003, 003 Rack, 003 Rack+, Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox Systems Only)
The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver lets you use your Digidesign-qualified audio interfaces with third-party applications that support the Core­Audio Driver standard.
The following Pro Tools system interfaces are supported:
• Pro Tools|HD
•003
•003 Rack
•003Rack+
• Digi 002
• Digi 002 Rack
•Mbox
The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver for your Digidesign hardware is automatically installed when you install Pro Tools.
For information on configuring the Digide­sign CoreAudio Driver, see the CoreAudio Drivers Guide
Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers
®
.
Third-Party Applications and Plug-ins
Your Pro Tools package includes several free ap­plications and plug-ins from selected Digidesign Third Party developers. Once you've completed your Pro Tools installation, you can install these separately.
Installers are located on your Pro Tools Installer disc in the Additional Files\3rd Party Content folder.
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.06
Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers can be installed on Mac systems that do not have Pro Tools soft­ware installed.
For information on installing and configur­ing the standalone version of the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver, see the CoreAudio Driv­ers Guide.
If you uninstall Pro Tools, CoreAudio Driver is automatically uninstalled at that time.
Mbox 2 Family CoreAudio Drivers
(Mbox 2 Pro, Mbox 2, Mbox 2 Mini, and Mbox 2 Micro Systems Only)
Digidesign Mbox 2 family CoreAudio Drivers let you use your Digidesign-qualified Mbox 2 fam­ily audio interfaces with third-party applications that support the CoreAudio Driver standard.
The following Pro Tools Mbox 2 family system interfaces are supported:
•Mbox 2 Pro
•Mbox 2
• Mbox 2 Mini
• Mbox 2 Micro
The Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver is a multi-client, multichannel sound driver that allows Core­Audio compatible applications to record and play back through Digidesign hardware.
The Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver is installed by de­fault when you install Pro Tools.
For information on configuring the Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver, see the CoreAudio Driv­ers Guide
.
Pro Tools Demo Session
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes a demo ses­sion, which you can use to verify that your sys­tem is working properly. The demo session is not installed automatically. The demo session is called Filtered Dream.
To install the demo session:
1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc into your
DVD drive.
2 On the installer disc, in the Additional Files
folder, locate and open the Pro Tools Demo Ses­sion Installer folder.
3 Double-click the LE Demo Session.pkg file.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed
with installation.
5 When prompted, select your audio drive as
the install location and click Next to begin the install.
6 Click Install.
7 When installation is complete, click Close.
The demo session can be opened by double­clicking the Filtered Dream.ptf file located in the Pro Tools LE Demo Session folder.
Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools on Mac 7

Uninstalling Pro Tools

If you need to uninstall Pro Tools software from your computer, use the Uninstall Pro Tools ap­plication.
To uninstall Pro Tools from your computer:
1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-
tor for the account where Pro Tools is installed.
For details on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, see your Apple OS X documen­tation.
2 Go to Applications/Digidesign/Pro Tools/
Pro Tools Utilities and double-click the “Uninstall Pro Tools” file.
3 Click Continue to proceed with the uninstall.
4 Choose the type of uninstall you want to per-
form:
Safe Uninstall Leaves certain plug-ins and sys­tem files needed for compatibility with some Avid products. Use Safe Uninstall if you are us­ing an Avid application or preparing to update to a .cs release.
Clean Uninstall Removes all Pro Tools files, in­cluding system files, Digidesign plug-ins, and MIDI patch names. Use Clean Uninstall when­ever you are preparing to upgrade, or to trouble­shoot from a clean system.
5 Click Uninstall.
6 Enter your Administrator password and click
OK.
7 Click Finish to close the Installer window.
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.08
chapter 3

Installing Pro Tools on Windows

This chapter explains how to install Pro Tools for Pro Tools LE on a Digidesign-qualified Win­dows computer.
If you are installing Pro Tools on a Mac computer, see Chapter 2, “Installing Pro Tools on Mac.”
For complete system requirements and compat­ibility information, visit the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com/compatibility).
Before You Upgrade
Retaining Your Pro Tools Preferences
When you upgrade your Pro Tools LE software, Pro Tools Preferences settings are reset to their default settings. These default settings may dif­fer from your previous settings. Therefore, you may want to note your current Preferences set­tings before upgrading. See Appendix A, “Not­ing Your Preferences” for tips on noting your current Pro Tools Preferences settings.
Important Information about Structure and Xpand! Plug-ins
If the full version of Structure or Structure LE is already installed on your system, Structure Free will not be installed.
If Xpand! is already installed on your system, in­stalling Xpand! Xpand! presets are copied to the Xpand! Presets folder and will be available in Xpand!
2
will overwrite Xpand! All
2
Plug-in
2

Installation Overview

Installation of Pro Tools software on a Windows computer includes the following steps:
1 Authorizing Pro Tools software. See “Autho-
rizing Pro Tools Upgrades” on page 10.
2 Installing Pro Tools software. See “Installing
Pro Tools LE Software” on page 10.
3 Installing QuickTime software. (See “Install-
ing QuickTime” on page 11)
.
Read Mes
Before installing this version of Pro Tools, refer to the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc.
4 Launching Pro Tools. See “Launching Pro
Tools LE Software” on page 12.
5 Configuring your system for improved perfor-
mance. (See your system’s Setup Guide.)
Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows 9

Authorizing Pro Tools Upgrades

Before you install your Pro Tools upgrade, you must first authorize it. The process for getting authorization depends on how you purchased it.
If you purchased a software upgrade online,
follow the instructions provided online.
If you purchased a boxed Pro Tools software
upgrade, you need to authorize the software us­ing an Activation Code (located on the Activa­tion Card). See “Authorizing Boxed Pro Tools LE Upgrades” on page 10.
Authorizing Boxed Pro Tools LE Upgrades
The authorization procedure on the Activation Card will help you go online and retrieve the Authorization Code required to launch Pro Tools following software installation.
If you have not already completed authorizing your software by following the instructions on the Activation Card, complete the following steps for your Pro Tools system.
3 After you are logged in, take note of your
Pro Tools LE Authorization Code. You will need this code the first time you launch your software upgrade.
Your Authorization Code will be stored in your My Digi account.
4 Proceed to “Installing Pro Tools LE Software”
on page 10.

Installing Pro Tools LE Software

Before you install your Pro Tools software up­grade, you should uninstall the version of Pro Tools currently installed on your system. Use the Uninstall Pro Tools application located on your Pro Tools upgrade disk or download.
To install Pro Tools LE:
1 Start Windows, logging in with Administrator
privileges. For details on Administrator privi­leges, refer to your Windows documentation.
2 Uninstall your older version of Pro Tools. See
“Uninstalling Pro Tools” on page 15 for more information on uninstalling Pro Tools.
To authorize a boxed Pro Tools LE upgrade using an Activation Code:
1 Locate the enclosed Activation Card. The
unique code on this card will allow you to re­trieve your Authorization Code.
2 Visit www.digidesign.com/activation, enter
your activation code, and click Continue. If you’re not already logged in to your Digidesign (My Digi) account, you will be asked to log in us­ing the email address you used to set up the ac­count.If you don’t already have an account, click Create Profile to create one.
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.010
3 Do one of the following:
• If you purchased a software upgrade online, follow the instructions provided with it to ex­pand the installer.
– or –
• If you purchased a boxed version Pro Tools upgrade, do all of the following:
• Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc for Win­dows in your DVD drive.
• Locate and double-click the Setup icon.
4 When prompted to select features to install,
leave the default options selected.
5 You can also select from a list of optional
items to install along with Pro Tools.
Mac HFS+ Disk Support Option This option lets your Pro Tools system read, write, record, and play back using Mac-formatted HFS+ disks. HFS+ disks are commonly referred to as Mac OS Ex­tended disks.
Avid Video Engine The Avid Video Engine is re­quired to use Pro Tools with Avid video periph­erals such as the Avid Mojo or the Digidesign AVoption|V10.
Command|8
®
Controller and Driver The Com­mand|8 Driver is required if you are using the Digidesign Command|8 control surface.
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes addi­tional software for your system. For more in­formation, see “Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc” on page 13.
6 Click Next.
9 When installation is complete, click Finish.
10 If QuickTime is not installed, proceed to “In-
stalling QuickTime” on page 11.

Installing QuickTime

A Digidesign-qualified version of QuickTime is required for Pro Tools if you plan to include movie files, or import MP3 or MP4 (AAC) files in your sessions. QuickTime for Windows is avail­able as a free download from the Apple website (www.apple.com).
For information on which version of Quick­Time is compatible with your version of Pro Tools, visit the compatibility pages of the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
To install QuickTime:
1 Visit www.apple.com and go to the Quick-
Time page.
7 Click Install.
In Windows XP, a series Software Installa­tion dialogs about the driver not passing Windows Logo testing may appear. Click Continue Anyway on each one until they go away.
If any other dialogs appear (such as the “Found New Hardware” dialog) leave them open and do not click on them. These dia­logs will close on their own.
In Windows Vista, a series of Windows Se­curity dialogs may appear. Click “Install” on each one until they go away.
8 Wait for the installer to finish installing all
software components, drivers, and PACE System files before proceeding to the next step.
2 Download the QuickTime installer applica-
tion to your computer.
3 Double-click the QuickTime installer applica-
tion and follow the on-screen installation in­structions.
4 Restart your computer.
If the USB LED on the front panel of the Mbox 2 does not illuminate after installa­tion, try unplugging the USB cable from the Mbox 2 USB port, and plugging it back in. If the USB LED still does not illuminate, shut down the computer, disconnect Mbox 2 and start the computer. Once the computer has fully restarted, reconnect Mbox 2.
5 Proceed to “Launching Pro Tools LE Software”
on page 12.
Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows 11

Launching Pro Tools LE Software

When launching Pro Tools the first time, you are prompted to enter an Authorization Code to validate your software.
To authorize Pro Tools LE software:
1 Make sure your LE interface is connected to
your computer and powered on if it has a power switch.
2 Do one of the following:
• Double-click the Pro Tools LE shortcut on the desktop.
– or –
• Locate and double-click the Pro Tools LE application on your hard drive.
If you get a warning dialog about updating the firmware for your hardware, follow the on-screen instructions to perform the firmware update.
3 Enter the Authorization Code in the dialog
(making sure to type it exactly as printed, and observing any spaces and capitalization).
All letters are case sensitive. All “0” charac­ters are zeros. You must include both spaces. The spaces separate 3 sets of 8 char­acters.
4 Click Validate.
5 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one of the fol-
lowing:
• Create a new session from a template.
• Create a new blank session.
• Open a session.
Quick Start dialog
For more information on the Quick Start di­alog and session templates, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide.

Configuring Your System for Improved Performance

You can adjust the performance of your system by changing certain Pro Tools system settings that affect its capacity for processing, playback, and recording.
In most cases, the default settings for your sys­tem provide optimum performance, but you may want to adjust them to accommodate large or processing-intensive Pro Tools sessions.
In addition, you can configure your Windows system settings to ensure optimum performance with Pro Tools.
Refer to the electronic PDF version of the Setup Guide that was installed with your software for instructions on configuring Pro Tools and Win­dows system settings.
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.012

Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc

The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional software for your system, including third-party applications and plug-ins, audio drivers (for playing other audio applications through your Digidesign hardware) and a Pro Tools demo ses­sion.
Check your Pro Tools Installer disc for addi­tional software and installers.
Third-Party Applications and Plug-ins
Your Pro Tools package includes several free ap­plications and plug-ins from selected Digidesign Third Party developers. Once you've completed your Pro Tools installation, you can install these separately.
Installers are located on your Pro Tools Installer disc in the Additional Files\3rd Party Content folder.
Windows Audio Drivers for Most Pro Tools Interfaces
(Pro Tools|HD, 003, 003 Rack, Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Mbox 2, Mbox 2 Mini, Mbox 2 Micro and Mbox Only)
The Digidesign ASIO Driver and WaveDriver Windows System Audio Driver let you use your Digidesign hardware interface with third-party applications that support the ASIO Driver or WaveDriver MME (Multimedia Extension).
The following Pro Tools system interfaces are supported:
• Pro Tools|HD
•003
•003 Rack
•003 Rack+
• Digi 002
• Digi 002 Rack
•Mbox 2
• Mbox 2 Mini
• Mbox 2 Micro
•Mbox
The Digidesi gn ASIO D river and WaveD river fo r your Digidesign hardware are automatically in­stalled when you install Pro Tools.
For specifications and configuration infor­mation specific to each driver, see the Win­dows Audio Drivers Guide.
Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows 13
Digidesign ASIO Driver
The Digidesign ASIO Driver is a single-client, multichannel sound driver that allows third­party audio programs that support the ASIO Driver standard to record and play back through Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools audio interfaces.
The Digidesign ASIO Driver and DirectSound Driver for Mbox 2 Pro are automatically in­stalled when you install Pro Tools.
For specifications and configuration infor­mation specific to each driver, see the Win­dows Audio Drivers Guide.
For detailed information on configuring the Digidesign ASIO Driver, see the Windows Audio Drivers Guide.
Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows XP only)
The Digidesign WaveDriver Windows System Audio Driver is a single-client, multichannel sound driver that allows third-party audio pro­grams that support the WaveDriver MME (Mul­timedia Extensions) standard to play back through Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools audio interfaces.
For detailed information on configuring the Digidesign WaveDriver, see the Windows Audio Drivers Guide.
Standalone Windows Audio Drivers
Digidesign Windows Audio Drivers can be in­stalled on Windows systems that do not have Pro Tools software installed. Use the standalone version of the Digidesign Windows Audio Driv­ers installer (Digidesign Audio Drivers Setup.exe), which is available on the Pro Tools Installer disc or download.
Windows Audio Drivers for Mbox 2 Pro
The Digidesign ASIO Driver and DirectSound Driver let you use your Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro hardware interface with third-party applications that support the ASIO Driver or DirectSound Driver standard.
Digidesign ASIO Driver
The Digidesign ASIO Driver is a single-client, multichannel sound driver that allows third­party audio programs that support the ASIO Driver standard to record and play back through the Mbox 2 Pro audio interfaces.
For detailed information on configuring the Digidesign ASIO Driver, see the Windows Audio Drivers Guide.
Digidesign DirectSound Driver
The DirectSound Windows System Audio Driver is a multi-client, multichannel sound driver that allows third-party audio programs that support the DirectSound standard to play back and record through Mbox 2 Pro.
For detailed information on configuring the Digidesign DirectSound Driver, see the Windows Audio Drivers Guide.
Standalone Digidesign Windows Audio Drivers
Digidesign Windows Audio Drivers can be in­stalled on Windows systems that do not have Pro Tools software installed. Use the standalone version of the Digidesign Windows Audio Driv­ers installer (Digidesign Audio Drivers Setup.exe), which is available on the Pro Tools Installer disc.
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.014
Pro Tools Demo Session
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes a demo ses­sion, which you can use to verify that your sys­tem is working properly. The demo session is not installed automatically.
To install the demo session:
1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc into your
DVD drive.
2 On the installer disc, in the Additional Files
folder, locate and open the Pro Tools Demo Ses­sion Installer folder.
3 Double-click the LE Demo Session Setup.exe
file.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed
with installation.
5 When prompted, select your audio drive as
the install location and click Next to begin the install.
6 When installation is complete, click Finish.
The demo session can be opened by double­clicking the Filtered Dream.ptf file located in the Pro Tools LE Demo Session folder.

Uninstalling Pro Tools

Use the Uninstall Pro Tools application to unin­stall Pro Tools software from your computer
To uninstall Pro Tools from your computer:
1 Start Windows, logging in with Administrator
privileges. For details on Administrator privi­leges, refer to your Windows documentation.
2 Do one of the following:
• Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc for Win­dows in your DVD drive and double-click “Uninstall Pro Tools.exe.”
– or –
• If you have already installed the Pro Tools upgrade, go to Program Files\Digide­sign\Pro Tools\Pro Tools Utilities, and double-click the “Uninstall Pro Tools.exe” file.
3 Click Next.
4 Click Uninstall to proceed with the uninstalla-
tion.
5 When the uninstall has completed, restart
your computer.
Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows 15
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.016
appendix a

Noting Your Preferences

When you upgrade your Pro Tools LE software, Pro Tools Preferences settings are reset to their default settings. These default settings may dif­fer from your previous settings. Therefore, you may want to note your current Preferences set­tings before upgrading.
To note your current Preferences settings, you can do one the following:
Take a picture, a screenshot, of the existing
tabbed pages in the Preferences dialog. See “Tak­ing Screenshots of Your Preferences Pages” on page 17.
– or –
Note your preference settings using the tables
provided in this chapter. See “Preferences Ta­bles” on page 19.

Taking Screenshots of Your Preferences Pages

Mac and Windows both offer the capability of taking a screenshot of whatever appears on your computer screen. Follow the instructions below for your computer platform.
Taking Screenshots on a Mac
Use Mac’s Grab application to take and save your screenshots.
To take screenshots of your Preferences pages on a Mac:
1 Open Pro Tools and choose Setup > Prefer-
ences.
2 Open the Grab application on your Mac.
3 In Grab, choose Capture > Window.
4 When the Window Grab dialog opens, click
Choose Window.
5 Click the Preference dialog to take the screen-
shot.
6 In Grab, choose File > Save As to name and
save the screenshot.
7 Repeat this procedure for each tabbed page in
the Preferences dialog.
Appendix A: Noting Your Preferences 17
Taking Screenshots in Windows
Use the Print Screen key on your keyboard to take your screenshots, and use the Paint applica­tion to save them.
To take and save screenshots of your Preferences pages in Windows:
1 Open Pro Tools and choose Setup > Prefer-
ences.
2 Press the Print Screen key on your computer’s
keyboard.
3 Open the Paint application.
4 In Paint, choose Edit > Paste.
5 After the screenshot appears in Paint, choose
File > Save As to name and save the screenshot.
6 Repeat this procedure for each tabbed page in
the Preferences dialog.
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.018

Preferences Tables

Display Preferences
Preference Setting
Basics
Track Position Numbers Stay with Hidden Tracks
Tools Tips
Function
Details
Edit Window Default Length
Organize Plug-in Menus By
Flat List
Category
Manufacturer
Category and Manufactur-
er
Language
Default Auto-naming to English (ASCII)
Meters
Preference Setting
Color Coding
Always Display Marker Col­ors
Midi Note Color Shows Velocity
Default Track Color Coding;
None
Tracks and MIDI Channels
Tracks and MIDI Devices
Groups
Track Type
Default Region Color Coding
Tracks and MIDI Channels
Tracks and MIDI Devices
Trac k C olo r
Groups
Marker Locations
Region List Color
Peak Hold
3 Seconds
Infinite
None
Clip Indication
3 Seconds
Infinite
None
Appendix A: Noting Your Preferences 19
Operation Preferences
Preference Setting
Transport
Timeline Insertion/Play Start Marker Follows Play­back
Edit Insertion Follows Scrub/Shuttle
Audio During Fast Forward/Rewind
Latch Forward/Rewind
Play Start Marker Follows Timeline Selection
Reserve Voices for Preview in Context (Pro Tools HD)
Custom Shuttle Lock Speed
Back/Forward Amount (Pro Tools HD)
2 seconds
5 Seconds
10 Seconds
15 Seconds
20 Seconds
30 Seconds
Bars|Beats
Min:Secs
Time Code
Feet+Frames
Samples
Preference Setting
Classic
Transpor t
Shuttle
Use Separate Play and Stop Keys
Auto Backup
Enable Session File Auto Backup
Keep
Every
Video
Quick Time Playback Priority
Normal
Medium
Highest
High Quality QuickTime Image
Avid Video Errors Stop Play­back (Pro Tools HD with Avid Video Engine Only)
Avid Video NTSC Has Setup (NTSC-J) (Pro Tools HD with Avid Video Engine Only)
Record
Latch Record Enable But­tons
Link Record and Play Faders
Audio Track RecordLock (Pro Tools HD)
Follow Main Time Scale
Numeric Keypad
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.020
Transpor t RecordLock (Pro Tools HD)
Preference Setting
Disable “Input” When Dis­arming Track (In “Stop”) (Pro Tools HD)
Mute Record-Armed Tracks While Stopped (Pro Tools HD)
PEC/Direct Style Input Mon­itoring (Pro Tools HD)
Automatically Create New Playlists When Loop Recording
Online Options
Record Online at Time
Code (or ADAT) Lock
Record Online at Inser-
tion/Selection
Open-Ended Record Alloca­tion
Use All Available Space
Limit to
Destructive Punch File Length
Misc.
Show Quick Start dialog when Pro Tools Starts
Auto Region Fade In/Out Length
Calibration Reference Level
Delay Compensation Time Mode
Samples
Seconds
Appendix A: Noting Your Preferences 21
Editing Preferences
Preference Setting
Regions
Region List Selection Fol­lows Edit Selections
Edit Selection Follows Region List Selection
Auto-Name Separated Regions
Preference Setting
Zoom Toggle
Vertical Midi Zoom
selection
last used
Horizontal Zoom
selection
last used
“Separate Region” Opera­tions on All Related Takes
Track s
New Tracks Default to Tick Timebase
Memory Locations
Auto-Name Memory Loca­tions when Playing
Fades
Crossfade Preview Pre-Roll
Crossfade Preview Post-Roll
QuickPunch/TrackPunch Crossfade Length
Preserve Fades when Edit­ing
Default Fade Settings
Fade In...
Fade Out...
Crossfade...
REX...
Remove Range Selection After Zooming In
Tack H e i g h t
last used
medium
large
jumbo
extreme
fit to window
Track V i ew
waveform/notes
warp/notes
last used
no change
Separate Grid Settings When Zoomed In
Zoom Toggle Follows Edit Selection
Levels of Undo
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.022
Mixing Preferences
Preference Setting
Preference Setting
Setup
Sends Default to “–INF”
Send Pans Default to Follow Main Pan
Link Mix/Edit Groups Enables
Use Absolute Pan Linking
Default EQ
none
TDM plug-in
RTAS plug-in
Default Dynamics
none
TDM plug-in
RTAS plug-in
Automation
Smooth and Thin Data After Pass
Degree of Thinning
none
Latching Behavior for Switch Controls in “Touch”
Allow Latch Prime in Shop
Coalesce when Removing Slaves from VCA Group
Standard VCA Logic for Group Attributes
Include Sends in Trim Mode
Include Control Changes in Undo Queue
AutoMatch Time
AutoGlide Time
After Write Pass, Switch To
Touch
Latch
No Change
Coalesce Trim Automation
After Every Pass
On Existing Trim Mode
Controllers
Edit WIndow Follows Bank Selection
little
some
more
most
Plug-in Controls Default to Auto-Enabled
Suppress Automation “Write To...” Warnings
Mix Window Follows Bank Selection
“Scroll to Track” Banks Con­trollers
Always Fill Channel Strips when Banking
Touch Timeout
Appendix A: Noting Your Preferences 23
Processing Preferences
Preference Setting
AudioSuite
Use AudioSuite Dither
Plug-in
Bit Depth
16 Bits
18 Bits
20 Bits
24 Bits
Import
Convert Imported “.wav” Files to AES31/Broadcast Wave
Automatically Copy Files on Import
Import REX Files as Region Groups
Automatically Create
Fades
Drag and Drop from Desk­top Conforms to Session Tem pl at e
No Files
Preference Setting
Elastic Audio
Default Plug-in
Polyphonic
Rhythmic
Monophonic
Varispe ed
Default Input Gain
Enable Elastic Audio on New Tracks
REX and ACID Files Only
All Files
Sample Rate Conversion Quality
TC/E
TC/E Plug-in
Default Settings
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.024
MIDI Preferences
Preference Setting
Basics
Remove Range Selection After Opening the MIDI/Score Editor
Use MIDI to Tap Tempo
Display Events as Modified by Real-Time Properties
Use F11 Key for Wait for Note
Automatically Create Click Track in New Sessions
Default Thru Instrument
Pencil Tool Resolution when Drawing Controller Data
Global MIDI Playback Offset (-10,000 to 10,000)
Double-clicking a MIDI Region Opens
MIDI Editor
Preference Setting
Delay Compensation for
External Devices
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Beat Clock
MIDI/Score Editor Display
Additional Empty Bars in
the Score Editor
Score Editor
MIDI Event List
Name Dialog
Note Display
Standard Pitch Middle
Alternate Pitch Middle
MIDI Note Number
Appendix A: Noting Your Preferences 25
Synchronization Preferences
Preference Setting
Machine Control
Machine CHases Memory Locations
Machine Follows Edit/Inser­tion Scrub
Linear Devices (jog)
Non-Linear Devices (cue)
Machine Cues Intelligently
Stop at Shuttle Speed Zero
Non-Linear Transport Error Suppression
Synchronization
Minimum Sync Delay
Delay before Locking to Lon­gitudinal Time Code
Delay before Locking to Serial Time Code
Remote Mode
Preference Setting
Satellites
Transmit Solos
Receive Solos
Solo Independent Of Linked
State
DAE Errors Stop All Linked
Systems
Transmit Play Selections
Receive Play Selections
Ignore Track Arming
Set Servo Lock Bit at Play
Allow Track Arm Commands in Local Mode
Punch in Frame Offset
Punch Out Frame Offset
Delay after Play Command
Upgrading to Pro Tools LE 8.026
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