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what do I need to use ProTools ?
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Sarc
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Aug 27, 2003, 05:51 PM
 
I just wanted confirmation from anyone using it here.
If I read correctly the digidesign site, is it totally imposible to run the app. without DigiDesign's hardware components ?
(I mean as FinalCut can be run without a pluged camera).

another thing, the DigiDesign store is down for the next 2-3 days, does anyone know the price for the app. ?
I looked for in on google and some mac stores with no results

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Aug 28, 2003, 03:33 PM
 
Hi

You can use the free version of Protools without adding any hardware, it just uses your built-in sound card. It is fully featured but with some limitations e.g. only 8 audio tracks (with 127 midi).

Don't know if they have provided an OSX version of free yet - you may need to boot in 9. (assuming that you can!)

AFAIK you cannot buy "just the app" when you purchase protools - it comes with the hardware need to make it go. It certainly will not be possible to run a commercial version of the software without the associated hardware anyway.

Not sure of the prices, sorry. I'm outside of the US.

I am using Protools LE 5.1 with a digi001 system here.

Hope this helps.

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Aug 28, 2003, 10:21 PM
 
exactly the answer I was looking for !
thx !
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Aug 29, 2003, 10:47 PM
 
No sweat. Have fun!
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