Pro Tools 6.2.2 Update

 

For Pro Tools TDM and LE Systems
With Apple Power Mac G5 and Mac OS X 10.3.1 (Panther)


Pro Tools LE 6.4 Now Available — Please Use 6.4 Instead of 6.2.2

Note: If you already have Pro Tools LE 6.0 or higher, and you are on Mac OS X Panther, you should skip Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 and use the free Pro Tools LE 6.4 Update instead.

Exception: Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 is the last version that will work with the Audiomedia III (AM3) card.

Q: Can I use Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 LE software with my Digi ToolBox/Audiomedia III system?

A: The previously released Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X and Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 for Windows XP will be the last Pro Tools LE release versions to have qualification and support for Audiomedia III and ToolBox systems, which have been discontinued for some time. While Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 for Mac OS X will not be fully tested or officially qualified with Audiomedia III hardware in Power Mac G4 models with Mac OS X 10.3.1, limited testing has shown that this configuration can be used. However, we cannot guarantee performance. Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 for Mac OS X and Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 for Windows XP are the last versions of Pro Tools LE that will work with the Audiomedia III card.

Pro Tools TDM 6.2.3 Now Available — Please Use 6.2.3 Instead of 6.2.2

Pro Tools TDM users on Panther are advised to update to Pro Tools TDM 6.2.3 for Mac OS X 10.3.2 instead of Pro Tools 6.2.2. If you have a Pro Tools TDM system on Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther", do not download the interim Pro Tools 6.2.2 release below. Go directly to Pro Tools 6.2.3 instead, without installing 6.2.2.


Pro Tools 6.2.2

November 20, 2003

About Pro Tools 6.2.2

The Pro Tools 6.2.2 software update for TDM and LE systems provides support for Apple Power Mac G5 and Mac OS X 10.3.1 with Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox, and adds support for Mac OS X v10.3.1 ("Panther") with certain Pro Tools|HD, HD Accel, and LE system configurations. This release represents the second phase of Digidesign's multiphase release plan for Power Mac G5 and OS X 10.3.1 compatibility support. Pro Tools 6.2.2 is a free download for all registered Pro Tools 6.0 and higher owners.

Phase II Release Provides Power Mac G5 and Mac OS X 10.3.1 Compatibility for Pro Tools

The Pro Tools 6.2.2 software release provides the following:

Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2 — Adds Mac OS X 10.3.1 support with Power Mac G5 to Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel systems (with limited voice/track support). Additionally, this release includes limited compatibility of AVoption|XL with Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel on the Power Mac G5, Dual 2 GHz model, with OS X 10.3.1 (see below for details). The updates for MP3 Option, DigiTranslator, and AVoption|XL owners are included in the Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2 installer.

Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 — Adds support for Power Mac G5s with OS X 10.3.1 to Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox. Other new compatibility includes Mac OS X 10.3.1 with Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox to currently shipping PowerBooks, iBooks, iMacs, and shipping Power Mac G4s. The updates for MP3 Option, DV Toolkit, and DigiTranslator owners are included in the Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 installer.

Phase II - Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel Support Details

Supported configuration summary:

  • Pro Tools systems: Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel
  • Power Mac G5: Single 1.6 GHz, Single & Dual 1.8 GHz, and Dual 2.0 GHz models
  • Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.3.1 (with supported Power Mac G5s only)
  • Storage: Support for SATA and FireWire storage formats
  • Other: Support for AVoption|XL (limited compatibility)

Additional details — Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel Systems

  • Pro Tools|HD and HD Accel with limited voice/track count
    • Qualified voice/track count with DAE buffer 4 setting - 100 @48K, 70 @96K, 24 @192K, FireWire only
    • Track count is expected to increase with the Phase III release*
  • Power Mac G5: 1.6 GHz single processor, 1.8 GHz single & dual processor, and 2.0 GHz dual processor models
  • Digidesign 13- and 7-slot expansion chassis
    • In addition to previously qualified Magma 7-Slot 64-bit 33 MHz expansion chassis
  • FireWire 400 support with Avid/Digi drives
  • Support for internal SATA storage formats
  • Full SCSI audio support expected in Phase III*

*Completion of Phase III Qualification and related software release expected early Q1 2004

AVoption|XL (local only – No Unity support)

  • Pro Tools|HD and HD Accel with limited voice/track count (as listed above)
  • Power Mac G5 2.0 GHz dual processor model only, with Mac OS X 10.3.1 only
  • SCSI support with ATTO 2.x drivers (which come installed with Mac OS X 10.3)
    • A single SCSI card configuration (ATTO UL3D or Digidesign SCSI|128) must be in the expansion chassis, next to the Meridien card
    • Single SCSI card configurations require that you set your playback engine to 3 DSPs
    • Dual SCSI card configurations (one in host, one in chassis) are also supported, and recommended for optimum performance
  • Requires Digidesign 13 slot expansion chassis
  • Recording video to the SATA drive is not supported

Phase II Pro Tools LE Support Details

Supported configuration summary:

  • Pro Tools systems: Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox
  • Power Mac G5: Single 1.6 GHz, Single & Dual 1.8 GHz, and Dual 2.0 GHz models
  • Apple G4: All shipping Power Mac G4, PowerBook G4, iBook G4, and iMac
  • Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.3.1 support for Pro Tools LE systems

Compatibility & Additional Qualification Schedule

For additional details on Power Mac G5, G4-based Mac CPU, and Mac OS X 10.3.x compatibility with Pro Tools systems, please refer to the Digidesign Compatibility Documents

For more information on Digidesign's current and scheduled testing and qualification, please visit the following section of the Compatibility Documents:

Please note details at the bottom of that page regarding some Digidesign and third-party PCI cards which will not be compatible with Power Mac G5s.

Who Should Use These Updates?

The Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2 update should be used by:

  • Pro Tools|HD or Pro Tools|HD Accel users who are running Mac OS X 10.3.1, on the computers specified in the support details above

The Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 update should be used by:

  • Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox users who are running Mac OS X 10.3.1, on the computers specified in the support details above

We recommend that only the Pro Tools users specified above use this update. These updates will not install on any operating system other than "Panther" Mac OS X 10.3 or higher.

Important Information for Pro Tools|HD Systems

If you are a current Pro Tools|HD or Pro Tools|HD Accel owner with a Power Mac G5 running OS X 10.2.x, we recommend that you use Pro Tools 6.2r2.1, as upgrading to Panther and using Pro Tools 6.2.2 may limit your track count. Digidesign expects restored track count in a release at the end of Q4 '03 or early Q4 '04. Please see details above regarding track/voice count for this Pro Tools release.

Other Pro Tools Systems

Pro Tools|24 MIX, Digi 001 and Audiomedia III owners, please see the Pro Tools 6.2.2 Q & A below.

Important Information About Pro Tools 6.2.2 Plug-In Updates & Optional Software

In order to greatly reduce the size of the web downloads, these optional plug-ins are NOT INCLUDED with the Pro Tools 6.2.2 downloads. All Digidesign and Digi-distributed plug-ins must be updated in order to work with Pro Tools 6.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther)

After running the Pro Tools 6.2.2 LE or TDM web update, you must download updates for any plug-ins that you own and install these optional plug-ins after installing Pro Tools and BEFORE launching Pro Tools. Otherwise an error and possible crash will occur on Pro Tools launch:

Warning: Updating Pace-Wrapped Plug-Ins

Due to a recently discovered PACE copy protection bug, some users may experience instability and/or crashes when launching Pro Tools, opening a session, or dismissing a trial-period dialog if any Pace-wrapped third party plug-ins are installed. The fix for this bug is in the latest PACE drivers included and installed automatically within the Pro Tools software installer. Updates to all plug-ins are also necessary to prevent instability and/or crashes. All plug-ins supplied with the Pro Tools 6.2.2 installer have been fixed. To determine which plug-ins are affected, we have included a utility which will scan your Plug-Ins folder and list all plug-ins that need to be updated. To use this utility, just launch the "Digidesign Plug-In Validator" application located in your Pro Tools Utilities folder. If any of your non-Digidesign plug-ins have not been updated, they will be listed in the display window. Please visit the Web site for the manufacturer of any affected plug-ins and download the update (if available), or ask the manufacturer when one will be available. Even if you do not have updates for all your plug-ins, instability will only occur immediately after adding or removing a plug-in from your Pro Tools Plug-Ins folder. After the first crash and subsequent reboot, you should not see any further problems, unless you then add or remove plug-ins from the Plug-Ins folder.

Pro Tools 6.2.2 Plug-In Updates for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)

The plug-in updates on this linked page are included on the Pro Tools 6.2.2 TDM and LE Update CDs, and the Pro Tools 6.2.2 TDM and LE CDs included with upgrades and new purchases.

Note: The Pro Tools 6.2.2 Updates for Japanese OS include the updates for optional plug-ins, which is why they are much larger.

Optional Software

The updates for MP3 Option, DV Toolkit, and DigiTranslator owners are included in the Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 installer. DV Toolkit will also need to download the updates for the DINR LE and VocALign Project LE from the Pro Tools 6.2.2 Plug-In Updates page.

The updates for MP3 Option and DigiTranslator owners are included in the Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2 installer. AVoption|XL owners will need to download the AVXL update separately:

AVoption|XL Owners

AVoption|XL 6.2.2 Update for Pro Tools|HD and HD Accel Systems with Pro Tools 6.2.2:

Chorus DigiRack Plug-In

The original Chorus free DigiRack plug-in included with Pro Tools TDM and LE 6.2.2 inadvertently had a time limit where the plug-in will expire on January 13, 2004. DigiRack plug-ins should not have any expiration date. This installer for Chorus 6.2.2cs1 replaces the previous version of the plug-in with a new version that has no expiration.

All Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2 and Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 users should download and install this, after installing Pro Tools 6.2.2

Download Instructions — Pro Tools 6.2.2 Updates

Your registered Pro Tools TDM or LE version 6.x authorization code is required to download, install, and authorize these updates. This can be found in one of the following locations:

  • Inside the front cover of your Pro Tools 6.x Getting Started Guide
  • Inside the front cover of your Upgrading to Pro Tools 6.x or What's New in Pro Tools 6.x booklet included with updates and upgrades.

For best results, use the latest version of Internet Explorer for your operating system. Other browsers, such as Apple's Safari, may not work properly with the secure forms required for this download. We have had reports of problems accessing the downloads from behind some firewalls or when using Airport wireless devices. If you encounter difficulty accessing the downloads under those circumstances, please try a different method of connecting to the internet, or visit your Digidesign Dealer for the update CD, or order the update CD from the DigiStore.

Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2

Requires Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther) to launch

Go to Download Form

41.9 MB Download - High Speed Internet Connection Required

Pro Tools LE 6.2.2

Requires Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther) to launch

Go to Download Form

34.4 MB Download - High Speed Internet Connection Required

Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2
for Japanese OS

Requires Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther) Japanese OS to launch

Go to Download Form

104.7 MB Download - High Speed Internet Connection Required

Pro Tools LE 6.2.2
for Japanese OS

Requires Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther) Japanese OS to launch

Go to Download Form

67.7 MB Download - High Speed Internet Connection Required

If you experience download or decoding problems, see the Download Help FAQ

Pro Tools 6.2.2 Q & A

Q: Are new features included with the 6.2.2 release?

A: No. There are no additional features or fixes included in these updates other than the required changes for Power Mac G5 and Mac OS X 10.3.1 support.

Q: Should current Power Mac G5-based Pro Tools|HD users running Mac OS X 10.2.x upgrade to 10.3.1?

A: No. If they do, they may experience diminished track counts. We recommend that those customers refrain from moving to 10.3 until full track count qualification is announced. For more information on Digidesign's current and scheduled testing and qualification, please visit the following section of the Compatibility Documents:

Q: Is the Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8 GHz qualified with Pro Tools 6.2.2?

A: The Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8 GHz introduced by Apple in late November 2003 replacing the 1.8 GHz single processor model was originally scheduled for qualification in Phase III. This model has now been qualified with Pro Tools TDM and LE v6.2.2 and added to the list of qualified CPUs in Phase II.

Q: Do the installers work with Mac OS X 10.2.x installed?

A: No. The installers require that Mac OS X 10.3 or higher is installed on the host system, and 10.3.1 is the only version of Mac OS X currently supported with Pro Tools 6.2.2.

Q: Can I use Pro Tools 6.2.2 software with a Pro Tools|24 MIX system?

A: Although there are no known problems with using Pro Tools 6.2.2 with Pro Tools|24 MIX systems, this configuration is not officially qualified or supported. Digidesign will be releasing Pro Tools 6.4.1 in Summer 2004 for Pro Tools|24 MIX customers only.

Q: Can I use a Pro Tools|24 MIX system on a Power Mac G5?

A: Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems are not compatible with Apple Power Mac G5 models. Please see the following message from Digidesign:

Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems — End of Development

Q: Can I use Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 or 6.2.3 software with my Digi 001 system?

A: Digi 001 was not tested with Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 or 6.2.3. Digi 001 is officially qualified with Pro Tools LE 6.4 on supported Power Mac G4 models:

Digi 001 hardware is not compatible with Power Mac G5 models. Digi 001 owners wishing to use Power Mac G5s can take advantage of Digidesign's Hardware Exchange Program to Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, or Pro Tools|HD systems.

Q: Can I use Pro Tools 6.2.2 or 6.2.3 LE software with my Digi ToolBox/Audiomedia III system?

A: The previously released Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X and Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 for Windows XP will be the last Pro Tools LE release versions to have qualification and support for Audiomedia III and ToolBox systems, which have been discontinued for some time. While Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 for Mac OS X will not be fully tested or officially qualified with Audiomedia III hardware in Power Mac G4 models with Mac OS X 10.3.1, limited testing has shown that this configuration can be used. However, we cannot guarantee performance. Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 for Mac OS X and Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 for Windows XP are the last versions of Pro Tools LE that will work with the Audiomedia III card.

Future Pro Tools LE releases in 2004 and beyond (including Pro Tools LE 6.4) will not work with Audiomedia III cards. Audiomedia III and ToolBox owners wishing to use newer versions of Pro Tools software can take advantage of Digidesign's Hardware Exchange Program to Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, or Pro Tools|HD systems.

Audiomedia III hardware is not compatible with Power Mac G5 models.

Q: Does using the PCI-X slots increase my Pro Tools system performance? Does it matter if I use the 100 MHz or 133 MHz slots for my HD Accel cards?

A: No. The PCI-X architecture has no benefit for Pro Tools|HD and HD Accel cards, but the PCI-X slots are fully compatible with them. As with Power Mac G4s, you must be careful to observe the proper slot order, without regard to slot speed.

Q: Does the increased power of the Power Mac G5 mean that I can use more RTAS plug-ins with both Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools TDM-based systems?

A: Yes. You will notice a significant increase in RTAS plug-in count. In tandem with the near-doubling in power of the HD Accel card over the HD Process card, the increased power of the Power Mac G5 is the perfect complement to your Pro Tools environment.

Q: Power Mac G5s have FireWire 400 and 800 ports. Can either port be used for FireWire drives, and can both ports be used simultaneously?

A: Our Phase II qualification includes FireWire 400 drives on the FireWire 400 port. Although not qualified or tested by us for this release, we have no reason to believe that additional FireWire 400 drives (with the appropriate cable adapter) cannot be used on the FireWire 800 port.

Q: Have new FireWire drives been qualified?

A: We have only qualified the Avid/DigiDrives that are on our current compatibility documents.

Q: Is QuickTime DV playback from the FireWire port supported with this release? If so, which of the FireWire ports can be used?

A: Yes. But you must use the FireWire 400 port.

Q: Are third party QuickTime cards such as the Igniter or transcoders such as Canopus supported with this second phase?

A: Yes. In addition to qualifying AVoption|XL in Phase II of our Power Mac G5 support releases, we've also qualified the Canopus ADVC-100 DV (external FireWire transcoder) and the Aurora IgniterX PCI card. Note that if you have an early version of the Igniter LT, it may not be compatible with Power Macs G5s. Please visit the Aurora website www.auroravideosys.com for instructions on how to upgrade your card.

Q: OK, I have Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) and Pro Tools 6 software. How can I get Pro Tools 6.2.2 if I can't download?

A: Pro Tools TDM and LE 6.2.2 software updates are free to all Mac-based customers who own registered Pro Tools 6.0 or newer software. The update is available three ways:

  1. Digidesign Dealers — Pro Tools TDM and LE 6.2.2 software CDs will be distributed to dealers in early December. Qualified Pro Tools 6 owners will need their authorization code from Pro Tools 6.0 or above to install and authorize the software.

  2. Web Downloads — Pro Tools TDM and LE 6.2.2 software upgrades are posted above. Unfortunately, these downloads are very large, so a broadband connection is necessary.

  3. For Pro Tools 6 owners who cannot get to a local Digidesign Dealer for the free CD or who cannot successfully download, the full installer CDs will be available in December through the online DigiStore for $4.95 US plus shipping and local tax, if applicable. (average cost is @ $15 USD total, including DHL air shipping) Once the Pro Tools 6.2.2 Update CDs are in stock, you can place your order on the DigiStore and we will ship you the Pro Tools TDM or LE CD that you order by DHL air. DigiStore orders are generally processed within 2 business days. Qualified Pro Tools 6 owners will need their authorization code from Pro Tools 6.0 or above to install and authorize the software.

Pro Tools 6.2.2 Update CDs are not available from Digidesign Customer Service or Technical Support. These will only be available from authorized Digidesign Dealers or the DigiStore beginning in December.

Q. What if I haven't upgraded to Pro Tools 6 at all?

A: For Pro Tools 5.x owners, the Pro Tools TDM 6.2.2 software upgrade is $195 US. The Pro Tools LE upgrade including Pro Tools LE 6.2.2 software is $75 US. Full installer CDs with Pro Tools 6.2.2 will be included in Pro Tools 6.2.2 Upgrades beginning in December. Pro Tools 6 upgrades are available from the online DigiStore and your local Digidesign Dealer.

International Customers: To avoid the delays of shipping and possible extra customs fees in your country, many customers may prefer to order upgrades from their nearest Digidesign Dealer

Q: What if I buy a new Pro Tools system, will I get Pro Tools 6.2.2?

A: Beginning in December, 2003, full installer CDs with Pro Tools 6.2.2 software will be included in shipping Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools|HD products. Systems that contain Pro Tools 6.2.2 software installers are clearly marked on the barcode label. For units that do not show "Pro Tools 6.2.2" on the barcode, your Digidesign dealer should provide the Pro Tools 6.2.2 inventory update kit for Pro Tools|HD or LE systems to customers using Mac OS X 10.3.1 and CPUs compatible with this Pro Tools version.

Thanks!

The Digidesign Pro Tools for Panther Team


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