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 6.2.3 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. About Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 March 2, 2004 Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 is a free download for all Pro Tools LE 6.0 and higher owners. Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 software provides support for Mac OS X 10.3.2 (Panther) with the following Digidesign Pro Tools LE systems:
With the following Apple computers:
Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 Support Details
For additional details on Pro Tools LE 6.2.3, including known issues, workarounds, and updates to previous documents, please refer to the following document, included with the download:
Compatibility & Additional Qualification 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 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 LE 6.2.3 update should be used by:
These updates will not install on any operating system earlier than "Panther" Mac OS X 10.3.2. Other Pro Tools Systems See the Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 Q & A below for information on Digi 001 and ToolBox/Audiomedia III systems. Important Information About Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 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 LE 6.2.3 downloads. All Digidesign and Digi-distributed plug-ins must be updated in order to work with Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 and Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther) After running the Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 web installer, 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 LE 6.2.3 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. Optional Plug-Ins Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 Plug-In Updates for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) The plug-in updates on this linked page are included on the Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 Update CDs, and the Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 CDs included with upgrades and new purchases. Optional Software MP3 Option & DigiTranslator The updates for MP3 Option and DigiTranslator owners are included in the Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 installer as choices during the Pro Tools installation process. DV Toolkit Owners of DV Toolkit will need to download the separate update installer for DV Toolkit for Pro Tools LE 6.2.3, which also inludes the updates for the DINR LE and VocALign Project LE software included with DV Toolkit. Pro Tools LE 6.2.3b1 Beta Update Pro Tools LE 6.2.3b1 has removed the requirement for Pro Tools users to have Administrator Privileges. Please Note: Pro Tools installation and operation remains the same as previous Pro Tools releases for Mac OS X in the following ways:
This update should be used only by:
Download, Details, and Installation Instructions: You must first download and install the full Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 Update below before you can use the Pro Tools LE 6.2.3b1 application. Digidesign CoreAudio Driver The installer for the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v6.2.3 is included in the Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 installer as a choice during the Pro Tools installation process. There is currently no standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver for Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther". A standalone version for owners of Digidesign hardware on Mac OS X 10.3 that do not have Pro Tools 6.2.3 software is expected in Q2, 2004. Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 Documentation Installer In order to reduce the download size, most of the Pro Tools 6.2.3 documentation is not included with the Pro Tools 6.2.3 web updater applications. After you have installed Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 from the download below, you will need to install the documentation separately: Download Instructions — Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 Update Your registered Pro Tools 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:
For best results, use the latest version of Apple's Safari or Internet Explorer for your operating system. Other browsers 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.
If you experience download or decoding problems, see the Download Help FAQ Q: Are new features included with the 6.2.3 release? A: Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 is a maintenance release including SCSI qualification with Power Mac G5 and Power Mac G4. Q: Do the installers work with Mac OS X 10.2.x (Jaguar) installed? A: No. The installers require that Mac OS X 10.3.2 be installed on the host system (please note that Mac OS X 10.3.2 is required for qualified operation). Q: Can I use Pro Tools LE 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: Note: If you already have Pro Tools LE 6.1 or higher installed, you can skip Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 and use the free Pro Tools LE 6.4 Update instead. Pro Tools LE 6.4 is fully qualified with Digi 001, and will be the last version of Pro Tools LE with support for Digi 001 hardware. G5 Limitations: 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 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. 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 the increased power of the Power Mac G5 mean that I can use more RTAS plug-ins? A: Yes. You will notice a significant increase in RTAS plug-in count. With its increased power, the Power Mac G5 is the perfect complement to your Pro Tools environment. 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? A: The FireWire DV output with Canopus using the Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack is qualified only with a Power Mac G4 or G5 using a third-party FireWire PCI card for the DV output. With a PowerBook G4 or iBook G4, FireWire DV performance with a Canopus varies between CPUs. Please refer to the Digidesign Compatibility Documents for the most detailed and up-to-date information on compatibility. Q: OK, I have Mac OS X 10.3.2 (Panther) and Pro Tools 6 software. How can I get Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 if I can't download? A: Pro Tools LE and LE 6.2.3 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:
Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 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 late March. Q. What if I haven't upgraded to Pro Tools 6 at all? A: For Pro Tools 5.x owners, the Pro Tools LE version 6.x software upgrade is $75 USD. Full installer CDs with Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 will be included in Pro Tools LE 6.x Upgrades beginning in late March 2004 (current Pro Tools LE upgrades include Pro Tools LE version 6.2.2 for OS X 10.3, 6.1.2 for OS X 10.2, and 6.1.1 for Windows XP). Pro Tools LE 6.x 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 LE 6.2.3? A: New systems purchased in 2004 should already include Pro Tools 6.2.2, or 6.2.2 should be given to purchasers by the dealer. Beginning in mid-March, 2004, full installer CDs with Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 software will be included in shipping Pro Tools LE products. Systems that contain Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 software installers are clearly marked on the bar-code label. For units that do not show "Pro Tools LE 6.2.3" on the bar-code, your Digidesign dealer should provide the Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 inventory update kit for Pro Tools LE systems to customers using Mac OS X 10.3.2 and CPUs compatible with this Pro Tools version. Thanks! The Digidesign Pro Tools for Panther Team |
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