Dolby Surround Tools™

For the following Pro Tools|HD & MIX Systems:

• Version 3.5 for Pro Tools|HD Systems on Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)
• Version 3.2 for Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems on Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)
• Version 3.1 for Pro Tools|HD and MIX Systems on Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar)
• Version 3.0 for Pro Tools|HD and MIX Systems on Mac OS 9
• Version 3.0 for Pro Tools|HD and MIX Systems on Windows XP & Windows 2000

Dolby Surround Tools v3.1 through 3.5 for Mac OS X and Windows XP is a FREE UPDATE for all Dolby Surround Tools v3.0 owners with iLok authorized versions. The same iLok authorization for Dolby Surround Tools v3.0 will authorize version 3.1 through 3.5.

To find out more about Dolby Surround Tools, see Dolby Surround Tools Product Information, with Demo Downloads & Purchase Information.

Installing Dolby Surround Tools

The downloads include a complete installer. To install:

1. Download Dolby Surround Tools
2. Expand the download per the instructions below
3. Download and install the latest version of the iLok Drivers for Mac or Windows
4. Quit Pro Tools and any other open applications
5. Double-click on the installer application named "Install Dolby Surround Tools"

The Dolby Surround Tools plug-in will now be available the next time that you use Pro Tools (Your authorized iLok must be inserted to use Dolby Surround Tools. See below)

Authorizing Dolby Surround Tools 3.x

Dolby Surround Tools 3.0 and higher requires an iLok authorization. Floppy disk authorizations will not work with this version.

All registered Dolby Surround Tools owners that are also registered for a Pro Tools|HD system will automatically be sent an iLok License Card with authorization instructions to permanently authorize Dolby Surround Tools 3.0 or 3.1. See Dolby Surround Tools Q & A at the bottom of this page.

With the release of Dolby Surround Tools 3.0, new purchases of Dolby Surround Tools include the iLok License Card with the package.

Download:

IMPORTANT: Please download and install the latest version of the iLok Drivers for Mac & Windows in order to use your iLok USB Hardware Key authorization before installing Dolby Surround Tools.

Product Information & Downloads for Dolby Surround Tools 3.5

For more information on Dolby Surround Tools and to download the latest version for Mac OS X and Windows XP, please visit the following sections of the website:

• Dolby Surround Tools
• Downloads for Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel Systems Only

Download Help

• If you experience download or decoding problems, see Download & Website Help
• Please see Download Help FAQ #1 for information on accounts for plug-in downloads, even if you already have another account on the website.
• Mac downloads require Stuffit Expander 5.1.2 or higher (included with Mac OS X)
• Download Aladdin's FREE Stuffit Expander for Mac
• Windows ZIP (.zip) format downloads should be "Saved to Disk" first, rather than opened on the internet. These can be expanded on Windows XP systems by right-clicking on the downloaded files and choosing "Open".

Previous Versions for Older Systems

Mac downloads require Stuffit Expander 5.1.2 or higher, included with Mac OS X. Download Aladdin's FREE Stuffit Expander

Windows ZIP (.zip) format downloads should be downloaded to your local hard drive by choosing "Save to Disk", then expanded. Windows XP has the un-zip capability built into the XP operating system. After saving to your Desktop in Windows XP, right-click on the file and choose "Open". Windows 2000 requires a Zip utility such as WinZip, PKZIP, or Aladdin Stuffit Expander for Windows.

If you experience download or decoding problems, see Download & Website Help

Dolby Surround Tools Q & A

Q: What’s new in Dolby Surround Tools v3.1?
A: Dolby Surround Tools v3.1 adds OSX compatibility and support for Pro Tools 6.0 on Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|MIX.

Q: What’s new in Dolby Surround Tools v3.0?
A: Version 3.0 added support for Pro Tools|HD and Windows XP. Support for Pro Tools multi-channel tracks is also a great new feature in version 3.0 and higher.

Q: Does Dolby Surround Tools support Dolby Digital 5.1 mixes?
A: No. Dolby Surround Tools is compatible with Dolby Surround LCRS mixes only, and is not designed for use with Dolby Digital 5.1 mixes. However, you can configure the Pro Tools mixer to downmix 5.1 to LCRS and/or monitor LCRS on a 5.1 speaker system.

Q: Does Dolby Surround Tools v3.0 require an iLok key?
A: Yes, Dolby Surround Tools v3.0 and higher requires an iLok key for full authorization. Dolby Surround Tools v2.0 floppy key disks will not authorize version 3.0.

Q: Who is eligible for a free update to Dolby Surround Tools v3.0/3.1?
A: All customers who are registered for both Dolby Surround Tools 2.0 or earlier and Pro Tools|HD will be automatically shipped the Dolby Surround Tools update kit. Pro Tools|24 MIX customers registered for Dolby Surround Tools 2.0 or earlier can upgrade to Dolby Surround Tools v3.0/3.1 for $95 (USD) thru Digidesign Customer Service.

Q: When will I get my update kit?
A: If you have registered your Dolby Surround Tools and also registered your Pro Tools|HD system, you should receive your Dolby Surround Tools 3.0 update kit the first week of December, 2002. If your registered address has recently changed, please Contact Digidesign Customer Service Administration

Q: What if I just bought Dolby Surround Tools 2.0 and I have a MIX system?
A: Purchasers of Dolby Surround Tools 2.0 that purchased after September 1, 2002 will also automatically receive the upgrade to version 3.0 at no charge.

Thanks!

On behalf of everyone at Dolby Labs and Digidesign, we wish you many years of creative productivity with your system, and we thank you again for choosing our products. Enjoy!

More Information:

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