

While systems that meet the minimum requirements may operate without problems, please understand we can only provide support for qualified systems. It is important to note that Avid tests and qualifies specific configurations. It is recommended that you follow our Computer Optimizations Guides for Mac and Windows before installing Pro Tools. Optimizing your system will simplify software installation and maximize the performance of Pro Tools. USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device.Please find version specific qualifications in the Windows OS Compatibility Grid below. Windows 8/8.1 64-bit (Standard and Pro Editions) or Windows 10 64-bit (Enterprise, Pro, or Home Editions) Intel® PC with Windows 7 64-bit (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate Editions),.Supports 64-bit AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools.USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device.USB-port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 or iLok 3 required).Please find version specific qualifications in the Mac OS Compatibility Grid below. Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.8.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.5), 10.9.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8), 10.10.5 (only supported below Pro Tools 12.8.2), 10.11.6, 10.12.6 (only supported with Pro Tools 12.8 and above) or 10.13.2 (Pro Tools 12.8.3 and above).
