July 14, 2003 About These Updates Pro Tools 6.1 is a free update for all Pro Tools 6.0.x users on Mac OS X. These Pro Tools 6.1 updates support the same systems supported by Pro Tools 6.0.x: Supported Digidesign Pro Tools TDM Systems:
Supported Digidesign Pro Tools LE Systems:
In general, compatibility is the same as previous compatibility with Pro Tools 6.0: What's New in Pro Tools 6.1?
Who Should Use this Update?
What's Included in these Downloads Installers will update Japanese version of Pro Tools 6.0.x if booted in Japanese operating system. Otherwise, English version of Pro Tools 6.0 will be updated. Pro Tools TDM 6.1 Update
Pro Tools LE 6.1 Update
Digidesign Plug-Ins Updates The Pro Tools 6.1 TDM updater will update any existing Digidesign Plug-Ins that you have already installed. Your existing iLok authorizations will continue to authorize the newer versions, with the following exception: DINR In Pro Tools TDM 6.0, DINR included the following plug-ins:
In Pro Tools TDM 6.1 and higher, DINR includes these plug-ins:
The TDM version of DINR remains unaffected by Pro Tools 6.1. The AudioSuite version of DINR, however, needs a new iLok authorization. Registered DINR owners who wish to work in the AudioSuite environment in Pro Tools 6.1 should contact Digidesign Customer Service to receive their DINR-LE authorization once they have established their iLok.com account. For help with iLok.com and Digidesign iLok authorizations, see the Digidesign iLok Information page. For Pro Tools LE 6.1 updates for optional Digidesign plug-ins, see additional downloads below. Additional Downloads See the bottom of this page for links to additional downloads not included with these updates:
Download Instructions — Pro Tools 6.1 Update For best results, use the latest version of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator for Mac OS X. Other browsers, such as Apple's Safari, may not work properly with the secure forms required for this download. These Pro Tools 6.1 files require a Pro Tools system with Pro Tools 6.0.x already installed. Your registered Pro Tools 6.0 TDM or LE serial number is required to download. This can be found in one of the following locations:
Important Note: Due to the size of these downloads, many users will not be able to download these web updaters. You do not need to download this update, though:
Pro Tools 6.0 to 6.1 Updater CDs for Mac OS X are not available directly from Digidesign. These will only be available from authorized Digidesign Dealers beginning the week of July 21st. If you have a high speed internet connection, and you still experience download or decoding problems, see the Download Help FAQ Additional Downloads In order to reduce the size of the main updater applications, some components are not included and may need to be downloaded separately. Pro Tools 6.1 Documentation
The Pro Tools 6.1 update downloads include these 2 documents separate from the update application:
In order to reduce the download size, other documentation is not included with the Pro Tools 6.1 web updater applications. A separate Pro Tools 6.1 Documentation Installer for both TDM and LE systems is available from the following web page: Pro Tools LE v6.1 Optional Digidesign Plug-In Updates Updates not included with the Pro Tools LE 6.1 web updater* for the following optional Digidesign plug-ins:
* Included wtih Pro Tools LE 6.1 installer on the 6.1 update CD from Digidesign dealers Digidesign Core Audio Driver The Digidesign Core Audio Drivers for the above Pro Tools 6.1 TDM and LE systems are a separate download. If you are not using any third party applications with your Digidesign hardware, it is not necessary to install the Core Audio Drivers. If you do want to route audio out of your Digidesign hardware when using applications such as iTunes, or access input and output using your Digidesign hardware with Core Audio compatible applications, you will need to install the following after installing Pro Tools 6.1: The current Digidesign Core Audio Driver is version 1.2, which works with both Pro Tools LE & TDM 6.0.1 and Pro Tools LE & TDM 6.1
AVoption|XL for Pro Tools 6.1 for Mac OS X Support for AVoption|XL in OS X is new with Pro Tools 6.1. AVoption|XL hardware (Meridien Digital Media Board) and AVoption|XL iLok authorization are required. In order to use AVoption|XL for Mac OS X, you must first install Pro Tools 6.1, then install AVoption|XL 6.1: DAE 6.1cs1 Beta Fix for TDM Systems with SYNC I/O or AVoption|XL Included on the Pro Tools 6.1 CD in the Beta & Bug Fix folder. Not included with the Pro Tools 6.1 TDM web updater.* From the included DAE 6.1cs1 Read Me: DAE 6.1cs1 (TDM Systems Only) * Included wtih Pro Tools LE 6.1 installer on the 6.1 update CD from Digidesign dealers Pro Tools 6.1 Upgrades Q & A Q. What if I don't have Pro Tools 6.0? A. Pro Tools 6.1 upgrades are available from the online DigiStore and your local Digidesign Dealer. For information and pricing, see the following: International Customers: To avoid the delays of shipping and possible extra customs fees in your country, many customers may prefer to order from their nearest Digidesign Dealer Q. What operating systems do the upgrades work with? A. Pro Tools 6.1 upgrades are cross-platform, meaning that Pro Tools 6.1 installer CDs for both Mac OS X and Windows XP are included with each Pro Tools TDM 6.1 and Pro Tools LE 6.1 upgrade purchase. Check the Compatibility Documents for requirements for your system. Q. What version of Pro Tools do I need to have installed for the Pro Tools upgrades? A. Unlike the web updaters, all Pro Tools 6.1 upgrades purchased include full installers, so that you can do a "clean install" without a previous Pro Tools installation. Q. Will I be able to Download the Pro Tools 6.1 Upgrades? A. No, only these Pro Tools TDM 6.0 to 6.1 and Pro Tools LE 6.0 to 6.1 updaters for previous installations of Pro Tools 6.0 are available for download. The Pro Tools 6.1 Upgrades for Mac OS X and Windows XP are full installers, which do not utilize existing Pro Tools installations. Because of their size, upgrades will only be available on CD. |
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