

For example, Richard Chycki (Rush, Dream Theater, Aerosmith) uses Ultimate in tandem with the Dolby Production Suite to work on his multichannel Atmos mixes. Like most other things in Pro Tools, there are several ways to complete a task, and everyone tends to have a unique workflow. (You can set the Playback Engine to the Dolby Audio Bridge.) Ultimate’s multichannel capabilities now include Dolby Audio Bridge functionality.
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With regard to video, Pro Tools and Pro Tools Ultimate now include 4K/UHD support, and MP4 video works much better thanks to an updated codec. Software Tech: Is Inexpensive Pro Audio Software Over? by Craig Anderton, Sep. With a one-year subscription, the monthly cost for Pro Tools Ultimate is $79.99, or $84.99 per month without the one-year commitment. It allows/includes up to 192 inputs 1,024 MIDI tracks 512 instrument tracks 64 video 7.1 surround Atmos and Ambisonics mixing 115 included AAX plug-ins and more than 5 GB of sounds and unlimited busses, all at up to 32-bit 192 kHz. Pro Tools includes 5 GB of included sounds 60 effect plug-ins and virtual instruments a max of 128 audio tracks/32 inputs 128 aux tracks 12 months of software upgrades and more.Īt the top of the food chain is Pro Tools Ultimate, previously known as Pro Tools HD.
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Meanwhile, Pro Tools (Standard) is $599 for a perpetual license with a one-year upgrade plan it may also be purchased via monthly or annual subscription. While you can still use First for free, you can also pay a few dollars a month to add options including Track Freeze, the ability to save an unlimited number of projects, additional Cloud storage beyond the provided 1 GB and more. The “free” version is called Pro Tools First. Throughout the years, it has allowed me to compose thousands of TV cues, mix countless records and 5.1 projects, and score and sound design many videos to picture.Įver evolving, Pro Tools is now available in three flavors: Pro Tools First, Pro Tools, and Pro Tools Ultimate. Undeniably, without Pro Tools, I could not do what I do on a daily basis.
