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Pro Tools | First System Requirements

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software versions 2021.6

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For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following system requirements.

Mac

Intel® or M1 Mac with macOS macOS Mojave (10.14.5), macOS Catalina (10.15.6), macOS Big Sur (11.4)

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

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Windows

Intel® PC with Windows 10 (build 21H1 only)

Note: Windows 8.1 and previous are no longer tested or supported with Pro Tools First

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device OR install ASIO4ALL to use Pro Tools First with your PC’s built-in audio I/O

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software versions 2021.3

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following system requirements.

Mac:

Intel® Mac with macOS macOS Mojave (10.14.5), macOS Catalina (10.15.6), macOS Big Sur (11.2.3)

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

Windows:

Will be released shortly

For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software versions 2020.9

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following system requirements.

Mac:

Intel® Mac with macOS High Sierra (10.13.6), or macOS Mojave (10.14.5), or macOS Catalina (10.15.6)

Note: OS X 10.15.4 is NOT qualified, find out more.

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

Windows:

Intel® PC with Windows 10 (build 1909 only)

Note: Windows 8.1 and previous are no longer tested or supported with Pro Tools First

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device OR install ASIO4ALL to use Pro Tools First with your PC’s built-in audio I/O

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software versions 2019.5 and 2019.6

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following system requirements. Pro Tools | First is not yet supported by macOS Catalina, find out more.

Mac:

Intel® Mac with macOS Sierra (10.12.6), macOS High Sierra (10.13.6), or macOS Mojave (10.14.4 or 10.14.5)

Note: OS X 10.9 or earlier will not work, and there are known issues with OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

Windows:

Intel® PC with Windows 10 (build 1809 only)

Note: Windows 8.1 and previous are no longer tested or supported with Pro Tools First

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device OR install ASIO4ALL to use Pro Tools First with your PC’s built-in audio I/O

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software version 2018.4 and 2018.7

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following system requirements.

Mac:

Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.11.6 (El Capitan), 10.12.6 (macOS Sierra), or 10.13.3 (macOS High Sierra)

Note: OS X 10.9 or earlier will not work, and there are known issues with OS X 10.10 Yosemite; macOS 10.13.4 and later are not recommended due to performance issues with lower buffer sizes

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

Windows:

Intel® PC with Windows 8.1 (Standard and Pro Editions), or Windows 10 (standard or Anniversary)

Note: Windows 7 is not tested or supported with Pro Tools First 2018.3

Intel® i5 processor or higher

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

Minimum of 15GB disk space for installation

USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software version 2018.1 and 2018.3

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following minimum system requirements.

Mac:

Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.11.6 (El Capitan), 10.12.6 (macOS Sierra), or 10.13.3 (macOS High Sierra)

Note: OS X 10.9 or earlier will not work, and there are known issues with OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Intel® i5 processor

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

Windows:

Intel® PC with Windows 8.1 (Standard and Pro Editions), or Windows 10 (standard or Anniversary)

Note: Windows 7 is not tested or supported with Pro Tools First 2018.1

Intel® i5 processor

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

15GB disk space for installation

USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software version 12.8.2

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following minimum system requirements.

Mac:

Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.11.6 (El Capitan), or 10.12.5 (macOS Sierra)

Note: OS X 10.9 or earlier will not work, and there are known issues with OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Intel® i5 processor

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

Windows:

Intel® PC with Windows 7 64-bit (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate Editions), Windows 8.1 (Standard and Pro Editions), or Windows 10 (standard or Anniversary)

Intel® i5 processor

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

15GB disk space for installation

USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software version 12.8 or 12.8.1

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following minimum system requirements.

Mac:

Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.10.5 (Yosemite), 10.11.6 (El Capitan), or 10.12.5 (macOS Sierra)

Note: OS X 10.9 or earlier will not work

Intel® i5 processor

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

Windows:

Intel® PC with Windows 7 64-bit (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate Editions), Windows 8.1 (Standard and Pro Editions), or Windows 10 (standard or Anniversary)

Intel® i5 processor

4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

15GB disk space for installation

USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.

System Requirements and Compatibility with Pro Tools | First Software version 12.3.1

For optimal performance and reliability, be sure that your computer or laptop meets the following minimum system requirements.

Mac:

Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.9-10.9.5, 10.10-10.10.5 or 10.11-10.11.3

Note: OS X 10.8.5 or earlier will not work

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor

2GB RAM (4GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

15GB disk space for installation

USB-port, FireWire-port or Thunderbolt-port for CoreAudio-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

Windows:

Intel® PC with Windows 7 64-bit (Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate Editions) or Windows 8/8.1 (Standard and Pro Editions)

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor

2GB RAM (4GB or more recommended)

Minimum 1280 Horizontal Monitor Resolution

Internet connection for installation

15GB disk space for installation

USB-port or FireWire-port for ASIO-supported audio device

Supports Marketplace in-app purchased AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools | First

PACE hard disk authorization (no iLok required)

For more information about Pro Tools | First, please go to the Pro Tools | First FAQ page.

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Last Updated : June 22, 2021

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