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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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