Pro Tools LE for Mac OS X Compatibility & Upgrade Information


To view compatibility information for a particular version of Pro Tools LE software for 003 Factory, 003 Rack, 003 Rack+, Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Mbox 2 Pro, Mbox 2, Mbox 2 Mini, Mbox 2 Micro, and original Mbox systems, select the Pro Tools LE version from the list under Pro Tools LE in the Support & Downloads section.

For Pro Tools Upgrade & Update Information, see the lower part of the page below.

About Pro Tools LE Software
  • A qualified Digidesign Pro Tools LE hardware interface is required to use Pro Tools LE software
  • The Pro Tools LE interface must be connected to your computer to use Pro Tools LE software
  • Pro Tools LE supports the use of any single supported Pro Tools LE audio interface. Simultaneous use of multiple Pro Tools LE devices is not supported.
  • Audio interfaces by M-Audio or any manufacturer other than Digidesign will not work with Pro Tools LE software
  • Pro Tools LE software allows a maximum of 18 audio inputs and outputs, depending on your audio interface I/O capability

Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
  • Pro Tools LE 7.4.2 or Pro Tools LE 8 is required for Leopard
  • Pro Tools 7.4.2 requires Mac OS X 10.5.3 or 10.5.4, and is not compatible with earlier versions of Leopard (not tested with 10.5.5 or higher)
  • Pro Tools 8.0 requires Mac OS X 10.5.5, 10.5.6, 10.5.7, or 10.5.8, and is not compatible with earlier versions of Leopard

Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) — Currently Not Qualified
Please Note: No version of Pro Tools is currently qualified with Mac OS X Snow Leopard. If you’re a Mac-based Pro Tools 8.0.x user, Pro Tools 8.0.3pr software is provided as a convenience should you wish to begin your transition to Snow Leopard before a fully tested and qualified version of Pro Tools becomes available:


Mac OS X Version — Pro Tools LE Version — Digidesign Pro Tools LE Hardware



Mac OS X Version 003 Factory 003 Rack
& Rack+		 Digi 002 Digi 002 Rack Mbox 2 Pro Mbox 2 Mbox 2 Mini Mbox 2 Micro Mbox
Leopard
10.5.5
10.5.6
10.5.7
10.5.8		 8.0, 8.0.1 8.0, 8.0.1 8.0, 8.0.1 8.0, 8.0.1 8.0, 8.0.1 8.0, 8.0.1 8.0, 8.0.1 8.0, 8.0.1 8.0, 8.0.1
Leopard
10.5.3
10.5.4		 7.4.2 7.4.2 7.4.2 7.4.2 7.4.2 7.4.2 7.4.2 7.4.2 7.4.2
Tiger
10.4
Intel Mac		 7.3.1, 7.4 7.3.1, 7.4 7.1.1, 7.3.x, 7.4 7.1.1, 7.3.x, 7.4 7.1.3, 7.3.x, 7.4 7.1.1, 7.3.x, 7.4 7.1.1, 7.3.x, 7.4 7.3.1, 7.4 7.1.1, 7.3.x, 7.4
Tiger
10.4
PowerPC Mac		 7.3.1, 7.4 7.3.1, 7.4 6.9.2, 7.0, 7.1, 7.3.x, 7.4 6.9.2, 7.0, 7.1, 7.3.x, 7.4 7.1.2, 7.3.x, 7.4 6.8.1, 7.0, 7.1, 7.3.x, 7.4 7.1, 7.3.x, 7.4 7.3.1, 7.4 6.9.2, 7.0, 7.1, 7.3.x, 7.4
Panther
10.3		 No No 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.4, 6.7, 6.9 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.4, 6.7, 6.9 No 6.8.1 No No 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.4, 6.7, 6.9
Jaguar
10.2		 No No 6.0.2, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2 6.0.2, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2 No No No No 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2
Notes: 003 drivers required, included with Pro Tools LE 7.3.1 DVD for 003 & 003 Rack, and 7.3.1cs2 and higher 003 drivers required, included with Pro Tools LE 7.3.1 DVD for 003 & 003 Rack, and 7.3.1cs2 and higher 6.2.2 or higher required for G5 6.2.2 or higher required for G5 7.1.2/7.1.3 only support Mbox 2 Pro 6.8.1 only supports Mbox 2; only version of Pro Tools LE that runs on both Panther and Tiger 7.0 and lower not tested with Mbox 2 Mini 7.3 and lower not tested with Mbox 2 Micro 6.2.2 or higher required for G5

See the bottom of this page for Digi 001 & Audiomedia III Mac OS X Compatibility Grid.

Mac OS X Requirements
For more information on official Pro Tools qualification with specific Mac OS X versions, see the following page:


Pro Tools Update & Upgrade Information



Updates

Upgrades
  • The current Pro Tools LE upgrade is Pro Tools LE 8.0 for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), Windows Vista 32-bit, and Windows XP, available from the online DigiStore. For more information, see the following:

  • All paid upgrades are full installers that do not require previous purchase or installation of Pro Tools software. To upgrade from a previous version of Pro Tools, it is only necessary to purchase the most recent upgrade.

  • Digi 001 owners that do not already own Pro Tools LE 6 can purchase the discounted upgrade to Pro Tools LE 6.4 (the last version for 001) from the online DigiStore in the Pro Tools Upgrades section.

Recent Purchases
  • If you’ve purchased and registered a Pro Tools LE system (003 Family, Mbox 2 Family), or Pro Tools LE hardware exchange, or "Pro Tools LE 7.4 with Free Upgrade to Pro Tools LE 8" software upgrade, from Digidesign or an authorized Digidesign dealer on or after October 3, 2008, you are eligible to receive a free upgrade to Pro Tools LE 8.0 software.

  • If you’ve purchased and registered a Pro Tools LE 7.3 software upgrade, Pro Tools LE system (003 Family, Mbox 2 Family), or Pro Tools LE hardware exchange from Digidesign or an authorized Digidesign dealer on or after October 1, 2007, you are eligible to receive a free upgrade to Pro Tools LE 7.4 software.

  • Please make sure that you have registered your qualifying product to receive this special offer.
    • Your Pro Tools LE core hardware system (003 Family, Mbox 2 Family hardware registration) must be registered. If you are registering a new Pro Tools LE hardware system, registration of the Ignition Pack 2 or optional Factory Bundle software does not qualify for the free upgrade, you must register the actual Pro Tools LE hardware.
    • Qualifying Pro Tools LE software upgrades are automatically registered when purchased on the DigiStore, or upon activation if the upgrade is purchased from an authorized Digidesign dealer.
    • Free "No Cost Updates" you may have already received do not qualify for an additional free upgrade to the next paid version (regardless of when you might have received the no cost update). Only the purchase of a new hardware system or purchased software upgrade would qualify as a recent purchase.

  • Registered owners that qualify should receive an email from Digidesign Customer Service with your Activation Code and details on how to activate and download your free upgrade. Except during peak periods (such as the when a new upgrade is first released), these emails normally go out within 24 hours of when you register your qualifying product.

Additional Information

Please see Digidesign Website Help for help with logging into the website, downloading updates and upgrades, and finding your authorization code (serial number) if you are a Pro Tools LE owner.

You can return to your Pro Tools 8 downloads at any time after purchase and activation by logging into your My Digi account. Click on "View All Downloads" under "Registered Downloads" in your My Digi account AFTER activation has been completed. If you do not see your Pro Tools LE 8 authorization code along with your downloads, check the top of your My Digi home page to make sure you do not have any Unused Activation Codes.


Digi 001 & Audiomedia III Compatibility Grid



Mac OS X Version — Pro Tools LE Version — Digidesign Pro Tools LE Hardware

Mac OS X Version Digi 001 AudioMedia III
10.5 Leopard Not Compatible Not Compatible
10.4 Tiger Not Compatible Not Compatible
10.3 Panther 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.4 6.2.2, 6.2.3
10.2 Jaguar 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2
Notes: 6.4 last version that recognizes 001 hardware 6.2.3 last version that recognizes AMIII hardware; 6.1.2 last officially supported version for AMIII
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