Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 Update for Mac OS X


Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Mac OS X Release Notes — August 31, 2009

In our ongoing effort to provide you with the best experience possible, Avid has released Pro Tools 8.0.1, a free software update that provides many fixes, enhancements, and improvements, and is recommended for all Pro Tools 8 users.

Experience faster, more streamlined performance thanks to the software’s snappier interface. View and work with audio selections more easily through improved selection drawing. And gain more efficiency and stability through enhanced workflows, fixes, and other improvements.

Only for Pro Tools M-Powered Systems with Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 for Mac OS X 10.5.x (Leopard)
Please Note: Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" is not supported with Pro Tools 8.0 or 8.0.1
  • This update requires previous installation of either Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 software (no CS update) or the Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0cs3 release:
    • It is not necessary to update to Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0cs3 prior to using the 8.0.1 update if you have not already installed the 8.0cs1 or cs2 update
    • If you are currently using Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0cs1 or 8.0cs2, you should update to 8.0cs3 before running the Pro Tools 8.0.1 update: Pro Tools CS Updates
  • Universal installer for PowerPC and Intel-based Macs with Mac OS X 10.5.5, 10.5.6, 10.5.7, or 10.5.8

Who Should Use Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1?



Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Mac OS X is recommended for all Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 users, and contains fixes in the following areas:
  • Playback
  • Time Stamps
  • DigiBase, Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Scrolling
  • DigiBase
  • Field Recorders, DigiBase

Plus previous fixes from Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0cs3:

Please Note: Pro Tools 8.0.1 software will be the last version of Pro Tools to support some retired products. Please read the EOSS (End of Software Support) Announcements for more information.


What's Included in Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Mac OS X?



In addition to all previous items from 8.0cs releases, Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Mac OS X includes the following:

Fixed: A play command in Pro Tools may not always engage playback on the first attempt (Item #114517)
  • After the play command, the Play and Stop buttons flash, but Pro Tools does not play. Subsequent tries will allow playback. This has been fixed in most configurations.

Fixed: Time stamp information missing from audio files exported from Pro Tools 8 (Item #113295)
  • When WAV or AIFF files were exported from Pro Tools 8, the User and/or Original time stamp appear as 00:00:00:00 rather than reflecting the actual time stamp.

Fixed: Can't Use the Zero Numeric Key Shortcut for Play/Stop when the Workspace Browser is Open (Item #114167)
  • Pro Tools 8cs2 introduced an issue where you could no longer use the Zero numeric key keyboard shortcut to start or stop playback while the Workspace Browser was open.

Fixed: Sluggish Scrolling Performance in Pro Tools 8 (Item #117308)
  • When scrolling vertically or horizontally in Pro Tools 8, performance was sluggish compared to previous versions. Scrolling performance is now improved in Pro Tools 8.0.1.

Fixed: Pro Tools displays Clip Name instead of File Name when importing some audio files from the Workspace Browser (Item #115926)
  • When importing an audio file that was created in Pro Tools 7.x into Pro Tools 8 via the Workspace browser, Pro Tools used the Clip name instead of the File name. This would not occur if importing via File>Import or dragging the file in from the Finder or Windows Explorer. This is resolved in Pro Tools 8.0.1. You must select the folder containing the audio files in the Workspace Browser and select Update Database for Selected before importing in order for this change to take affect.

Fixed: Field recorder file names can get truncated when importing (Item #115946)
  • Field Recorder files with names that exceed 31 characters get truncated when importing into Pro Tools from the Workspace Browser.


Installation Instructions



To update to Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1:
1. Verify Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 is installed on your Pro Tools M-Powered system.
2. Quit the Pro Tools application if it is open.
3. Locate the Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 update installer and launch it.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1.
5. When installation is complete, restart your computer.

Documentation
The "Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 Read Me for Mac OS X" below documents important compatibility information, known issues, error codes, and corrections to the guides for Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 on Digidesign-qualified computers running Mac OS X 10.5.5, 10.5.6, or 10.5.7. (Note: Although not listed in the read me, Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 is also qualified with Mac OS X 10.5.8)


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