Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 Update for Windows


Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Windows 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 Windows
  • 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
  • Single installer for Windows XP and Vista

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.


Who Should Use Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1?



Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Windows 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
  • Field Recorders, DigiBase

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


What's Included in Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Windows?



In addition to all previous items from 8.0cs releases, Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Windows 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: 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.

Late Breaking Installation Issue — Command|8 Controller Driver
On some systems, we have discovered an issue with the 8.0.1 update for Windows. If you have previously installed Pro Tools 8.0 for Windows with the Command|8 controller option, and then run the Pro Tools 8.0.1 update, the Command|8 driver is missing.

To resolve this, do either of the following:
Download and run the "Command|8 Installer v8.0 (Windows)" below, and install that after updating to Pro Tools 8.0.1.

Or...
Do a "repair" installation on Pro Tools 8.0.1:
  • After installing Pro Tools LE 8.0.1 for Windows and rebooting...
    • XP: go to Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs, select Pro Tools LE 8.0.1, click on Change
    • Vista: go to Control Panel/Programs and Features, select Pro Tools LE 8.0.1
  • Select "Repair"
  • Reboot
After the reboot, the Command|8 driver will be available again. If you do not own or use a Command|8 control surface, there is no need to do this procedure.


Documentation



The "Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 Read Me for Windows" below documents important compatibility information, known issues, error codes, and corrections to the guides for Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1.


Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 for Windows Release Notes — August 31, 2009
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Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 Updater for Windows
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Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1 Read Me for Windows (PDF)
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