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Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs3 for Apple Mac Pro
 
Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs3 for Apple Mac Pro
May 2, 2007

For Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel Systems with Pro Tools HD 7.2.1
  • For HD Systems on Apple Mac Pro with Intel-based Mac OS X 10.4 Only
  • This update will not work without Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 already installed

What's Fixed in Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs3?



Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs3 for Mac OS X contains the following:

Fixed: Adjusting Send Levels While Recording Audio Can Result in the Send Levels Resetting to "0" When Reopening The Session (Item #86186)
  • This would occur if no automation had been written on the Send.
Fixed: On Intel-Based Macs, Snaps and Distortion Could Result When Using CoreAudio (Item #83316)

Fixes Included from Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs2



Fixed: Laying Back Audio Using MachineControl Will Engage Pre-Read Mode on a Sony DVW-500 (item #81478)
  • Note - this occurs when using "insert" mode in the MachineControl track arming window.
Fixed: After import of a 23.976 or 29.97 OMF or AAF, Regions Could Be Incorrectly Placed on the Timeline (Item #83338)
  • 23.976 OMF was affected
  • 3- and 4-perf 23.976 or 29.97 OMF and AAF were also affected
Fixed: Importing and Converting an MXF Audio File to WAV via Drag and Drop will Prevent Session from Being Saved (Item #83900)
  • The problem would only happen when a conversion was required or forced.
  • The problem would not happen when using the "Import Audio" dialog to import/convert the file.

Fixes Included from Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs1



Fixed: Unintentional Timeline Selections Could Be Made While Editing (Item #76606)
  • This could occur when immediately moving the mouse/trackball after unclicking.
Fixed: "Auto-Write On Stop" Modes Could Improperly Overwrite Data (Item #82271)
  • "Auto-Write On Stop" mode (to start, to all/selection, to end) would affect any automation write, even if it had been automatched out.
Fixed: Original Timestamps of Imported Avid .WAV Files Would Be Reset Upon a Subsequent Session Opening (Item #81997)
  • This bug would not occur if the audio had valid soundroll timestamps in the Avid source bin.
  • This bug would prevent the automatic matching features of field recorder workflows in Pro Tools.
Fixed: Updating HD Interface Firmware With DigiTest on Intel-based Mac OS X Leaves the Interface Unrecognizable (Item #82896)
  • A data verification error is returned, and Pro Tools will no longer recognize the interface when launching Pro Tools.
Fixed: Embedded OMF Sequences Can Play Back Incorrectly (Item #82926)
  • When the OMF file had been set to "Read only" on Windows or "locked" on Mac, every region played the same audio data. Attempting to re-import the OMF after the session was opened resulted in a message, "Some regions were truncated or removed from the region list or timeline because they referred to files which are too short."

Who Should Use Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs3?



This update is recommended for all Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 for Intel-based Mac users and contains fixes in the following areas:
  • Sends
  • CoreAudio
  • MachineControl
  • AAF and OMF imports
  • Importing files via drag and drop
  • Editing
  • Automation
  • Field Recorder workflows
  • DigiTest
  • Importing embedded [More]
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Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs3 Update for Mac Pro
51.89 MB
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Pro Tools HD 7.2.1cs3 Read Me
0.06 MB
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Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4.2 for Mac OS X 10.5.3 (Leopard) ...
 
Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4.2 for Mac OS X 10.5.3 (Leopard)

June 20, 2008

ONLY For Owners of Supported Digidesign Hardware on Mac OS X 10.5.3 "Leopard" That Do Not Have Pro Tools Installed

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is an option (checked by default) during the installation of Pro Tools. If you are installing Pro Tools 7.4.2 for Mac OS X 10.5.3, you should use the Digidesign CoreAudio included with your Pro Tools installation, not the standalone version.

This download is for owners of supported Digidesign hardware on Mac OS X 10.5.3 "Leopard" that wish to install the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver without installing Pro Tools.

System Requirements — Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4.2
  • The Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4.2 should only be installed on systems that do not have Pro Tools installed on Mac OS X 10.5.3 "Leopard". (instructions below)
  • The Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v7.4.2 was tested and qualified on Mac OS X 10.5.3 only.
  • Version 7.4.2 of the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers includes a Universal Binary installer for installation on both PowerPC- and Intel-based Mac OS X 10.5.3.

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is a multi-client, multichannel sound driver that allows CoreAudio-compatible applications to record and play back through the following Digidesign audio interfaces:
  • Pro Tools|HD Accel
  • Pro Tools|HD
  • 003
  • 003 Rack
  • Digi 002
  • Digi 002 Rack
  • Mbox 2 Pro
  • Mbox 2
  • Mbox 2 Mini
  • Mbox 2 Micro (playback only)
  • Mbox

Mbox 2-Series CoreAudio Drivers
  • The Mbox 2 Pro, Mbox 2, Mbox 2 Mini, and Mbox 2 Micro audio interfaces do not use the Digidesign CoreAudio Manager. Instead these devices are configured using the "Audio MIDI Setup" application in your Applications/Utilities folder, and the "Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro" (for Mbox 2 Pro only) or "Digidesign Mbox 2" (for Mbox 2/Mbox 2 Mini/Mbox 2 Micro) preference panes in your System Preferences.
  • For more information, see the Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers Guide v7.3 below, Chapter 2 — Mbox 2-Series CoreAudio Drivers

Installing the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v7.4.2
  • From the link below, download and expand the Digidesign CoreAudio 7.4.2 installer
  • Double-click on the Install CoreAudio file.
  • From the pop-up menu, choose the default Easy Install
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver.
  • When the installation is complete, quit the installer and restart your computer.

The installer places the file named Digidesign CoreAudio.plugin in this location:
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/HAL

The Digi CoreAudio Manager application is installed on your hard drive here:
/Applications/Digidesign

Removing the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver
To manually uninstall, remove the "Digidesign CoreAudio.plugin" file from the following location on your hard drive: Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/HAL

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CoreAudio Drivers Guide v7.3
0.36 MB
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Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Read Me v7.4
0.05 MB
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Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4.2 (Mac OS X Leopard)
33.13 MB
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Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4 for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
 
Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4 for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)

November 7, 2007

Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4 for PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs with Mac OS X 10.4

Version 7.4 of the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers includes a Universal Binary installer for installation on both PowerPC- and Intel-based Mac OS X 10.4.

ONLY For Owners of Supported Digidesign Hardware on Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" That Do Not Have Pro Tools Installed

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is an option (checked by default) during the installation of Pro Tools. If you have any of the following Pro Tools versions, you should use the Digidesign CoreAudio included with your Pro Tools installation:
  • Pro Tools HD 7.x
  • Pro Tools LE 7.x
  • Pro Tools 6.9.2 for HD Systems
  • Pro Tools LE 6.9.2
This download is for owners of supported Digidesign hardware on Mac OS X 10.4.x "Tiger" that wish to install the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver without installing Pro Tools.

If you already have Pro Tools TDM 6.9.2 or higher or Pro Tools LE 6.9.2 or higher installed on your system, you should not use the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver installer. Please install the CoreAudio Driver for your system using your Pro Tools installer. The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v7.x wil NOT work with Pro Tools 6.x, and installs files that may make Pro Tools 6.x unusable.

If you have either Pro Tools TDM 6.9 or lower or Pro Tools LE 6.9 or lower (which will not run on Tiger) installed on your system, you should uninstall Pro Tools from your Tiger startup system before using the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver installer. To uninstall Pro Tools, insert your Pro Tools 6.x CD, run the "Install Pro Tools" application, and choose Uninstall from the menu instead of Custom Install or Easy Install. Pro Tools application web updaters (except for CS versions) also have the Install/Uninstall menu.

System Requirements — Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4

The Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4 can be installed on systems that do not have Pro Tools installed on Mac OS X 10.4.x "Tiger". (instructions below)

The Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v7.4 was tested and qualified on Mac OS X 10.4.9 (10.4.8 and lower; 10.4.10 and higher not tested)

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is a multi-client, multichannel sound driver that allows CoreAudio-compatible applications to record and play back through the following Digidesign audio interfaces:
  • Pro Tools|HD Accel
  • Pro Tools|HD
  • 003
  • 003 Rack
  • Digi 002
  • Digi 002 Rack
  • Mbox 2 Pro
  • Mbox 2
  • Mbox 2 Mini
  • Mbox 2 Micro (playback only)
  • Mbox

Mbox 2 Series CoreAudio Drivers
  • The Mbox 2 Pro, Mbox 2, Mbox 2 Mini, and Mbox 2 Micro audio interfaces do not use the Digidesign CoreAudio Manager. Instead these devices are configured using the "Audio MIDI Setup" application in your Applications/Utilities folder, and the "Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro" (for Mbox 2 Pro only) or "Digidesign Mbox 2" (for Mbox 2/Mbox 2 Mini/Mbox 2 Micro) preference panes in your System Preferences.
  • For more information, see the Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers Guide v7.3 below, Chapter 2 — Mbox 2-Series CoreAudio Drivers

Not Supported with Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v7.x
  • Pro Tools|24 MIX systems
  • Pro Tools|24 (d24 card) systems
  • Digi 001
  • Audiomedia III systems
See the Digidesign CoreAudio Q & A section below for [More]
Downloads    
CoreAudio Drivers Guide v7.3
0.36 MB
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Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4 (Mac OS X Universal Binary)
25.02 MB
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Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Read Me v7.4
0.05 MB
Download
 
Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Patch for Pro Tools HD 7.2.1
 
Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Patch for Pro Tools HD 7.2.1
September 20, 2006

Who Should Use the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Patch for Pro Tools HD 7.2.1?
  • This update is recommended for all Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 for Mac Pro users that wish to use CoreAudio applications with their Pro Tools|HD system.
  • Both the Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 web installer and 7.2.1 CD installer require this patch, after installation of the Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 application.
Installation Requirements & Instructions
  • In order to install, this patch requires that Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 software is already installed on your system.
    • It does not matter if you checked the box to install CoreAudio or not when Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 was installed, this update will install the necessary components regardless.

  • Download the disk image below with the patch, then follow the installer prompts.
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Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Patch for Pro Tools HD 7.2.1
0.31 MB
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Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1 Update for Intel-based Macs
 
Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1 Update for Intel-based Macs


For Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Mbox, or Mbox 2 Systems with Pro Tools LE 7.1.1 for Intel-based Macs Only

This update will not work without Pro Tools LE 7.1.1 for Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Mbox, or Mbox 2 systems on Intel-based Macs already installed.

What's Fixed in Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1?



Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1 for Intel-based Macs contains the following:

Fixed: Pro Tools Always Overwrites Automation in Existing Playlists When Using "Import (Session Data) - Overlay New on Existing Playlists." (Item # 63172)
  • Pro Tools would not allow a session with a 2-hour start time to overlay automation data on a session with a 1-hour start time without clearing all automation before 2 hours on the destination session.
  • Automation cannot be "combined" with an overlay - the destination session's automation will be replaced from the Session Start time of the source session.
  • Inserts and sends must be consistent between sessions or they may be overwritten.
Fixed: Volumes With Japanese Naming Will Not Mount In DigiBase. (Item # 73463)
  • Volumes with Japanese naming will not mount in DigiBase and will not allow you to create a Pro Tools session without an error.
Fixed: Opening or Importing an OMF With AIFF Media Would Result In An Error (Item # 77908)
  • This would result in an assertion error.
  • DigiTranslator users only.
Fixed: When Using CoreAudio Input To Record With Third Party Applications, Digital Noise Would Result. (Item # 78481)
  • Note that this problem only occurs with Intel-based Macs.
Fixed: Some Automation Moves Could Be Written Incorrectly When Writing Immediately After A "Play" Command (Item # 78032)
  • This could occur when touching a control immediately after a "play" command, but before the transport started moving.

Who Should Use Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1?



This update is recommended for all Pro Tools LE 7.1.1 for Intel-based Mac users and contains fixes in the following areas:
  • Using "Overlay" with "Import Session Data"
  • Using volumes with Japanese naming
  • Importing OMF Files with AIFF Media
  • Using CoreAudio to record with third party applications
  • Writing Automation
Important: Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1 is provided as an interim "customer support (CS)" release to address the issues described. While our testing has not shown these changes to introduce other problems, this version has not been fully qualified by Digidesign.

Updating Pro Tools LE 7.1.1



To update to Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1:

1. Verify Pro Tools LE 7.1.1 for Intel-based Macs is installed on your system.
2. Quit the Pro Tools application if it is open.
3. Locate the Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1 installer and launch it.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1.
5. When installation is complete, restart your computer.

This update installs the following files:
  • Pro Tools LE.app (v7.1.1cs1)
  • Digi CoreAudio Manager.app (v7.1.1cs1)
  • Digidesign CoreAudio.plugin (v7.1.1cs1)
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Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1 for Intel-based Macs
38.64 MB
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Pro Tools LE 7.1.1cs1 Read Me
0.04 MB
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Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers for Systems with Pro Tools v7.x for Mac OS ...
 
Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers for Systems with Pro Tools v7.x for Mac OS X

Pro Tools HD 7 and Pro Tools LE 7 all include the option to install the correct Digidesign CoreAudio Driver for each version of Pro Tools during Pro Tools installation. That option is checked by default on all Pro Tools 7 installation disks and web installers.

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is a multi-client, multichannel sound driver that allows CoreAudio-compatible applications to record and play back through the following Digidesign audio interfaces:
  • Pro Tools|HD Accel
  • Pro Tools|HD
  • Digi 002
  • Digi 002 Rack
  • Mbox 2 Pro
  • Mbox 2
  • Mbox 2 Mini
  • Mbox 2 Micro (playback only)
  • Mbox
Please Note: Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 users on Mac Pro will need to download the following update:

Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers Documentation

For information on using the Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers, see the following documents avaiable for download below:
  • CoreAudio Drivers Guide — v7.3 for HD & LE Systems on Mac OS X
    • for Pro Tools HD 7.3/7.4 & Pro Tools LE 7.3/7.4 PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs

  • CoreAudio Drivers Guide — v7.2 for HD Systems on Mac OS X
    • for Pro Tools HD 7.2 for PowerPC-based Macs & Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 for Intel-based Macs

  • CoreAudio Drivers Guide — v7.1.2 for Mbox 2 Pro Systems on Mac OS X
    • for Pro Tools LE 7.1.2 for PowerPC-based Macs & Pro Tools LE 7.1.3 for Intel-based Macs

  • Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Usage Guide — v7.1 for LE Systems on Mac OS X
    • for Pro Tools LE 7.1 for PowerPC-based Macs & Pro Tools LE 7.1.1 for Intel-based Macs

  • Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Usage Guide — v7.0 for HD & LE Systems on Mac OS X
    • for Pro Tools HD 7.0/7.1 & Pro Tools LE 7.0 for PowerPC-based Macs

Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers v7.4 for Mac OS X 10.4

Only for Owners of Supported Digidesign Hardware on Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" That Do Not Have Pro Tools Installed. Pro Tools 7.x users should NOT download the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver installer.

Version 7.4 of the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Drivers includes a Universal Binary installer for installation on both PowerPC- and Intel-based Mac OS X 10.4.

For more information and to download the Standalone version, please see the following page:

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Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Usage Guide v7.1 for LE Systems
0.4 MB
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Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Usage Guide v7.0 for HD & LE Systems
0.46 MB
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CoreAudio Drivers Read Me v7.2 for HD Systems
0.04 MB
Download
CoreAudio Drivers Guide v7.3
0.36 MB
Download
CoreAudio Drivers Read Me v7.3
0.04 MB
Download
CoreAudio Drivers Guide v7.2 for HD Systems
0.27 MB
Download
CoreAudio Drivers Guide v7.1.2 for Mbox 2 Pro
0.21 MB
Download
Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Read Me v7.4
0.05 MB
Download
 
Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v7.0 for Tiger - PPC Macs Only
 
Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v7.0 for Tiger - PPC Macs Only


For Owners of Supported Digidesign Hardware on Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" That Do Not Have Pro Tools Installed

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is an option (checked by default) during the installation of Pro Tools. If you have any of the following Pro Tools versions, you should use the Digidesign CoreAudio included with your Pro Tools installation:
  • Pro Tools 6.9.2 for HD Systems
  • Pro Tools LE 6.9.2
  • Pro Tools HD 7.0/7.1/7.2 for PowerPC-based Macs
  • Pro Tools HD 7.2.1 for Intel-based Macs
  • Pro Tools LE 7.0/7.1/7.1.2 for PowerPC-based Macs
  • Pro Tools LE 7.1.1/7.1.3 for Intel-based Macs

Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver 7.0 for PowerPC-based Macs* with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)


December 20, 2005

*There is currently no standalone version for Intel-based Macs

This download is for owners of supported Digidesign hardware on Mac OS X 10.4.x "Tiger" that wish to install the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver without installing Pro Tools.

If you already have Pro Tools TDM 6.9.2 or higher or Pro Tools LE 6.9.2 or higher installed on your system, you should not use the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver installer. Please install the CoreAudio Driver for your system using your Pro Tools installer. The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver version 7.0 wil NOT work with Pro Tools 6.x, and installs files that may make Pro Tools 6.x unusable.

If you have either Pro Tools TDM 6.9 or lower or Pro Tools LE 6.9 or lower (which will not run on Tiger) installed on your system, you should uninstall Pro Tools from your Tiger startup system before using the Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver installer. To uninstall Pro Tools, insert your Pro Tools CD, run the "Install Pro Tools" application, and choose Uninstall from the menu instead of Custom Install or Easy Install. Pro Tools application web updaters (except for CS versions) also have the Install/Uninstall menu.

System Requirements — Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver 7.0

The Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver 7.0 can be installed on systems that do not have Pro Tools installed on Mac OS X 10.4.x "Tiger". (instructions below)

The Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver 7.0 is officially supported on Mac OS X 10.4.2, 10.4.3, 10.4.4, 10.4.5, and 10.4.6 (10.4.7 and higher not tested)

The Digidesign CoreAudio Driver is a multi-client, multichannel sound driver that allows CoreAudio-compatible applications to record and play back through the following Digidesign audio interfaces:
  • Pro Tools|HD Accel
  • Pro Tools|HD
  • Digi 002
  • Digi 002 Rack
  • Mbox
Not Tested with Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Version 7.0:
  • Pro Tools|24 MIX systems
  • Pro Tools|24 (d24 card) systems
  • Digi 001
  • Audiomedia III systems
See the Digidesign CoreAudio Q & A section below for more details.

Documentation

For more information on installation, usage, compatibility and limitations, please review the CoreAudio Usage Guide and CoreAudio Read Me files provided with the Digidesign CoreAudio 7.0 installer. The CoreAudio Usage Guide and CoreAudio Read Me are installed here:
Applications/Digidesign/Documentation/Drivers/

Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Q & A

Q: Does the Digidesign CoreAudio driver support simultaneous use of multiple client applications?
A: Yes. Beginning with version 6.5 and higher, the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver supports multiple CoreAudio clients. [More]
Downloads    
Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Usage Guide v7.1 for LE Systems
0.4 MB
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Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Usage Guide v7.0 for HD & LE Systems
0.46 MB
Download
Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v7.0 for Tiger (PPC)
11.68 MB
Download
 

 
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