Comments on: Pro Tools 8 Overview http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/ Synthesizer and electronic music news, synth and music software reviews and more! Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:47:13 -0500 hourly 1 By: JoseLuis http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-135439 JoseLuis Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:52:54 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-135439 You can say that again! You can say that again!

]]> By: tienphi.online http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-135436 tienphi.online Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:12:55 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-135436 the' nay` thi' bo' chung may hieu duoc a`? cho cai link de? downlownd dung` thu coi! the’ nay` thi’ bo’ chung may hieu duoc a`? cho cai link de? downlownd dung` thu coi!

]]> By: Skyy http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-132382 Skyy Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:36:19 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-132382 kris....I may be biased here...I used to build PCs, but now I am a Mac man. They say once you go MAC, you'll never go back!! It's the truth! Now, every computer has its share of issues, but I find far less in the Mac world as it pertains to creativity. And then also, the machines are still somewhat relevant years later unless you are into upgrading to every new available software, then in that case, you'll have issues whether you go with PC or Mac. Hope this helps!! kris….I may be biased here…I used to build PCs, but now I am a Mac man. They say once you go MAC, you’ll never go back!! It’s the truth! Now, every computer has its share of issues, but I find far less in the Mac world as it pertains to creativity. And then also, the machines are still somewhat relevant years later unless you are into upgrading to every new available software, then in that case, you’ll have issues whether you go with PC or Mac.
Hope this helps!!

]]> By: kris http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-132375 kris Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:17:30 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-132375 hey, could use advise from the experienced. Need to buy a new computer and want to change over to software recording platform from tascam 8 track. simple home recording..want the least amount of hassles to take away from creative process. What is the computer of choice Mac (type?) or Pc for use with pro tools 8? Obviously going the mac route is more money but if it really adds a huge ease and getting the new mac pro is they only computer i will need for the next 10 years of my hobby... i will sink the bucks thanks for the help!! frustrated and confused. (do not know mac only pc) hey, could use advise from the experienced. Need to buy a new computer and want to change over to software recording platform from tascam 8 track. simple home recording..want the least amount of hassles to take away from creative process. What is the computer of choice Mac (type?) or Pc for use with pro tools 8?
Obviously going the mac route is more money but if it really adds a huge ease and getting the new mac pro is they only computer i will need for the next 10 years of my hobby… i will sink the bucks
thanks for the help!! frustrated and confused. (do not know mac only pc)

]]> By: ace http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-132165 ace Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:32:48 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-132165 yeah i figured that out right after i posted. thanks tim! yeah i figured that out right after i posted. thanks tim!

]]> By: Tim http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-131842 Tim Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:23:40 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-131842 I had the same problem; you just have to go to update to 10.5.6; it's free. Go to your apple icon in the menu bar and click on "software update." I had the same problem; you just have to go to update to 10.5.6; it’s free. Go to your apple icon in the menu bar and click on “software update.”

]]> By: ace http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-131406 ace Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:49:54 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-131406 i just purchased the imac with mac os x 10.5.5 and also the mbox 2 which came with 7.4.2. i downloaded the pt8.0 version.when i try to install it i get an error saying ithat i dont have the required os for the installation. ive been going thru this bs for 4 days now(pc or mac) so i went mac and im still having trouble! 7.4.2 works fine but not 8.0.any help would be appreciated!!!!!!!!!! i just purchased the imac with mac os x 10.5.5 and also the mbox 2 which came with 7.4.2. i downloaded the pt8.0 version.when i try to install it i get an error saying ithat i dont have the required os for the installation. ive been going thru this bs for 4 days now(pc or mac) so i went mac and im still having trouble! 7.4.2 works fine but not 8.0.any help would be appreciated!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Geoff http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-131167 Geoff Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:51:07 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-131167 Strizbiz- This is straight from Digidesign.com: Pro Tools 8 Compatibility Information Pro Tools 8.0 supports the same Pro Tools systems supported with Pro Tools 7.4 for Windows Vista and XP; and Pro Tools 7.4.2 for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Pro Tools 8 Operating System Requirements Mac OS X 10.5.5 (Leopard) Windows XP Home and Professional with XP Service Pack 3 Windows Vista (32-bit) Ultimate and Business with Vista Service Pack 1 Pro Tools 8 adds support for Pro Tools|HD systems on Vista, as well as previously supported Pro Tools LE and M-Powered systems Not Compatible with Pro Tools 8 Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) Windows 64-bit OS Pro Tools 8 RAM Requirements Pro Tools 8 has the same RAM requirements as Pro Tools 7.4: 1GB Total System RAM minimum required, 2GB or more recommended 2.5GB Total System RAM minimum required for maximum track count with: Pro Tools HD Pro Tools LE with optional Music Production Toolkit 2, DV Toolkit 2, or Complete Production Toolkit Pro Tools M-Powered with optional Music Production Toolkit 2 So as long as you're running 10.5.5 you meet the system requirements. RTAS is still the native plug-in format so I don't think you'll see much difference in performance, you might try adjusting your buffer settings, etc. Strizbiz-

This is straight from Digidesign.com:

Pro Tools 8 Compatibility Information
Pro Tools 8.0 supports the same Pro Tools systems supported with Pro Tools 7.4 for Windows Vista and XP; and Pro Tools 7.4.2 for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).

Pro Tools 8 Operating System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.5.5 (Leopard)
Windows XP Home and Professional with XP Service Pack 3
Windows Vista (32-bit) Ultimate and Business with Vista Service Pack 1
Pro Tools 8 adds support for Pro Tools|HD systems on Vista, as well as previously supported Pro Tools LE and M-Powered systems
Not Compatible with Pro Tools 8
Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
Windows 64-bit OS

Pro Tools 8 RAM Requirements
Pro Tools 8 has the same RAM requirements as Pro Tools 7.4:
1GB Total System RAM minimum required, 2GB or more recommended
2.5GB Total System RAM minimum required for maximum track count with:
Pro Tools HD
Pro Tools LE with optional Music Production Toolkit 2, DV Toolkit 2, or Complete Production Toolkit
Pro Tools M-Powered with optional Music Production Toolkit 2

So as long as you’re running 10.5.5 you meet the system requirements.
RTAS is still the native plug-in format so I don’t think you’ll see much difference in performance, you might try adjusting your buffer settings, etc.

]]> By: strizbiz http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-131132 strizbiz Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:58:35 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-131132 What I'd really like to know about is performance? how will it run on my mac? will it run smoother? or will all the new features be heavier on the mac I have now (G5, dual 2.0, 3 gigs of ram) or will it mae me have to get a new mac to run it? especially the guitar plug in if Im recording thru it real time and want to use distortion while I'm tracking? will the virtual instruments perform better than rtas do now? they dont run the great on my mac now, which shouldnt be the case because logic run great when it comes to virtual instruments. What I’d really like to know about is performance? how will it run on my mac? will it run smoother? or will all the new features be heavier on the mac I have now (G5, dual 2.0, 3 gigs of ram) or will it mae me have to get a new mac to run it? especially the guitar plug in if Im recording thru it real time and want to use distortion while I’m tracking? will the virtual instruments perform better than rtas do now? they dont run the great on my mac now, which shouldnt be the case because logic run great when it comes to virtual instruments.

]]> By: Steve http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-130770 Steve Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:11:08 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-130770 Can't be any worse than Sonar 5. Can’t be any worse than Sonar 5.

]]> By: jose velasquez http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-130503 jose velasquez Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-130503 Great .....Thanks for your help .... Great …..Thanks for your help ….

]]> By: chris http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2008/10/03/pro-tools-8-overview/#comment-129434 chris Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:22:26 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=8697#comment-129434 what about basic functions like autofade and non-realtime bouncing? what are the specific new editing features? Thanks Chris what about basic functions like autofade and non-realtime bouncing? what are the specific new editing features?
Thanks
Chris

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