Leopard 10.5.3 is here! Is Leopard compatible Pro Tools LE next?? May 28, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Leopard, Pro Tools , 3commentsWell, today, via software update, Apple released 10.5.3. It is available for download via software update on your Leopard computer.
Woohoo! All rumors have been hinting that Digidesign was waiting for 10.5.3 to release the stable version of Pro Tools LE. Although not confirmed, I have heard (more…)
The countdown begins: 10 days until compatibility May 21, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Leopard, Pro Tools , 7commentsDigidesign has said numerous times (both tech support people and administrators) that the Leopard compatible Pro Tools LE update will be coming “by the end of May”. As of a few days ago, they suggested that they were on spot to hit that target. (more…)
…Digidesign Pro Tools LE and Leopard compatibility… here is what we know May 16, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Leopard, Pro Tools , 4commentsEDIT: Pro Tools 8 is fully compatible with Leopard. Click this link for more information.
There are a lot of rumors and speculations floating around about the Leopard and Pro Tools LE compatibility issues. While no one has an exact release date, here is what we do know about the situation: (more…)
Video: Automating tempo changes in Pro Tools LE April 23, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital Audio Workstations, Pro Tools, Videos , 2commentsThis video will show you how to automate a tempo change in Pro Tools LE. Changing the tempo of your song is very easy to do (and a Logic video coming soon)[ (more…)
Leopard 10.5.3 very close to release? (time to get exited?) April 22, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Apple, Leopard, Pro Tools , 1 comment so farIf you are a Mac Pro Tools user, you are likely waiting (patiently!) for the Leopard compatible version of Pro Tools. The fact that Digidesign has said they will have an update on the situation “in 1-2 weeks”, and that Apple will supposedly release 10.5.3 “in about 2 weeks” seems very promising. (more…)
Transferring GarageBand Files into other DAWs (Pro Tools, etc…) April 21, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital Audio Workstations, GarageBand, Pro Tools , 45commentsIf you have a session going in GarageBand, and want to transfer to another DAW (like Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Cubase etc…), you can. It’s not as clean as transferring from GarageBand to Logic (since you can just open the file up), but this will work just fine for you. (more…)
Let’s open it back up with a quick hint from Digidesign April 20, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Leopard, Pro Tools , 2commentsJust a quick one -
Digidesign has posted this message in the forums on 4/17/08 concerning Pro Tools LE compatibility with Leopard: (more…)
>:O Push back the calendar, Pro Tools isn’t Leopard compatible for 1-2 more months April 5, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Leopard, Pro Tools , 9commentsFresh from the general manager of Digidesign:
Q: When will the Leopard compatible Pro Tools LE be ready?
A: We hope to have the new release within between 1 and 2 months from now; some of that timetable is contingent on Apple. (more…)
Is April 7th the day for Digidesign and Leopard compatibility? April 3, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Leopard, Pro Tools , add a commentThis is obviously NOT confirmed, but there is a rumor floating around that Pro Tools LE will be compatible with Leopard next monday, April 7th. (more…)
Video: Bouncing to Disk in Pro Tools LE April 1, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , 15commentsThis video will show you how to bounce to disk in Digidesign Pro Tools LE. First, I show you how to select the region you’d like to bounce. Then, its just a matter of picking your export options, showing Pro Tools where to put the file, and then bouncing (more…)
Well, Apple and Digidesign, tomorrow is April… March 31, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Leopard, Pro Tools , add a commentYet another month passes with no real indication of when Pro Tools LE will be compatible with Leopard.
When will Pro Tools work with Leopard? No one really seems to know, although the last indication from Digidesign said maybe April. (more…)
Video: Introduction to Instrument Tracks in Pro Tools LE March 28, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , add a commentThis video will show you how to create, setup and use instrument tracks in Pro Tools LE. I demonstrate with Xpand (which is free). I also show how to create MIDI tracks to use with your instrument tracks. (more…)
Video: Using Aux Effects Sends in Pro Tools March 24, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : plugins (plug-ins), Pro Tools, Videos , 3commentsThis video is just like the recently posted Logic Pro video, but now in Pro Tools. I show you how to create aux input tracks, and use them with bus sends to apply effects. First, a reverb, then a delay. (more…)
Video: Using Tools in Pro Tools March 13, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Editing, Pro Tools, Videos , 1 comment so farThis video will show you how to use all the different editing tools in Pro Tools. This includes the zoom, edge, selector, grabber, scrubber, and pencil tools. (I also talk about the multiple types of zoom tools, the time compression/expansion and loop tools, and also the object and separation grabber tools). Stay tuned, because a video posted later today will discuss the edit modes of Pro Tools (shuffle, spot, slip, and grid/relative grid) and also the Smart Tool (also known as the Super Tool). (more…)
Video: Drum Editing in Digidesign Pro Tools LE March 12, 2008
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Editing, Pro Tools , add a commentThis is a new video, and the problem seems to be solved.
Once you’ve watched our videos on grouping tracks and the introduction to keyboard focus, you are ready to learn drum editing in Pro Tools. I show two types of edits The first is a multi-track edit to fix the timing across all the drums. The second replaces a bad snare drum hit.