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Avid’s Pro Tools Artist Perpetual License makes music creation fast and fluid, providing many of the same trusted tools the pros use to realize your artistic visions. From nonlinear clip launching to world-class editing and mixing workflows, Pro Tools streamlined workflows keep pace with your creative flow. Find inspiration in over 100 effects and instruments to explore. Create any style of music with easy-to-use MIDI tools and a huge sound library to get you started. And because you can do everything all in Pro Tools, you don’t need to move projects to other software to sound incredible.

Do everything all in one DAW—from recording performances and making music with MIDI to shaping sounds and mixing everything to perfection. Capture and play with ideas anywhere that inspiration strikes with Pro Tools Sketch, a new non-linear, clip-based creation window in Pro Tools, also available as a free iPad app. Start creating right away with a massive collection of plugins, instruments, loops, and samples—plus, get new plugins and sound content every month with Inner Circle rewards and the Sonic Drop.

Pro Tools Artist makes music creation fast and fluid, providing many of the
same tools the pros use to create your favorite beats and songs. Connect and collaborate with other artists and producers around the world and get your
music heard.
Avid Pro Tools Artist Perpetual License

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  • Record performances with incredible depth, dimension, and dynamic range with the 32-bit audio engine delivering unrivaled sound quality
  • Experiment freely with audio and MIDI—shape, fix, chop, cut, and tweak the way you want without stopping playback

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4.33

3 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Mixing vocals1
  2. Multimedia1
  3. Tracking Vocals1
  4. Recoding audio1
Computer Platform
  1. PC3
Primary use
  1. Personal2
  2. Business1
Pros
  1. Easy to Navigate2
  2. Easy To Collaborate Across Programs1
  3. Easy to Customize1
  4. Versatile1

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • If you record vocals you need this.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 months ago

    byPeyton

    fromMesa AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Just get it bro. I don't care if you can't afford it get it on the gear card. My subscription glitched and I would have lost protools for days until the subscription renewed. This saved the weekend and allowed me to activate within a few hours and I cancelled the subscription immediately.

  • Not sure I would buy again

    3

    submitted9 months ago

    byJose

    fromLos Angeles

    Pro tools has aways been my go to. Just got a new computer and decided to upgrade Pro Tools too. Digital download with perpetual license... sounds convenient. Two days now and a phone call to GC with still no pro tools... but they got your money and no refunds. boooo

  • I would highly recommend this product

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDennis

    fromMichigan

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased this online and the access code came straight to my email a few minutes later. It was easy to install and register. I was up and running within 45 minutes. Plug-ins installed perfectly with no errors. It came with way more stock plug-ins than I was expecting and I plan on using protools as my main DAW from now on.

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  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byChristopher

    fromAthens,GA

    Is it compatible with MacBook pro 2012? Is this a one-time out of pocket experience or do I have to keep on subscribing or paying some type of annual fee? I guess I need version 11 but I can't seem to find it so I guess I just need this perpetual license but I don't know what happens if I buy it and like I said I have a MacBook pro 2012 edition and I cannot update it to the latest version or it'll mess up my computer, I have 10.15.7 Catalina.

    Is it compatible with MacBook pro 2012? Is this a one-time out of pocket experience or do I have to keep on subscribing or paying some type of annual fee? I guess I need version 11 but I can't seem to find it so I guess I just need this perpetual license but I don't know what happens if I buy it and like I said I have a MacBook pro 2012 edition and I cannot update it to the latest version or it'll mess up my computer, I have 10.15.7 Catalina.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Avid Pro Tools Artist Perpetual License is compatible with your 2012 MacBook Pro running macOS 10.15.7 Catalina. Pro Tools versions up to 2021.12 support Catalina, ensuring smooth operation on your system. Purchasing the perpetual license is a one-time expense, granting you indefinite use of that Pro Tools version. It includes one year of free updates and support; after that, you can continue using the software without additional payments. However, to receive future updates and support, an optional annual renewal fee applies. Given that your MacBook Pro cannot be updated beyond Catalina without issues, acquiring the perpetual license allows you to maintain a stable setup without the need for ongoing subscriptions or updates that might not be compatible with your system.

  • submitted3 months ago

    asked byMichael

    fromToledo, OH

    Will the product still work if the company goes out of business?

    Will the product still work if the company goes out of business?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, Avid Pro Tools Artist Perpetual License will still work if the company (Avid) goes out of business — with important caveats: What will continue to work: The version you already have installed and authorized will continue to run on your system, assuming: Your hardware and OS remain compatible. Your iLok license remains intact and functional. You don’t need to activate on a new machine, unless you have a Cloud or iLok dongle-based license.

  • submitted3 months ago

    asked byAlfie

    fromundisclosed

    What's the differences between Pro Tools Artist and Pro Tools Studio?

    What's the differences between Pro Tools Artist and Pro Tools Studio?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The differences between Pro Tools Artist and Pro Tools Studio mostly come down to track counts, features, plugin access, surround sound support, and expandability. Music Production vs Post-Production Artist: Good for recording, editing, and mixing music in stereo. Studio: Adds features for surround mixing, post-production, and advanced automation, essential in film, TV, and professional studio environments. If you’re a solo musician or songwriter just starting out, Pro Tools Artist is often enough. But if you're working in professional audio environments, need higher track counts, surround sound, or advanced tools like video and automation editing, Pro Tools Studio is the better choice. Pro Tools Artist and Pro Tools Studio differ significantly in capabilities. Pro Tools Artist is aimed at musicians and beginners, offering up to 32 audio tracks, 32 instrument tracks, 64 MIDI tracks, and 32 aux tracks. It supports AAX plug-ins, basic Elastic Audio, and includes the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle. However, it lacks support for VCA tracks, video tracks, surround sound, advanced automation modes like touch and latch, and clip effects. In contrast, Pro Tools Studio is designed for professionals, supporting up to 512 audio tracks, 128 instrument tracks, 1,024 MIDI tracks, and 512 aux tracks. It also includes VCA tracks, one video track, full surround and Dolby Atmos support, surround panning, clip effects, and advanced automation tools. Studio also offers full Elastic Audio and Beat Detective functionality, as well as offline bounce, track presets, and ARA 2 support. Pricing also reflects the feature difference: Pro Tools Artist is more affordable, while Studio is a more comprehensive, professional-level toolset suitable for music producers, engineers, and post-production work.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJaden

    fromOgden, Ut

    Is this the latest version of ProTools?

    Is this the latest version of ProTools?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it is.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDeAndrea

    fromAkron, OH

    How many devices can I download this on?

    How many devices can I download this on?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I'm sorry but I'm not sure. I believe only one. Perhaps an inquiry to Avid.