Which Mac is good for protools?

Which Mac is good for protools?


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Posted on Nov 19, 2023 2:53 AM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2023 5:00 AM

https://avidtech.my.salesforce-sites.com/pkb/articles/compatibility/Pro-Tools-Supported-Apple-Computers-and-Operating-Systems


Be sure to click on the laptop on the requirements and it will give you all the compatible laptops.

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Nov 19, 2023 6:45 AM in response to MelBadger

There are two laptops you can click on. The second one is the Air models:

2023 MacBook Air "M2" 8-core CPU / 10-core GPU 15" (*)

2022 MacBook Air "M2" 8-core CPU / 10-core GPU 13"

2022 MacBook Air "M2" 8-core CPU / 8-core GPU 13"

Supported Software:

Pro Tools 2022.12  - Pro Tools 2023.9

(*) Pro Tools 2023.9

Supported Audio Engine:

HDX (up to 3 cards), HD Native Thunderbolt

Supported Audio Interfaces

Supported Expansion Chassis:

Pro Tools Thunderbolt Chassis CompatibilityMacBook Air 10,xSupported Processors:

2020 MacBook Air "M1" 8-core CPU / 8-core GPU 13"

2020 MacBook Air "M1" 8-core CPU / 7-core GPU 13"

Supported Software:

Pro Tools 2021.6 - Pro Tools 2023.9

Supported Audio Engine:

HDX (up to 3 cards), HD Native PCIe & Thunderbolt

Supported Audio Interfaces

Supported Expansion Chassis:

Pro Tools Thunderbolt Chassis CompatibilityMacBook Air 7,xSupported Processors:

Early 2015 13" MacBookAir7,2 dual-core i7 'Broadwell' 2.2 GHz

Early 2015 11" MacBookAir7,2 dual-core i7 'Broadwell' 2.2 GHz

These two computers are not supported with Pro Tools HD/Ultimate

Using lowest buffer sizes may cause CPU errors.

Supported Software:

Pro Tools 2018.1Pro Tools 2023.9

Supported Audio Engine:

Supported Audio InterfacesMacBook Air 6,xSupported Processors:

Mid 2013 13" MacBookAir6,2 dual-core i7 'Haswell' 1.7 GHz

Mid 2013 11" MacBookAir6,2 dual-core i7 'Haswell' 1.7 GHz

These two computers are not supported with Pro Tools HD/Ultimate

Supported Software:

Pro Tools 2018.1 - Pro Tools 2021.12

Supported Audio Engine:

Supported Audio Interfaces

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