Q: Pro Tools beginner's advice?

i'll assume you absolutely must use pro tools (why?), and so ask, what is it that you want to do?

the sorts of things that will determine what best suits you are things like, how many inputs, how many outputs, the type of music/sound you work with, the amount of money you're able to fork out to satisfy the above.

from now on, there are going to be (basically) 3 versions of pro tools, all v11. HD, Native, and a starter version.

it's a great piece of software and good time to get into it, but lots of people, me included, feel that avid have taken their loyal cutomers on a bit of a merry-go-round over the last 5 or so years. the company has been through a major overhaul and hopelfully the new software will reflect that.

it's worth noting, that unless you are a professional, there are many just as good alternatives, that are either free or very low priced. when i say just as good, i mean just as good. the same power, plugs, tracks, ins and outs.

logic is as good if not better as a writing tool as pro tools, and you already know logic well...