Getting Pro Tools
Step 1: Purchase Pro Tools 12 here.
Step 2: Download and install Pro Tools 12.
Setting up the audio engine for Pro Tools use:
Step 1: Insert your purchased iLok dongle into a USB port on your laptop.
Step 2: Launch Pro Tools.
Step 3: In the top toolbar, choose Setup > Playback Engine.
Step 4: From the Current Engine selector, select your audio interface. We recommend selecting Pro Tools Aggregate I/O for simultaneous input and output with the built-in I/O hardware options.
Step 5: After making changes you must close and relaunch Pro Tools to initialize the new engine.
Running into a wall?
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