Protools Academic Version - What's The Difference?

[aidan_m]

Hi All,

Newbie here trying to decide which version of Pro Tools M-Powered to get. I have an M-Audio Firewire 1814 interface and am in the process of buying protools and came across the Academic version (I am a part-time student) which comes in a bit cheaper.. Can anyone advise on the differences between the academic and standard versions please?
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/ProToolsMPoweredAcademicKit-main.html

thanks,
Aidan..

 

[mikemorgan]

......the differences between the academic and standard versions please?
QUOTE]

just the price

 

[wheelema]

$$$. Often lots of $$$.

 

[Dogman]

My wife bought the acedemic version, and it works. I don't care for it myself, as I use Sonar, but it seems to be fine, and have everything you need....just not alot of plugs. She got it from Acedemic Supertstore, I believe for $150.

 

[kojdogg]

i've heard that you don't have the same upgrade options with academic versions. i may be wrong though

 

[aidan_m]

Got this back from M-audio..

>Aidan
>
>The Academic version is exactly the same as the normal version of ProTools M
>Powered however some versions actually have more plug-ins etc in addition to
>the regular version.
>
>The only difference is that you must purchase the Academic version through
>your Academic Institution.
>
>I hope this helps
>
>Regards
>UK Tech Support
>M Audio UK
>www.m-audio.com

 

[northern cali]

yo i bought tha academic version off ebay, it said on tha item description you needed proof that your a student but i didnt give em any n they didnt ask n they shipped...

so i say juss buy tha academic version if its the same juss cheaper...