using pro tools software without the hardware?

[djclueveli]

is it possible to record in a different program and just use pro tools le for mixing the project even if you dont have any pro tools hardware?

 

[altitude909]

Thats what pro tools LE/ M powered is for

 

[peritus]

is it possible to record in a different program and just use pro tools le for mixing the project even if you dont have any pro tools hardware?

You need Digidesign-approved recording interfaces for PT LE and PT M-Powered...

The software will not run without one of the two being present (digidesign hardware or m-audio hardware, respectively)...

As far as mixing a project from another DAW.. That's not too big of a problem.. Either use/buy the OMF file converter or just import the tracks/stems/submixes into a new pt session..

 

[Richard Monroe]

No. Pro Tools is *firmware*, plain and simple. Digidesign's method of protecting their software is to tie it, inseparably, to approved hardware.-Richie

 

[Ford Van]

YEither use/buy the OMF file converter or just import the tracks/stems/submixes into a new pt session..

LOL.............I believe you only get OMF with the most expensive HD systems. Otherwise, it is something like $300!

Came stock with Sonar!

 

[peritus]

LOL.............I believe you only get OMF with the most expensive HD systems. Otherwise, it is something like $300!

Came stock with Sonar!

Agreed..

 

[daceymathers]

is it possible to record in a different program and just use pro tools le for mixing the project even if you dont have any pro tools hardware?

Well i don't think that pro tools le software will work without hardware.because i think that Pro Tools will not run without the hardware actually connected to your computer.The software is installed for hardware work properly but if you have not connected the hardware then software will give an error like hardware not found.

 

[Richard Monroe]

OK- I posted in 2007, but the world has changed. Digidesign, and its new parent company have caved, and Pro Tools LE 9.0 no longer requires approved hardware, With the right drivers, it will work with most interfaces. But there are lots of recording software systems out there now. A lot of the folks on this board swear by Reaper.-Richie

 

[graceangela9]

is it possible to record in a different program and just use pro tools le for mixing the project even if you dont have any pro tools hardware?

Pro tools cannot work without hardware so you have install hardware device.But the latest version of pro tools i.e. Pro tools 9 works with or without any audio interface.So you should try this latest version.