![]() These items are still used when running Classic Mode, but that's of no use to Pro Tools users. Among other things, OS X has done away with System Extensions, the Extensions Manager, and the Chooser (good riddance). Whereas in OS 9 one was free to rummage around in the System Folder and trash things at will, it's pretty much off-limits in OS X unless you log in as the root user (not recommended without thick glasses and a pocket protector). OS X users will often be told they can't throw out a file due to lack of permissions. You have to ask permission to do every little thing. Because OS X is designed so that a single machine can have multiple users, it's very security conscious. The Application Menu and Control Strip have been replaced by the Dock. The Special Menu is gone, its functions moved to the Apple Menu. The Apple Menu is still there, but it's not customizable. Whether you're ready to jump on the OS X bandwagon or not, all professional facilities will eventually have to upgrade. Therefore, anyone wishing to upgrade to a brand new computer will also have to upgrade to Pro Tools 6. New Macintoshes shipped after the beginning of 2003, however, will no longer boot in OS 9. Since the Macintoshes I use are capable of booting in both OS 9 and OS X, it's possible to install both versions on the same computer. Pro Tools 6 (and up) will not run on OS 9. Earlier versions of Pro Tools will not run on OS X. All of the companies who write software for Macs (like Digidesign) have had to completely rewrite their software in order for it to run natively on OS X.įor those who are just now entering the Pro Tools world, it's important to realize that OS X and PT 6 represent something of a compatibility dividing line. Switching to OS X (the "Jaguar" version) is almost like switching to a different brand of computer. This new Unix-based operating system is a radical departure from OS 9 and earlier. The biggest difference between PT 5 and PT 6 is not the program itself, but the fact that PT 6 will only run on Mac OS X (10.2.3 and higher). Dealing with Mac OS X, however, is a whole 'nuther ball game. Getting around in PT 6 is a cinch for anyone familiar with PT 5. ![]() In view of the fact that upgrading to Pro Tools 6 entails a lot more than clicking the install button on a CD, I decided that the article should encompass the whole upgrade experience. It was adapted by me to serve as a sort of review of Pro Tools 6. This article is partially excerpted from the introduction to A Musician's Guide to Pro Tools, Book Two, which is a continuation of A Musician's Guide to Pro Tools Book One.
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