The industry-standard DAW package for professionals

Pro Tools is the definitive industry-standard software production platform; However, if you want to use what the top recording studios and broadcast-grade video post-production houses are using, you need to step up to Pro Tools Ultimate. Built around Avid's Pro Tools Ultimate software, this subscription package offers everything you need to record, engineer, edit and mix music, as well as sound to picture. You get full track and I/O counts and HDX workflows, plus a whole host of advanced automation and editing tools. You also get a variety of features to speed up mixing by Surround Sound, Dolby Atmos, and Ambisonics. This subscription includes a DigiLink I/O license for non-Avid interfaces and the full Avid suite. Finally, with a full year of software updates and ExpertPlus support, Pro Tools Ultimate has everything you need.

Industry-leading recording, editing and mixing

Your Pro Tools Ultimate subscription gets you Avid's premier production software: Pro Tools Ultimate. There's a reason Pro Tools is the go-to DAW for countless recording studios and editing suites around the world: it's powerful and it just works. That's why many of us at Sweetwater choose Pro Tools for our own studios. With Pro Tools, you can quickly and easily create, record, edit, and mix Grammy-level productions through an ultra-simplified 2-window user interface. All your vital controls and commands are at your fingertips, and the most advanced functions are just an additional click away. Additionally, Pro Tools employs a 32-bit audio engine that delivers incredible depth, dimension, and dynamic range for unparalleled sound quality.

Built for large, complex projects

With its ability to handle up to 2,048 audio tracks, Avid Pro Tools Ultimate is tailor-made for large, complex projects. You also get 1,024 aux tracks, 512 instrument tracks, and 1,024 MIDI tracks. Pro Tools Ultimate's support for 64 tracks of video makes it the ideal solution for large-scale film production. You also get 1,024 routing folders and support for 256 channels of native I/O.

Provides full hardware compatibility

With a subscription to Pro Tools Ultimate, you'll enjoy compatibility with the full range of hardware, including Carbon, HDX, and HD Native interfaces, along with S6L control surfaces. You'll be able to track and mix massive productions with near-zero latency. Plus, you can power your entire installation with fully integrated systems and surfaces, generating industry-leading DSP acceleration and unmatched hands-on control.

Minimize downtime with ExpertPlus Support

For audio professionals, time is money — downtime is not an option. That's why Avid Pro Tools Ultimate includes ExpertPlus support. This entitles you to unlimited support for billing and administration cases, with a 1-day response time. You also get unlimited online support with a 4-hour response time and unlimited, high-priority phone support.

Native Surround/Dolby Atmos/Ambisonics mixing

Whether you're working with Surround Sound, Dolby Atmos, or Ambisonics content — especially for commercial film and television production — a subscription to Pro Tools Ultimate delivers the industry-proven, streamlined workflows professionals trust. Thanks to native support for multichannel audio, Pro Tools Ultimate can handle video game design, VR audio, and even complete theatrical mixes completely out of the box—no console required.

Includes a DigiLink I/O license for non-Avid interfaces

Avid Pro Tools Ultimate includes a DigiLink I/O license, allowing you to use non-Avid DigiLink-enabled audio interfaces with HDX and HD Native systems. You can work with up to 192 channels of audio I/O with a 3-card HDX system or up to 64 channels of audio I/O with Native HD. In short, Pro Tools Ultimate doubles the maximum I/O for all non-Avid interfaces in your system compared to a Core Audio or ASIO-based setup.

Comes with the full suite of Avid plug-ins

The Avid Complete Plug-in Bundle is included with your Pro Tools Ultimate subscription. This bundle features every audio plug-in Avid has to offer, including classic compressors and EQs, studio effects, stompboxes, reverbs, guitar amps, and more. If you work out of the box, you need a top-shelf collection of plugins. And with the Avid Complete Plug-in Bundle, you'll have all the tools you need. They are mandatory for Pro Tools users.

Characteristics

• Industry-standard digital audio workstation (DAW) software with cutting-edge 32-bit audio engine;
• Interact and make updates to tracks and timeline selections during seamless playback;
• Supports Ambisonics full-sphere surround sound — perfect for video game design and VR audio;
• Supports up to 64 non-HDX channels and 192 HDX I/O channels, 2,048 mono/stereo audio tracks and 1,024 MIDI tracks;
• MIDI Input Display shows notes and chords as you play them on a MIDI controller;
• MIDI blending enhancements include seamless merging of newly performed and existing MIDI CC automation;
• MIDI clips turn red during recording, blurring the distinction between MIDI and audio;
• Use the left and right arrow keys to move to the next or previous MIDI note for super-fast MIDI editing;
• The Name field in the New Track dialog box makes naming tracks faster than ever;
• Scroll to Track allows you to identify a track by name and scroll to it;
• Batch Rename command for Tracks and Clips;
• Powerful audio engine provides superior memory management;
• Full integration with Dolby Atmos for object-based audio mixing;
• Apply non-destructive EQ, filtering, and dynamic processing with clip-based effects;
• Use Pro Tools HDX in any drilling mode and it will calibrate and align your rods in time;
• Track Commit and Track Freeze free up system resources during intense sessions;
• Layered editing prevents you from losing overlapping clips during editing;
• Real-time fade manipulation to create fast crossfades;
• Send fully overlapping clips to an existing or playlist during editing and/or recording;
• The Grid Toggle function makes it easy to switch between Grid and Slip modes;
• Tandem Trimming allows you to trim the beginning and end of two adjacent clips simultaneously;
• The clip replacement indicator alerts you when you move an audio clip so that it completely overlaps a smaller off-screen clip;
• Soundbase uses tags to make audio files and loops easier to find;
• Jumping to disk faster than real-time simplifies your workflow and frees up resources;
• Unified Media Engine natively supports multiple HD video formats;
• Smooth collaboration with Avid Media Composer and other media production workflows;
• Workspace Browser makes project navigation lightning-fast and incredibly simple;
• Simple keyboard commands let you quickly disable and enable uploads and insertions;
• Capture automation during audio recording;
• Automatic delay compensation provides accurate mixing with minimal phase issues;
• Multitrack Beat Detective and Elastic Audio allow you to correct tempo across all your tracks;
• Score Editor and MIDI Editor provide comprehensive composition capabilities;
• Mix multiple audio file types and formats in a single session without format conversion;
• Create perfect performances using simple track composition functions;
• Clip Gain provides dynamic volume flexibility and increases integration with Media Composer;
• Visual Mute and Solo and Bus Interrogation indicators provide a clear view of signal flow;
• Compatible with Carbon, HDX and HD Native interfaces along with S6L control surfaces;
• Low-latency monitoring with Core Audio and ASIO hardware delivers smoother tracking;
• Read/write flash drives, RAID systems, network-attached drives, and server storage;
• Functions like Export selected tracks as session make collaboration easier;
• OMF/AAF/MXF exchange support included;
• Export support for MP3, iTunes and SoundCloud files also included;
• Full-time code support with foot rulers and frames and 24-hour timeline support;
• Automatic delay compensation in sidechains;
• Works with H.265/HEVC video;
• Avid Cloud Collaboration and Avid Marketplace let you connect and collaborate;
• Switch between Dark and Classic UI themes;
• Avid HEAT adds harmonic complexity to your mixes;
• The Avid Complete Bundle provides you with every audio plug-in Avid has to offer;
• The DigiLink I/O license provides support for non-Avid DigiLink-enabled audio interfaces with HDX and HD Native systems;
• 1 year of software updates and ExpertPlus support.

Specifications

• Software type: Pro Tools Ultimate;
• Platform: Mac, PC;
• Upgrade/Full: perpetual);
• Download/Boxed: download;
• Bit depth: 64 bits;
• Format: AAX;
• Authorization type: iLok 2/3 or iLok Cloud (continuous internet connection);
• Hardware requirements (Mac): Intel Core i7 processor or higher, 16GB RAM (32GB recommended), 15GB disk space;
• Hardware requirements (PC): Intel Xeon / Core i9 processor or higher, 16GB RAM (32GB recommended), 15GB disk space;
• System requirements (Mac): macOS 10.14.6 to 12.3;
• System requirements (PC): Windows 10 or later.