Pro Tools 12.2 Information & Downloads

• Pro Tools 12.2 supports Mac OS X 10.10-10.10.4 (Yosemite), 10.9.5 (Mavericks) and 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion)
• Pro Tools 12.2 supports Windows 8.1 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit
• If using Pro Tools 12.2 with Avid Artist, S3, S5-Hybrid and MCPro on Mountain Lion or Mavericks you should install EuControl 3.2 or higher (My Artist Login)
• S6 owners should update to version 1.4.1 if using Pro Tools 12.0 or higher (Avid Account > My Products and Subscriptions > S6 Software Update > Show)

• Pro Tools 12.2 software requires a Pro Tools 12 iLok authorization (license) to run. This can be a single license or in a bundle.
• Pro Tools HD 12.2 software requires both Pro Tools 12 and Pro Tools HD 12 iLok authorizations (licenses) to run. These are typically in a bundle.
• The bonus plug-in bundles (introduced with v12.2) use a Pro Tools Plan or Pro Tools HD Plan license.
• Review the licenses on your iLok at ilok.com or in iLok License Manager.
• See the Support section of ilok.com for assistance with iLok License Manager, your iLok account, etc.

• Pro Tools 12.2 is a full installer (not an updater that requires a previous version installed).
• Pro Tools 12.2 uses a single installer for both Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD, only the iLok authorization is different
• Virtual Instruments and Effects for Pro Tools 12 are installed by the First AIR Effects Bundle and First AIR Instruments Bundle (formerly a single Creative Collection Installer in PT11).  Run these in addition to the Pro Tools installer. (more info)
• Pro Tools HDX/HD Native Mac users, be sure to install the HD 12.2 Driver. The HD driver may be found in the Driver Installers folder included in the 12.2 download.
• Non-HD users, please install the latest compatible driver for your Avid interface
• The Pro Tools application is not automatically added to the Dock on Mac OS X, but can be manually added by dragging the application icon to the Dock
• See the Pro Tools 12 Software Installation Guide for complete instructions

• Pro Tools 12.2 co-install with Pro Tools 10.x is supported using Mac OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion (details)
• Pro Tools 12.2 co-install with Media Composer (details)
• Co-install of Pro Tools 11.x and Media Composer on Windows does not allow Media Composer to be a Video Satellite (details)

• Pro Tools 11.2.2 and higher requires a firmware update for HDX cards
• Firmware update takes place during Pro Tools launch
• The firmware update was tested for backwards compatibility with Pro Tools 10.3.6 and later

• EuControl can crash while opening a session in Pro Tools 12.2 that contains VCA groups. Relaunch EuControl if this happens.
• "Pro Tools does not support VCA Masters" warning can incorrectly occur when opening a session that contains VCAs in Pro Tools 12.2 (non-HD).
• Automation toggling on Artist Series surfaces with EuControl 3.2.2 or earlier does not work as expected (details)
• HD hardware is not supported by CoreAudio on Yosemite. iTunes users, please check the Read Me. Native Instruments users, click here
• See the Windows Read Me for limitations with WASAPI support (added in v12.0)
• Click here for Pro Tools 12.x Satellite Link and Video Satellite compatibility updates

• Review the Read Me file and Late Breaking Technical Issues before installing or updating Pro Tools for known issues that could impact your workflow.
• Upgrades available from earlier versions of Pro Tools can be purchased from the Avid Store or Avid Reseller
• Registered owners of Pro Tools 12 can download Installers from their Avid Account:

1. Log In to https://account.avid.com
2. Click on My Products and Subscriptions
3. Click on a Pro Tools 12... product in your list
4. Click Show to see the available files
5. Click on a file name to download the file (Note: If a Server Error is preventing downloads, click here)