Avid Pro Tools Artist Perpetual License Upgrade

Product Description

Avid Pro Tools Artist makes music creation fast and fluid, providing many of the same trusted tools the pros use to realize your artistic visions. From non- linear clip launching to world-class editing and mixing workflows, Pro Tools streamlined workflows keep pace with your creative flow. Find inspiration in over 100 effects and instruments to explore. Create any style of music with easy-to-use MIDI tools and a huge sound library to get you started. And because you can do everything all in Pro Tools, you don’t need to move projects to other software to sound incredible.

• Make music easily with up to 32 audio tracks and 32 instrument tracks
• Record up to 16 audio sources simultaneously
• Get inspired with over 100+ virtual instruments and plug-ins, plus Melodyne 5 essential

NEW IN PRO TOOLS 2026.11

The 2026.11 release introduces Pro Tools Extensions—a new plugin format that supports processes that can be applied across multiple tracks or even entire sessions to bring new, cutting-edge workflows to the Pro Tools environment. Extensions open the door for third party sound libraries, automation tools, and partner integrations to live in a natural place in the UI, independent of traditional AAX track inserts. In addition to Avid’s new Pro Tools Stem Separator Extension, the release supports third-party Extensions by Pro Sound Effects, Soundly, Forte, and Pibox, with more to come. Existing Splice and SoundFlow integrations introduced in 2025 will also appear as Extensions moving forward for easier management.

Pro Tools Stem Separator is an Extension that delivers local, AI-powered stem separation inside the DAW with no upload or third-party tool required. Available in all versions of Pro Tools, this Extension separates any audio into up to six stems: Vocals, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys, and Other. Users can drag tracks into the Extension, preview results, and then drag stems back into the session or write them as new tracks from the insertion point.

Pro Tools now supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), the modern MIDI standard that offers per-note expression, letting every finger act as an independent controller for pressure, slide, and strike. This unlocks far more expressive and realistic performances from MPE-capable controllers with organic articulation of acoustic instruments like violins or guitars. MPE also delivers advanced, real-time sound design, letting you morph timbre, filters, and effects dynamically during a live performance.

Pro Tools now delivers sharper, more readable visuals on modern high-resolution displays (2K, 4K, 8K) on Windows, ensuring text, icons, and interface elements stay crisp and easy to navigate. Intelligent per-monitor scaling and dynamic DPI awareness provide a seamless experience when moving between laptops and external displays with different resolutions. Enhanced compatibility scaling also helps legacy components appear cleaner and less blurry, creating a more polished and consistent Pro Tools experience. The release also delivers proper dark theme support for Windows title bars, menus, and common dialogs.

PRO TOOLS SKETCH - EVERY GREAT SESSION STARTS WITH AN IDEA

Pro Tools Sketch is the most significant workflow update to Pro Tools in recent history, and adding non-linear, clip-based workflows to Pro Tools’ world-class recording, editing, and mixing tools. Sketch is both a new window in all versions of Pro Tools. Sketch allows users to experiment and play with musical ideas anywhere that inspiration strikes.

Musicians can start with non-linear, clip-based Sketches in which loops, MIDI, and recordings can be freely organized and played and then exported to be shared with friends, or take ideas into the Pro Tools timeline for further editing and mixing.

• 16 tracks and virtually unlimited scenes
• A 1GB+ loop and sample library
• A non-linear workflow encourages experimentation by allowing users to freely import, record, play, stop and rearrange clips on the fly
• PlayCell and SynthCell software instruments featuring dozens of instrument sounds and presets
• Collection of 9 effects processors
• Onboard audio and MIDI editing tools and integrated mixer

UNRIVALED CREATIVE FREEDOM

Pro Tools is a customizable, end-to-end environment for every stage of creation. Start with non-linear sketches in which loops, MIDI, and recordings can be freely organized and played, and then move to the timeline to refine arrangements and deliver final mixes using Pro Tools’ world-class editing and mixing tools.

A COMMON LANGUAGE ACROSS AUDIO

Pro Tools is a customizable, end-to-end environment for every stage of creation. Start with non-linear sketches in which loops, MIDI, and recordings can be freely organized and played, and then move to the timeline to refine arrangements and deliver final mixes using Pro Tools’ world-class editing and mixing tools.

KEEP PACE WITH ANY CREATIVE PROCESS

With incredible virtual instruments, thousands of instrument sounds, and powerful MIDI tools, you have tons of creative options to explore and keep you inspired. Build beats, basslines, and more with loops that instantly conform to your session BPM. Capture performances in pristine quality. And create that hit record sound—including spatial audio—with a suite of studio-staple plug-ins and the best mixing automation in the industry.

CREATE SOUND FOR FILM, TV, GAMES, AND MORE

Experience the most efficient and integrated workflows for audio post production—from dialogue editing and ADR to the final mix and delivery. Get unrivaled performance and precision when paired with Pro Tools | HDX. Play HD and high-res video right in your Pro Tools timeline to create, edit, and mix sound in perfect sync with the picture. Automate every audible element in a scene. And mix in surround and immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos.

THE HEART AND SOUL OF YOUR STUDIO

Pro Tools is the creative core of a complete studio setup. Achieve the highest quality recordings, run complex sessions easily, and create in the moment with Pro Tools audio interfaces and hardware systems that offer latency-crushing DSP acceleration. And get unmatched hands-on control of Pro Tools functions, plug-ins, pans, faders, and more with Avid control surfaces.