You receive the current full version of Pro Tools with a 12-month Update & Support Plan. So if a new version of Pro Tools is released within 12 months of purchase, you'll get it free from Avid.
Enjoy the amazing power and professional features of Pro Tools - the global industry standard in digital recording! While the field of professional DAWs has narrowed in recent years, pro Tools remains one of the big players in the business. Especially when dealing with audio files, pro Tools continues to offer the fastest and most comprehensive editing capabilities. Improved bounce, midi, and freeze/commit features also make it increasingly interesting for users who value an intuitive and fluid workflow in the creative process.
Since Pro Tools version 2018, Pro Tools can also be opened via the iLok Cloud instead of the physical iLok dongle (requires a working internet connection). For multiple licenses, this makes it convenient to use multiple licenses at the same time via the cloud without needing a separate iLok for each device. For offline operation, however, you still need an iLok (available separately).
Cloud collaboration allows multiple users to work on a project simultaneously in real time. Avid operates its own servers for this purpose and provides each user with 1GB of free cloud storage right from the start. Only an internet connection is required.
As of version 2021.6, software, included Avid plugins, and Avid Control Surfaces are also compatible with macOS 11.4 (and higher) on M1 Macs via Rosetta 2.