Pro Tools
The DAW behind the final mix.
The industry standard for recording, editing, mixing and post.
From first take tofinal master.
Record, edit, comp, mix and deliver in one seamless workflow with Pro Tools, the platform professionals trust at every stage of production.
Overview
Editions
Choose your edition
One Pro Tools engine, three tiers. Buy once or subscribe, your choice.
Buy once and own this version of Pro Tools outright. Includes a year of updates, support and Inner Circle plugins; renew Updates + Support each year to keep getting new releases.
Artist
Start creating
For songwriters and new producers making music at home, with the essential tools.
- 32 audio tracks
- 64 MIDI tracks
- 110+ instruments & effects
- Inner Circle plugins & sounds (annual plans)
Studio
The pro standard
For producers and engineers who want the full creative toolkit for music and audio.
- 512 audio tracks
- 1,024 MIDI tracks
- 130+ instruments & effects
- Inner Circle plugins & sounds (annual plans)
- Immersive Dolby Atmos mixing
- 1 video track
Ultimate
Most completeThe complete system
For professional studios and post houses that need the full toolset, the highest track counts and full audio post.
- 2,048 audio tracks
- 1,024 MIDI tracks
- 130+ instruments & effects
- Inner Circle plugins & sounds (annual plans)
- Immersive Dolby Atmos mixing
- 64 video tracks & editing
- Full audio post workflows
Compare
Every edition, feature by feature
See exactly what each Pro Tools edition includes.
ArtistStart creating
StudioThe pro standard
UltimateThe complete system- Inner Circle rewards and Sonic Drop content are included with annual subscriptions, and with an active Updates + Support plan on perpetual licences.
- Some bundled third-party plugins are included only with an active subscription or perpetual Upgrade plan.
- Pro Tools Studio reaches 130 aux outputs via Dolby Audio Bridge with the optional external Dolby Atmos Renderer connected.
- Ambisonics: Pro Tools Studio supports up to third order, Ultimate up to seventh order.
- Specifications are sourced from Avid's official Pro Tools comparison and may change. Confirm current terms at avid.com before purchase.
Features
Everything in Pro Tools
Beats
Build the beat
Program drums and grooves with the bundled virtual instruments, then grow the idea into a full arrangement on the timeline.
Compatibility
Runs where you create
Pro Tools runs on current macOS and Windows, hosts AAX plug-ins, and works with Avid and third-party audio hardware. Requirements are for Pro Tools 2026.4 and may change; check Avid for the latest.
Operating systems
- macOS Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15 or Tahoe 26
- Windows 11 (24H2 or 25H2), 64-bit
- Apple Silicon (M1 to M5) or Intel Core
Plug-in formats
- AAX Native and AAX AudioSuite
- AAX DSP with Pro Tools | HDX or Carbon
- AAX format only (not VST or AU)
Hardware & control
- Core Audio and ASIO interfaces
- Avid MBOX Studio, Carbon, HDX and MTRX
- Avid S1, S4, S6, Dock and Control app
- HUI-compatible surfaces
System & licensing
- 16 GB RAM (more for large sessions)
- 15 GB free space, dedicated audio drive
- iLok account (iLok Cloud or USB)
- Internet connection for install and activation