The most powerful digital audio workstation just got more powerful. Pro Tools redefines professional music and audio production for today’s workflows. From all-new audio and video engines and turbocharged 64-bit performance, to expanded metering and HD video workflows, Pro Tools enables you to take on the most demanding sessions and maximize your creativity—without holding anything back.

Features:

• Avid Audio Engine: Unleash your creativity with multiple times the processing power compared to prior versions.
• Low-latency input buffer: Monitor record inputs on native systems without sacrificing plug-in performance.
• Powerful 64-bit performance: Handle huge sessions with ease and gain more memory headroom to go even bigger.
• Offline bounce (oh yes!): Speed up your mix and stem deliveries with faster-than-real-time offline bounce.
• Avid Video Engine: Play and edit HD video right in the Pro Tools timeline—without transcoding.


Author's notes on compatibility:

macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility on Intel computers:
Pro Tools 2021.3 software, included plugins, Pro Tools | HDX and HD Native hardware, and Pro Tools | Carbon are all compatible with macOS Big Sur on Intel-based computers.
Please note:
• Our testing has shown certain configurations may result in a higher incidence of playback errors. This is particularly prevalent with legacy MacBook Pros.
• DADman software does not yet support macOS Big Sur. Therefore, we recommend that Pro Tools | MTRX and MTRX Studio owners wait to upgrade your macOS until DADman is fully supported on Big Sur.
• Before updating, check to see if your third-party plugins and other programs are officially supported on a new OS.

macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility on Apple silicon/M1 computers:
Pro Tools software & hardware, Avid control surfaces are not yet officially supported on Apple silicon (M1) computers, however we are working with Apple to resolve known issues to be compatible in the future.

Requirements:
macOS 10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.2.3
iLok USB Smart Key
Intel