Jon Connolly is the most sought-after Pro Tools instructor in the world.
Having been with Avid since the company first started out as DigiDesign in the early ‘90s, he quickly became their Product Specialist in Los Angeles, offering Pro Tools installations, training, and support to major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, Capitol, The Village, Record One, Westlake, and more.
Today, Jon is a Pro Tools Master Instructor for Avid, travelling the world and training Pro Tools users of all levels. He also teaches at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
In this segment, Jon teaches you how to install Pro Tools software.
The first step is to head to Avid’s website and decide which version of Pro Tools is right for you. The software is both Mac and PC compatible, and first-time users have the option of downloading the free version of Pro Tools, called “First.” There are also both Standard and Ultimate versions of the software. Detailed information about each can be found here.
You should also consider Pro Tools’ compatibility for your current operating system. This chart by Avid stays up-to-date with the latest Pro Tools software release information, and on which Mac/Windows operating systems its functional.
After you’ve purchased Pro Tools software from either Avid or a chosen reseller, the next step is to create your Avid Master Account. By following the instructions on the physical card or in your email after purchase, AVID directs you exactly where to go on the website to create your free Master Account.
Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to access and download your purchased Pro Tools software from the “My Products” section of your Master Account. Navigate to the “My Products and Subscriptions” page and find your purchased software. At this point, you’ll want to click the small blue “Show” button next to “Product Details and Download Links.” Here you’ll find the downloadable installers for your Pro Tools software.
Be sure to also download installers for AVID’s First AIR Instruments and Effects bundles and XPand!2. They’ll be located beneath the Pro Tools installers, as both Windows and Mac options. You may also want to grab the Avid Loopmasters Sample Pack, located just beneath the Pro Tools installers. It includes one-shots and loops for a variety of different instruments.
Finally, you’ll have access to an Avid version of an awesome software synth called Falcon, for which you will also find the download in the “Product Details” section.
When you’ve finally downloaded installers for each component of the Pro Tools installation, simply open them up and follow the instructions indicated!
