Hey. Actually, oddly enough, no. although the boxed version of pro tools 9 and the electronic delivery option are the same price, the Ilok is included with the boxed version, but you have to buy it seperetly if you go for the electronic delivery version.
Cameron. -----Original Message----- From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Reeves Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 8:07 AM To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Final Questions of Pro Tools before I Purchase Doesn't the iLock come with all versions of Pro Tools? I just got a copy of 8, and it was in the box. On Feb 1, 2011, at 11:51 PM, Cameron wrote: > Hi. The project mix under OS X with pro tools nine has had good reviews > thus far. > > What country are you located in? > > In the states, the project mix sells new for $1249. > > The pace Ilok is approx fifty dollars. > > If you're only going to be using pro tools on mac, then I'd suggest trying > to find a second hand Digi 003. That would be another very good option. > > Cameron. > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Elexis Gillette > Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 12:18 AM > To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Final Questions of Pro Tools before I Purchase > > Hello, > > How much is the Ilok in addition to Pro Tools 9.0? > > Secondly, I'm using MAC only, there will be no windows/sonar use. > > Third, I have read about the audio project mix previously. Would this be a > suitable interace to perate with pro tools? I would rather spend the money > to invest in something stable and surable. I believe that the project mix > is a little over a grand. > > Lex > On Feb 1, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Cameron wrote: > >> Hi. >> >> Yeah, avid pro tools 9 is what you want. You'll need an Ilok too. >> >> You won't find an interface and control surface combo new for 500 bucks, >> probably not even second hand. >> >> Regarding the interface, How many tracks do you need to record at once? >> >> What you could do would be buy a cheapo surface like the bcf2000 and then >> buy a small firewire interface, focusrite, Mackie, motu, older presonus, >> etc. Just make sure the interface you buy is AU compliant. >> >> Or, buy a more robust interface and save up some cash. Then, buy a second >> hand Mackie control universal or universal pro. >> >> Or, you could try to find a second hand tascam fw1884 or m audio project >> mix. Both of those units are a combination audio interface, midi > interface, >> and control surface with motorized faders. There is also the Digi 003 of >> course. It's a well built unit with decent mic preamps etc. however, > with >> all of the three interfaces I just listed, keep in mind that if you are >> running windos xp/vista under bootcamp on your mac, like if you use sonar >> for some things you can't accomplish yet in pro tools, then you may have >> issues with crappy drivers. If you are bootcamping with windows seven, > this >> is less of an issue. >> >> So, if we are talking pro tools on mac only, that is one thing. If we are >> talking about a cross platform interface for multiple DAW applications, > then >> that alters your choices a bit. >> >> Lastly, I would advise you to go with a firewire interface and not a USB >> interface. >> >> Good luck, >> >> Cameron. >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf >> Of Elexis Gillette >> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:51 AM >> To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Final Questions of Pro Tools before I Purchase >> >> Hi, >> >> To ensure that I purchase the accessible version of Pro Tools for my MAC, > I >> want to know is it called "Avid pro Tools 9.0"? I'm sure I have seen the >> correct version, it is $599.00. I'm not interested in getting the HD >> version. >> >> Also, I need advice on an interface. I'm wanting something where I can >> possibly have some control surface functionality. Specifically, something >> no more than $500 if possible? I'm hoping I can acquire something useful > in >> that price range. >> >> Thank you for your help in this matter, and I apologize if I have repeated >> prior questions from other users on this list regarding this matter. I > just >> want to make sure I'm securing the necessary items for recording. >> >> Lex= >> >
