Chapter 1: Welcome to Pro Tools 5
System Requirements and
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it has
tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of
Digidesign-qualified computers, operating
systems, hard drives, and third-party devices,
refer to the latest information on the Digidesign
website:
www.digidesign.com/compatibility
About www.digidesign.com
The Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) is
your best online source for information to help
you get the most out of your Pro Tools system.
The following are just a few of the services and
features available.
Product Registration Register your purchase
online.
Support and Downloads Contact Digidesign
Technical Support or Customer Service; down-
load software updates and the latest online
manuals; browse the Compatibility documents
for system requirements; search the online An-
swerbase; or join the worldwide Pro Tools com-
munity on the Digidesign User Conference.
Training and Education Study on your own using
courses available online or find out how you can
learn in a classroom setting at a certified
Pro Tools training center.
Products and Developers Learn about Digidesign
products; download demo software or learn
about our Development Partners and their plug-
ins, applications, and hardware.
News and Events Get the latest news from
Digidesign or sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
Pro Tools Accelerated Videos Watch the series of
free tutorial videos. Accelerated Videos are de-
signed to help you get up and running with
Pro Tools and its plug-ins.