Subscription license

• Lower up-front cost to get up-and-running.
• Monthly licenses are pay-as-you-go, which is very convenient for freelancers and short projects. If you're done using the software, stop paying and let the subscription expire. When you need access to the software again, simply subscribe again.
• Access to the latest versions of software with the most recent feature upgrades, bug fixes, and compatibility.
• All subscriptions and renewals include support, automatically.
• Users who purchase Ultimate licenses get ExpertPlus Support (24x7 access and includes phone support).
• Much friendlier towards remote-editing workflows.
• (Media Composer and Sibelius) Unlocks Avid's new Cloud Licensing, allowing users to deactivate remotely (more info at Avid).
• (Media Composer | Ultimate) Activating MC also activates all Options automatically (Symphony, ScriptSync, etc.).
• Ability to choose between activating as a "Cloud License" or activating as "Use Offline" (see below).

• Unlike perpetuals, subscriptions do expire, requiring customers to be mindful of expiration dates and making renewals. However, the longer term they purchase, the less they are burdened with this.
• Higher potential cost over the long term.
• Some users are unfamiliar with the workflow of subscribing to (renting) software.

Pro Tools Studio comes with everything professional creators need to make music easily, including a massive collection of plugins and sounds, plus immersive mixing capabilities. This option is for creators and professionals new to Pro Tools. You'll receive a new 1-year subscription which includes all software updates during that period plus access to Avid support.

Avid Pro Tools Studio is designed for engineers, producers and other music professionals seeking advanced features and workflows, including increased track counts and immersive audio mixing capabilities. Pro Tools Studio software supports up to 512 audio tracks, 128 aux tracks and 512 instrument tracks. Other workflow enhancemnts include additional VCA and master tracks and video editing support.

Compatible with Avid’s Carbon hybrid audio interface and S6L control surface (as well as popular third-party interfaces), Pro Tools Studio offers up to 64 channels of native I/O for recording and mixing. When paired with the S6L, Pro Tools Studio offers full surround sound support, including traditional 5.1 and 7.1 systems, as well as immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos and Ambisonic.

In addition to the Complete Plug-in Bundle, featuring all of Avid’s most popular EQs, compressors, effects and virtual instruments, Pro Tools Studio also includes Avid’s HEAT software for adding analog warmth and color to your tracks. Pro Tools Studio also introduces a number of new features like Clip FX editing, support for AAF and OMF formats, and improved bouncing options to streamline your workflow.

Pro Tools Studio introduces a number of new features across all three software offerings, including new virtual instruments, industry-leading plug-ins and production tools to help you streamline your workflow.

Available with Pro Tools Artist, Pro Tools Studio and Pro Tools Flex, GrooveCell and SynthCell virtual instruments make it easy to quickly create beats and melodies. Tailor-made for beat makers and producers, GrooveCell is a versatile drum machine with a built-in sequencer that’s sure to get your rhythmic ideas flowing. SynthCell is an expansive virtual synthesizer that’s perfect for sculpting searing leads, lush pads and expansive soundscapes.

All three versions of Pro Tools also include Celemony Melodyne 5 Essential, the industry-leading pitch correction software. Featuring all of the basic functions for editing pitch and timing, Melodyne 5 Essential is the quickest and easiest way to edit your vocals.

In addition to the Standard Support Plan included with all annual subscriptions, you also get access to the Pro Tools Inner Circle, which includes a curated collection of free plug-ins, sound libraries, training resources and more from Avid and other popular software developers.

FEATURES:

• Included software: Pro Tools Studio
• Audio tracks: 512
• Aux tracks: 128
• Instrument tracks: 512
• MIDI tracks: 1024
• VCA tracks: 128
• Master tracks: 64
• Video tracks: 1
• Routing folders: 128
• Native I/O: 64
• Support: Standard
• Hardware supported: Native, Carbon, S6L
• Surround/Atmos/Ambiosonic mixing: Yes
• Clip FX: Clip FX editing
• Bounce mix multistep: Yes
• AAF/OMF import/export: Yes
• Included plug-ins: Complete Bundle
• Heat: Yes
• GrooveCell/SynthCell virtual instruments: Yes
• Inner Circle Rewards: Yes with annual subscription only