Enhanced Efficiency and Improved Workflows

Avid have just announced that a new update for Pro Tools is now available. The Pro Tools 2023.12 update introduces a range of features aimed at improving the efficiency and workflow of audio professionals. This update brings significant enhancements to immersive mixing workflows, marker and memory location functionalities, Pro Tools Sketch, video file handling, and I/O setup and routing.

1. Integrated Pro Tools Dolby Atmos® Renderer: The update includes an integrated Pro Tools Dolby Atmos® renderer, which greatly streamlines immersive mixing workflows. This feature offers a simplified setup, mixing, and monitoring process, making it easier than ever to create engaging immersive audio experiences.

2. Marker and Memory Location Enhancements: Pro Tools 2023.12 introduces more rulers for commenting, alongside improved sorting and filtering options for markers and memory locations. These enhancements allow for more organised and efficient session navigation, crucial for complex projects.

3. Pro Tools Sketch Improvements: This update enhances Pro Tools Sketch by improving the dragging of clips between the Sketch and Pro Tools timeline. Additionally, it offers better content browsing, among other improvements, facilitating a more intuitive and seamless creative process.

4. Same as Source Bounce of H.264 Video Files: The new update enables the 'Same as Source' bounce of H.264 video files. This means you can now bounce video files without the need to re-encode or alter the original timestamp, ensuring a smoother workflow and maintaining the integrity of your video content.

5. I/O Setup and Routing Color Coding: With the introduction of color coding in I/O setup and routing, it is now quicker to identify where any track is bussed or routed at a glance. This visual enhancement aids in managing complex routing schemes with greater ease.

6. Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements: As with any update, Pro Tools 2023.12 includes numerous bug fixes and performance improvements, ensuring a more stable and efficient experience for all users.

How to Access the Update: To begin utilising these new features, please visit your Avid Account and download the installer located on the “My Products” page. Alternatively, you can find the update on Avid Link under the “Products” tab.

The Pro Tools 2023.12 update represents Avid's commitment to enhancing the functionality and efficiency of its software. It's great to see these new features and improvements and reflects the ongoing needs and feedback of the professional audio community. With the audio world getting more involved in immersive and video, these new updates should really help stream-line work flows and help speed things up.

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