Pro Tools 2024.6 Update: Explore New Features and Enhancements in the Latest Release

The release of Pro Tools 2024.6 is a significant stride forward for both music and audio post-production professionals, presenting an array of new capabilities designed to streamline workflows and enhance creative processes. This update underscores Pro Tools' enduring commitment to innovation, offering users seamless Audio Random Access (ARA) 2 support for leading-edge plugins from iZotope, Synchro Arts, and Sound Radix, along with the integration of two new MIDI effect plugins from Mixed In Key.

With the advent of session export capability for Media Composer, Dolby Atmos® refinements, MIDI note visualization improvements, and advanced searching and importing of Session Data, Pro Tools continues to redefine the limits of audio production software. The addition of Memory Locations enhancements also signifies a leap in functionality that will be welcomed by seasoned and novice users alike.

ARA 2 Plugin Support and Integration

In Pro Tools 2024.6, ARA 2 support extends to six preeminent plugins, simplifying the workflow within Pro Tools sans the need for audio roundtripping. Noteworthy among these are the iZotope RX 11 Spectral Editor and Synchro Arts RePitch Elements, which are automatically available to all Pro Tools customers with an active subscription or perpetual upgrade plan. This integration represents a monumental step in accelerating the editing process, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of audio fidelity.

New Included MIDI Plugins

Enhancing the creative toolkit for Pro Tools users, Mixed In Key's Captain Chords Lite and Human Lite MIDI plugins are now included. Captain Chords Lite serves as an invaluable songwriting aid, offering a myriad of chord progressions and rhythms to ignite inspiration. Human Lite brings the nuance of a live musician's feel to quantized MIDI performances, further broadening the musical possibilities within Pro Tools.

Import Session Data Enhancements

The update also brings substantial improvements to the Import Session Data function, essential for data interchange between sessions. Now, users can filter out inactive tracks and gain a deeper insight into the sessions through enriched information on track states. This fine-tuning of session management tools ensures a more intuitive and expedient workflow, accommodating the growing complexity of contemporary production needs.

Intelligent Show and Hides

Pro Tools now features intelligent visibility options, allowing users to focus only on tracks with content or automation. This capability enables a more streamlined view of sessions, especially those developed from templates, by highlighting active elements that contribute to the mix.

Dolby Atmos Improvements

The internal Dolby Atmos renderer in Pro Tools receives significant enhancements, introducing new formats for monitoring and custom live re-renders. These updates afford users greater flexibility in their listening environments and pave the way for more precise spatial audio mixes.

Memory Location Improvements

Continual refinements to memory locations and marker functionality result in a more agile navigation and editing experience. Pro Tools now allows for multi-select memory locations, batch delete, and even batch rename, providing a more potent approach to session management.

Media Composer Session Export

Pro Tools 2024.6 enables the export of Media Composer-compatible sessions (.ptxm files), marking another milestone in the evolution of audio-visual collaborative workflows. This feature allows for a seamless transition between the two applications, bolstering the interoperability and synergy between sound and picture.

MIDI Notes Visualization

The MIDI Editor in Pro Tools now offers pitch labels on MIDI notes and the keyboard, simplifying the task of identifying and working with musical notes. This update is particularly beneficial for those who may not be well-versed in music theory.

Enhanced Copy/Paste Between Pro Tools and Sibelius

Building upon the seamless MIDI interchange capabilities introduced in Pro Tools 2024.3, users can now copy and paste key signatures, time signatures, and tempos between Pro Tools and Sibelius. This enhancement streamlines the creative process for composers by enabling a more comprehensive and efficient exchange of musical data.

Sketch Drag and Drop Improvements

Drag-and-drop functionality between the Sketch Window and the Edit Window has been optimized to support a more fluid creative workflow. With the inclusion of Pro Tools | PlayCell parity, ideas can be easily translated from Sketch to the Edit Window, with Pro Tools automatically adding the AAX plugin and corresponding preset.

This latest Pro Toolsupdate is a testament to the ongoing dedication to deliver timely value to users, responding to the evolving landscape of audio production. For those eager to explore the newest and most advanced design software technology, NOVEDGE is the destination of choice. To delve deeper into these features or for guidance on incorporating them into your workflow, contact the knowledgeable NOVEDGE sales team for expert advice and support.