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Do you think Pro Tools Ultimate is worth it? What is your recommendation! The main thing that I needed a work around for was for the occasional times we have 5.1 builds that are rendered to implement in a session, I drop the 6 mono files from the render into a food group of 5 mono tracks designated for those builds which then will be dropped into a 5.1 track upon session assemblyģ.

Do you have any tips/tricks for working with the standard version of Pro Tools versus working with Pro Tools Ultimate? I opted for standard pro tools because the difference in cost vs aspects of PT Ultimate that would be regularly useful to my workflow didn’t quite add up for it to be worthwhile for me personally.Ģ. Why did you opt for the standard version of Pro Tools? Greg - Sound Effects Editor / Does Not Have Pro Tools Ultimateġ. You can easily weigh the options depending on what you need and decide on what’s best for you! I was able to get by without for some time but it gets to a certain point where is makes your life much easier. I think ultimate is worth it but not totally necessary. Clip FX is another useful feature that I use regularly, it’s a major time saver shortcut tool. There are things like larger track counts for larger stage sessions, ability to have 5.1 and up tracks for dealing with stems, ability to have multiple videos for doing conforms. I opted for PT ultimate for a number of reasons that make my sound editing life much easier. If you are editing and your work will be mixed in surround, basic left to right panning and other automation will be intact, so it is not essential to use Ultimate in editorial unless your mixer is expecting surround panning.īen - Sound Effects Editor / Has Pro Tools Ultimate If there is any possibility of delivering in 5.1 or greater formats, you will need Ultimate. The Standard version allows you to do all of the same automation as Ultimate, but without the capability of working in Surround formats.

Pro Tools Ultimate is essential for mixing to picture. Jacob - Re-Recording Mixer / Has Pro Tools Ultimate I wouldn’t dream about going back to standard PT. The features alone are worth the upgrade. Do you think Pro Tools Ultimate is worth it? Do you recommend new editors invest in it? Honestly, most of our shows are in 5.1 here at Boom Box, so having that ability to open/edit sessions in 5.1 and have my session be able to easily “talk” to the rig on the mix stage is paramount to our workflow.Ģ. Here’s what our Boom Box Post editors had to say! Jessey Drake - Sound Effects Editor / Has Pro Tools Ultimateġ. If you are in the market for a DAW, and trying to decide between the standard version of Pro Tools or going all out with Pro Tools Ultimate, you are probably wondering, “Is it worth-it?” Well, that is where we come in! Boom Box Post Team Survey Click here to check out all the differences between Pro Tools versions! Like any product/software, the most expensive top tier version also comes with a lot of additional features. Whether you are looking to invest in Pro Tools for the first time, or are a current user looking to upgrade, the price tag of Pro Tools Ultimate can come as a major shock. Starting at $79.99 for a monthly subscription with a 1 year contracted subscription, Pro Tools Ultimate is $50 more expensive every month than the standard version which costs $29.99 a month with a 1 year contracted subscription.Īlthough it plays a major role, price isn’t the only difference between the standard version of Pro Tools and Pro Tools Ultimate. Like most softwares/products nowadays, there are different versions users can choose from! Right now, the top of the line Pro Tools version is Pro Tools Ultimate. Although it is not cheap, it is an essential purchase in our field of work.

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We hope that this series can provide some assistance and insight before you make that next big purchase! Pro Tools Ultimate Whether you are a seasoned editor or just entering the world of audio post production, good reliable equipment is necessary for the job! Unfortunately, a lot of the equipment needed for audio post work comes at a big cost. I’d like to introduce you to our new blog series: “Is It Worth It?” In this series we will be surveying our Boom Box Post team on different audio tools and equipment in hopes to help you decide if the chosen products are worth it or not!

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