Pro Tools 202170 Direct
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Installation Steps (Clean Install Recommended)
- Uninstall any older Pro Tools version via Avid Link or the Uninstaller tool.
- Deactivate your iLok license temporarily (optional but safe).
- Download
Pro_Tools_2021.7_Mac_89358.dmg (or Windows .zip) from Avid’s Download Center.
- Install, reboot, launch, and activate license.
- Drag five dialogue tracks into a "DIA" routing folder → The folder becomes a submix with its own fader and inserts.
- This reduced the need for 50 aux input tracks in film sessions.
- Pro tip for "202170" searchers: You cannot put a routing folder inside another routing folder (that came later), but you could put basic folders inside routing folders.
- M1 Mac Native Support (Beta) – Run Pro Tools natively on Apple Silicon (no Rosetta 2 required).
- Side Chain MIDI & Aux Inputs – Route MIDI and auxiliary signals as side chain triggers for dynamics/gate plugins.
- Improved Clip FX – Render Clip FX directly to the timeline as audio clips or new playlists.
- Workspace Browser – Faster search, preview, and import of audio/MIDI files.
- Memory Locations Enhancements – Lock memory locations to prevent accidental changes.
The 2021 era of Pro Tools was defined by the transition to Apple Silicon and the expansion of track counts for creative flexibility. Pro Tools 2021.7 acted as the "polish" for these transitions. pro tools 202170
- macOS 10.14.6 or later (64-bit only)
- Windows 10 (64-bit only)
- Avid-qualified hardware (including the iLok USB dongle)