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Starting up a Pro Tools system

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Starting up a Pro Tools system

prior to launching the software. So, this will include any external hard drives that we'll be using, any MIDI devices we might want to use with pro tools, and our audio interface if we choose to use one. and our audio interface if we choose to use one. We'll need to get these devices plugged in and running prior to launching Pro Tools. Also, as mentioned previously, we'll need to authorize Pro Tools using the iLok license we registered. Now, this can be done using an iLok USB key. Current versions of Pro Tools are compatible with both the 2nd generation with both the 2nd generation and the 3rd generation iLok keys. In current versions of Pro Tools, authorization can also be done using iLok cloud. This can be completed during the start up sequence. So, if you're using an iLok key, plug it in to an available USB port on the computer prior to launch. And at this point, you can double click the application icon And at this point, you…

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