In this release Avid have once again worked on expanding the number of ARA 2 plugin support and have introduced several new content and effect partners. Pro Tools 2024.10 has updates that should excite music and post users. Additionally, the release delivers MDI playlists workflows, clip drag-and-drop into virtual instruments, Dolby Atmos enhancements, and more.
Expanded ARA 2 Support
Post and music users should be excited to learn that Steinberg’s SpectraLayers and WaveLab plugins are now ARA 2 supported. This adds to the already growing list of audio editing solutions from companies like Celemony, iZotope, Sound Radix, and Synchro Arts. SpectraLayers and WaveLab ARA 2 support enables users to leverage their tools significantly faster and easier in Pro Tools eliminating the need to roundtrip audio files between separate applications. For customers with active subscriptions or perpetual upgrade plans of Pro Tools Artist, Studio, or Ultimate will automatically receive Steinberg SpectraLayers Go and WaveLab Go as part of this release. Customers who already own full versions of SpectraLayers or WaveLab will automatically gain ARA 2 access in Pro Tools to the additional software features not included in the Go versions.
SpectraLayers Go
SpectraLayers Go is a spectral audio editor that features a powerful combination of manual, automatic, and AI-assisted editing tools and processes. SpectraLayers enables you to visualize audio in a hyper-detailed spectrogram and explore layer-based editing, and even extract vocal tracks from music using AI-assisted algorithms. You can use these tools for a range of audio workflows, including repair and restoration, music and post-production mixing and editing, creative sound design, and more.
WaveLab Go
WaveLab is a comprehensive mastering, editing, and sound design solution that is used across the industry. WaveLab Go provides you with host of WaveLab editing environment features directly within Pro Tools. Enjoy extensive real-time on-track visualization and analysis tools such as Spectrogram, Rainbow Display, Global Loudness Analysis, and Loudness Curve. From repairing corrupted audio using ReSynthesis and resolving frequency and peak issues to editing M/S audio and more, WaveLab Go has the tools to do the job incredibly accurately and intuitively.
Native Instruments Kontakt 8
By partnering with Native Instruments Avid can now offer the recently released Kontakt 8 Player with all tiers of Pro Tools along with an exclusive collection of curated instruments. Kontakt 8 is a major update to Native Instrument’s industry -leading virtual instrument platform that adds new capabilities like wavetable synthesis, integrated MIDI tools, and Leave- a new way to play and manipulate loops and samples.
Those Pro Tools customers with an active subscription and perpetual upgrade plans will also receive Native Instruments Hybrid Keys, and active Pro Tools Studio and Ultimate customers will additionally get Native Instruments Soul Sessions. These new tools and instruments will provide users with inspiring new ways to create music in Pro Tools, and Avid will also release new Kontakt instruments as part of the Pro Tools | Sonic Drop rewards programme.
MIDI Plugins from 510k and BLEASS
In this release customers will receive two more powerful MIDI plugins to generate and experiment with new musical ideas. SEQUND Lite by 510k is an intuitive sequencer that allows users to easily explore polyrhythms. Whenever creating exciting basslines or eccentric melodies filled with groove, SEQUND’s interface includes a range of patterns that can be recalled instantly via MIDI notes to allow pattern changes on the fly with seamless transitions and incredible timing.
Developed by Audio Developer BLEASS together with top music producer Canblaster, the BLEASS Arpeggiator MIDI effect plugin transcends traditional up-and-down patterns, offering polyrhythms and polyphony and a large collection of highly configurable arpeggios. Its intuitive interface encourages spontaneous experimentation, while XY pads, advanced LFOs, and a motion sequencer enable deep modulation.
The 510k SEQUND Lite and BLEASS Arpeggiator plugins are available to all Pro Tools customers with active subscriptions and perpetual upgrade plans.
Create Perfect Performances with MIDI Playlists
The new MIDI Playlist feature in Pro Tools 2024.10 enables users to easily record multiple MIDI takes and then effortlessly compare and edit them.
Easily Drag-and-Drop Clips into Virtual instruments
You can now drag-and-drop mono and stereo clips directly from the Pro Tools timeline, clip list, or workspace into a sampler or drum sequencer plugin to create unique instruments. Load clips directly into a range of AAX virtual instruments, including Pro Tools | GrooveCell and the new Leap framework in Native Instruments Kontakt 8 Player to open up new sonic possibilities for music creation and sound design.
We Suggest
Pro Tools releases are increasingly stable these days, however there can still be minor issues so it’s always recommended to do a system backup prior to updating and not performing the update mid-way through an important project. It’s also worth considering doing a co-install so you can easily roll back to your previous version.
There’s also an update to EuCon for all Avid S-Series Consoles, including Pro Tools Dock, S1, S3, S4 and S6. EuCon and EuControl 2024.10 includes tonnes of bug fixes, stability, speed, and workflow improvements.
