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Chapter 5: Installing Pro Tools on Mac 45
Launching Pro Tools LE
When launching Pro Tools LE the first time, you
are prompted to enter an authorization code to
validate your software. The code begins with the
letters “DIGI”.
To authorize Pro Tools LE software:
1 Make sure Eleven Rack is connected to your
computer.
2 Click the Pro Tools LE icon in the Dock (or
double-click the application icon in the
Pro Tools folder inside the Digidesign folder).
3 Enter the authorization code in the dialog
(making sure to type it exactly as printed, and
observing any spaces and capitalization), then
click Validate. (Your authorization code is lo-
cated on a sticker on the Pro Tools LE DVD wal-
let.)
4 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one of
the following:
• Create a new session from template.
• Create a new blank session.
• Open any other session on your system.
Additional Software on the
Pro Tools Installer Disc
The Pro Tools LE Installer disc provides addi-
tional software for your system, including
Eleven Rack-specific template sessions, a general
Pro Tools demo session, and audio drivers (for
playing other audio applications through
Eleven Rack).
Third-Party Applications and
Plug-ins
Your Pro Tools package also includes several free
applications and plug-ins from selected Digide-
sign Third Party developers. Once you've com-
pleted your Pro Tools installation, you can in-
stall these separately. Go to the Additional
Files/3rd Party Content folder on the
Pro Tools LE Installer disc.
Eleven Rack CoreAudio Driver
The Eleven Rack CoreAudio Driver is a multi-cli-
ent, multichannel sound driver that allows
CoreAudio compatible applications to record
and play back through Digidesign hardware.
The Eleven Rack CoreAudio Driver is installed
by default when you install Pro Tools.
Quick Start dialog
For more information on the Quick
Start dialog and session templates, see the
Pro Tools Reference Guide (Help >
Pro Tools Reference Guide).
Check your Pro Tools Installer disc for addi-
tional software and installers.
For information on configuring the
Eleven Rack CoreAudio Driver, see the
Core-
Audio Drivers Guide
.