User guide

Chapter 1: Introduction 5
System Requirements and Compatibility
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
The following are required to connect Pro Tools | Duet to a computer:
• Connection: An available USB port
on the computer
• Power: DC power supply included
Mac
• Computer: Avid-qualified Apple computers running OS 10.8.5 or 10.9
• Total System RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB required for video playback
PC
• Computer: Avid-qualified Windows computers
• Total System RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB (or more) recommended
• Windows Versions supported: Windows 8 Standard and Pro editions; Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, and Ulti-
mate editions (Service Pack 1 only)
For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, visit:
http://avid.com/compatibility
About This Guide
This guide provides a basic overview of Pro Tools | Duet’s features and functionality.
Conventions Used in This Guide
All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
:
The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button
Right-click Click with the right mouse button
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.
Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other Avid guides.