We’ve already published a detailed article about Pro Tools 2021.3 but in this free video we show the new features and where appropriate illustrate the differences between how things were in the previous version of Pro Tools compared to how they are in Pro Tools 20201.3.

Dark Theme Improvements

Changes were made to the various clip states and edit selection treatment so that they are easier to tell apart. It’s helpful to see a before and after. Here it is.

Virtual MIDI Keyboard

This is going to make so many people happy. It isn’t a replacement for a real keyboard, it isn’t intended to be but just being able to trigger midi sources on the go or even in the studio without having to move to a keyboard is such a worthwhile thing.

For a really detailed look at Dynamic Transport we have a premium tutorial which takes you through Dynamic Transport from first principles but if you just want to see the new bit, here it is in the free video.

MIDI Output Assignments

MIDI Output assignments are now able to be imported in Import Session Data and saved and recalled with Track Presets.

Apple Lossless Import

Increasingly important and while a 320kbps mp3 sounds fine for most purposes, there’s a big difference between lossy and lossless. Apple Lossless (ALAC) files can now be imported into Pro Tools.

Bounce Mix MOV Improvements

Bounce Mix to Mov was previously in Beta, this is no longer the case. More formats and audio only MOV. this includes Formats from Mono to 7.1 SDDS and Audio Only bounce to MOV. Bounce To Mov is no longer in Beta.

There are some other changes which either don’t have a visible element to them such as Parallel task optimisations and there are changes to Atmos workflows which are beyond the scope of this video, as it support for Pro Tools | Sync X.