On September 9th 2016, at the International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Avid announced the release of Pro Tools 12.6. The new version of Pro Tools features a large array of new editing features. This version will mark the first time that, Pro Tool HD software can be purchased or subscribed to as a stand alone item, freeing Pro Tools buyers from past hardware requirements.
One of the biggest new features (Pro Tools HD only) is Clip Effects. This is a new plugin format that allows users to apply effects on a clip by clip basis. This is handled via a dedicated plugin that is based on the Avid Channel Strip and is accessed from the universe window. Also in Pro Tools 12.6, an indicator light now shows you when a track has more than one playlist, making them easier to manage.
Pro Tools 12.6 has many other features including track freeze, real time fade manipulation, and Improved dubbing (Pro Tools HD only). A new lower pricing model will now make going from the standard Pro Tools package to an HD upgrade. A Pro Tools Digilink I/O license can be purchased for $299, bring your own interface. Avid expect to make Pro Tools 12.6 available by late September 2016.
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