So anyone who is an audio engineer using ProTools knows that DigiDesign is usually the last company to update their software for a new Operating System. Being an experienced ProTools LE for Windows user I am always hesitant to upgrade my system.

DigiDesign’s lack of prompt support for Windows Vista drivers has kept me on XP Pro, which keeps me happy due to the fact Windows Vista pretty much sucks up all the resources needed for ProTools. But the fact that Apple’s new snow leopard is going to have compatibility issues with ProTools is of grave concern to me.

As much as I am Pro Windows, I do respect the MAC Operating system. It has two particular uses that I find it superior, Audio and Video Engineering. Anyone who is serious about recording audio in a professional setting has a MAC (Except me). They have it for ease of use; reliability while recording; as well as other “idiot proof” features. As for me, I know what it takes for any program to run correctly. My PC that I use to record is a dedicated ProTools PC, stripped down of anything and everything requiring resources, so that ProTools can work at its fullest potential.

According to PCworld.com Snow Leopard will cause the same ProTools compatibility problems for PC with the MAC OS. With the way snow leopard is being pushed on the MAC community, there could be potentially many failures on MAC based home recording studios that upgrade without looking into the consequences. I know you’re probably calling them dumbasses while you read this. But why does DigiDesign lag so much? Why doesn’t Stevie Jobs tackle into consideration how large the percentage of Audio and Video Engineers use his product and help the transition?

What are your thoughts on the DigiDesign Latency Problem that all of us Audio and Video Engineers have???

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It has been reported by Kawnar that Snow Leopard will also effect your files on Logic Pro, Im currently trying to talk more in depth with him about the topic to see if we can come to a temporary fix for the studios out there