These instructions require you to use your Ithaca College credentials to access both the download links and the license server to install and run ProTools.
To install ProTools:
- There is an initial step for PCs ONLY (MAC USERS IGNORE THIS STEP):
- Go to www.asio4all.org.
- Scroll down and click ASIO4ALL 2.14 – English to begin the download.
- Open your downloads folder, double click the ASIO4ALL.exe installer, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Be sure to check Off-Line Settings when you get to the Choose Components portion of the installation process. This will allow you to configure ASIO4ALL when you’re not using your DAW.
- Download the version of ProTools for your platform, Mac or PC, and the License.server.config.prefs file from HERE
- Install ProTools
- Launch the iLok License Manager (Do not sign in)
- Go to Preferences and select My Connections
- Click on the plus sign and select “Add Server with Config File” then select the License.server.config.prefs file downloaded.
- Ignore the error message that the server is offline.
- Check Automatically connect to license server found on the network (LAN)
- Click OK.
To run ProTools and pull a license you will need to connect to IC’s VPN.
To be able to connect to the VPN, you will need to:
You will need to connect to the VPN and stay connected every time to run ProTools otherwise licensing will fail.