Need to upgrade Pro Tools LE 6.8.1 to a higher version. How do I do this?

You can search Google and find Crack Codes, although
let me tell you threw experience, You will have problems, conflicts, and system crashes.... it's Not worth it, I started buying inexpensive interfaces that come with a verified version of protools
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I had this problem as well... If this is a 2011 macbook pro you have os 10.6.7 which is not supported by avid at this time. We actually need to down grade to 10.6.6. You installation cd with your macbook pro is 10.6.6, so you'll need to install that, then go to the avid website and download pro tool le 8.0.5. Everything should work fine just don't upgrade to 10.6.7 until it has been approved by avid. If you need detailed steps look at the avid forum for pro tools. Step to uninstalling and installing the os can be found on youtube.com... Do not have your mbox plugged in when you install pro tools. I hope this helps!!!

Do I need to upgrade my Mackie or Logic Control?
A. Perhaps, but perhaps not. Really, it all boils down to what you are doing or plan to do with your Mackie Control or Logic Control. First, determine the Firmware Version of each of your units (main units AND extenders) - simply watch the display when you power up.

If you have a version 1.x Mackie or Logic Control (including extenders), there is a free MIDI download which will allow you to control all of the Mackie Control supporting DAWs AND Emagic Logic Audio.

If you have a version 1.x Mackie or Logic Control (including extenders) and wish to control Pro Tools via Mackie Control Universal's built-in HUI mode - you'll need to obtain a Mackie Control Universal Upgrade Kit.

If you have a version 2.0 Mackie Control or extender, we have a free MIDI download which will allow you to control all of the Mackie Control supporting DAWs, Emagic Logic Audio and Pro Tools.
If you have version 2.1.1 - you're already up to date.

Free for all existing Mackie Control, Logic Control, and MC or LC Extender owners, this download will update your control surface to have both Mackie Control and Emagic Logic Audio functionality. HUI support for Pro Tools is not included in this download. Instructions for updating your unit(s) are included as a Read Me file in the downloadable zip archive. 1. If you own a Mackie Control or XT with firmware version 1.x and you want to add Logic Control Functionality, download this free MIDI upgrade.
Mackie Control v1.2 (ZIP 13KB)




This upgrade is for those Mackie Control, Logic Control, and MC or LC Extender owners who want to update their control surface to the full three-mode Mackie Control Universal - getting HUI mode for Pro Tools along with the Mackie Control and Logic Control modes. 1. If you own a Mackie Control with firmware version 2.x and you want get all three modes: Logic Control Functionality, Mackie Control Functionality, and HUI Mode for controlling Pro Tools, download this free MIDI upgrade. Instructions for updating your unit(s) are included as a PDF file in the downloadable zip archive.
Mackie Control Universal v2.1.2 (ZIP 21 KB)
Note: the 2.1.2 firmware upgrade is new as of August 20, 2004.

• Fixes Bug in Logic Control mode that caused lock-out of control surface on termination of software application

How do I upgrade my Mackie Control, Logic Control or Extender?
A. First, make sure that you DO need to upgrade (refer to the previous FAQ). Once you've determined that you need to upgrade your unit, you'll need to reserve an upgrade kit. Reserve your kit here.

Because there is limited supply of the upgrade kits, we are taking reservations. Once your upgrade kit becomes available, we will send you an email with instructions on how to obtain your kit. You will have 72 hours to respond before we release your kit to the next person in line.

The Mackie Control Universal Upgrade Kit includes a new processor chip, a Pro Tools Lexan overlay and installation instructions. You can either perform the upgrade yourself, or have a professional from the Mackie Service department perform the upgrade for you. You can also choose to have a third-party service technician perform the upgrade for you at your own risk.
Reserve your kit here.

You haven't stated your problem, aside from the error code. Please include the hardware setup, computer and Pro Tools version and plugins you are using. Also include your experience with the setup; was it working at some point? etc.

I run PC and Mac versions of this system, and I have had to go as far as to enter the computer CMOS setup to sort out problems. Pro Tools issues can be caused by many aspects of your hardware and software setup.

I know it can be tedious and time consuming, but have you tried to access the Avid (Digidesign) site's Q & A locations? You may have to do this if the solution to your problem is not immediately apparent.

Most of all, if you are not running properly registered software, with a user account on Avid, you are asking for problems here. Cracked versions of the program and plugins can cause unresolve-able problems.

Try these Pro Tools related sites to see if they offer some help.

http://duc.digidesign.com/showthread.php?t=165488 RE: error code 1115

http://duc.digidesign.com/showthread.php?t=189857

http://www.sweetwater.com/forums/showthread.php?10723-Pro-Tools-headache..help-please

http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=288891

http://www.osd-uk.com/protoolsformedia/index.php/problem/tl-space-crashing-my-pro-tools-8-rig/

By any chance had you recently upgraded your ITunes to ITunes version 9 or higher? Tune Tools used to work fine for my Ipod Classic 80 gig, but as soon as I upgraded my ITunes to version 9, the Tune Tools 2 stopped working, and I got that exact same java.lang.exception error.

If you have updated to ITunes 9, there isn't anything you can do about it.

Telephone the company. As a registered customer, they should give you a code, or give you a discount on the newest version of their software.

yeah i have an intel imac and had the same problem. I upgraded to pt le 7.4 and now pro tools recognizes the 002 rack and it works fine, but still the core audio manager does not recognize the hardware. It says in "use" when I first turn on the 002 rack, then it says not connected after about 20 seconds. I don't think this really matters though because I have beeen able to do everything fine without having the core audio managr recognizing the 002 rack. I hope that helps

The Software Manufacturer had a downloadable solution thing-a-ma-jig that addressed the need for an upgrade to a higher version. In closing, thank you for sincere concern and expertise. AJ

If this was already solved, well, this will help someone else. My guess is your new G5 came with 10.4 or 10.5 and you possibly tried to install LE 6.7 or earlier. This will not work on these OSs. If you have 6.7 you can upgrade to LE 6.9.1 for free and this will solve you problem. If you have LE 6.4 you are screwed and will have fork over $75 to Digidesign to upgrade to 6.9.1...or upgrade to 7.4, which is actually kind of worth it.