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The whole studio room is definitely set up now. I can record, mix, and edit:
Further Updates (Feb 2025) to keep it current, let’s see how it compares:

  • Install Pro Tools 11.3.1 and all associated drivers, plugins, etc. into Windows 10.  checkmark
  • Install Pro Tools 2024.10.2 and all associated drivers, plugins, etc. into Windows 11 24H2.  checkmark2
  • Install 16-channel audio interface drivers and settings panel.  checkmark
  • Install 16-channel audio interface drivers and settings panel.  checkmark2
  • Install ASIO4ALL audio drivers into Windows 10.  checkmark
  • Install ASIO4ALL audio drivers into Windows 11.  checkmark2
  • Connect Audio interface to computer and speakers.  checkmark
  • Connect Audio interface to computer and speakers.  checkmark2
  • Connect second display monitor to laptop and extend desktop onto it.  checkmark
  • Connect 2 equal large display monitors for desktop large screen and extend desktop across both.  checkmark2
  • Open older Pro Tools session and test system.  checkmark
  • No longer necessary as all older 64-bit PT sessions will open with newest versions of PT.  checkmark2
  • Set up Templates and Workspace in PT.  checkmark
  • Set up Templates and Workspace in PT, and configure New Session Drive for PT Sessions only.  checkmark2
  • Test 8-channel audio snake on each channel using digital drum machine.  checkmark
  • N/A. Newer MIDI drum set works through audio interface.  checkmark2
  • Connect 25-key MIDI controller to USB hub and test connectivity and function.  checkmark
  • Connect 25-key MIDI controller to USB hub and test connectivity and function.  checkmark2
  • Connect 61-key MIDI keyboard to audio interface, test connectivity and function.  checkmark
  • Connect 61-key MIDI keyboard to audio interface, test connectivity and function.  checkmark2
  • Daisy chain connect second 16-channel audio interface so there are 16 discreet microphone inputs, test connectivity and function.  checkmark2
  • ADD Headphone Amplifier for up to 8 discreet headphone mixes, test connectivity and function.  checkmark2

I feel better now.
Much Better Now.

Everything runs smoothly after a few benign hiccups.
Everything seems to run smoother and Pro Tools has better features than ever.
Almost time to do some real recording.
It’s past time.
Gonna set up the acoustic drum set tomorrow.
The acoustic drum set is put away in the attic for now. I have an electronic drum set and use Steven Slate Drums as a plugin in Pro Tools to give me organic drum sounds.

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