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Summary
Name	Pro Tools Session File
Version	10+
Other names
Identifiers	PUID: fmt/1727
Family
Classification	Text (Structured)
Disclosure
Description	File created every time a user sets up a session in Pro Tools, music creation software made by Avid, which allows the user to create, record and mix music. Every time a session is started, a ptx file is created, containing all plug ins, audio and midi tracks and mixer settings. They do not contain actual audio, but have audio files linked to them.
Orientation
Byte order
Related file formats	None.
Technical Environment
Released
Supported until
Format Risk
Developed by	Avid
Supported by	Avid
Source	National Library of New Zealand / National Library of New Zealand
Source date	07 Jul 2022
Source description	04/2024 (v.118)- Version number changed from 10 onwards to 10+ and signature name updated to include version number 10+. Submitted by Preservica.
Last updated	08 Jan 2024
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