I've got my new DAW and the latest versions of PT 10.36 and PT11.
 
I have a clean install of SONAR and all my samples and efx tweaked.
 
I've got a latest disc image.
 
I'm scared of what I don't know... So, does anyone have any tips, heads ups or cautions that I should know before I try to install these two and not mess with my primary SONAR install?
 
For example I guess you let 10.36 install in C:\Programs (x86) and you install 11 in C:\Programs but I think I'm going to be left guessing when I start installing the extras.
 
Thanks.
 
best regards,
mike

Do you already have an earlier version of PT10.3.5 or earlier installed?  If so, uninstall it first.  As for installing PT10.3.6 and PT11.01 (make sure you have this latest version), yes, let it install it into the directories that you specified.  The RTAS/AAX plugins will be installed into the C:\Program Files\Common Files\Digidesign\DAE and C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Digidesign\DAE folders by default and there is no need to change that.  PT's installers are pretty good about installing everything where it needs to go.  You can specify your own directory for project files and, as always, it's a good idea to have them on a separate physical drive.

Thanks.
 
 
I think tomorrow is the day to see what they did.
 
best regards,
mike

If v10.35 was previously installed, it'll be uninstalled (or you'll be prompted to uninstall) when you go to install v10.36.  
 
Right now, there aren't a lot of 64Bit AAX plugins, so know up-front that the migration to 64Bit ProTools is going to take some time.

I use so few plug ins that I am thinking I may be one of the few happy campers with PT11.
 
:-)
 

What did you guys do when you were asked about the:
 
Avid HD driver (x64) and the DIGI Driver (x64) for PT 10.36
 
or the
 
Avid HD driver (x64) and the Avid Ethernet Support for PT 11
 
???
 
I run my MOTU gear so I doubt I'd ever hook up to a HD card or a DIGI box.
 
I let them install, but I wondered if I should have just said "cancel".
 
 
???

I don't install them.
 

mike_mccue
I use so few plug ins that I am thinking I may be one of the few happy campers with PT11.

I'm very happy with PT11.  I use VEP as a subhost for my VSTs (32/64-bit), so the wait for AAX2 plugins isn't a deal breaker.

Thanks.

It looks like you edited your post after I posted, so I should mention that I did install the ethernet driver earlier on when I had my Artist/MC Transport (which I subsequently sold).  If you have one of the Avid/Euphonix ethernet units, or plan to add one, then definitely install the driver.  But, I have read in the past that, in some rare instances, some people have had trouble with their internet after installing the ethernet driver, so if you don't need to install it, then you probably shouldn't.

Thank you Dave,
 
I have disk image restored back to before the install and am installing now with your advice in mind.
 
Thanks very much.