Avid has announced the availability of Pro Tools 12, the next generation of its industry-standard digital audio software.

This release features new flexible licensing options, offering customers the choice to subscribe for as little as $24.99 per month, or to buy it outright with an annual upgrade plan.

These new options make it easy for users to stay current with future software upgrades and innovations as they are released at no additional charge. Pro Tools 12 delivers on Avid’s commitment to deliver more choice to customers for accessing and deploying their tools, a key element of Avid Everywhere™.

With Pro Tools 12, customers will also get access to forthcoming Avid Cloud Collaboration, Avid Marketplace and Avid Artist Community innovations, designed to provide a more efficient, collaborative and profitable connection between artists, media professionals and their audiences.

Pro Tools is available as a software monthly subscription (one-month license subscription with updates and support), starting at $29.99 USD/month. An annual upgrade plan (12 months of updates and support) starts at $199 USD, and a software annual subscription (12-month license subscription with updates and support) starts at $299 USD. Perpetual licenses for Pro Tools software (includes 12 months of updates and support) start at $899 USD.

More information: Avid / Pro Tools