Pro Tools Compared: Pro Tools 9 vs Pro Tools MP 9

Pro Tools 9 is the "full" version of Pro Tools and will work with any audio interface.  Pro Tools MP, however, doesn't have as many features, and requires an M-Audio interface to work.  However, Pro Tools MP is less expensive than Pro Tools 9.  If you already own Pro Tools, you can upgrade to to Pro Tools 9 from LE or upgrade to Pro Tools 9 from M-Powered.

How does Pro Tools 9 compare to Pro Tools MP9?  What features are in Pro Tools 9 that aren't in Pro Tools MP 9?  Check out the comparison below for details:

Pro Tools Software Comparison

Software Feature	Pro Tools SE	Pro Tools MP 9	Pro Tools 9
Max simultaneous tracks	16	48	96
Max audio record tracks	2	18	32
Max sample rates supported	48 kHz	96 kHz	192 kHz
Max virtual instrument tracks	8	32	64
ASIO / Core Audio / EUCON support	No	No	Yes
Support for 3rd-party plug-ins	No	Yes	Yes

Detailed Software Comparison

Pro Tools System Comparison	Pro Tools SE (included w/ select M-Audio interfaces)	Pro Tools MP	Pro Tools 9	Pro Tools 9 + CPTK 2
Audio Tracks	16	48	96	192
Aux Tracks	N/A	128	160	160
Busses	N/A	32	256	256
Instrument Tracks	8	32	64	128
Simultaneous Audio record tracks	2	18	32	32
Maximum resolution	24-bit/48 kHz	24-bit/96 kHz	24-bit/192 kHz	24-bit/192 kHz
Auto Delay Compensation		X	X	X
Support for 3rd party plug-ins		X	X	X
Core Audio / ASIO Support			X	X
EUCON Support			X	X
OMF/AAF/XMF Interop			X	X
Timecode Ruler			X	X
Surround Mixing				X
VCA Mixing				X
Destructive Record				X
Advanced Automation				X
Advanced Audio Editing				X
Advanced Video Editing				X