Re: Preservation Practices: How do you handle Pro Tools files?

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Hello,

We have recently been working with a collection that contains .PTS / .PTX files from Pro Tools (Avid). We are considering various approaches to preserving them but would be grateful for input on practices/workflows from anyone else who already has experience working with these formats.

Many thanks,

Kari May
Digital Archivist & Preservation Librarian
University of Pittsburgh Library System
7500 Thomas Blvd, Room 205
Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
412.648.5676
karimay_at_pitt.edu<mailto:karimay_at_pitt.edu>

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