Avid announce new 6.0.1 update for Media Composer

Coming just over a week after Apple brought out an update for FCP X, Avid have also now announced the latest version of their NLE. Any 'dot' release is always an essential download if you want to keep up with the latest improvements and fixes, and Media Composer 6.0.1 is no exception.

This is a big update for Avid - because it requires you to uninstall the previous version completely, there's bound to be a good amount of updates included. It's also free for any customers who already own v6.0 on PC or Mac, as are other new Avid updates Symphony 6.0.1 (for Mac and PC) and NewsCutter 10.0.1 (for PC). The new Avid Media Composer v6.0.1 maintenance update is available now on the Avid Download Center.

What the users are asking...

If you haven't already upgraded, it's worth reading a few of the FAQs the Avid forum has thrown up before you install. Here, Avid moderator Larry Rubin explains all...

• wookie25: "So if I'm installing this on a system without a dongle do i have to deactivate the mc6 install first?"

Larry Rubin: "Yes. If you're going to do a full install, deactivate your software license, uninstall 6.0, install 6.0.1, reactivate software license. If not, run the 6.0.1 installer and it will detect if 6.0 is still present and there will be prompts to guide you through the process, which will include uninstalling 6.0."

• George Angeludis: "Isn't the PC patch a full installer also?"

Larry Rubin: "Yes, it is. Avid recommends that you uninstall 6.0 first, but even if you don't, the installer for 6.0.1 will detect if 6.0 is present and will uninstall it, in which case the system will prompt you."

• Tony Randel: "Is this version qualified for [OS X] 10.7.3 or still .2?"

Larry Rubin: "Page 12 of the readme indicates 10.7.1 or 10.7.2. No mention of 10.7.3."

For more information on system requirements and installation, visit the Avid Download Center, where you can download the Media Composer 6.0.1 update.

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