The on-demand services are great for saving hard drive space, and they generally work with Pro Tools, but each service may have its own subtle interactions with Pro Tools.

Keeping files directly synced is a good way to keep the Pro Tools behavior consistent.

Direct Sync Vs On-Demand: Most of the companies mentioned below have solutions with direct sync options, as well as on-demand sync services where the files live on the cloud and sync on an as-needed basis.

Please see the Pro Tools 2020.5 Release Notes, or latest Pro Tools Reference Guide, for more details.

This updates waveform cache outside of the session folder and then copies it to the session folder upon session close.

Set the Local Waveform Cache Versions Most Recent to a value greater than zero.

Enable the “Keep Unused Folders on Session Close” to prevent Pro Tools from clearing empty session folders when closing the session.

Enable the “Prevent Others from Overwriting Open Session” preference to prompt other users that you are actively working on a session and block them from directly saving over it. This could result in others saving something different while you are working.

It is not advisable for two people to be working on a given session file at the same time.

Utilize the new features available in Pro Tools 2020.5.

Make sure that your employer is ok with the media leaving the facility and living on the cloud.

Many of the solutions can work in conjunction with other synchronization tools, such as Syncovery, to integrate with a facility’s existing storage infrastructure.

Slow internet connections may take time to sync changes, but it all eventually gets there.

There are no channel count limitations beyond your own local hardware and software options. You are in control of your monitoring solutions.Syncing excels where remote streaming solutions may have troubles.However, if storing and sharing in cloud environments is allowed by your organization, file-sync solutions are a great option when working from home. Businesses may have file storage and sharing restrictions which can affect editing workflows between individuals and groups.

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