If you are running Pro Tools HDX or HD Native, using this interface is a no-brainer. The integration is seamless. You aren't fighting with drivers, latency issues, or routing software that looks like a spreadsheet from 1998.

: These features allowed users to "print" tracks or temporarily render them to save CPU power, a critical need for complex, plugin-heavy sessions.

That said, I’ll assume you want a that outperforms older HD setups — targeting something like “1250% better” in performance, stability, or track count. Below is a practical, actionable guide.

Fewer background processes than Pro Tools 2020+.