: To run this version, your license must have a Release Limit date of August 6, 2021, or later. User Consensus
: Resolved an issue where video clips with non-integer frame rates failed to align with timeline frame boundaries when sessions did not start at zero. pro tools 202170
: Restored the functionality of nudging forward/backward by the "next largest value" and fixed a recurring issue where the Plug-In folder incorrectly defaulted to "Read Only". : To run this version, your license must
: The Avid Video Engine (AVE) and HD Drivers must be installed separately after running the main installer on Windows. : The Avid Video Engine (AVE) and HD
Community discussions on platforms like the Avid Pro Audio Community (DUC) indicate that while some users still experienced UI sluggishness, many found it significantly more stable than the 2021.6 version it replaced. Experts at Production Expert categorized it as an essential update for those who frequently work with video within Pro Tools. Pro Tools 2021.7 Release Info - Knowledge Base
Because many users encountered UI lag and random crashes in version 2021.6, this update was accelerated to address these performance bottlenecks.