Audio post-production workflows often involve adapting sound sessions to changes in picture edits—a complex process known as reconforming. To help streamline this task for professionals working in Pro Tools on macOS, Free Range Audio has launched PT EDL, a dedicated reconforming application designed to make the process faster, clearer, and more visual.
Reconforming traditionally requires comparing old and new video edit decision lists (EDLs) and manually adjusting audio sessions—an effort that can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially on complex projects. By offering purpose-built tools for both manual and automated reconform tasks, PT EDL aims to give engineers greater control and confidence when integrating updated picture cuts into their workflows.
What PT EDL Does and Why It Matters
PT EDL focused specifically on reconforming Pro Tools sessions to match updated edit lists from video projects. It emphasizes visual clarity and interactive workflows, allowing users to see how changes will be applied as they work rather than treating the reconform process as a black-box operation. This approach helps editors and mixers validate results quickly and stay in control of their session changes.
Rather than trying to pack every possible feature into one app, Free Range Audio’s Pete Gates designed PT EDL to concentrate on core reconform tasks executed well: fast analysis, precise timecode adjustments, and workflow transparency. This can be especially valuable when deadlines are tight and audio teams must respond rapidly to picture revisions.
Key Features for Audio Professionals
- Interactive Manual Recuts: PT EDL supports detailed hand reconforming, letting users implement precise edits based on new EDL data.
- Auto Reconform Support: For scenarios with many changes, automated reconform features help shift multitrack content to match updated video cuts efficiently.
- Industry Standard EDL Handling: The tool works with typical EDL formats used in film and television post-production and supports both video and audio EDL files.
- Multichannel Support and Metadata: PT EDL can analyze complex EDLs that include multitrack audio and associated metadata, enhancing versatility for larger projects.
- Verification Tools: Conflict detection and gap analysis help users spot potential issues before committing changes to the primary Pro Tools session.
These capabilities aim to shave hours off what might otherwise be a painstaking post-production task, giving editors more time to focus on creative decisions rather than manual adjustments.
Integration With Pro Tools Workflows
PT EDL integrates directly with Pro Tools using the Pro Tools Scripting Language (PTSL) when available, while also supporting older versions via AppleScript, making it adaptable across a range of studio environments.
This focus on compatibility means that post-production houses, freelance mixers, and assistants can integrate PT EDL into existing workflows without major restructuring, which is critical when working on tight production schedules.
Pricing and Availability
PT EDL is now available from Free Range Audio for $200 USD and runs on macOS, making it an accessible option for audio professionals seeking a dedicated reconforming solution without the higher cost or complexity of broader conforming suites.
Why Reconforming Tools Still Matter in 2026
Despite advances in collaborative editing and media interchange formats, changes to picture edits can arrive late in production or even after sound work begins—a challenge in modern post workflows. Reconforming tools like PT EDL help reconcile those changes efficiently by comparing old and new edit decision lists and enabling precise session updates without starting from scratch.
As project timelines tighten and cross-platform workflows become more common, having reliable tools that reduce manual labor and provide clear, trackable results is increasingly valuable for post-production teams. PT EDL’s visual approach and focused feature set address this need for clarity and speed in reconforming work on Mac systems.
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