Exhibit 16.01
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
| 125 High Street |
March 22, 2006 | Boston MA 02110 |
| Telephone (617) 530 5000 |
| Facsimile (617) 530 5001 |
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Avid Technology, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Avid Technology, Inc. dated March 16, 2006. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP