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How to Install VST Plugins in Pro Tools

 

 

 

Install VST Plugins in Pro Tools

A commonly cited problem with Pro Tools, an audio creation and production software, is that it will not work with third-party developers. With thousands of Virtual Studio Technologies plug-ins (or VSTs) to choose from, many Pro Tools users want to expand their workstations by adding them. However, Pro Tools will not recognize VSTs as usable content. Thanks to FXpansion, there are ways to add VST plug-ins into Pro Tools.

Instructions

    Computers with Mac OS X

  1. Step 1

    Download the VST to RTAS Adapter pack. Remember to match the adapter with your version of Pro Tools.

  2. Step 2

    Click on the VST to RTAS Adapter disk image located on your computer. Drag and drop the folder to your Applications folder. Run VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration.

  3. Step 3

    The VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration will automatically scan your computer in the following three areas for VST plug-ins:
    /Library/Audio/Plugins/VST
    /Users/<user>/Library/Audio/Plugins/VST
    /Applications/VST to RTAS Adapter /VST
    If you have VST plug-ins installed in a different folder, then press the + button on the top left side of the screen to add it to the location screen.

  4. Step 4

    Click the "Detect and Wrap" button to convert the VST plug-ins into RTAS. Quit VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration and open Pro Tools. The newly converted RTAS will now appear under Inserts in the Pro Tools Mixer. Each converted plug-in will begin with a "VST" prefix.

    Computers with Microsoft XP and Vista

  5. Step 1

    Purchase the Fxpansion VST to RTAS Adapter pack. Remember to match the adapter with your version of Pro Tools. Once you have the appropriate version, run the VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration.

  6. Step 2

    The VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration will automatically scan your computer in the following two areas for VST plug-ins:
    C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugIns
    C:\Program Files\FXpansion\VST to RTAS Adapter\VstPlugIns
    If you have VST plug-ins installed in a different folder, press the + button on the top left side of the screen to add it to the location screen.

  7. Step 3

    Click the "Detect and Wrap" button to convert the VST plug-ins into RTAS. Quit VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration and open Pro Tools. The newly converted RTAS will appear under Inserts in the Pro Tools Mixer. Each converted plug-in will begin with a "VST" prefix.

Plug-in Compatibility, Information, and Downloads (From digidesign.com)

 



Where can I find out about plug-ins for my Pro Tools system?
For information on Pro Tools Plug-ins, go to the Products section of the website, and select Plug-ins: Digidesign.com/plug-ins

Depending on your system, choose from the list on the right to view available plug-ins:

  • ICON Plug-ins
  • VENUE Plug-ins
  • Pro Tools|HD Plug-ins
  • LE & M-Powered Plug-ins
  • All Plug-ins

For additional information, click on the following Quick Links on the right side of the page:

What plug-in formats are compatible with Pro Tools?
Pro Tools plug-ins are available in three formats:
  • TDM — for Pro Tools|HD systems and VENUE
  • Real-Time AudioSuite™ (RTAS®) — for Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE™, and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems
  • AudioSuite — for Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE™, and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems
Learn more about Pro Tools TDM, Real-Time AudioSuite (RTAS), and AudioSuite plug-ins:

Can I use VST plug-ins and VST instruments in Pro Tools?
The use of VST plug-ins and VST Instruments requires the optional purchase of the FXpansion VST to RTAS Adapter. The adapter enables VST effects plug-ins and VST Instruments to be used as RTAS plug-ins in Pro Tools sessions. Optimized for Pro Tools 7, version 2 is now available:

Please Note: Digidesign does not manufacture, test, or qualify any VST plug-ins, or the FXpansion VST to RTAS Adapter required to use VST plug-ins with Pro Tools. For sales and support of the FXpansion VST to RTAS Adapter and support for the use of the adapter with Digidesign products, please contact FXpansion directly at www.fxpansion.com

 


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