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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 (See
limitations)
Computers
with Mac OS X
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Download
the VST to RTAS Adapter pack. Remember to match
the adapter with your version of Pro Tools.
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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.
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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.
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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, Vista, 7
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Run
the VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration.
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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.
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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
What plug-in formats are
compatible with Pro Tools?
Pro Tools plug-ins are available in three formats:
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TDM — for Pro Tools|HD
systems and VENUE
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Real-Time AudioSuite™
(RTAS®) — for Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE™,
and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems
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AudioSuite — for Pro
Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE™, and Pro Tools
M-Powered™ systems
Limitations
Can I use
PC VST plug-ins on a Mac, or vice versa?
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