— A DAW, such as Logic Pro X or Pro Tools 12 (in many cases you’ll be able to use your VST as a stand-alone but for more functionality a DAW is recomended) — A computer or laptop (recommended with at least more than 10% storage space remaining and at least 16GB RAM). This space enables you to download samples that may require sizable.
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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)

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Step 1

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

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.

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.

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.

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Step 1
Run the VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration.
The VST to RTAS Adapter Configuration will automatically scan your computer in the following two areas for VST plug-ins:
C:Program FilesSteinbergVstPlugIns
C:Program FilesFXpansionVST to RTAS AdapterVstPlugIns
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.
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
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
Limitations
- No. Mac VST Plugins with .vst extension work on a Mac. Windows VST Plugins with .dll extension (Dynamic Link Library) on a Windows PC.
VSTis a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH
Real-Time AudioSuite™ RTAS is a registered trademark of Avid Technologies Inc.
TDM (Time Domain Multiplex) is a plug-in format created by Digidesign for Pro Tools systems
Pro Tools® is a registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries.

There are a few different way to use VST and AU plugins in Pro Tools 12. It’s even possible to use VST/AU plugins in Pro Tools First, the free version of Pro Tools 12.

One of the things that separates Pro Tools from other DAWs is the proprietary AAX format that it uses for plugins.

Not all plugins are available in AAX, especially some really good free ones, so Pro Tools users have to find workarounds to get their favorite VST and AU plugins to work.

Luckily there are a few methods that can get the job done.

Unfortunately none are free, but they all have

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Plug-in Compatibility

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