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.

How To Make A Vst

But there are simpler solutions. For example you can write your plugin as a JS Effect and use it via the ReaJS VST plugin. The plugin can be found here. Documentation for JS plugin programming can be found here. Take a look at the JS plugins included with REAPER/ReaJS to find out whether this approach is powerful enough for your needs. Type of plugin: VSTi. What it does: This virtual analog synth was inspired by the Clavia Nord. Wider is a unique stereo “mono-compatible” plugin. Any signal that has been extended will always remain in phase, even if summed to mono.

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.

It was designed primarily with SoundScaper in mind, the free FX plugin from hgsounds which can create Complex Undulating Collages. Baby Bion adds a Synth to create the Sound Source, as well as Flanger/Filter, a complex LFO and a couple of 32 stage Envelopes. Kontact Komplete 12. Native Instruments “Kontakt” Series is considered by many to be the gold. Emvoice One is a free vocal VST plugin. The free version of the software is functional although it does come with some limitations. We’ll discuss the limitations in a moment, but let’s take a closer look at the software’s main features first. Emvoice One lets the user create instant vocals in their DAW application of choice.

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

Unfortunately none are free, but they all have demos to try for free, and each offers a number of other features as well.

Not all of these options will work with Pro Tools First since one of the main limitations with the free version is you have to get all the plugins through Avid’s marketplace.

Pro Tools First does supports ReWire, though, and that’s a big plus because that means it can run other DAWs that support ReWire. It can use Ableton Live’s built-in instruments, for example, and if you ReWire with Reaper it can run VST plugins within Pro Tools. Bidule is another option that works with Pro Tools First.

Using Reaper in Pro Tools to Host VST Instruments and Plugins

Reaper is a good option to use VST plugins in Pro Tools because it has a 60-day free fully-functioning demo and it only costs $60 to purchase. Plus it’s a full DAW and not just a plugin like the other options.

How To Use Any Virtual Instrument Plugin in Pro Tools First

The folks at Pro Tools Expert uploaded the helpful video above showing how to use Bidule with ReWire to load VST instruments into Pro Tools First. Bidule sells for $95 and can be used for a number of other things as well.

How To Use VST/AU in Pro Tools 12 with Blue Cat Audio Patchwork

How Many Hours To Create A Vst Plugins

Another option to run VST and AU plugins in the full version of Pro Tools 12 is with the Blue Cat Audio Patchwork plugin. It’s capable of hosting up to 64 VST, VST3 or Audio Unit plugins in one instance. It sells for $99 (79 euros).

Pro Tools 12 and Metaplugin – Wes Renaud

Writing Vst Plugins

The Metaplugin is an AAX plugin that can host VST and AU plugins in the full version of Pro Tools. It supports up to eight individual channels and sells for $49.