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Pro Tools uses a proprietary plug-in format called RTAS (Real Time AudioSuite) which is equivalent to the open source VST plugin format used in other sequencers such as Logic and Cubase. As anyone can create their own VSTs and release them to the public, there are literally thousands of VST plugins out there, ranging in price from free to remarkably expensive. As there is no quality control system on these plugins, their usefulness also varies a lot – but at least for the free plugins, you don’t have much to lose by giving them a go. For Pro Tools users, however, there are still a few ways to expand your RTAS plugin arsenal on the cheap…
Free RTAS Plugins – Yes, They Do Exist
Although thin on the ground, there are a few free RTAS plugins to be had if you know where to look.Pro Tools does come with some nifty plugins out of the box, but if you want to grab a few more then try these:
- The Bad Habit RTAS Plugin List
- Blue Cat Audio Freeware Plugin Pack Nice bundle, including a useful analyser.
- Brainworx – bx_cleansweep Free filtering goodness.
Brainworx – bx_solo Mid/side processing tool. - Digidesign – Structure Free – Free sampler.
Digidesign – SignalTools – Metering and analysis.
Digidesign – Xpand! – Sampler-performance instrument.
Digidesign – D-Fi – Lo-fi sound designer.Digidesign/Bomb Factory – Free Bomb Factory Plug-ins – Bomb Factory plug-ins now free for Pro Tools users.
Digidesign/TL Labs – TL Utilities – Metering and monitoring utilities.
Digidesign/TL Labs – TL AutoPan – Panning effects. Choir vst plugin. - Elysia – Niveau Filter – Another filtering option for your arsenal.
- Flux – BitterSweet II – Transient designer with a sweet sound.
Flux – Stereo Tool – Get your panning in order. - FXpansion – Orca – Free synth with some good options.
FXpansion – ClapOMatic – Not exactly essential, but an interesting addition. - Izotope – Vinyl – Make your recordings sound like olde vinly.
- JK Plugs – JK-Pipe – Utility for Macs.
- Massey – Massey Tools – Massey RTAS plugins.
- Native Instruments – Kontakt Player – plays Kontakt sound packs.
Native Instruments – Kore Player – Sadly discontinued, but still useful.
Native Instruments – Reaktor Player – Plays Reaktor soundpacks.
Native Instruments – Guitar Rig 4 Player – Guitar effects processor. - Ohm Force – Frohmage – Cheesy filter sounds.
Ohm Force – Cohmpost – For some sound decomposition.Ohm Force – Symptohm: Melohman PE – More synth fun.
- Prosoniq – NorthPole – 4 pole filter.
- PSP Audioware – PSP Vintage Meter – Metering.
- Sonoma Wire Works – DrumCore Free – Free drum kit action.
- SPL – Attacker – Transient designer.
- Studio Devil – Studio Devil BVC – Amp modeling.
- UVI Sound Source – UVI Workstation – Sample playback.
- ValhallaDSP – ValhallaFreqEcho – Frequency shifter and echo.
Some of these are actually demo or trial versions, but it’s a start.
Free RTAS Plugins From VST – Time To Wrap Up
Free Vst Plugins For Pro Tools First Version
If you really want to use VST plugins with your Pro Tools rig, there is a way – you can get yourself a wrapper program that acts as an interface between the VST and Pro Tools itself.
You can buy this program from FXpansion for about €75, and once it’s installed then you can call up your VSTs in Pro Tools just like you would your usual RTAS Plugins.
You can read about my experience with the Fxpansion wrapper program in this post about my VST to RTAS wrapping adventures.
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)
Free Vst Plugins For Pro Tools First Edition
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.
Computers with Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
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 Fingerpick vst free download.
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.