Another forum user reported using VST to RTAS Adapter 1.06 with Pro Tools 6.1 and OS X 10.2.8 with few problems. There are limitations to the FXpansion wrapper’s abilities, though they are minor. First, you need to be using Pro Tools. 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 $99 (79 euros). Pro Tools 12 and Metaplugin – Wes Renaud. Using AudioSuite offline plug-ins with Pro Tools. Pro Tools comes with a variety of offline plug-ins — that is, effects that you can use to process your tracks so that you end up either altering the original audio file or creating a new one. These types of plug-ins are listed under AudioSuite in the main menu.
In the Avid Pro Tools First FAQs it says 'Only plug-ins purchased through the Avid Marketplace with your Avid Master Account will work with Pro Tools First' Not so - this workaround is a real help to those who don't want to have to repurchase all their VST and AU plug-ins or who have free plug-ins they want to use in Pro Tools First.
Best Free Pro Tools Plugins
Hi there !
It's been quite a long time since I had the idea to write an article about a burning subject like Is it possible to use VST plugins with Protools ?
The short answer is No.
The complete answer is Yes but you'll have to cheat a little bit Protools to do so. In fact there are plenty of methods available depending on the software you want to use and the budget you have for that.
I am not pretending my method is better than the others, BUT what I say is that this works fine with Protools 8/9/10 so far, it's free and if you use it, you'll be able to import tons ad tons of free VST plugins directly in your favorite Protools software.
Otherwise you can Rewire / route your VST plugins / audio in Protools with a lot of softwares such as :
Bidule / Plogue (95$) works like a charm with plugins & instruments + is very versatile but can be a little complicated for newbies...
See how in the video below.
HostX (free) load your VSTi only
Reaper (free for 30 days) works like a charm with plugins & instruments
SoundFlower (free) Route any audio in your Protools like Logic Audio, Cubase etc... create your audio / midi config & you can play your AU or VST instruments directly in Protools
Ugly VST Interface (free) load your VSTi only
VSTLord (free) load your VSTi fast & easy, just need to create audio / midi configuration and you're good to go
Watch the video below to see how to do it
How To Use Vst Plugins In Pro Tools 2020
VST Shell X (free) load your VSTi & your VST plugins but maybe quite outdated.
OR
use Jack
Ok then, where should you start ?
The method is simple :
1°) Download Jack Here
2°) Install Jack
3°) Restart your computer
4°) Go to your applications folder & launch JackPilot in your Jack folder
5°) If it’s the first time you’ve run JackPilot, and/or if you’ve not yet saved your Jack
preferences, the Preferences dialog will open automatically, so that you can set up your
Jack environment
6°)
Vst Plugins Pro Tools 10
PS : a very exciting project (a VST to AAX wrapper by Sugar BytesTransVST) has been canceled by Avid... sad!