Pro Tools 11 Vst Plugins Folder
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.
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One of the things that separates Pro Tools from other DAWs is the proprietary AAX format that it uses for plugins.
Here you will see two folders - “Plug-Ins” and “Plug-Ins (Unused)”. All UAD plug-ins are installed to the “Plug-Ins” folder by default. To hide certain plug-ins from Pro Tools, simply move the plug-in to the 'Plug-Ins (Unused)' folder. The next time you open Pro Tools, only the plug-ins remaining in the “Plug-Ins” folder will. Hiding Plug-Ins in Pro Tools 11 and Later. Here you will see two folders - “Plug-Ins” and “Plug-Ins (Unused)”. All UAD plug-ins are installed to the “Plug-Ins” folder by default. To hide certain plug-ins from Pro Tools, simply move the plug-in to the 'Plug-Ins (Unused)' folder. The next time you open Pro Tools, only the plug-ins remaining in the “Plug-Ins” folder will show up in Pro Tools and any plug-ins moved to the “Plug-Ins (Unused)” folder will not be shown. We've searched all over the Internet to pull together a huge list of totally Free AAX Plug-Ins for Pro Tools 11 and 12 just for you, no strings attached!
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 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
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
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.
Please restart your Mac after installation. Some DAWs (including Ableton Live and Logic Pro X) may not recognise the plugin otherwise.
If the plugin in question is Kickstart, be aware that it appears in the Nicky Romero folder in Logic's Audio FX menu, not the Cableguys folder.
Some of our plugins only work on stereo tracks. In Logic, a newly created audio track is mono by default.
No Vst Plugins Folder
If the plugin also doesn't appear on stereo tracks, open Logic's Preferences > Plug-in Manager and check that the plugin is listed and activated.
If you still can't see the plugin in Logic, browse to this folder and check that the plugin is installed there (in Finder, press SHIFT-CMD-G and enter a folder name in the dialog to open it directly):
Ableton vst plugin pack. ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST
If it is, make sure Logic is closed, remove the plugin manually and install it again. Make sure you have admin rights when you install the plugin.
If the plugin is still not found, close Logic, then delete your cache file, if it exists:
~/Library/Caches/com.apple.audiounits.cache
Pro Tools 12 Vst Plugins Folder
Also, remove this folder:
~/Library/Caches/Logic/AudioUnitCache
If you're running macOS 10.14 Mojave, you could also check again after another hour of computer usage. It seems strange, but some users have reported that after an hour of waiting, Logic's Plug-ins Manager has listed the plugin.
Pro Tools 11 Vst Plugins Folder Permissions
If the plugin is still not showing up, try moving the .component file from /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components to your 'personal' plugins folder:
~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components