Discover, download and learn how to use the most popular free vst and au plugins on Splice. Discover, download and learn how to use the most popular free vst and au.
Pro Tools
115*
included plugins
from Buy now
$29.99 USD/month
Pro Tools | Ultimate
115*
included plugins
from Buy now
$79.99 USD/month Virtual instruments
EQ and dynamics
Reverb and delay
Modulation and effects
Utility
![]() Guitar effects
Free Pro Tools Vst Plug-ins
* Get access to the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle (a $49.99 USD/year value) and HEAT (a $495 USD value) with Pro Tools and Pro Tools | Ultimate subscriptions at no additional charge. Pro Tools perpetual licenses with an active 1-Year Software Updates & Support Plan get access to 80 plugins. Pro Tools | Ultimate perpetual licenses with an active 1-Year Software Updates & Support Plan get access to 114 plugins (HEAT not included).
** These plugins are not connected with, or approved or endorsed by, the owners of the Boss, Electro-Harmonix, Fender, Ibanez, Leslie, Maestro, MXR, Pro Co, Ross, Univox, or Xotic names. These names are used solely to identify the guitar effects emulated by these plugins.
Avid Complete Plugin Bundle—Get everything in one
Get access to over 75 Avid plugins with this powerful bundle, now included with all Pro Tools and Pro Tools | Ultimate subscriptions, as well as Pro Tools | Ultimate 1-Year Software Updates + Support Plans. From re-creations of legendary audio processors and analog gear, to groundbreaking effects and the sounds of the world's greatest guitar and bass amps, this valuable collection puts endless creative possibilities at your fingers.
Disclaimer: Please note that Avid HEAT and Aphex Aural Exciter and Big Bottom Pro are not included in the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle.
Pro Tools only supports Avid’s own plug-in format. But what if there is a plug-in that you would like to use, that isn’t available in the AAX format. Is there any way of being able to use an AU or VST plug-in in Pro Tools? Although Avid has blocked plug-in developers from creating ‘wrapper’ plug-ins Avid do permit plug-in developers to create AAX plug-ins that will ‘host’ AU or VST plug-ins. In this article we show you 8 different options to look at, as there are a lot of cool free plug-ins in VST and AU formats out there.
Free Pro Tools Vst PluginsBlue Cat Audio Patchwork
Patchwork is a virtual patch bay for plug-ins that enables users to create several plug-in chains in one simple to use GUI. Patchwork makes it easy to compare plug-in chains and even makes it possible to mix plug-in chains in parallel. Patchwork is also a very powerful VST and AU plug-in host application. Host VST and AU plug-ins within Pro Tools AAX plug-in format.
An extra feature that will be very useful for cross DAW collaborators is the save/load plug-in preset feature. Mix with plug-in chains within Pro Tools using Patchwork and load those plug-in chain presets within a different DAW such as Logic Pro X.
Nugen Audio SigModFree Pro Tools First
Today Nugen Audio has released a new and improved version of their clever and deceptively powerful channel ops utility plug-in SigMod. You can now host VST3 plug-ins inside the signal path of SigMod instead of having to route out of SigMod to process with plug-ins.
The insert VST3 module enables you to be able to insert a VST3 plug-in anywhere within the SigMod signal-flow. The addition of a ‘Dual Mono VST’ option in the setting screen allows for complex parallel processing within the SigMod plug-in, without the need to duplicate tracks or employ multiple busses to route the audio out of SigMod.
Vienna VEP5
By far the most comprehensive and best integrated solution for those using VIs. Vienna VEP5 offer AU hosting of both plug-ins and instruments within Pro Tools 11 and earlier. The integration is almost seamless with some very clever tricks. It’s also one the most expensive. Supports Pro Tools 11 and below.
Native Instruments Maschine
Maschine needs no introduction as a complete rhythm production studio. It also hosts AU and VST plug-ins which can run within Pro Tools. Another one of the more costly options but if you already own one then you already have AU and VST support. Supports Pro Tools 10 and below.
REAPER
REAPER is not as some would suggest a FREE product, it offers a generous unlimited demo but those wishing to use it should pay the $60 price tag. Via ReWire it hosts VST and AU instruments and of course effects can also be used in any insert on those channels. Excellent value and solution.
Plogue Bidule
Bidule is a highly configurable hosting solution that offers both ReWire and support via aggregate devices for both VST and AU instruments and effects. It also has a generous demo period and a price tag of 99 Euros.
DDMF Metaplugin
Metaplugin is a plug-in that loads other plug-ins. As simple as that. You can build your own effect networks with this plug-in wrapper using any VST/VST3 (and AU, if you’re on Mac) effect. To get you started, a Mid-Side matrix, a four-band crossover filter and a routing plug-in are included in the package. Of course, that’s only the beginning… let your imagination run free, from creating your own layered synth sounds to building whole sound generators from scratch using simple modules.
Another favourite use case for Metaplugin is to load VST plugins in Pro Tools or to load AudioUnits in Pro Tools if you’re on a Mac. Hence, you can use it as a VST to AAX wrapper or an AU to AAX wrapper. While we’re at it: you can also use Metaplugin to load VST plugins in Logic/LogicX (VST to AU wrapper).
VSTLord (Mac Only)
A free hosting solution which can be used via an aggregate device to host VST plug-ins. Watch our video here
Fxpansion VST/RTAS WrapperHow To Use Vst In Pro Tools
The Fxpansion RTAS to VST wrapper is one of the most used solutions for those wanting to use VST plug-ins in RTAS versions of Pro Tools. Supports Pro Tools 10 and below.
Comments are closed.
|
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |