• 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

    VSTis a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH

    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.