Introduction – FXpansion VST to RTAS Adapter v2.0 User Manual
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FXpansion VST to RTAS Adapter v2.0
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Introduction
The VST-RTAS Adapter detects VST plug-ins and places them inside an RTAS
‘wrapper’. Each of these wrappers appears as an individual RTAS plug-in inside
Pro Tools. The wrapper is a small piece of code which loads the original VST
plug-in and allows it to talk to Pro Tools using the RTAS protocol.
Wrapped plug-ins behave exactly like any other RTAS plug-in. Their settings are
saved with your Pro Tools sessions, and they can be manipulated and auto-
mated in just the same way as native RTAS plug-ins.
The Adapter supports VST effect and instrument (‘software synths’) plug-ins.
This new version of the Adapter also contains support for multiple outputs from
plug-ins.
The Adapter is designed to be as easy to use as possible. However you will find
it very useful to read through this manual fully.
If you want to convert all your VST plug-ins to RTAS quickly, you can read chap-
ters and 3 to get up and running.
If you want to be more selective about which plug-ins to convert, or if you want
to have more precise control over the process, please also read chapters 4 and
5. The Troubleshooting guide in Chapter 7 may also be useful if you run into
problems.
Chapter 6 provides a brief guide to using RTAS plug-ins in Pro Tools 7. This
chapter provides no substitute for reading your Pro Tools documentation fully.
Please do not contact us with questions on how to use Pro Tools! Consult your
Pro Tools documentation or contact Digidesign support with your Pro Tools
queries.
Many thanks,
The FXpansion team
Credits
Programming:
Angus Hewlett, SKoT McDonald, Paul Chana
Graphics:
Adam Ferns, Alex Akers
Manual:
Mayur Maha
Beta-testing / QA:
Gareth Green
Project Management:
Rhiannon Bankston-Thomas
Special thanks to the beta-testing team!