AAX (Avid Audio eXtension)ĪAX is a unified plugin format which comes in 2 variations: AAX DSP, AAX Native. Apple Logic only utilizes Audio Unit format plugins, but other DAWs such as Ableton can also use these.
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Most DAWs developed for Mac OS X support the Audio Units interface due to its stability and system-level solutions (which also means faster processing). It is part of the operating system so it provides low latency and system-level support for the interface. AU (AudioUnits)Īpple’s proprietary audio technology, part of the Core Audio provided by Mac X OS. VST is the most widely implemented format in the industry and is supported by DAWs such as Ableton, Cubase, Sonar and more. As of today VST has evolved into its 3rd version and is commonly referred to as VST3. It is the most known interface type for effects and instruments. Introduced by Steinberg in 1996 in Cubase ver. Please have a look a the grid below for a brief guide on plugin formats and their DAW/operating system compatibility:
This includes VST, Audio Units and AAX/RTAS.īy 'Native' we mean an interface technology whereby all DSP Processing is done by the host computer's CPU, as opposed to outboard gear. Native OS X Platforms - this covers all plugin formats supported by Mac OSX-based music platforms.This primarily includes VST, but also can include AAX/RTAS plugins which are used in Pro Tools software. Native PC Platforms - this means all plugin formats supported by Windows-based music platforms.The most common plugin formats that you'll find on Plugin Boutique are: These multiple plugin formats are a result of ongoing efforts in the industry to create standards that utilise the capabilities of either Digital Audio Workstations (or DAWs – the host platforms for plugins) or hardware.
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