StudioRack Plugin Chainer

StudioRack Plugin Chainer free routing | wrapper by Waves

StudioRack Plugin Chainer is a free routing and wrapper plugin developed by Waves. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

StudioRack is a software rack designed to run plugin chains, giving you the choice of directing the processing to a SoundGrid DSP server or to your host computer’s CPU. When processing your plugin chains on SoundGrid, StudioRack lets you monitor your tracks in low latency via theeMotion ST Mixer. Compatible with most popular hosts, StudioRack has a dedicated component for Pro Tools TDM and HDX systems, giving you access to both Avid and Waves offload capabilities:

  • Compatible with most native DAWs.
  • Bridges Pro Tools HD and HDX DSP with the SoundGrid DSP server in order to process plugins in low latency while recording.
  • Compatible with Waves and third-party plugins.
  • Plugin chains used for low-latency monitoring are instantly available for mixing as well.
  • Up to 8 plugins per rack.
  • Fully automatable.
  • Presets for plugin chains can be saved to and loaded from any DAW.
  • Plugin chain presets saved on StudioRack can be loaded in MultiRack, and vice versa.
  • Quick access to plugin parameters within your chain.
  • Intuitive MIDI control over all plugins.
  • Avid Control Surface support.

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http://www.waves.com/

Pro Tools First

Pro Tools First free sequencer | daw by Avid

Pro Tools First is a free sequencer and DAW stand alone application developed by Avid. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Pro Tools First is the entry-level version of the popular sound creation and production system. Featuring professional hardware and software that work together with your computer, Pro Tools lets you easily accomplish everything from composing music and recording to editing and mixing sound for broadcast and post production – all within a single environment.

Specs:

  • 16/16/– Simultaneous voices/tracks (@ 48 kHz/96 kHz/192 kHz).
  • 128/64/324 Maximum inputs.
  • 16 MIDI tracks161024.
  • 16 Instrument tracks.
  • 16 Auxiliary tracks.
  • 23 Included plugins.
  • 3.1 GB Included sounds.
  • 32-bit, 96 kHz Maximum sample rate supported.
  • Unlimited Busses.

Features:

  • Automatic plugin delay compensation.
  • Nondestructive editing.
  • Elastic audio.
  • Soundbase.
  • Retrospective MIDI recording.
  • Track Presets.
  • QuickPunch.
  • Time signature changes.
  • MIDI Editor.

https://www.avid.com/

Element

Element free routing | wrapper by Kushview

Element is a free routing and wrapper VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX, Ladspa, LV2 plugin developed by Kushview. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Element is a modular AU/VST/VST3 audio plugin host for live performance and the studio. Chain plugins together into effects racks and instruments.

As an Instrument: Play virtual instruments by loading synth plugins. Use multiple graphs to switch programs instantly.

As an Effects Rack: Chain effect plugins in parallel or series. Route audio from anywhere to anywhere.

Runs in your DAW: Element is a standalone plugin host, but can also run as a plugin in your DAW. Open a new pipeline between you and your tools.

Current Features:

  • Play virtual instruments and effects live.
  • Chain Multiple Effects Plugins together.
  • Create nested sub-graphs.
  • Run in your DAW as an AU/VST/VST3/AAX Plugin
    • Function as Plugin Wrapper.
    • Run VST and AU plugins in Pro Tools.
  • External Sync w/ MIDI Clock.
  • Graph Importing and Exporting.
  • MIDI Mapping.
  • Flexible connectivity via Patch Bay and Graph Editor.
  • Internal DSP building blocks.
  • Loads all major plugin formats AU / VST / VST3.
  • Placeholder Nodes. When Plugins are missing, this passes the audio through.
  • Built in Virtual Keyboard.
  • Route plugins to each other any way you want by enabling points on the grid.
  • Draw cables between nodes to make connections.
  • More….

Feedback

Want to report a bug or request a feature? See the Element issue tracker on Github.

Compatibility

Because Element runs on both Mac and PC, and all major plugin formats AU/VST/VST3.

https://kushview.net