While this can be useful for certain plug-ins that are hard to find, it can also be a challenge. The plug-ins are organized alphabetically, making it hard at times to distinguish what type of processor they are. This is the best of both worlds, with the top-half of the list being organized by ' Category ' and the bottom-half being the 'Manufacturer' list.
This setting is the most widely used by Pro Tools users as it is the most convenient for finding the correct plug-in efficiently. Along with these display preferences, Pro Tools allows you to set a Default EQ, and Dynamics plugin which shows up at the top of the plugin menu.
In the upper right-hand side of the window you will see an area labeled 'Setup'. In the dropdown menu select from your plugins which one you'd like to designate as the default, along with which Insert Slot you'd like it to occupy. There is also an "easter egg" feature that allows you to define a 'Favorite' plug in you'd like to have easy access to. Notice in the image below how we see another set of plugins at the top of the plug-in dropdown menu.
This feature allows you to select any plugin you'd like to designate as a favorite, not just EQ or Dynamics. You would repeat the process to continue adding other plugins. As you do this, notice that every time you go to the plug-in pop-up menu, you will see your 'Favorites' appear at the top of the list. In addition, Pro Tools will organize your favorites in alphabetical order!
Notice that the plug ins on this list start with the letter D, for example, D-verb etc, follow by E for EQ. This technique can also be applied for AudioSuite plugins.
Notice the favorites list is organized from the top, similar to the plugin selection menu. In the picture above you will notice how the plug-in menu looks when the preferences are set to Category and Manufacturer, Default EQ, and Dynamics, and the addition of 'Favorites'. To remove the 'Favorite' plugin from the list, just repeat the same operation as you did before.
Press the Command key first, next click on the track insert button and choose while still holding Command your favorite plugin that you intend to remove from the list in your favorites. Pro Tools will remove the plugin from the list. Pro Tools has one more trick up it's sleeve when it comes to using plugins. It allows you to search you plugins by typing in their name, so you don't have to navigate through the menu.
There is a 'Search' feature at the top of the plugin menu. When you click on this it allows you to start typing the name of plugin as it filters the results based on your search.
As you type, the results are filtered in real-time. They show you not only any plugins that match your search, but also plugin setting files that match. It is easier, and cheaper, than ever to wind up with a dense collection of plugin that can lead to endless tweaking and frustration.
Understanding how to organize your plugins can facilitate your creative process, likewise, setting them as favorites can speed up your workflow. Perfect for singers, songwriters, musicians, producers, and audio engineers, including Expert Level Training. ProMedia Training is the premier authorized Avid Pro School since , having certified more students in Pro Tools than any other organization, preparing them for a Pro Tools career in audio engineering, recording, mixing and related multimedia training for musicians, producers, recording engineers, worship facilities and corporations.
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Pro Tools comes with its own Plugins folder and many of your plugins will automatically install to it. Pro Tools 11 and later will only use plugins that are in one of these folders. If your plugin is not in these folders, you might be able to find it in one of the following locations. This process will delete preferences for all of your installed plugins. Back up anything that you want to keep before you proceed. Go to your file explorer.
Your plugin preferences may be hidden, so go to View and select Show Hidden Items. The program has to rescan all of your plugins and will make new files for their preferences. Your missing plugin should show up in the list. You can customize your plugins display and change the folders that you view.
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