TDM vs. RTAS plugin versions

Tom Mortensen · Post by **Tom Mortensen** » 22 Jan 2008 2:05 pm

What is the downside of using the cheaper, RTAS version of plugins for Pro Tools M_Powered?

Chris Tarrow · Post by **Chris Tarrow** » 23 Jan 2008 9:36 am

Only RTAS plugins can be used with M-Powered or LE versions of Pro Tools, they use your computer chip for processing, often called "native" plugins.

The TDM versions can only be used with a MIX or HD Pro Tools system, where the PCI cards have chips that will handle the processing.

Bryan Daste · Post by **Bryan Daste** » 28 Jan 2008 10:31 pm

TDM = Twice Da Money.

Dave Boothroyd · Post by **Dave Boothroyd** » 7 Feb 2008 9:21 am

However you can get a "wrapper" from FXpansion which will allow you to use a lot of VST plug-ins, by fooling the PC that they are really RTAS.
Cheers
Dave

Loren Claypool · Post by **Loren Claypool** » 13 Mar 2008 8:36 am

To Dave's point, I use the FXpansion tool and it is slick. It opens up a new world of VST effects and instruments inside of Pro Tools. There is a huge number of freeware or shareware VST plug-ins that are available, many of which are excellent, in addition to those that are commercially available. I routinely use several VST effects and instruments in my work.