Pro Tools 101_ An Introduction to Pro Tools 11 ( PDFDrive )

Plug-ins can be used in mono, multi-mono, or multi-channel formats. (For the
purposes of this book, discussion of multi-channel formats will be limited to
stereo configurations.) The plug-in format(s) available depend on the plug-in
selected and the format of the track (mono or stereo). You should generally
use multi-channel plug-ins for stereo tracks, if possible; if no multi-channel
version is available, use a multi-mono version.
▪ Mono plug-ins. Plug-ins in this format are designed for use on mono
tracks. Some mono plug-ins can generate stereo output from a mono
channel.
▪ Multi-mono plug-ins. Plug-ins in this format can be used on stereo tracks
or multi-channel surround tracks. Multi-mono plug-ins analyze and
process each channel independently. Controls for all channels are linked
by default so that adjustments are made to all channels in tandem. The
controls can be unlinked for specialized purposes, allowing you to adjust
channels independently.
▪ Multi-channel plug-ins. Plug-ins in this format are designed for use on
stereo or multi-channel surround tracks. Controls for all channels are
always linked together in multi-channel plug-ins.
Plug-Ins Provided with Pro Tools
Pro Tools comes bundled with a variety of additional software packages that
extend its functionality. The plug-in extras bundled with Pro Tools include
the Avid Pro Tools plug-ins listed in Appendix A and the AIR Creative
Collection plug-ins listed in Appendix B. Among these, you will find
dynamics processors, EQs, reverbs, delays, flangers, choruses, and a variety
of other special effects.
Two commonly used types of processing for Audio tracks are dynamics
processing (such as compressors and gates) and equalizers (such as graphic
and parametric EQs). Pro Tools provides a variety of options for adding
dynamics and EQ processing to a track. The following plug-ins are available
in Native format for real-time, non-destructive processing on any Pro Tools
11 system:
▪ Avid EQ III
▪ Avid Dynamics III
▪ Avid Channel Strip