Slate Digital’s AAX Plugins offer professional-grade audio tools compatible with Avid’s Pro Tools software. Avid Audio eXtension plugins are designed to integrate seamlessly into your Pro Tools sessions, ensuring stability and high performance across both native and DSP environments.
Explore our range of AAX plugins below and discover tools that elevate your productions to the highest standards of audio fidelity and artistic expression.
SD-PE1
Passive Power,
Classic Character
The SD-PE1 provides a realistic reproduction of a classic passive EQ while also providing unique features only possible through digital emulation and modeling.
SET YOUR SOUND ON FIRE
Heatwave is a fast, effective, and free way to add grit and aggressiveness to almost any sound while preserving its original transients. Add punishing distortion to drum parts without losing the snappy attacks. Beef up a funk bass without softening the slap. Distress an acoustic guitar while preserving the intricacies of fingerstyle playing.
MetaPitch is a simple yet powerful pitch shifting powerhouse that lets you easily manipulate the pitch and format of your source sound.
Loaded with other essential features you may not find in similar plugins (like Grouped Instances, on-board saturation and stereo widening, built-in high and low-pass filters, and even a MIDI-controllable ‘Robot’ Mode), MetaPitch packs all your essential pitch-manipulation tools into a single inspiring interface.
BASS ENHANCER PLUGIN
Infinity Bass is a supercharged sound sculptor that punches up your bass and replaces it where it’s missing. Powered by four bass-shaping modes, a set of intuitive controls, and an inspiring, responsive visualizer, Infinity Bass gives you complete control over your track’s low-end elements.
FOCUS ON YOUR SOUND
Transient Shaper is an incredibly flexible, zero-latency sound sculpting plugin that lets you shape, manipulate and target sounds across their entire frequency range with a unique ‘Focus’ feature. The latest addition to Virtual Mix Rack, Transient Shaper is a perfect fit on your drum bus, bass stabs, and synth stacks, and even makes blending separate sounds a breeze.
ELEVATE YOUR SOUND
Crafted in collaboration with Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum record producer Scott Storch, Storch Filter is a must-have production tool that makes adding excitement and freshness to your sound effortless. Packed with five built-in effects, an autofilter, and presets crafted by Scott himself, this groundbreaking plugin’s simple, intuitive interface streamlines your workflow so you can keep riding your creative wave.
MASTERING REIMAGINED
Looking for a mastering solution that does it all? FG-X 2 is powered by two incredible modules: FG-Comp and FG-Level. FG-Comp is designed to maintain all the original punch and transients of your mix. FG-Level is an intelligent processor whose algorithm analyzes the input signal to determine whether to apply saturation or limiting based on the unique frequency content of your track.
TURBO-CHARGED OTT
For years, producers have turned to the legendary OTT setting in Ableton to add life and drama to their tracks. Now get that exact sound with MO-TT, our new dynamics processor that adds fire and energy to your tracks like never before.
THE ULTIMATE MANGLER
Legendary producer Murda Beatz has worked with some of the biggest acts in Hip-Hop, including Drake, Travis Scott, & Migos. We partnered with Murda on a revolutionary new multi-FX plugin that offers producers access to endless sonic landscapes.
THE BEST AUTOMATIC TUNER ON EARTH
Say goodbye to buggy, expensive automatic tuners. MetaTune is the world’s hardest hitting tuner EVER. Get insane robo fx with negative speeds, a gorgeous interface that’s easy to use, and cool new features like Grouped instances & a built-in Doubler for wide, thick vocals. From subtle, natural pitch adjustments to in-your-face fx, MetaTune is the automatic tuner you’ve been waiting for.
INDUSTRY’S MOST GAME-CHANGING NEW SYNTH
ANA 2 ULTRA is packed with over 1,000 epic presets, tons of wavetables & samples, jaw-dropping skins that change when you switch sound banks, and more. With incredible new presets added FREE throughout the year, you can stop searching for sounds & start building your tracks.
From the brand new Circuit Breaker to classics like Eurorack, Sad Trap, Modern Hip-Hop and more—it’s all here. ANA 2 Ultra Bundle will make your music come alive.
GIVE YOUR MIX SOME FRESH AIR
Add smooth, crisp top end to your vocals, beats, samples & even full mixes in seconds without a single ounce of harshness. Once you hear the difference Fresh Air makes, you’ll never want to go without it.
And the best part? You can get Fresh Air FOR FREE! But only for a limited time, so get yours now!
AUTHENTIC ANALOG-MODELED PLUGINS
Get tons of vintage EQs, compressors, tape machines, consoles, reverbs, delays, mastering processors, saturators, sonic enhancers & much more.
You’ll also get the revolutionary Virtual Mix Rack, which lets you create the channel strip of your dreams. Get incredible speed & efficiency from having your entire signal processing chain visible in one convenient window!
FAST WORKFLOW. SLEEK, INTUITIVE INTERFACE.
INFINITY EQ is Slate Digital’s most advanced modern equalizer. With zero latency analog matched curves, lightning fast intuitive workflow, unique filter and M/S options, and presets made by pros like Mike Dean and Oak Felder. INFINITY EQ is one of our top VST Plugins to help you execute your musical ideas with ease.
AN ENDLESS WORLD OF EFFECTS
Kilohearts Bundle is a stacked suite of 28 creative plugins, including Snap Heap and Multipass. Multipass is a customizable Multiband Processor that allows you to create incredible custom multiband FX by utilizing all of the Kilohearts plugins like compressors, saturators, transient designers, delays, reverbs, and even modulation tools like trance gates, formant filters, and much more.
Snap Heap allows you to create custom serial and parallel FX chains utilizing the same cutting-edge Kilohearts VST plugins.
Kilohearts Bundle allows you to create amazing FX chains with serial or parallel routing options for virtually endless sonic possibilities!
AMP CAPTURES IN THE BOX AND MORE
Guitarists, rejoice! Get over 100 MODELED PIECES, including 32 new amps, 39 new cabinets (including 15 OwnHammer cabs exclusively for All Access Pass holders) & 31 new fx pedals and modules. Use Scenes to instantly switch between patches, and move TH-U’s mics around your virtual cab to precisely sculpt your tone based on TH-U’s meticulous impulse response modeling. Ready for the world’s most insane guitar tone? Look no further!
AAX FAQ
What are AAX Plugins?
AAX plugins are audio software components that integrate seamlessly with Avid’s Pro Tools software. Standing for Avid Audio eXtension, AAX plugins are designed to work flawlessly in the Pro Tools environment, providing high fidelity and robust performance for audio processing tasks.
What is the difference between VST and AAX?
VST (Virtual Studio Technology) and AAX (Avid Audio eXtension) are both formats for audio plugins, but they cater to different digital audio workstations (DAWs). VST plugins are widely compatible with a variety of DAWs including Cubase, FL Studio, and Ableton Live, among others. In contrast, AAX plugins are specifically designed for compatibility and optimization with Avid’s Pro Tools.
Where are AAX Plugins stored on a Mac?
On a Mac, AAX plugins are typically stored in the Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins folder. This centralized location allows Pro Tools to efficiently load and manage the plugins for use during audio sessions.
Is AAX only for Pro Tools?
Yes, AAX plugins are specifically developed for use with Avid’s Pro Tools software. They are optimized to take advantage of Pro Tools’ unique architecture, including its handling of digital signal processing and session management, making them exclusive to the Pro Tools environment.
More on AAX Plugins
AAX plugins represent a cornerstone in the Pro Tools ecosystem, offering specialized compatibility and high-performance capabilities designed for both native and DSP environments. These plugins, including AAX Native and AAX DSP versions, cater specifically to the needs of audio professionals seeking robust signal processing with Pro Tools’ advanced audio engine.
At Slate Digital, our range of AAX plugins includes an array of tools tailored for various audio production tasks. From compressor plugins that give punch and power to your mixes, to equalizer plugins designed to sculpt the perfect tone, our offerings harness the full potential of the AAX format. Notably, our plugins are available in both AAX and VST3 formats, ensuring wide compatibility with different DAWs, including Ableton Live and systems powered by Apple.
For vocal production, our plugins provide solutions for common issues like pitch drift and noise reduction, enhancing clarity and vocal presence in your mixes. Guitarists and producers will find our guitar pedal emulations invaluable, adding depth and character to guitar tracks. Additionally, our kit plugins for drum machines and virtual instruments expand your creative palette, perfect for crafting unique rhythms and sounds.
It’s important to note that each version of Pro Tools may have specific requirements; thus, checking the compatibility chart before installation can save time and ensure optimal performance. Our plugins are also optimized as 64-bit plugins, guaranteeing they meet the latest standards in digital audio technology.
Whether you’re layering tracks in a home studio using an audio interface or managing large sessions in a commercial studio, Slate Digital’s AAX plugins provide the precision and power needed to achieve professional-grade audio productions. Explore our complete range of products here to find the perfect tools for your audio needs, from limiter plugins to expansive collections of native instruments.