compatibility
VST to AU Adapter and Mac OSX 10.7 and 10.8
For the adapter to work in 10.7 and 10.8, it is necessary to set permissions on the /Library/Application Support folder so that it is possible to read and write its contents. If it is read-only (this is the default on 10.7 and 10.8), the adapter cannot function.
The VST to AudioUnit Adapter for Mac OS X is a highly-integrated plug-in wrapper that allows users of AudioUnit-compatible applications such as Emagic's Logic Audio 7.x and MOTU's Digital Performer 4.x (as well as Logic 6, Final Cut Pro 4.x, Soundtrack, Garage Band and many others) to integrate VST plug-ins and instruments seamlessly in to their working environment. The VST to AudioUnit Adapter for Mac OS X is a highly-integrated plug-in wrapper that allows users of AudioUnit-compatible applications such as Emagic's Logic Audio 7.x and MOTU's Digital Performer 4.x (as well as Logic 6, Final Cut Pro 4.x, Soundtrack, Garage Band and many others) to integrate VST plug-ins and instruments seamlessly in to their working environment. FXpansion's VST to AU Adapter allows you to enable your VST effect and instruments plugins for use in Logic 7, 8 and 9 and other AU plugin hosts which do not also offer VST plugin support. The Adapter uses negligible CPU power and provides a simple configuration tool which scans for VST plugins on your system and creates AU plugins from them. I use the FXpansion VST to AU wrapper. Its 100 bucks that will open up a whole treasure trove of new options. The overhead is low too. Less than 2% CPU capacity even at peak moments on my 6 year old machine.
General compatibility
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The current compatibility status of the adapter is that it works for VST2.3 plugins and many VST2.4 plugins.
In cases of incompatibility, it is possible for the plugin vendor to update their software for compatibility with the adapter with minimal effort.
The Adapter supports all VST2 features such as sample-accurate timing, parameter automation, automatic tempo synchronization, easy preset browsing and FXB/FXP support.
VST Support
All VST 2.3 plugins are supported, while many VST 2.4 plugins also function. Some VST 2.4 plugins are not compatible - it is possible for the plugin vendor to update their software for compatibility with minimal effort.
The following situations are supported:
- 'OS X Carbon' and 'OS X Mach-O' VST plug-ins on OS X / PPC
- Windows VST plug-ins on Windows
- 'OS X Intel' plug-ins on OS X / x86.
The following situations are not supported:
- Mac OS 9 VST plugins - the VST plugins must be written for Windows XP (or later) for Windows operation or Mac OSX 10.4.x (or later) for Mac operation
- Mac PowerPC-only plugins (non-universal binary) on Macs with Intel CPUs
- Mac Intel-only plugins (non-universal binary) on PowerPC Macs
Important notes
- The Adapter cannot convert AU plugins to VST format
- The Adapter cannot allow you to use Windows plugins on a Mac
- The Adapter cannot allow you to use Mac plugins on a Windows PC
VSTAU Manager (VST to AU Adapter)
Be aware that Syntheway is NOT affiliated nor has any relationship with VST AU Manager, it is merely information about the app (no longer available from its developer).
This was a free open source application called VSTAU, that claimed to be an Audio Unit adapter which theoretically allowed VST plug-ins to be used in AU hosts. This application created wrappers for your VST plug-ins in that will make them available as Audio Units in programs like Logic Pro and GarageBand.
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See also: Syntheway's AU/VST/VST3 products compatible with all macOS: AU Audio Units (.component extension) and VST/VST3 (.vst/.vst3 extensions) for Mac
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Note: Please be aware that we haven't tested the VSTAU application, just we have information from their developer, Seth Kingsley. Apparently it is no longer available and worked only with '.vst' extension (VST format for Mac).
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