UTTER NOOB ALERT! Does x86 x64 VSTi AAX RTAS mean Win VSTI?

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  1. belinea2010

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    Yes yes yes - an utter noob question, flame away I don't mind at all.

    When looking around say on the sister site and you see in the description x86 x64 VSTi AAX RTAS I just
    want to clarify, does this mean 32bit & 64 Bit included AND does the VSTi mean that the windows versions of what ever it maybe are included as well as the AAX & RTAS versions?

    If I dont ask then I will never learn?
     
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  3. YFManagement

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    Best Answer
    x86 = 32 bit Plugin
    x64 = 64 Bit Plugin
    VST = Virtual Studio Technology (FX)
    VSTI = Virtual Studio Technology Instrument (Instruments)
    AAX & RTAS = Pro Tools Only
     
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    Yes.

    It means it includes these plugin formats. So to be sure you should look at the category which specifies "Windows", "Mac" or both.

    As far as I know only the "AU" plugin format is only for Mac. The others can be for Mac or Windows or both.

    Take a look at this:
    http://support.pluginboutique.com/k...51119-plugin-formats-explained-vst-au-aax-etc
     
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  5. belinea2010

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    Thanks everyone :)
     
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    Sometimes you also see B&M compatible formats... images.jpeg
     
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  7. belinea2010

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    I am always personally compatible with a huge plate of B&M :)
     
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