Apparently it is no longer available and worked only with '.vst ' extension (VST format for Mac). Syntheway Audio Unit (AU.component), VST and VST3 (.vst /.vst3) Plugins for macOS Syntheway Native Instruments KONTAKT Sample Libraries (Windows/ macOS) Syntheway EXS24 Sample Libraries for Apple Logic EXS24 Sampler macOS. As simple as that. You can build your own effect networks with this plug-in wrapper using any VST/VST3 (and AU, if you’re on Mac) effect. To get you started, a Mid-Side matrix, a four-band crossover filter and a routing plug-in are included in the package. Another favourite use case for Metaplugin is to load VST plugins in Pro Tools or to load AudioUnits in Pro Tools if you’re on a Mac. Hence, you can use it as a VST to AAX wrapper or an AU to AAX wrapper. While we’re at it: you can also use Metaplugin to load VST plugins in Logic/LogicX (VST to AU wrapper). Another favourite use case for Metaplugin is to load VST plugins in Pro Tools or to load AudioUnits in Pro Tools if you’re on a Mac. Hence, you can use it as a VST to AAX wrapper or an AU to AAX wrapper. While we’re at it: you can also use Metaplugin to load VST plugins in Logic/LogicX (VST to AU wrapper). Question: Q: Free VSTAU Wrapper! FXpansion VST to AU adapter has competition, and it's freeware! EsMac Core2 Quad 2.5 GHz, Mac OS X (10.5.8), Logic 911 Nikon D70.
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.
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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Download VSTAU-Manager-0.2rc3-app
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).
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.
General compatibility
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:
Vst Wrapper For Pro Tools
- 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
Vst To Au Wrapper
- 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