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Virtual instruments

	Pro Tools \| First	Pro Tools	Pro Tools \| Ultimate
Virtual instruments
AIR Xpand!2 Access hundreds of sounds, from drums and guitar, to strings, brass, loops, FX, and more Avid Complete Plugin Bundle	+	+	+
UVI Workstation Play, edit, and manipulate a wide variety of samples and sounds with this soundbank player	+	n/a	n/a
UVI Falcon Create unique, multilayered sounds with a powerful VI that offers infinite creative possibilities		+	+
AIR Mini Grand Play the sounds of a variety of acoustic grand pianos—without the space commitment or expense Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Boom Create beats and rhythm with this drum machine and sequencer Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR DB-33 Get the retro sounds of the B-3 tonewheel organ, complete with rotating speaker emulation Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Vacuum Get the sound of a monophonic analog tube synthesizer, from soft overdrive to mega distortion Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Structure Free Play instrument, ambient, and effects sounds with a sample player based on AIR Structure Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+

EQ and dynamics

	Pro Tools \| First	Pro Tools	Pro Tools \| Ultimate
EQ and dynamics
Dynamics III Compressor / Limiter Control every aspect of a track’s dynamic levels, from attack to release DSP compatible	+	+	+
Dynamics III De-Esser Reduce sibilants with control over the frequency and range DSP compatible	+	+	+
Dynamics III Expander / Gate Eliminate unwanted background noise or produce creative new effects DSP compatible	+	+	+
EQ III 1-Band Shape sounds with six selectable filter types for a single band of EQ DSP compatible	+	+	+
EQ III 7-Band Shape sounds with seven bands of EQ, each with its own set of filters DSP compatible	+	+	+
304C Photo Optical Compressor Give your sound undeniable edge and change the clarity, balance, and even rhythmic feel with this effects compressor DSP compatible		+	+
304E Equalizer EQ with incredibly warm and musical results using this treble and bass equalizer with a sweepable mid control DSP compatible		+	+
T-RackS 5 SE Shape your sound with 10 analog-modeled and digital processors Subscription only	+	+	+
BF76 Compressor Add character to sounds with an emulation of the classic solid-state 1176 compressor DSP compatible		+	+
Avid Channel Strip Mix with the same EQ, dynamics, filter, and gain algorithms of the System 5 console DSP compatible		+	+
Smack! Bring a wide range of sonic variation to your mix with this foolproof compressor and limiter DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
BF-2A Add warmth and classic compression with an emulation of the renowned LA-2A tube compressor DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
BF-3A Smooth out and add unique sonic texture to instrument and vocal tracks with this compressor DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Purple Audio MC77 Add punch to tracks with this spot-on digital replica of the acclaimed MC77 Limiting Amplifier DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Fairchild 660 and 670 Get the legendary sound and tone-shaping capabilities of the iconic 1950s hardware compressors DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Focusrite d2 Shape sounds with this musical EQ plugin, based on the legendary Focusrite Red 2 Dual EQ DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Focusrite d3 Get true, high-quality compression based on the legendary Focusrite Red 3 Compressor/Limiter DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pultec EQP-1A Get the sound of the legendary Pultec "blue" 2-band tube equalizer to boost and shape sounds DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pultec EQH-2 Shape sounds with the clean, transparent characteristics of the classic Pultec Program Equalizer DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pultec MEQ-5 Fine-tune frequencies with this emulation of the legendary Pultec Mid-Range Equalizer DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Graphic EQ (FREE) Cut out troublesome frequencies and dial in just the right tone with this 5-band EQ DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pro Multiband Dynamics Shape your mix fast by selectively compressing or expanding audio in up to four frequency bands DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pro Compressor Shape sounds, enhance tracks, and breathe new life into your mixes DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Impact Go from subtle smoothing to extreme compression with this console-style mix bus compressor DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pro Expander Give your mix more energy while controlling unwanted signals DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pro Limiter Maximize the loudness of your mix without distortion or harshness DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+

Reverb and delay

	Pro Tools \| First	Pro Tools	Pro Tools \| Ultimate
Reverb and delay
D-Verb Add studio-quality reverb and ambience to tracks, from spacious halls to intimate rooms DSP compatible	+	+	+
Mod Delay III Create mono, multi-mono, mono-to-stereo, and stereo modulating delay effects DSP compatible	+	+	+
AIR Dynamic Delay Add a delay effect that syncs to your session tempo or create a ducking delay Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Spring Reverb Create delayed, reverberated effects with this emulation of an analog spring reverb Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Tape Echo Create everything from classic crunchy echoes to wild vintage swells DSP compatible \| Subscription only		+	+
Studio Reverb Take complete control of the reverberant characteristics of your mix DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Multi-Delay Fatten up sounds with this flexible multi-tap delay, enabling you to add up to five delay lines Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Nonlinear Reverb Create cool effects, gated reverb sounds, and unique textures Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Reverb Create more natural-sounding, ambient rooms and environments Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Space Create natural-sounding ambient spaces with stunning clarity and realism DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Tel-Ray Variable Delay Add vintage delay and space-age echo to sounds with this oil can delay emulation DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Reverb One Mix with a professional yet easy-to-use reverb with uncompromising sound quality DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
ReVibe II Add ambience and natural-sounding reflections with this powerful room-modeling reverb DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+

Modulation and effects

	Pro Tools \| First	Pro Tools	Pro Tools \| Ultimate
Modulation and effects
Time Shift Stretch or contract time and shift pitch with high-quality results	+	+	+
Celemony Melodyne 5 essential Change the pitch and timing of vocal and instrument performances		+	+
AIR Chorus Thicken sounds and give them movement with an effect that alters depth and space Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Distortion Add grit, character, and dirt to sounds, with full distortion shaping control Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Talkbox Create vocoder-like effects, ideal for guitar and vocal tracks Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Vintage Filter Add life and character to sounds by adding a filter sweep or punching up its resonance Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Enhancer Enhance the low and high broadband frequencies to give flat tracks more presence Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Ensemble Add heavenly, choir-like effects to give guitars and other tracks unique character Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Phaser Add whooshing, swirling effects to make guitars, electric pianos, and other sounds shimmer Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Filter Gate Chop up signals into staccato rhythmic patterns to create interesting effects Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Flanger Add sweeping, air-sucking effects to guitar tracks and other sounds Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Lo-Fi Crush down a track’s audio quality intentionally to create a “low-quality” retro effect DSP compatible		+	+
Recti-Fi Alter sounds to create bold effects with super- and sub-harmonic synthesis DSP compatible		+	+
Sci-Fi Add analog synth-type ring modulation, frequency modulation, and frequency resonators DSP compatible		+	+
Vari-Fi Create the effect of audio changing speed, to or from a complete stop DSP compatible		+	+
AutoPan Create swirling guitars, subtle vocal sweeps, and other sound effects with movement DSP compatible		+	+
Maxim Optimize levels and give mixes that professional polish with this mastering plugin DSP compatible		+	+
AIR Frequency Shifter Shift a sound’s individual frequencies non-harmonically to create unique effects Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pitch II Thicken vocal and guitar tracks, shift pitch, and create detuning effects DSP compatible		+	+
AIR Fuzz-Wah Add color and transistor-like distortion to guitar tracks, vocals, and other instruments Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Kill EQ Zap out a track’s low, mid, or high band frequency range—ideal for DJs and EDM projects Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR Lo-Fi Add warmth and life to tracks when used sparingly, or create lo-fi effects when cranked Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
AIR MultiChorus Add richness and thickness to sounds with this multi-voice chorus effect Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Time Compression / Expansion Increase or decrease the timing or length of a clip without altering its pitch		+	+
AIR Stereo Width Give mono tracks a wider stereo presence, with control over the width, delay, and more Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
SoundReplacer Replace or mix an existing audio track with new samples from your sound library Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Moogerfooger Ring Modulator Add metallic and robotic effects to guitar, bass, and synth tracks with this Moog pedal emulation DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter Give instruments that classic '60s/'70s sound with this 2-pole/4-pole variable resonance filter DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Moogerfooger Analog Delay Get the sound of the rare and highly sought-after Moog Analog Delay with this emulation DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser Create everything from subtle tremolo to radical modulation effects with this switchable phaser DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
X-Form Stretch time and shift pitch with natural-sounding, professional-quality results Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Voce Spin Re-create the classic sound of the Leslie rotating speaker cabinet with this plugin simulator DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Voce Chorus and Vibrato Get the legendary sound of the Hammond B3 tonewheel organ's mechanical scanner vibrato DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Pro Subharmonic Generate epic-sounding low frequency signals an octave lower than the source DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Reel Tape Saturation Add the color characteristics, tape compression, and saturation effects of analog tape DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Reel Tape Delay Create analog tape echo and delay effects and realistic tape speed fluctuations DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Reel Tape Flanger Add retro effects with a plugin that models the tape flanging process and hardware characteristics DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Aphex Aural Exciter Increase presence and restore natural brightness and detail, without significant equalization DSP compatible
Aphex Big Bottom Pro Add low-end presence and punch to your mix without increasing the peak level DSP compatible
HEAT Give your mix the warmth, smoothness, and sonic character of vintage analog processing DSP compatible	n/a	+

Utility

	Pro Tools \| First	Pro Tools	Pro Tools \| Ultimate
Utility
Click II Keep your timing perfect in every performance with this tempo-synced click generator	+	+	+
DC Offset Removal Remove pops and clicks caused by miscalibrated analog-to-digital convertors	+	+	+
Dither Minimize audio quantization artifacts that can appear when reducing a signal’s bit depth DSP compatible	+	+	+
Gain Smooth out sounds by boosting or lowering a selected clip’s amplitude by a specific amount	+	+	+
Invert Reverse an audio clip’s polarity to modify frequency response or fix out-of-phase audio	+	+	+
Normalize Optimize the volume level of an audio selection, with all dynamics preserved	+	+	+
POW-r Dither Maintain the highest audio fidelity during mixdown or mastering when reducing bit rate DSP compatible	+	+	+
Reverse Replace an audio selection with a reversed version, ideal for creating sound effects	+	+	+
ReWire Stream audio and MIDI to and from Pro Tools and other ReWire client applications	+	+	+
Signal Generator Calibrate audio interfaces and other studio gear with this test tone generator DSP compatible	+	+	+
Time Adjuster Improve sounds with delay compensation, gain compensation, and phase inversion DSP compatible	+	+	+
Trim Attenuate individual channels of a multichannel track, from infinity to +6 dB or +12 dB DSP compatible	+	+	+
Down Mixer Automatically mix multichannel tracks (such as 5.1) down to stereo, or stereo to mono DSP compatible		+	+
Duplicate Copy all selected audio in place, ideal for consolidating multiple clips into one	+	+	+
InTune Keep your guitar and bass in tune with this accurate tuner, with a range of tuning types DSP compatible		+	+
MasterMeter Keep an eye on peaks during critical mixing and mastering with this oversampling meter DSP compatible		+	+

Guitar effects

	Pro Tools \| First	Pro Tools	Pro Tools \| Ultimate
Guitar effects
Amplitube 5 SE Forge your unique sound with an inspired selection of sought-after amps and effects Subscription only	+	+	+
BBD Delay Create delay, chorus, and vibrato effects based on the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Black Op Distortion Add rich distortion and overdrive based on the Pro Co Rat pedal** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Black Shiny Wah Achieve the famous classic tones of the VOX V846** pedal with this re-creation DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Black Spring Get the twang and space of the blackface-era Fender Spring Reverb units** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
C1 Chorus Get the unmistakable sounds of the Boss CE-1 Chorus** with this emulator DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
DC Distortion Dial up a range of overdriven tones with this Avid custom distortion effect DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Flanger Create unique sounds with this homage to several vintage and modern flange pedals DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Gray Compressor Add warmth to your mix with this emulation of the gray Ross compressor** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Green JRC Overdrive Get the coveted sounds of the Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Orange Phaser Create interesting effects with this phase shifter based on the MXR Phase 90** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Roto Speaker Get the sounds of a Leslie rotary speaker cabinet** with this Avid custom effect DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
SansAmp PSA-1 Get amp emulation, harmonic generation, and tone shaping with this tube amp simulator DSP compatible		+	+
White Boost Boost gain without coloring tone with this homage to the Xotic RC Booster** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Vibe Phaser Add phase-shift and rotary speaker effects based on the Univox Uni-Vibe** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Tri-Knob Fuzz Get the Hendrix tone with this fuzz box based on the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Eleven Free Get the guitar tone you’ve always dreamed of with this amp emulator based on Eleven		+	+
Eleven MK II Get the sounds of the world’s greatest guitar and bass amps without the upkeep or expense DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+

* The tables above show all plugins that come with Pro Tools and Pro Tools | Ultimate subscriptions, including access to the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle (a $49.99 USD/year value), HEAT (a $495 USD value), UVI Falcon (a $349 USD value), Celemony Melodyne 5 essential (a $99 USD value), and 3 months of Antares Auto-Tune Unlimited at no additional charge.

Pro Tools perpetual licenses with an active 1-Year Software Updates + Support Plan get access to 80 plugins—or 55 plugins without a plan. Pro Tools | Ultimate perpetual licenses with an active 1-Year Software Updates + Support Plan get access to 115 plugins—or 55 plugins without a plan. To see all plugins that come with Pro Tools perpetual licenses, please visit this page.

** These plugins are not connected with, or approved or endorsed by, the owners of the Boss, Electro-Harmonix, Fender, Ibanez, Leslie, Maestro, MXR, Pro Co, Ross, Univox, or Xotic names. These names are used solely to identify the guitar effects emulated by these plugins.

	Pro Tools \| First	Pro Tools	Pro Tools \| Ultimate
Guitar effects
Amplitube 5 SE Forge your unique sound with an inspired selection of sought-after amps and effects Subscription only	+	+	+
BBD Delay Create delay, chorus, and vibrato effects based on the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Black Op Distortion Add rich distortion and overdrive based on the Pro Co Rat pedal** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Black Shiny Wah Achieve the famous classic tones of the VOX V846** pedal with this re-creation DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Black Spring Get the twang and space of the blackface-era Fender Spring Reverb units** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
C1 Chorus Get the unmistakable sounds of the Boss CE-1 Chorus** with this emulator DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
DC Distortion Dial up a range of overdriven tones with this Avid custom distortion effect DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Flanger Create unique sounds with this homage to several vintage and modern flange pedals DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Gray Compressor Add warmth to your mix with this emulation of the gray Ross compressor** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Green JRC Overdrive Get the coveted sounds of the Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Orange Phaser Create interesting effects with this phase shifter based on the MXR Phase 90** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Roto Speaker Get the sounds of a Leslie rotary speaker cabinet** with this Avid custom effect DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
SansAmp PSA-1 Get amp emulation, harmonic generation, and tone shaping with this tube amp simulator DSP compatible		+	+
White Boost Boost gain without coloring tone with this homage to the Xotic RC Booster** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Vibe Phaser Add phase-shift and rotary speaker effects based on the Univox Uni-Vibe** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Tri-Knob Fuzz Get the Hendrix tone with this fuzz box based on the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi** DSP compatible \| Subscription only Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+
Eleven Free Get the guitar tone you’ve always dreamed of with this amp emulator based on Eleven		+	+
Eleven MK II Get the sounds of the world’s greatest guitar and bass amps without the upkeep or expense DSP compatible Avid Complete Plugin Bundle		+	+