Copy Logic Pro X plugin chain and paste it into Pro Tools?
Initially, rather than getting bogged down in any code, I just wondered if in theory it's possible to copy the plugins on a selected track in Logic, store them in an array, and then 'paste' them on to a selected track in Pro Tools?
I fully appreciate there's a lot to consider but I guess my first questions are:
- Is there a method to get a list of the plugins which are on a selected track in Logic?
- Even if you could get that data, would the plugins be exactly the same names as their equivalent AAX counterparts? Or would there be too much plugin manufacturer specific name conversion from AU to AXX to really be viable?
- Is there a method to load a specific plugin by name in Pro Tools?
I'd be really grateful if anyone can answer some or all of those questions before I embark on any fruitless coding! haha!
Thanks in advance!
Kitch Membery @Kitch2025-05-23 18:00:13.574ZTo answer your questions...
Is there a method to get a list of the plugins which are on a selected track in Logic?
Yes, a script for getting the names of plugins on a selected track could be written.
Even if you could get that data, would the plugins be exactly the same names as their equivalent AAX counterparts? Or would there be too much plugin manufacturer-specific name conversion from AU to AXX to really be viable?
I believe there would be differences, not just in the name of the plugin, but in the path to open the plugin. And even the existence of the plugin in either Pro Tools or Logic.
Is there a method to load a specific plugin by name in Pro Tools?
Yes, you can create a script to open plugins by name, but it can be quite slow unless you specify an exact path to the plugin.
Obviously, with the two DAWs having differences in their plugins and plugin paths, and after that, the settings for the plugins may not be interchangeable, it would be quite challenging to create a workflow like this.Can you tell me more about your use case?