Plug-in Standard | Description | Windows | Mac |
VST | The VST plug-in stands for Virtual Studio Technology and was developed by Steinberg, the makers of Cubase, Nuendo, and other audio programs. VST plug-ins are common to many audio programs. | X | X |
Audio Units | The Audio Units (AU) plug-in standard was developed by Apple Inc. for Core Audio under Mac OS X and is used by Apple GarageBand, Apple Logic, and other Mac compatible audio programs. | Mac only | X |
RTAS/AAX | RTAS plug-ins are designed to work with Avid Pro Tools 10 and several earlier versions. AAX plug-ins are designed to work Avid Pro Tools 11 and later. | X | X |