DDMF Metaplugin (Download)

Metaplugin is a plugin that loads other plugins. As simple as that. Build your own effect networks with this plugin wrapper using any VST/VST3 (and AU, if you’re on Mac) effect you already have on your harddisk. To get you started, a Mid-Side matrix, a fourband crossover filter and a routing plugin are included in the package. This means instant cross-track routing, mid-side, multiband compression/distortion/reverb/… you name it. Of course that’s only the beginning… let your imagination run free, nothing is impossible, from creating your own layered synth sounds to building whole sound generators from scratch using simple modules.

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), or AU plugins in Cubase (AU to VST wrapper). Of course you need to stay within the same eco system, it is not possible to load Windows DLLs on a Mac!.

Honestly, we can’t think of any reason not to own this baby! Available for Windows (32/64 bit VST/VST3 and AAX) and Mac OSX (32/64 bit VST/VST3/AU/AAX, 10.13 or higher needed). As always, we strongly recommend to check out the demo version (settings not saved, but further fully functional) to see whether it fits your needs!

Metaplugin really has been a lifesaver for me, particularly for critical instrument and synth parts, but many processor and effects plug‑ins also sound better in Metaplugin running at 2x, 4x and sometimes even higher multiples. (Pontus Hagberg in a SoundOnSound article)

Metaplugin lets me use older, weirder, unsupported or more esoteric plugins to get some uncommon design effects and keep my sound palette wider and more unique. It keeps me outside the box when the show calls for it. ( Jon Greasley, TV and movie sound designer)