Specifications
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To change plug-in settings using the Next (+) and 
Previous (–) Settings buttons:
■ Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) buttons to select 
the next or previous plug-in settings file. The 
next (or previous) settings file are enabled, and 
the Librarian menu changes to reflect the new 
setting.
Editing Settings on Unlinked Multi-
Mono Plug-ins
When a multi-mono plug-in is unlinked, im-
porting, copying, pasting, or bypassing settings 
affects only the currently selected channel.
To apply an operation to all channels of an 
unlinked plug-in:
■ Hold down the Alt key (Windows) or Option 
key (Macintosh) while performing the com-
mand.
Plug-In Settings Dialog
(Pro Tools 6.7 and Higher Only)
The Plug-In Settings dialog lists the settings files 
for the current plug-in type. From this list, you 
can select a new setting, or audition a series of 
settings. Auditioning plug-in settings is espe-
cially useful for selecting patch names for virtual 
MIDI instrument plug-ins or trying out different 
effects types applied to your audio. 
The Plug-In Settings dialog includes the follow-
ing:
Folder This pop-up menu lets you switch be-
tween session settings located in root or session 
folders (and any available subfolders)
Patch Field This field displays the name of the 
active (highlighted) setting.
Increment Patch Every X Sec This option lets 
you audition contiguous plug-in settings on-
the-fly by automatically scrolling through them 
for a specified number of seconds.
To change plug-in settings using the Plug-In 
Settings dialog:
1 Click the Settings Select button.
2 From the dialog list, select the desired plug-in 
setting.
– or –
Use the Arrow keys to scroll through the avail-
able settings. 
3 Click Done.
Plug-In Settings dialog
Plug-in header settings
To switch between settings folders, press 
Control (Windows) or Command (Macin-
tosh) and use the Up/Down Arrow keys.
Settings 
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