PlugTools

Speed up and bring your Logic Pro workflow to the next level. PlugTools combines the power of PlugSearch and GainControl, and with over 40 new key commands, powerful new management tools and advanced MIDI control, PlugTools keeps you in the flow of your creativity.

ADVANCED SEARCH

Search Plug-Ins, Inputs, Outputs, Sends, Patches, Channel Strips, Tracks, and Track Icons - PlugTools takes the native Logic Pro search function to the next level, with custom ordering, filtering results, searching by category and favourites.

MIDI CONTROL

Every Plug-In, Patch, Channel-Strip Setting or PlugTools Key Command can be triggered by MIDI. Just drop them onto a Control Grid, define an input port and you are ready to go. The perfect solution for devices and apps like Metagrid Pro or Streamdeck.

GAIN AND FADES

With over 27 key commands to set the gain and fade parameters of regions and tracks, PlugTools makes working with Logic Pro so much easier. You can even assign a MIDI controller to adjust the gain directly.

TASK BAR

You will find PlugTools in the Finder task bar. Its drop down menu gives you access to all it's windows, like the Plug-In Manager and Project Scanner.

KEY COMMANDS

All Plug-Ins and PlugTools actions can be triggered by your own key commands. You can even decide which key commands are active when using Logic Pro.

“PlugTools is a must have for me, it is the perfect power tool”

Alan Branch - Grammy Award-winning Mix Engineer / Producer (U2, The Cure, Jeff Beck)

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VOLUME & PAN

Set the volume and panning of selected tracks instantly with key commands at any desired level. Or assign a MIDI controller to do this with the press of a button.

EASY ACCESS

Use the PlugTools contextual menu inside Logic Pro to quickly find the action you need. Also a fast way to check your PlugTools key commands.

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BATCH RENAME

Rename multiple track names at once with the Batch Rename Tracks tool. Modify the existing name, or automatically index tracks by number, letter, or left/right panning. The preview will show you exactly how tracks will be renamed.

11.789 CATEGORISED PLUGINS... AND COUNTING

PlugTools is the only application in the world that automatically categorises your Plug-ins. Thousands of Plug-ins have been categorised, and you can search by category name or dive right into the list of categories.

TRACK NAVIGATION

Navigating in Logic Pro is easy with PlugTools. Jump to to the previous, first or last track in your project. Or use the Track Search function to find a track by name or number.

PLUG-IN CATEGORIES

PlugTools categorises your Plug-Ins automatically, so you can quickly pick any of your reverb, compressor or modulation effects.

PROJECT SCANNER

Scan any folder on your system for Logic Pro projects, and let PlugTools analyse which Plug-Ins are used in each project, so you can get a quick overview if Plug-Ins are missing on your system.

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PATCHES & SETTINGS

All your Logic Pro Patches and Channel Strip Settings can be searched, marked as favourite, or triggered by key commands or MIDI. PlugTools will even automatically create a new track.

I/O LABEL PRESETS

Create Input and Output (I/O) label presets for each Logic Pro project template or hardware configuration with a single click. Or apply the names of sends in Logic Pro to the I/O labels, so they have meaningfull names in your session.

“I can’t imagine using Logic Pro without it.”

Marc - Babylonwaves
Bochum, Germany

“This amazing app has become my new best friend. Highly recommended!”

Dan Leary - Producer/Songwriter
London, UK

“Once you start using PlugTools, there will be no going back.”

Daniel Alcheh - Composer
Los Angeles, CA

PLUG-IN MANAGER

The PlugTools Plug-In Manager is the place where you define favourite Plug-Ins, assign or change their categories, or automatically hide unlicensed UAD Plug-Ins. Export your list of Plug-Ins as CSV so you can it in spreadsheet applications.

CUSTOM SEARCH

You decide how search results are ordered and presented. The default chronological order shows your last used Plug-Ins first. The search window can be positioned and resized to fit your needs.

PRO TOOLS

The Plug-In search and trigger Plug-In by Key Command or MIDI features also also work in Pro Tools. You can search and insert Plug-Ins, mark favourites, and search by category.

Introducing

ART CONDUCTOR REMOTE

the world's most advanced articulation switch solution

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ART CONDUCTOR REMOTE

Combined with MetaGrid Pro and Art Conductor, you will have instant access to all articulations of an instrument on your tablet. Select articulations during playing, recording or editing. This is the most advanced articulation switching system to date.

ARTICULATION SEARCH

Search Articulation Settings for easy access. Quickly navigate by name, manufacturer or library. You can even decide which of your folders you want to show or hide in the search window.

GET PLUGTOOLS

30-day trial

Try PlugTools with all features for free. Just download, install and follow the instructions.

DOWNLOAD
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PlugTools is a one-time purchase and costs $49 / €49. Purchase it now and you can use this version indefinitely.

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upgrade

If you own PlugSearch or GainControl you can upgrade to PlugTools. Log in with your account and the discount will be automatically applied.

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SPECIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

•  Logic Pro : version 10.4.8 or higher (including Logic Pro 11)
•  Pro Tools: version 2024.6.0 or higher
•  MacOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or higher

TECHNICAL

PlugTools uses standard MacOS Accessibility functionality. PlugTools runs as a background application. Its key commands are only active when Logic Pro or Pro Tools has focus.